Based on a recommendation, I paid a visit to participating Butch’s Dry Dock to grab a bite to eat. I was very impressed with both the food and beer selection. I ordered the Turkey Lentil Soup and Black Bean Sliders, both were very delicious. A great selection of craft beer can also be found here, including selections from Short’s such as one of my favorites, Goodnight Bodacious. I was also impressed that the restaurant supports sustainable seafood and I’ll definitely be making a return trip to give a try. The featured duo here was West Michigan’s own Drew Behringer and the Politician with a diverse selection of covers.
The furthest participating venue from downtown was the VFW post 2144, but those who make the trek down the end of 8th street were rewarded with Kalamazoo’s own 7-man band Funktion. For those not in the know, Funktion is an amazing not-to-be-missed group that blends current hits with a revue of old school funk and R&B. I regrettably did not make it out to Park Theater which was featuring another great band Andy Frasco and the UN. Other participating venues and acts included Audiodacity at Serafina’s Bar & Grille (located at the location once occupied by a brewpub, Via Maria and before that Back Street Brewery,) and Kung Fu Rodeo at the CitySēn Lounge just to name a few. Groovewalk was a great opportunity to experience some great brews and bands at some of Holland’s finest establishments.
