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A Navy veteran, and active in numerous Native American community based efforts, Nelson is in a perfect position to musically document the ups and downs of modern life in these United States and then some.
His excellent guitar playing, mellow voice, friendship with his audience, and knowledge of his presentations is impressive. Add to that Matt’s own special brand of humor and you are in for a most entertaining and enlightening evening.You will love his music, you will love the journey that his music takes you on, and you will love the place that his music takes you to.
Good-energy contemporary folk blended with pop and rock with a universal message that appeals to anyone interested in love, pain, joy, and observation. Strong voice, melodic sensibilities, literate lyrics, and polished guitar playing hightlight David's heart-on-his sleeve style. His 3rd album was released in November 2009. He's a two-time Detroit Music Award nominee.
2009 & 2010 Detroit Music Awards Winner in "Outstanding Acoustic/Folk Songwriter” category. Passionately involved in spreading eating disorder awareness.
Northern Michigan's own singer/songwriter. A unique mix of acoustic guitar, rich vocals and harmonica wizardry. New release, "Kirby for Kids (and Childish Adults)". Light hearted songs that do not talk down to kids and can be enjoyed equally by adults who refuse to take life too seriously.
For over thirty years he has shared folk music’s warmth and wisdom with Great Lakes audiences. In such historic surroundings as Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad, Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, and in schools and libraries lake-to-lake, his vast repertoire, musical skills and enthusiasm bring to life the Michigan experience for people from around the world.
In 1999 she began attending Michigan State University. She quickly infiltrated the capital city’s music scene via the area open mics and blues jams. She now has three albums under her belt with her latest, So Long Pollyanna, to be released on Earthwork Music in May ‘09.
Folk/Acoustic
Whether they're playing at a brewery pub, a coffee shop, or on a street corner, this Michigan based band plays acoustic, bluegrass-tinged folk that perks up your ears with an infectious, indie-rock sheen. Ask the band and they will tell you that their music is acoustic folk-rock with teeth.
The songs he writes are observations of what he sees around him. He has no delusions of grandeur, but he does believe a song can make a difference.
Began writing songs and playing guitar and violin at age 10. She has worked with grammy award winner Don Was, Greg Apro of Rhythm Corps, producer Steve King (Eminem, 50 Cent, Romantics), Ben Grosse (Marilyn Manson, Debby Harry), Niagara, Art Lyzak (Mutants), Joe Hayden from Aretha Franklin, Ivan Suvanjieff of Peacejam.org, Jerry Vile, Beaux, Cristina and Robb Roy.
Born in Huntington West Virginia, Butch grew up in a large family with very little money. Moved to Michigan in 1966 for work. Retired in 2006 but has been playing music for over 40 years. Life stories drive his songwriting.
Born in Detroit, he began singing, playing guitar and writing songs at the age of 8. A year in the making, Jeff Scott's new CD, "Begin Again", has been released on iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon.MP3 and CDBaby. Featuring 13 exquisitely crafted songs, "Begin Again" represents a return to music for Scott, who was the featured lead singer and co-writer of the pop-soul group The Big Picture, which opened for Hall & Oates, Richard Marx and more.
Started playing guitar at 23 when seeking out lessons from Delta Blues guitarist, Shari Kane. The Willie Dunns (John Devine, Jef Reynolds and Stuart Tucker) brings added depth and musical styling to Jo's original songs as well as classics from such artists as Mississippi John Hurt, Bessie Smith and Tom Waits.
Started his solo career in 1996, after buying his first guitar with high school graduation money. Wyatt went on to play in front of audiences right away at open mics, bars and clubs throughout Kalamazoo. Released 1st album “Go Anywhere”, in 1999.
About two years ago, singer/songwriter Bobby Pennock emerged from a self-imposed sabbatical from performing. Since that time, he has recorded two records worth of material (though released on one CD) and has performed many gigs as a solo, acoustic artist, as part of The Pennock Stephens Project, and, most recently, with the electric Bobby Pennock Band.
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At the age of 14 his dad brought him home a 4 string banjo which started his love for music. He was lead singer in the band Westwind that played around Muskegon in the late 80's. He honed his writing skills over the next several years while working in Nashville which has led him to where he is in his career today.
Alto native Folk Rock singer whose influences include, Bob Dylan, Ray Lamontagne, Common Rotation, Counting Crows, Muddy Waters, Neil Young, Rolling Stones. His first cd is to be released in May 2011 and he can be seen playing around the Grand Raipds area on a regular basis.
An indie-folk outfit from Grand Rapids that defies musical stereotypes. Using three-part vocal harmonies, eclectic instrumentation and a knack for dynamics, they create organic music that is both accessible and innovative. Each live show features contagious energy as well as original music that ranges from whisper quiet ballads to danceable grooves. Their debut cd, "Safe Ship, Harbored", is due to be release in May 2011.
Led by dynamic, energetic front woman and multi-instrumentalist Erin Zindle, The Ragbirds utilize an arsenal of instruments from around the world. The Ragbirds are a fusion of folk rock and pop hooks over danceable world rhythms stirred with a Celtic fiddler's bow.
Formed when its four members were students at Michigan State University. The effect the band brings to its concerts is that of an old-time radio broadcast, the kind from pre-television days when Americans actually sat together in living rooms and watched their radios. The main difference is that that their shows are without the nostalgia, without the vaudeville jokes and stuff. It's more of a concert, just music.
A one-of-a-kind, full-blown, instrument-swapping fusion between tradition and the here-and-now. We’re talkin’ high-energy Americana and world-beat, hypnotic laments from the earth, songs of celebration and wonder. A warped and beautiful blend of cultures and eras.
