PICS: Randy Houser - Live in Lansing

Country star Randy Houser played a free acoustic show for 100.7 WITL listeners at Green Dot Stables in Lansing on March 5, 2024.

Up-and-coming country band 12/OC played a full band show after Houser's acoustic performance.

For a full 45 minutes, those in attendance were treated to just Houser and his guitar and his collection of hits spanning more than a decade and a half. He kicked off the evening with his very first Top 5 record from 2009, "Boots On", following it with acoustic additions of favorites including "Runnin' Outta Moonlight", "How Country Feels", "We Went", "Goodnight Kiss", and "Like a Cowboy", as well as newer songs such as "Cancel" and "Note to Self".

Randy Houser performs at Green Dot Stables in Lansing, Michigan, on March 5, 2024. Photo via JR, Townsquare Media Lansing

Shortly after Houser's set, Maine-based up-and-coming country band 12/OC took the stage to entertain attendees with a 90-minute set of crowd-pleasing country covers and a few originals. Fronted by brothers Reid Nichols (lead vocals) and Will Nichols (lead guitar), 12/OC even welcomed Eaton Rapids' own Cooper Johnson to share vocals on "Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy".

This was 12/OC's fourth appearance in Lansing in the 13 months - having played at each of WITL's "Jam at The Junction" events in 2023.

Brothers Will Nichols (left) and Reid Nichols of 12/OC perform at Lansing's Green Dot Stables on March 5, 2024. Photo via JR, Townsquare Media Lansing

Many of those who stuck around to the very end were in for a surprise, as Houser was found bellied up to the bar for a Jack Daniels and Diet Coke - shaking hands, chatting with listeners, and taking pictures with those who happened to spot him there.