The Accidentals
60 T R A V E R S E N O R T H E R N M I C H I G A N
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Video Awards and features scenes shot at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Playing on repeat: With three distinct studio and live albums out in just over a year, The Accidentals
scattered many a seed for a wild and perfect Summer 2023 jam. But if you ask Buist for a road trip recommendation with an old friend: “I mean, if the windows are down, we’re listening to ‘Michigan and Again’ (and again and again).” —J.B.
photos courtesy The Accidentals
For artists Katie Larson and Sav Buist, it wouldn’t be summer without multiple stops in their home state, among their most loyal and long-standing fans. Recently signed by Sony Masterworks, The Accidentals offer a unique blend as diverse as Michigan itself. And this year marks a new dawn for the hit band, as longtime drummer Michael Dause is stepping away to focus on other projects after eight years with the group. Detroit’s Katelynn Corll, who recently sat in at SXSW in Austin, will now wo’man the sticks and help shape the group’s sounds. According to Buist, they’re leaning into a time for “the music to assume a little less structure and a little more freedom and improvisation. We want to create experiences rather than just concerts.” If you’ve wondered what it might feel like to be a kite flying above the shoreline, then “Go Getter” from the album Vessel might be your jam to float into the sunset—or inner thoughts of your choice. Also catch the moving short film for their single “Cityview” that just took home some award hardware at the Michigan Music
5/4/23 7:45 PM
