Luke Bryan Concert at Van Gilder Farm: Final Approval Pending in Howell Township
A Luke Bryan concert is on the verge of receiving final approval in Howell Township, with a show date set for September 20 at Van Gilder Farm. Originally planned for Kubiak Family Farms in Conway Township, concerns over cell service prompted the move. The event will involve public safety services from various entities, including private security officers and a field hospital set up by the University of Michigan Medical Center. The concert is expected to draw a crowd of up to 20,000 attendees, with parking opening at 2 p.m. and Bryan performing from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Discussions at the planning commission meeting covered various aspects of the event, including lighting, security, weather, traffic control, and dust control on the dirt roads. The main concern raised was cell reception, with efforts being made to improve service for attendees and first responders. The planning commission unanimously recommended approval to the township board, with a public hearing scheduled for August 21 at Howell Township Hall. Luke Bryan, a five-time Entertainer of the Year, is known for hit songs like “Country Girl (Shake It for Me)” and “That’s My Kind of Night.”