Casey Abrams opens Mendel Center series

BENTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The second season of the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Mainstage Artists You Should Know Series kicks off with Casey Abrams on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 8 p.m.

America first fell in love with Casey during the 10th season of American Idol. His brilliant musicianship coupled with his infectious on-stage personality and soulful voice landed him in the top six of the perennially popular vocal competition.

Since then he has performed on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Live with Regis and Kelly,” and “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”

He has also performed throughout the U.S. and internationally as part of the American Idol LIVE! Tour 2011.

Casey released his debut album, Casey Abrams, in 2012. His blend of upbeat pop rhythms, jazz bass lines and laid back melodies has led to a following of fans that spans generations. Many are calling him one of the best new modern artists on the scene.

Tickets for Casey Abrams start at $25 and are available by calling the LMC Mendel Center Box Office at (269) 927-1221 or visiting www.lmcmainstage.org. A cash bar will be available one hour before show time. Special rates are available for groups of 10 or more. For information about group rates, pre-show party options, and other special arrangements, contact Mike Nadolski at (269) 927-8109 or mnadolski@lakemichigancollege.edu.

Casey Abrams’ performance at the LMC Mendel Center is sponsored by 98.3 The Coast and MailMax.

The Lake Michigan College Mendel Center is located just 40 minutes from Kalamazoo and South Bend on the Lake Michigan College Napier Avenue Campus in Benton Township, Michigan, one mile east of I-94 (Exit 30) and one mile west of the US 31 Bypass (exit 24).

The LMC Mendel Center Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 2 to 6 p.m., and one hour before show time. Tickets may be purchased in person, by phone at (269) 927-1221, or online at www.lmcmainstage.org.