The MSUFCU Backyard Bash Summer Concert Series was created by the Share the Music Foundation to bring world-class talent to the Greater Lansing area for intimate and inspiring concerts.
Children age 12 and under are free as long as an adult ticket holder accompanies them.
This concert is held outdoors (weather permitting; it may be moved inside due to rain as a last resort). Bring your own chairs or blankets — seating is on the grass.
Seating is general admission — first come, first serve. Doors open at 6 p.m. The show starts at 7 p.m.
Food will be available for purchase from local food trucks starting at 6 p.m. Drinks will also be available for purchase: pop, water, and beer/seltzer and wine (for those 21 and older). You will need a valid ID to purchase alcohol.
No outside food or drinks are allowed.
All proceeds from the concert series will be donated to the MSU Community Music School to support its financial aid and tuition assistance programs.
Kylie Morgan has quickly proven herself to be a relatable storyteller and an engaging live performer. The Oklahoma native is known for baring her soul in her confessional lyrics and leaving her heart on the stage. At 14, she began touring full-time and hasn’t slowed down, checking off bucket-list appearances including her Grand Ole Opry debut and a successful first-ever headlining tour. She performed at Nissan Stadium for CMA Fest, has taken the stage at major festivals, hit the road with Old Dominion for her first arena trek on the band’s No Bad Vibes Tour and also recently wrapped tours with Walker Hayes and Parker McCollum. The CMT Music Awards-nominated “If He Wanted To He Would” hit country radio’s Top 40 and helped set the stage for Kylie’s debut album Making It Up As I Go. Resonating with fans, Kylie’s music has amassed over 400 million streams. Kylie aims for listeners to see themselves within the songs on Making It Up As I Go. In turn, she hopes they can find the words they may not know how to say through her music.
Sam DeRosa is the friend you didn’t know you needed. With a song for every emotion, those who don’t know her quickly become fans when they hear the music or see a show. A multi-platinum songwriter, She recently scored her first grammy nominated work, co- writing the title track of the Grammy nominated album “Evergreen” by Pentatonix. Sam’s artist career took flight when she first appeared on NBC’s SONGLAND with her chart-topping single "pill for this" in 2019. She has written songs across all genres for artists such as lovelytheband, Jason Derulo, Flo Rida, Bebe Rexha, Fitz & The Tantrums, and more. An independent artist, she has appeared on the Kelly Clarkson Show, recently sang the national anthem for both the NY Rangers and the NY Knicks at Madison Square Garden, as well as released and toured her own music. Rolling Stone and PEOPLE magazine called Sam DeRosa an artist to watch, citing that she and her music are "your new favorite." Sam feels most at home when performing live for people and bringing them together. She hopes to continue to do that through her message and her music.
