BOB BERNHARDT conductor
Join Ben Rector with Jon McLaughlin at DeVos Performance Hall on Wednesday, April 29 and Thursday, April 30 for an evening of your favorite songs backed by the Grand Rapids Symphony!
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Wednesday, April 29, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
Thursday, April 30, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
Ben Rector makes his return to the symphony stage in 2026. The singer-songwriter has independently released seven studio albums including Brand New and Magic which both charted #1 on the US Folk and #2 on the US Rock and US Indie Billboard chart. His songs have received both RIAA Gold and RIAA Platinum certifications, amassing more than a billion streams, and have been licensed in more than 100 ad campaigns, television shows, and movies.
In Symphonies Across America, audiences will experience a new dimension to Ben’s music only experienced at the symphony. Pulling from more than 15 years of cross-country travel as a touring artist, Rector masterfully brings anthem sing-a-longs, quippy humor and deep, meaningful lyrics—all beautifully backed by orchestra arrangements. Joining Ben on his symphony tour across America is his good friend, Jon McLaughlin. Jon’s recently released album, Scenarios (October 2025), marks a bold new chapter, featuring brand new songs that showcase both his storytelling and signature piano-driven sound. No stranger to the symphony stage, Jon’s depth and talent is sure to create a perfect complement to Ben on stage. With a history of sold-out symphony appearances in 2023-24, Ben returns to present his music in a new dimension fans can only experience at the symphony.