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Debutants: Midwest Made

Sunday, Jul. 26 | 3:00pm ET (2:00pm CT)

Bluegrass

Debutants is a seven-piece “Indiana Newgrass” band from Fort Wayne, Indiana, crafting vibrant, genre-defying music rooted in bluegrass instrumentation and driven by a wide-ranging love of indie folk, Americana, and improvisational music.

The Midwest Made summer concert series puts the spotlight on regional talent in a diverse array of genres to help support their growth and celebrate their artistry.

The 2026 season of Midwest Made is made possible by our series sponsors, Deb and Tom Abrahamson. We are thankful for the support of the Abrahamsons which allows us to present all of the Midwest Made shows as FREE to attend!

Midwest Made Summer Concert Series

July 5: Help Hounds
indie americana

July 12: The Backups
harmony driven pop

July 19: Shiny Shiny Black
indie folk alternative

July 26: Debutants
bluegrass / “Indiana Newgrass”

August 2: DuPont Phillips w/ Sammie Hershock
singer-songwriter, pop, indie folk

August 9: Lake Effect Jazz Big Band
big band/jazz

Weather permitting, enjoy the Debutants concert outside on our special Acorn Annex Plaza!

We’ll have chairs, or feel free to BYO. Our world-famous Acorn bar will still be open for the event. In case of unfavorable weather, the show will take place inside on our stage.

About the Artists: Debutants

Debutants is a seven-piece “Indiana Newgrass” band from Fort Wayne, Indiana, crafting vibrant, genre-defying music rooted in bluegrass instrumentation and driven by a wide-ranging love of indie folk, Americana, and improvisational music. With guitar, mandolin, banjo, two fiddles, cello, and upright bass, their sound nods to tradition while confidently stepping beyond it—honoring the past without being bound by it.

Debutants thrives in the space between structure and spontaneity. Their original songs are thoughtfully arranged as a group—catchy, earnest, and intriguing—reflecting the band’s collaborative spirit and diverse musical voices. With five songwriters and six singers contributing up to six-part harmonies, Debutants offers a constantly shifting yet cohesive sound. Onstage, the band’s chemistry is undeniable: joyful, energetic, and deeply connected. The best compliment they’ve received—being described as “one big musical amoeba”—captures their essence perfectly: distinct parts moving together as one living, breathing organism. Above all, Debutants plays music that feels alive. Their performances radiate positivity, connection, and genuine love for one another—and that joy is contagious, leaving audiences energized, smiling, and fully in the moment.

Thank you to our Midwest Made Series Sponsors, Deb and Tom Abrahamson!

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Box Office opens at 2pm ET
Starts 3:00pm, doors open 2:00pm

Artistry, Up Close

The intimate, acoustically-rich Acorn environment encourages interaction between the artists and audience.

About The Acorn Center for the Performing Arts

The Acorn brings great known performers and amazing new ones to southwest Michigan.  Located in the historic featherbone factory, The Acorn’s friendly staff and volunteers, and an acoustically rich sound system combine for memorable experiences. We’re located in Three Oaks, Michigan …  just over an hour from downtown Chicago and 30 minutes from South Bend, IN.

The Acorn, a nonprofit organization, annually hosts a singer songwriter competition and a Spectacular Tournament of Playwrights. Our Open Mic nights showcase a variety of strong talent and our educational workshops include songwriting and master classes in performance.

The Acorn’s Mission

To offer a broad range of high-quality arts and education programming that nurtures cultural experience, participation and community engagement among residents and visitors of all ages and enhances the economic vitality of the region.


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