Manchester Underground Music and Art

08/20/2026

This Saturday! Come to the Underground for night of music featuring West Virginia's own roots-rock powerhouse The Carpenter Ants featuring the legendary John Ellison! John is the brilliant songwriter behind the timeless classic "Some Kind of Wonderful" and countless other hits, bringing a true living legend and unmatched soul right to our stage. You do not want to miss this rare opportunity to see music royalty up close! so grab your friends and join us for an unforgettable evening! Ticket info in the comments!

08/09/2026

Only 10 discount tickets left for the Carpenter Ants featuring John Ellison Aug 22nd! You're not gonna want to miss this show! Ticket info in the comments below.

08/02/2026

Music in August around Manchester started off huge in the Manchester area with River Rhythm Music and Arts Festival. 8/21 - 8/23 is Camp Holler, just 10 minutes to the west of Manchester. There are several open mic events in the Manchester area.

The Underground has The Carpenter Ants featuring John Ellison returning to Manchester on August 22nd - Join us for some kind of wonderful music history and a whole lot of great Americana mountain music from West Virginia. Support live and local music!

Manchester Underground is set to welcome back the high-energy, soulful force of The Carpenter Ants on August 22 at The River Raisin Distillery, featuring special guest and rhythm-and-blues legend John Ellison. Hailing from West Virginia, The Carpenter Ants bring their signature country-soul sound a....

07/24/2026

Check out this awesome article on Jonathan Doyle the creative artist for the Undergound! Thank you Lori Stratton for shining a light on JD! And thank you Jonathan Doyle! We're so glad to have you on the MU team! You can check out Jonathan's work tomorrow night as a featured artist for GIG - The Art of Michigan Music!

Editor’s Note: Lori Stratton is on the board of GIG: The Art of Michigan Music Foundation. For one of his latest posters, Jonathan Doyle decided to step outside his musical realm. The Manchester, M…

07/21/2026

WE NEED YOU! - Join the Sounds & Sights () Festival 2026 Volunteer Team, proudly presented by Rick Taylor Real Estate () | Reinhart Realtors, and help bring Chelsea’s most vibrant summer celebration to life!

July 24 to 25 2026 one weekend only in beautiful Downtown Chelsea

This is more than a festival it is a weekend powered by community connection and the incredible energy of volunteers who make it all happen.

From welcoming guests to supporting performances and helping things run smoothly behind the scenes every role makes a difference

Volunteer perks include
* Exclusive Sounds & Sights volunteer tee
* Invitation to the Volunteer Appreciation Party on July 22
* A chance to meet great people and be part of something meaningful

No experience needed just bring your energy and a smile There is a spot for everyone on the team
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07/21/2026

You've heard us talk at our shows about GIG - The Art of Michigan Music. Well it's here! This Friday July 24 and Saturday July 25 at Chelsea Sounds and Sights! Check out this interview with Chuck Marshall President of GIG explaining exactly who and what we are! And THANK YOU Chuck for highlighting Undergrounds own Art Director Jonathan Doyle! https://jtv.tv/gig-the-art-of-michigan-music-this-weekend-in-chelsea/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTMkf1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFkU1Z2YU44RDRCRW45UWh3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiv9yAMgymIcQUvmUxO-FjYLbC_9LwvYyzQKEJzpoLMuF8nBhK_G8pl2anUx_aem_3sISC01IEQSrzH9N5Cbzlw

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06/21/2026

Wowza! What a wonderful show by The Wildflowers The Wildflowers tonight at Manchester Underground! Beautiful harmonies!