Greg Klyma in concert

The Old Town General Store will be transformed this summer into the Old Town Cultural Center, an arts hub offering concerts, lessons, retreats, art demonstrations and exhibits, poetry slams and so on.

To give patrons an idea of what to expect from the new venue, the still-open-for-now Old Town General Store will host a concert Thursday featuring Buffalo, New York’s Greg Klyma. It’s the first time the seasoned road performer will play in mid-Michigan since 2018.

After nearly 30 years of touring and with more than a dozen studio albums under his belt, Klyma, a prolific songwriter known for his energetic live performances and clever, story-telling lyrics, isn’t slowing down. A self-proclaimed scholar of rock ’n’ roll and country music, he’s developed a distinctive sound, performing for audiences across the country. His songs have been played on SiriusXM and the syndicated radio shows “The Midnight Special” and “WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour,” as well as being covered by international indie artists.

Tickets are $21 and are available online or at the door while supplies last.