X

DuPont Phillips w/ Sammie Hershock: Midwest Made

Sunday, Aug. 02 | 3:00pm ET (2:00pm CT)

FolkIndie/AltRock/PopSinger-Songwriter

Michigan favorites Chris DuPont and Kylee Phillips met over a decade ago during a radio appearance for Ann Arbor’s 107.1 and became instant fans of one another. In the summer of 2021, after countless path crossings, Chris and Kylee finally learned each other’s material and discovered an incredible vocal blend and stage synergy.

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 DuPont Phillips 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: DuPont Phillips

Michigan favorites Chris DuPont and Kylee Phillips met over a decade ago during a radio appearance for Ann Arbor’s 107.1 and became instant fans of one another. In the summer of 2021, after countless path crossings, Chris and Kylee finally learned each other’s material and discovered an incredible vocal blend and stage synergy. Since then, the duo has performed at treasured venues like The Ark (Ann Arbor, MI) and Evanston Space (Chicago, IL), shared stages with artists like May Erlewine, Vienna Teng and Steve Poltz and appeared at many events around the midwest including the Ann Arbor Summer Festival (main stage 2024), Blissfest (2025) and Folk Alliance Regional Midwest (official showcase artist 2024).

They released “Big Sky Sessions” - their first EP as a duo - in the spring of 2024 with another EP set for release in late 2025.

Sammie Hershock is a multi-award-winning songwriter known for her captivating melodic lines and heartfelt lyrics. A classically trained music teacher who writes piano-and-poetry-driven folk, Hershock's shows are full of heartfelt songs about the human experience, splashed with playful banter and a deep love for music and the magic it creates.

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

Turn your show experience into a memorable stay! The Loft at The Acorn offers a spacious, industrial-chic apartment above The Acorn theater. Click here for photos and rental information.

 

Get Tickets
TicketsWWW

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.


Learn More