Story last updated at 12:33 PM EST on August 21, 2008

MUSIC TO YOUR EARS

Instrumentalists St. Ts will be in the spotlight at 7 p.m. Sunday as part of the "Concerts on the Commons" at the Macomb Street Commons, Macomb at Meridian streets, Grosse Ile.

A feature called "Spotlight on Youth" invites young musicians to perform for five minutes at each show.

The free concerts are held Sundays throughout the summer. Bring your own lawn chair.

The 23rd annual Michigan State Championship Old-Time Fiddlers Contest will be at 10 a.m. Oct. 4 during the Huron Township Applefest, 37283 Huron River Drive, New Boston.

Contestants will be judged on tempo, intonation, expression and repertoire. There is a $10 entry fee.

First prize earns $300, second prize is $200 and third prize is $100.

Admission is free for the audience. For more information, call Jim McKinney at 1-734-753-8863 or e-mail stringtet@charter.net.

The Taylor Town Trade Center, 22525 Ecorse Road, presents "The Taylor Town Opry," live music from 2 to 5 p.m. every Friday. The concerts are free. All ages are welcome.