Autumn Weekends Live Music with The Fall Upwards Duo

Gather with friends and savor the season! Settle into the amphitheater for a relaxed afternoon featuring live music, food, drinks and harvest-inspired fun. Enjoy a laid-back soundtrack as you take in the crisp fall air and festive spirit of the season.

Dede Alder and Ivan Akansiima bring together jazz, world music, folk, and spontaneous improvisation in a duo that is both soulful and playful. Dede, a vocalist, percussionist, and songwriter with the Earthwork Music Collective, joins Ivan, a master musician from Uganda whose guitar and piano artistry is defined by remarkable versatility and expressive depth. Together, they create vibrant, intimate performances rooted in deep musical connection, inviting audiences into a joyful conversation that unfolds organically in the moment.

Included with general admission. Free for members of Meijer Gardens.