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.

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

"...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.