UPCOMING EVENTS
July 9, 2026
Mulebone
The Platform at Chalfonte Theatre presents Mulebone on Thursday, July 9, 2026, for an evening of traditional blues, country blues, slide guitar, and inventive roots music. The concert features two 45-minute sets with a 15-minute intermission. Doors open at 6:00 PM and music begins at 7:00 PM.
Mulebone is the musical partnership of multi-instrumentalist John Ragusa and roots music specialist Hugh Pool, two veteran performers whose shared passion for traditional blues has earned them national and international acclaim. Their recordings have all reached the Americana Music Association Top 100 chart, and their album Keep on Movin' holds the distinction of being the only independent release to remain in the AMA Top 40 for six consecutive weeks — a milestone achieved in 2015. The duo has received Blues Artist of the Year honors from radio stations across the country.
July 23, 2026
Grayson Jenkins
Kentucky songwriter and Americana artist Grayson Jenkins will perform live on The Platform at the Chalfonte Theatre on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with the concert beginning at 7:00 p.m. Born and raised in the coal country of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, Jenkins has built a growing following through his thoughtful songwriting, road-worn storytelling, and blend of country, folk, and southern rock influences. His music has earned recognition from American Songwriter, Roots Music Report, and Railbird Music Festival, while his energetic live performances have taken him across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Known for songs that balance introspection with vivid portraits of everyday life, Jenkins delivers performances rooted in the traditions of Kentucky storytelling while bringing a contemporary independent country sound to the stage. Advance tickets are $20 and tickets will be $25 at the door on the evening of the performance.
July 28, 2026
Igor & The Red Elvises
The Platform at Chalfonte Theatre presents Igor & The Red Elvises on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The evening features two 60-minute sets with a 10-minute intermission. Doors open at 6:00 PM and music begins at 7:00 PM. The Chalfonte Theatre offers a 50% discount on all ticket categories for youth ages 18 and younger.
Igor & The Red Elvises are one of the most singular acts in American roots music — a band whose story begins in the Soviet Union, runs through a dream about Elvis Presley, and arrives somewhere between Siberian folk, surf rock, rockabilly, funk, and pure party. Since forming in California in 1995, the band has toured the world, appeared in major films and television series, and built a devoted cult following on the strength of their impossible-to-categorize sound and their live shows, which consistently turn any venue into a dance floor.
September 10, 2026
Goh Kurosawa
The Platform at Chalfonte Theatre presents guitarist, composer, and singer Goh Kurosawa on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Doors open at 6:00 PM and music begins at 7:00 PM. The concert marks Kurosawa’s Northern Michigan debut and continues his ongoing Lovetap Tour, which has taken him from California to Japan, Mexico, and across the United States.
Known internationally as the “Musical Wakonyosai” — the Bicultural Music Samurai — Kurosawa has developed a singular approach to the guitar that defies easy categorization. His “Lovetap” technique fuses percussive fingerpicking, flamenco, and electric guitar effects into a live experience that draws from world music, jazz, folk, rock, and classical traditions simultaneously. Audiences and critics alike have struggled to contain him in a single genre.
November 5, 2026
Cassie & Maggie
Cassie and Maggie, the award-winning Nova Scotian sister duo, bring their contemporary Celtic folk sound to The Platform at the Chalfonte Theatre on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with a 7:00 p.m. show featuring a 90-minute performance. Known for their fiddle, piano, guitar, step dancing, and stunning sibling harmonies in English and Gaelic, Cassie and Maggie blend tradition with modern innovation. Winners of a Canadian Folk Music Award and JUNO nominees, the duo has toured internationally and earned widespread acclaim for their musicianship and stage presence. General admission is $25, with half-price tickets for ages 18 and under. All ages welcome.
ABOUT THE PLATFORM
The Platform is a dynamic stage at the Chalfonte Theatre dedicated to showcasing live concerts, theatrical productions, and innovative performances, while also serving as a hub for internet TV broadcasts and creative collaborations.
This versatile venue brings the arts to life, offering audiences unforgettable experiences that blend the intimacy of live performance with cutting-edge media production. From music to drama and everything in between, The Platform celebrates creativity and connection in the heart of Elk Rapids.