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Free Show on Friday 11/22/24 at 7pm featuring singer-songwriter Kevin Johnson, and Americana band Red Thyme."Growing up in a house where the music of great songwriters was almost required listening Kevin’s musical beginnings included influences from songwriters such as John Prine, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Carol King, James Taylor, and Kris Kristofferson. As he grew, and his curiosity with music had opportunities to explore new artists, Kevin continued to be drawn to great lyricists of almost all genres of music. Even now, his search for new music inevitably draws him to the words offered up by some of today’s finest such as Jason Isbell, William Prince, Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson and too many others to mention. Once described as an “observation philosopher” Kevin’s songwriting goes straight for the heart. Whether it’s about being in love, the sadness of a breakup, the loss of a loved one, or introspective social commentary, Kevin always seems to capture the feeling of the moment and bring it to life in song.
"Red Thyme is an Americana/Bluegrass band that finds home among the green valleys, rolling dunes, and vast ravines of the Great Lakes. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the group is fronted by songwriting and vocal powerhouse, Hals Smedstad, and their partner, Jerry Wenger, who is a clever composer, clean producer, and a picker of tasty licks. Separate, they are forces to be reckoned with, and together they are a powerful musical unit that is constantly pushing the boundaries between traditional and contemporary Americana genres like; Traditional Folk, Bluegrass, Western Swing, Manouche Jazz, Country, Post-Revival Folk, Blues, Jazz, and at times even traces of Indie and Psychedelic Rock music. The group also features Jeff Valensky on upright bass, and Tyler Littleton on mandolin."
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Stray, 4253 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49548-3318, United States,Wyoming, Michigan
