Live Acoustic Music Performances featuring Melissa Behring on guitar and vocals and Jake Tobias on guitar and vocals. Frequently joined by Rocco Popielarski on Upright Bass. Performing acoustic versions on songs from the past 100 years in the pop, rock, soul, and country styles. We have hundreds of songs in our repertoire. For hire for your private party, event, festival or restaurant.
31
December2023
Melissa Behring Trio @ 12.31.2023 11 am in person and on Facebook at Metropolitan United Methodist Church Detroit MI 5th Sunday Morning Worship music lead and performed by the Melissa Behring Trio live in person and online at the Metropolitan United Methodist Church on Woodward Avenue in Detroit Michigan. We create a unique interpretation of some contemporary and historic religious music for the congregation during the service.
Melissa grew up in the Methodist Church and the Detroit congregation has give her a new home and kindly supports the exploration of music and its relation to God. Thank you.
Melissa grew up in the Methodist Church and the Detroit congregation has give her a new home and kindly supports the exploration of music and its relation to God. Thank you.
11:00amMetropolitan United Methodist Church
8000 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48202
8000 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48202
23
December2023
Melissa & Jake @ 12.23.2023 6pm @ Chateau at Black Mountain, Black Lake MIPerforming songs you know and love from 1960-today in the pop, rock, country, r&b genres in the Eagles Tavern inside the Chateau at Black Mountain. This resort is right off the snowmobile and ski trails in the winter and the beautiful beaches Lake Huron are only a few miles away in the summer.
Hear songs by artists like David Bowie, Jackson Browne, The Cranberries, Amy Winehouse, Aretha Franklin, Heart, Joni Mitchell, Queen, FUN., Jackson Browne, Sublime, The Eagles and more.
Hear songs by artists like David Bowie, Jackson Browne, The Cranberries, Amy Winehouse, Aretha Franklin, Heart, Joni Mitchell, Queen, FUN., Jackson Browne, Sublime, The Eagles and more.
6:00pmEagles Tavern inside the Chateau at Black Mountain,
Black Lake MI
Black Lake MI
17
December2023
Melissa & Jake @ 9.14.2023 6:00pm @ Oak City Grille Royal Oak MIAcoustic duo, Melissa Behring & Jake Tobias cover songs you know and love in one of the most cherished live music settings in Michigan… Oak City Grille.
6:00pmOak City Grille
6th Street
Royal Oak, MI
6th Street
Royal Oak, MI
14
December 2023
Melissa & Jake @ 12.14.2023 @ 6:30-8:30pm Canton Public Library Canton MIWinter Snow Spree kick off celebration featuring Melissa and Jake perfoming family friendly songs and selections of holiday classics for you to enjoy.
6:30pmCanton Public Library
1200 Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan
1200 Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan
9
December2023
Melissa Behring Trio @ 12.9.2023 6pm @ Wize Guys in “Fiorelli’s Restaurant Collection” Flat Rock, MILive music in a fun pizza parlor, the Melissa Behring on vocals/guitar, Jake Tobias on vocals/guitar along with Rocco Popielarski on upright bass perform songs from Carol King, Joni Mitchell, Carley Simon, Janis Joplin, Meghan Trainor, Amy Winehouse and more, this trio has modern takes on classic songs that are a pleasure to hear.
6:00pmFiorelli’s Restaurant Collection (Wize Guys)
26123 Huron River Drive
Flat Rock, MI 48134
26123 Huron River Drive
Flat Rock, MI 48134
4
November2023
Melissa & Jake @ 11.4.2023 6pm @ Chateau at Black Mountain, Black Lake MIPerforming songs you know and love from 1960-today in the pop, rock, country, r&b genres in the Eagles Tavern inside the Chateau at Black Mountain. This resort is right off the snowmobile and ski trails in the winter and the beautiful beaches Lake Huron are only a few miles away in the summer.
Hear songs by artists like David Bowie, Jackson Browne, The Cranberries, Amy Winehouse, Aretha Franklin, Heart, Joni Mitchell, Queen, FUN., Jackson Browne, Sublime, The Eagles and more.
Hear songs by artists like David Bowie, Jackson Browne, The Cranberries, Amy Winehouse, Aretha Franklin, Heart, Joni Mitchell, Queen, FUN., Jackson Browne, Sublime, The Eagles and more.
6:00pmEagles Tavern inside the Chateau at Black Mountain,
Black Lake MI
Black Lake MI
29
October2023
Melissa Behring Trio @ 10.29.2023 11 am in person and on Facebook at Metropolitan United Methodist Church Detroit MI 5th Sunday Morning Worship music lead and performed by the Melissa Behring Trio live in person and online at the Metropolitan United Methodist Church on Woodward Avenue in Detroit Michigan. We create a unique interpretation of some contemporary and historic religious music for the congregation during the service.
Melissa grew up in the Methodist Church and the Detroit congregation has give her a new home and kindly supports the exploration of music and its relation to God. Thank you.
Melissa grew up in the Methodist Church and the Detroit congregation has give her a new home and kindly supports the exploration of music and its relation to God. Thank you.
11:00amMetropolitan United Methodist Church
8000 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48202
8000 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48202
26
October2023
Melissa Behring Trio @ 10.26.2023 6pm @ Wize Guys in “Fiorelli’s Restaurant Collection” Flat Rock, MILive music in a fun pizza parlor, the Melissa Behring on vocals/guitar, Jake Tobias on vocals/guitar along with Rocco Popielarski on upright bass perform songs from Carol King, Joni Mitchell, Carley Simon, Janis Joplin, Meghan Trainor, Amy Winehouse and more, this trio has modern takes on classic songs that are a pleasure to hear.
6:00pmFiorelli’s Restaurant Collection (Wize Guys)
26123 Huron River Drive
Flat Rock, MI 48134
26123 Huron River Drive
Flat Rock, MI 48134
7
October2023
Melissa & Jake @ 10.7.2023 6pm @ Chateau at Black Mountain, Black Lake MIPerforming songs you know and love from 1960-today in the pop, rock, country, r&b genres in the Eagles Tavern inside the Chateau at Black Mountain. This resort is right off the snowmobile and ski trails in the winter and the beautiful beaches Lake Huron are only a few miles away in the summer.
Hear songs by artists like David Bowie, Jackson Browne, The Cranberries, Amy Winehouse, Aretha Franklin, Heart, Joni Mitchell, Queen, FUN., Jackson Browne, Sublime, The Eagles and more.
Hear songs by artists like David Bowie, Jackson Browne, The Cranberries, Amy Winehouse, Aretha Franklin, Heart, Joni Mitchell, Queen, FUN., Jackson Browne, Sublime, The Eagles and more.
6:00pmEagles Tavern inside the Chateau at Black Mountain,
Black Lake MI
Black Lake MI
23
September2023
Melissa & Jake @ 9.23.2023 @ Private Event @ Cleveland, OHPerforming songs you know and love from 1960-today in the pop, rock, country, r&b genres for all your entertainment needs… We are great for festivals, chilled out afternoons in a local park, a raucous private party, and more, we are the right choice for live music spanning multiple genres and generations to create life long memories with.
Hear songs by artists like Amy Winehouse, Aretha Franklin, Heart, Joni Mitchell, Queen, FUN., Jackson Browne, Sublime, The Eagles and more.
Hear songs by artists like Amy Winehouse, Aretha Franklin, Heart, Joni Mitchell, Queen, FUN., Jackson Browne, Sublime, The Eagles and more.
2:00pmCleveland, OH
15
September2023
Melissa Behring Trio @ 9.15.2023 6pm @ Wize Guys in “Fiorelli’s Restaurant Collection” Flat Rock, MILive music in a fun pizza parlor, the Melissa Behring on vocals/guitar, Jake Tobias on vocals/guitar along with Rocco Popielarski on upright bass perform songs from Carol King, Joni Mitchell, Carley Simon, Janis Joplin, Meghan Trainor, Amy Winehouse and more, this trio has modern takes on classic songs that are a pleasure to hear.
6:00pmFiorelli’s Restaurant Collection (Wize Guys)
26123 Huron River Drive
Flat Rock, MI 48134
26123 Huron River Drive
Flat Rock, MI 48134
14
September2023
Melissa & Jake @ 9.14.2023 8:30pm @ Oak City Grille Royal Oak MIAcoustic duo, Melissa Behring & Jake Tobias cover songs you know and love in one of the most cherished live music settings in Michigan… Oak City Grille.
8:30pmOak City Grille
6th Street
Royal Oak, MI
6th Street
Royal Oak, MI
7th
October 2023
Chateau at Black Mountain (The Eagles Nest) Melissa & Jake. Just two voices, two guitars, no frills, no fluff, no loopers, no band in a box stuff… Just raw real music played by two real live people. We are so excited about our upcoming Melissa Behring Trio album recorded at Big Sky Recording Studios in Ann Arbor available on June 24, we’ll be playing a few of those songs along with other favorites you know and love. If you’re looking for a great place to stay out of the way with nice rooms overlooking a peaceful small lake by hiking & off road trails, the Chateau has it. Along with on site dining and entertainment, nearby Lake Huron and Oqueoc Falls are great places to spend an afternoon.
7-10pmChateau at Black Mountain
10621 Twin Lakes Road
Cheboygan, MI
10621 Twin Lakes Road
Cheboygan, MI
26th
October2023
Wize Guys / Fiorelli’s Restaurant CollectionJake & Melissa perform as the acoustic duo taking requests and playing songs you know and love. Come for the music, but stay for the pizza.
6pmWize Guys
26123 Huron River Dr. Flat Rock, MI 48134
26123 Huron River Dr. Flat Rock, MI 48134
29th
October2023
Metropolitan United Methodist ChurchThe 5th Sunday of the month brings special musical performance by the Melissa Behring Trio at Metropolitan United Methodist Church. Raised in the Methodist Church, Melissa Behring brings a new perspective to religious music by interpreting popular well known classics with a God-like view. Come hear the songs in person or online at the church facebook page. Melissa and Jake are joined by Rocco Popielarski for this performance.
11amMetropolitan United Methodist Church
8000 Woodward Ave
Detroit MI
8000 Woodward Ave
Detroit MI
3rd
November2023
Songs for Seniors Program @ Medilodge CheboyganWe’ve created a program dubbed “Songs for Seniors” where we perform material from the 1950’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, songs with iconic lyrics that trigger key memories for our seniors helping their minds engage, reconnect and renew. We love playing music in all kinds of styles and decades.
Melissa & Jake. Just two voices, two guitars, no frills, no fluff, no loopers, no band in a box stuff… Just raw real music played by two real live people.
Melissa & Jake. Just two voices, two guitars, no frills, no fluff, no loopers, no band in a box stuff… Just raw real music played by two real live people.
2-3pmMedilodge
Cheboygan, MI
Cheboygan, MI
4th
November2023
Cheboygan Brewing Company !Debut!Melissa an Jake make their debut at the world famous Cheboygan Brewing Company on Saturday November 4. This venerate respected brewhouse in the tip of the mitt features some of the greatest entertainers in Michigan (and a few of our dearest friends) along side award winning nationally distributed beer. Their tasting room is small, but it’s mighty, so come early grab and cold one and hear some great songs you know and love.
6pmCheboygan Brewing Company Main Street Cheboygan, MI
12
November2023
Birthday Party – Isla MujaresCome celebrate with Melissa and Jake, and our pal Larry as we debut in a small club on Isla Mujares Mexico for a birthday party to remember.
3pmIsla Mujares Mexico
7th
December2023
Wize Guys / Fiorelli’s Restaurant CollectionJake & Melissa perform as the acoustic duo taking requests and playing songs you know and love. Come for the music, but stay for the pizza.
6pmWize Guys
26123 Huron River Dr. Flat Rock, MI 48134
26123 Huron River Dr. Flat Rock, MI 48134
17th
December2023
Oak City Grille
Melissa & Jake AcousticDuoThis is our last performance at Oak City Grille for 2023. We hope that you will join us for a rousing evening of all requests, laughter, singing along and probably one of Sean’s great martinis.
Melissa & Jake AcousticDuoThis is our last performance at Oak City Grille for 2023. We hope that you will join us for a rousing evening of all requests, laughter, singing along and probably one of Sean’s great martinis.
5:00pm212 W 6th St Royal Oak, MI
23th
December2023
Chateau at Black Mountain (The Eagles Nest) Melissa & Jake. Just two voices, two guitars, no frills, no fluff, no loopers, no band in a box stuff… Just raw real music played by two real live people. We are so excited about our upcoming Melissa Behring Trio album recorded at Big Sky Recording Studios in Ann Arbor available on June 24, we’ll be playing a few of those songs along with other favorites you know and love. If you’re looking for a great place to stay out of the way with nice rooms overlooking a peaceful small lake by hiking & off road trails, the Chateau has it. Along with on site dining and entertainment, nearby Lake Huron and Oqueoc Falls are great places to spend an afternoon.
7-10pmChateau at Black Mountain
10621 Twin Lakes Road
Cheboygan, MI
10621 Twin Lakes Road
Cheboygan, MI
27th
July 2024
Hillman Band ShellLive from Tripp Field / the Emerick Park Bandshell, Melissa and Jake bring their friend Rocco Popielarski on bass to perform classics from their new acoustic trio album “Tributes” released June 2023.
7pmHillman, MI
24th
June 2023
Trenton Days FestivalMelissa Behring, Jake Tobias & Mike Rais perform at the Trenton Days Festival, acoustic songs you know an love. Just two voices, two guitars and an upright bass, no frills, no fluff, no loopers, no band in a box stuff… Just raw real music played by real live people. We are so excited about our upcoming Melissa Behring Trio album recorded at Big Sky Recording Studios in Ann Arbor available on June 24.
5-7pm
Trenton, MI
Trenton, MI
26th
June 2023
Allen Park Public Library – Acoustic 7 Million Jigawatts Duo Jake Tobias & Melissa Behring perform at the Allen Park Library for their Friday Night summer concert series live outside and in person. 6-7pm on Monday June 26, no loopers, just two voices and two guitars.
6-7pm8100 Allen Road
Allen Park, MI
Allen Park, MI
29th
July 2023
Hillman Band ShellLive from Tripp Field / the Emerick Park Bandshell, Melissa and Jake bring their friend Rocco Popielarski on bass to perform classics from their new acoustic trio album “Tributes” released June 2023.
7pmHillman, MI
25th
August 2023
Summer Concert Series Burt Lake Brewing Company / Seasons of the North WineryThe event starts at 6pm with music from Melissa Behring & Jake Tobias.
Food truck on site, bonfire (red flag warning pending), or park your rv onsite through harvest host!
As always, they will have our bar stocked outside with our wine, beer and fall sangrias! No personal coolers or drinks will be allowed on the grounds. There will also be soda pop and water available. Personal lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged!
Food truck on site, bonfire (red flag warning pending), or park your rv onsite through harvest host!
As always, they will have our bar stocked outside with our wine, beer and fall sangrias! No personal coolers or drinks will be allowed on the grounds. There will also be soda pop and water available. Personal lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged!
6pm-9pmSeasons of the North / Burt Lake Brewery
9090 M-68 Indian River MI 49706
231-548-1280
9090 M-68 Indian River MI 49706
231-548-1280
15th
June2023
Wize Guys / Fiorelli’s Restaurant CollectionMelissa & Jake & Rocco perform songs you know and love on the patio. Come for the pizza, but stay for the music. We’re launching our new trio acoustic album, Tributes, and are excited to perform selections from it.
6pmWize Guys
26123 Huron River Dr. Flat Rock, MI 48134
26123 Huron River Dr. Flat Rock, MI 48134
13th
July2023
Wize Guys / Fiorelli’s Restaurant CollectionJake & Melissa perform as the acoustic duo taking requests and playing songs you know and love. Come for the music, but stay for the pizza.
6pmWize Guys
26123 Huron River Dr. Flat Rock, MI 48134
26123 Huron River Dr. Flat Rock, MI 48134
14th
September2023
Oak City Grille
Melissa & Jake AcousticDuoThis is our last performance at Oak City Grille for 2023. We hope that you will join us for a rousing evening of all requests, laughter, singing along and probably one of Sean’s great martinis.
Melissa & Jake AcousticDuoThis is our last performance at Oak City Grille for 2023. We hope that you will join us for a rousing evening of all requests, laughter, singing along and probably one of Sean’s great martinis.
8:30pm212 W 6th St Royal Oak, MI
10th
June 2023
Chateau at Black Mountain (The Eagles Nest) Melissa & Jake. Just two voices, two guitars, no frills, no fluff, no loopers, no band in a box stuff… Just raw real music played by two real live people. We are so excited about our upcoming Melissa Behring Trio album recorded at Big Sky Recording Studios in Ann Arbor available on June 24, we’ll be playing a few of those songs along with other favorites you know and love. If you’re looking for a great place to stay out of the way with nice rooms overlooking a peaceful small lake by hiking & off road trails, the Chateau has it. Along with on site dining and entertainment, nearby Lake Huron and Oqueoc Falls are great places to spend an afternoon.
7-10pmChateau at Black Mountain
10621 Twin Lakes Road
Cheboygan, MI
10621 Twin Lakes Road
Cheboygan, MI
9th
June 2023
Rogers City Art WalkHosted by the Rogers City Chamber of Commerce, their art walk will include a performance at the Mariners Bell by Melissa and Jake playings classics from their new album “Tributes” releasing later in June. 
5pmRogers City, MI
29th
September2022
Oak City Grille
J&M AcousticDuoThis is our last performance at Oak City Grille for 2022. We hope that you will join us for a rousing evening of all requests, laughter, singing along and probably one of Sean’s great martinis.
J&M AcousticDuoThis is our last performance at Oak City Grille for 2022. We hope that you will join us for a rousing evening of all requests, laughter, singing along and probably one of Sean’s great martinis.
8:30pm212 W 6th St Royal Oak, MI
24th
September 2022
9th Annual Harvest Festival Our 9th annual Harvestfest will take place on Saturday September 24th. The event starts at 4:00 PM with live music from for Melissa Behring & Jake Tobias with special guest opening act, Lara Fullford.
Chicken dinner will be available starting around 4:00. We will still have our Grape Stomp this year as well as our Lucy-Look-Alike contest. Winners of both will get some great prizes! Please make sure to sign up for the grape stomp ahead of time!
As always, we will have our bar stocked outside with our wine, beer and fall sangrias! No personal coolers or drinks will be allowed on our grounds!! We will have pop and water available at the bar also. Personal lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged!
Chicken dinner will be available starting around 4:00. We will still have our Grape Stomp this year as well as our Lucy-Look-Alike contest. Winners of both will get some great prizes! Please make sure to sign up for the grape stomp ahead of time!
As always, we will have our bar stocked outside with our wine, beer and fall sangrias! No personal coolers or drinks will be allowed on our grounds!! We will have pop and water available at the bar also. Personal lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged!
4pm-8pmSeasons of the North / Burt Lake Brewery
9090 M-68 Indian River MI 49706
231-548-1280
9090 M-68 Indian River MI 49706
231-548-1280
23th
September 2022
Private PartyWish you could have a band in your backyard? Well, we would love to be your own personal entertainment for your party, wedding, birthday or event.
5pmFairview, MI
28th
October 2022
Wize Guys / Fiorelli’s Restaurant CollectionJake & Melissa perform as the acoustic duo taking requests and playing songs you know and love. Come for the music, but stay for the pizza.
6pmWize Guys
26123 Huron River Dr. Flat Rock, MI 48134
26123 Huron River Dr. Flat Rock, MI 48134
