The MSUFCU Backyard Bash 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 they are accompanied by an adult ticket holder.
This concert is held outdoors (weather permitting, may be moved inside due to rain as a last resort). Bring your own chairs or blankets - seating is on grass.
Seating is general admission — first come, first serve. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m.
Food will be available for purchase from several local food trucks starting at 6 p.m. Drinks will also be available for purchase: pop, water, and beer 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 their financial aid and tuition assistance programs.
Sam DeRosa is a multi platinum songwriter and recording artist from New York, now in Los Angeles. Sam is a self taught musician who continued her adult training at the Berklee College of Music. Sam’s songwriting has surpassed 1 billion streams across all platforms, have earned her RIAA multi gold and multi-platinum certifications , and most recently, her work was Grammy nominated for the 2023 Grammys. She’s penned hits for lovelytheband (“broken”), Dixie Damelio (“be happy)”, Bebe Rexha, Lukas Graham, Jason Derulo, Flo Rida, David Archuletta, Jonas blue, and many more. Her artist career began with her debut single “Pill for this,” (as seen on NBC’s SONGLAND) charted to #3 on the iTunes pop charts, #6 global, and landed her a slot on the Kelly Clarkson show in November of 2019. She has now released 3 bodies of work, with both Rolling Stone & PEOPLE magazine recently featured. Both People and Billboard magazines have named Sam an artist to watch, a rising star, and Earmilk calls her “everybody’s best friend.” Sam kicked off 2023 opening for Hunter Hayes, wrapped the year with her first headlining tour, and just got off the road with country pop artist, Kylie Morgan. Follow along @samderosa!
