Jack Droppers & the Best Intentions have released 4 albums in the last 8 years. Jack Droppers is allergic to guinea pigs. Jack Droppers & the Best Intentions have won a couple of awards for their last 2 LPs, received praise from critics across the world, and been featured in NPR music’s Tiny Desk Contest recap. Jack Droppers often feels sad when his favorite basketball team loses. Jack Droppers & the Best Intentions have toured all over the United States and have shared the stage with many Billboard charting artists. Jack Droppers has crashed two cars. Jack Droppers will be performing solo for this show.
Pete & Bergie is a husband-and-wife folk duo from Kalamazoo, Michigan, comprising Chris and Hannah Peters. They perform friendly folk songs, drawing influences from 1960s and 1970s folk artists like Peter, Paul & Mary, Simon and Garfunkel, and Bread. Their music features pleasant vocal harmonization and intricate finger-style guitar playing. They have released several EPs, including “Pieces of Work, Vol. 4” in April 2024, featuring songs like “Claira,” “Best Friend,” “Keep Me Humble,” and “Radio Flyer.” In addition to their studio recordings, Pete & Bergie have performed live at various venues and festivals.
Carrie McFerrin has been through it all: love, heartbreak, joy, pain, motherhood, personal and professional struggles, and an upbringing in northern Indiana. But she survives, she thrives, she persists, and most importantly for us, she writes songs of the deepest empathy and depth of feeling, and delivers them to us with a husky Michigan twang. Kinda country, kinda indie folk, all original, never one thing but everything she needs to say. Michigan’s Sweetheart belongs to the world, to her two children, and to her own restless muse.
Deerfield Run blends blues rock with a touch of country and a dash of funk, serving up a tasty musical blend that’s irresistible to audiences. Hailing from Grand Rapids, MI, the band delivers strong original songs and surprising covers pulled from a deep back pocket of classic tunes. As a group of seasoned West Michigan musicians with influences ranging from Al Green to Eric Clapton to the Eagles, their powerful instrumental and vocal performances captivate audiences of all ages. Their debut, self-titled album was released in September 2017, and the group released their new album, Reckless, in September 2020.
Jon Hayes with his soulful tones and a storytelling ability reminiscent of Bon Iver and NEEDTOBREATHE, this musician carries an unwavering commitment to authenticity and honesty. His mixture of storytelling and song-craft has made him a favorite among locals and Jon’s candid nature and humor have put him on a circuit of performing everything from house concerts and listening rooms to local eateries and festivals. His first album, “Between You & Me,” was a work of intimate honesty with his listeners, which was received well by fans, supporters, bloggers, and playlists alike, but he’s now returning with his next work: “Something More”. This project pulls in more of Jon’s influences such as Allen Stone, Gavin Degraw and of course… more John Mayer! CD’s will be available for purchase so that you can take this project home with you long before streaming services gain access.
