John Latini may have grown up in Queens, New York, but he’s as truly a son of Michigan as if he’d been issued a passport. It’s not just that this singing, songwriting, guitar-slinging, uber-performing bluesman[...]

Tracy Kash is an accomplished vocalist, pianist, flautist, writer and arranger and received a Master of Music Degree from Boston Conservatory.  She actively composes/arranges for the Theatre Bizarre Orchestra, does soundtrack work for film/tv, and performs[...]

Billy’s versatility as a multi-genre singer-songwriter is matched by his ability on a wide range of instruments from guitar and banjo to keyboards and accordion. An engaging solo and duo performer, Billy also delivers a[...]

 

You have probably seen them around town or in Stockbridge or Dexter. This local duo of Kelly Schmidt and Gary Munce is joined by guest Michael Smith. Gather with your friends and neighbors to take[...]

Dick Siegel is a remarkable songwriter. For more than two decades he has delighted audiences in this country and Canada with his songs and performances. In his home state of Michigan, his artistry has become[...]

Billy Brandt is a multiple-award-winning Detroit area singer-songwriter, whose rootsy, folky, psychedelic alt-country background underpins strong songwriting and an adventurous spirit. A mainstay of the local Detroit scene, Billy’s collaborations with other artists are near-legendary[...]

Raised in the multiethnic milieu of Yugoslavia, Luti brings us the vibrant rhythms and surprising chord progressions of southeastern European folk. His engaging voice, accompanied by melodic guitars and rich percussion, returns us to nature,[...]

Bobby Pennock is an accomplished singer/songwriter whose style, albeit unique, is reminiscent of those celebrated folksingers of the 1960s and 70s, like Paul Simon and Harry Chapin (with a heaping helping of The Beatles thrown[...]

On a musical journey that began in 1982, Annie and Rod Capps have earned sincere praise for their songwriting and musicianship, with two albums topping the Folk-DJ charts, multiple Detroit Music Award nominations, and as 2-time[...]

Jud Branam and Kevin Brown are the singer-songwriter-guitarists from the Ann Arbor band Corndaddy. The band in January headlined a 20th anniversary show at The Ark. Branam and Brown perform regularly at the Ann Arbor Summer Festival Top of the[...]

Andy Baker Bio – Modern folk songsmith Andy Baker has been described as “an engaging performer” and “a profound and gifted writer”. His multiinstrumental mojo and heartwarming smile have made Andy a favorite of stages[...]

Alex Anest and Evan Veasey explore the sonic possibilities of the guitar duo, improvising melodies that weave around each other in an intricate rhythmic dance. Whether playing standards or original tunes, creative improvisation is always[...]

Mark Jewett is a Detroit area singer-songwriter. His work has been twice recognized by American Songwriter Magazine (2015 and 2017 Lyrics Contests) and twice by the For Song Sake Songwriting Challenge as (2013 and 2012). His[...]

 

Rick Brown and Jack Falk bring to you a refreshing mix of original music and some slightly “off the beaten path” cover songs in a presentation that is clean, clear, and to the point. With[...]

Hailed as “The one of the most dynamic Americana group out of Detroit, Michigan” Escaping Pavement masterfully blends and blurs the lines of Bluegrass, Folk, and Americana. Their unique joint frontperson arrangement, with Emily and[...]

Jay Stielstra – singer/songwriter/playwright/poet – is frequently referred to as a “Michigan treasure”.  In fact, in August 2017 Jay was the recipient of a State of Michigan Legislative Tribute for his artistic contributions. The author[...]

Award winning ragtime, blues and country guitarist, Rollie Tussing has performed in concert halls, major music festivals and sidewalks all over the United States and parts of Europe.His raggedy brand of music is informed by[...]

 

The Backeddies sing a diverse collection of contemporary songs, deep tracks by favorite artists and songwriters, and original compositions by each of the three band members – John Baltic, Janet Benson, and Shannon Lee. Compelling[...]

Team Love is an acoustic trio featuring singer/songwriter/bassist Tim Berla, clarinetist/percussionist Charles Dayringer and guitarist Kip Godwin. They feature many of Tim Berla’s quirky jazz and country originals and songs from the Great American Songbook[...]

 

M22 includes members of the Breakers rock band who played the Ann Arbor area for many years. Accomplished multi-instrumentalists with outstanding vocal harmonies, M22 found a new calling in acoustic rock.  Extensive repertoire of rock and country[...]

These two friends are making their mark on the Michigan songwriting scene. Amy Grace is a Southeast MI singer-songwriter of folk and acoustic pop roots. Growing up in East Tawas, MI, she was surrounded by[...]

Up on the Wire is a Jazz trio featuring Jennifer Pollard (vocals) with Eric Nachtrab (bass), and Alex Anest (guitar). This group of friends first performed together at Old Town Tavern towards the end of[...]

San and Emily are a father/daughter duo who sing and play folk, classical, klezmer and Broadway show tunes on violin and guitar. San is one half of the family music duo, Gemini, while Emily has[...]

4Peace4 brings together four unique award wining musicians. Chris McCall (vocals) a six time winner on “Star Search,” Paul Vornhagen (sax/flute) a winner of six Detroit Music Awards, Carl Michel (guitar) winner of two Emmys[...]

Dave Boutette and Kristi Davis fuse a classic folk feel ala Woody Guthrie or early Dylan with kisses of modern folk edginess. The result is unique and refreshing, with music that lets you enjoy the wonderful stories,[...]