Folias & August: Great Lakes Release Show (Ticketed)

Schedule

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

4253 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49548 | Grand Rapids, MI

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Folias & August: Great Lakes Release Show
Friday, August 14, 7pm
Folias Duo and August the Duo come together for a special co-bill evening at The Stray; two duos and longtime friends sharing one stage. Flutist-composer Carmen Maret and guitarist-composer Andrew Bergeron of Folias Duo join vocalists and multi-instrumentalists Olivia Vargas and Marissa Peak of August the Duo for a night of original music, with each duo performing their own set before joining forces together.
For Folias Duo, this is also the official release night for Great Lakes; their ninth album, a song cycle inspired by each of the five Great Lakes, out August 14, 2026. This will be the first night you can own it. Copies will be available at the show!
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Folias Duo is the celebrated pairing of flutist Carmen Maret and guitarist Andrew Bergeron. With over two decades of collaboration, they are renowned for their seamless fusion of classical, jazz, world music, and improvisation, with original compositions inspired by life on the road and the beauty of the natural world.
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Discover the soulful allure of August, a female-led pop duo reigning from Grand Rapids, MI. Known for their captivating harmonies, August weaves tales of love and self-discovery, leaving an indelible mark on the West Michigan music scene. Their brilliance shines through in every note, inviting you to join them on an intimate journey where harmonies and authenticity take center stage.
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The Stray is a music and arts cafe located in Grand Rapids, MI. In addition to our craft beer, coffee and wine selection, our kitchen will be open serving our full dinner menu until 9pm! Get here early to snag your favorite seat and grab a bite to eat before the show begins. Save money by getting discounted tickets online in advance.
The Stray curates a listening room style venue, where performers are front and center, not background entertainment. We frequently ask attendees to silence their phones and keep conversations low out of respect to performers and other audience members.
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