Michael and Marsha Evans were both educated in the Detroit Public School system and actively receiving music education in that system as well as privately (vocal and instrumental) with both acquiring baccalaureate degrees at universities within the state of Michigan. The pair have performed together and individually with entertainers such as Kenny Latimore, Aaliyah, and opened for Marion Meadows. They have worked with a myriad of other local musical professionals as well in the greater Detroit area with Michael having been a piano accompanist in Detroit Public Schools for 25 years and Marsha performing as a vocal finalist for the annual WDIV Fire Works show competition. The couple met and later married being hired to both perform for an event through a mutual friend.

"...the kind of intoxicating indie-folk voice that instantly draws listeners into smartly arranged songs with haunting melodies..."
- Local Spins

Lilly MacPhee is a captivating singer-songwriter whose ethereal sound and heartfelt lyrics connect with audiences near and far. Her music, known for its intimate and yearning tones, has earned accolades from prestigious competitions, including the International Songwriting Competition and the Great American Song Contest.

Lilly's enchanting vocals have been compared to Dolores O'Riordan of The Cranberries. She made her National Television Debut at the 2025 Detroit Grand Prix singing the US & Canadian Anthems. Her songs are featured on notable radio stations like Ann Arbor's 107one, BBC Radio Scotland, 99.5 WYCD and Detroit's NPR Station, 101.9 WDET. She has worked with industry icons like Jeff Gutt (Stone Temple Pilots) and opened for international touring artists Joe Robinson and The Longest Johns.

Danny Runey is a singer, guitarist, and songwriter with 30 years of experience in Michigan in various genres. He’s fronted his band The Strangers for over 20 years and played national stages with the likes of Stone Temple Pilots, Collective Soul, Better Than Ezra, as well as dozens of local legends. Danny’s song list covers decades of rock, country, pop, and folk music to satisfy every crowd! #dannyruney #strangersmi IG: @djruney

Bob Mervak has been an active member of the Detroit music community since 1997, and has worked with many of the musicians who embody its collective talent. He has worked with pianists Matt Michaels and Gary Schunk, bluesman Johnnie Bassett, Colton Weatherston, Chuck Brodsky, Grammy award-winner Tim Marks, Beth Stalker, Ben Sharkey, Liz Larin, and a host of others. He performs in various settings, has toured extensively, and is equally capable on stage and in the studio. He has led and developed the Bob Mervak Trio for 11 years and recently enjoyed working as a sideman for Brett Lucas and Thornetta Davis. Bob has been creative and artistic director of the St. Columban Concert Series in Birmingham, which showcases the finest talent in Detroit and beyond.

Bob Mervak has been an active member of the Detroit [...]

Landis is a seven-Time Detroit Music Awards "Outstanding Jazz Vocalist" [...]

George Montelle is a powerhouse Detroit Songwriter and Performer. His music Features core elements of Pop, R&B, Rock, Soul and Hip-Hop

Evening Star is a Space Odyssey led by Detroit Drummer and 2018 U of M SMTD graduate Tariq Gardner. The group has its roots in Detroit’s expansive musical tradition blending the city’s rich Jazz legacy.

Billy Brandt is a multiple-award-winning Detroit ares 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 - and you're as likely to find him out playing with duo partner, Sarana VerLin, or his roots rock combo the Sugarees, as you are to find him solo. His excellent solo album 'The Mission Band' showcases both his songwriting and his performance collaborations, and won the Detroit Music Award for best Americana Album. Billy's love for music is infectious, and his embrace of different genres brings a richness and an expanse to his shows. Be prepared for a genial, convivial, and musically rewarding evening with songs you know, songs you might know, and songs you will discover and treasure. And will earworm you unmercifully.