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Steve Taylor graduated from Boston’s prestigious Berklee College of Music with a degree in Songwriting. After college, Steve returned home to Michigan and became a fixture in the Detroit music scene while earning a Master’s Degree in Music Theory from Wayne State University. Blending soulful music and intimate lyrics, Steve Taylor performs all over Michigan as a solo acoustic artist and with his band, The Steve Taylor Three. Their latest album “Travel Light” was released in 2022 and all their music is available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube, or wherever finer music is streamed. The band’s single, “Raining on Christmas”, won the Detroit Music Award for “Outstanding Country Recording” in 2023.Singer/Songwriter Lilly MacPhee writes songs that are intimate, yearning, and ethereal. Her extraordinary voice will remind you of Dolores O'Riordan of The Cranberries. Her original songs received praise from the prestigious International Songwriting Competition as well as the Great American Song Contest. Her music has found an audience on radio stations such as 93.9 The River, Ann Arbors 107one, and 101.9 WDET. MacPhee works with respected names in the industry such as Jeff Gutt (lead singer, Stone Temple Pilots) and has been the support act for international touring artists, Joe Robinson and The Longest Johns. Recently gracing stages at notable venues and festivals like The NAMM Show (2022, 2023, 2024), BMI Key West Songwriter Festival, Bluebird Cafe, SXSW Festival, Wildwood Amphitheater and Burns Night Scottish Festival; as well as performed for charity events sponsored by Make A Wish Foundation and Miles For Medics. Lilly is an active volunteer for Musicians On Call. She was selected by Taylor Guitars as "Taylor Player of the Week" in 2016 and is proudly endorsed by G7th Capo, GHS Strings and Tsunami Cables. You can hear her original song in the Hallmark Christmas film, 'Cupid's Christmas'. Touching the hearts of fans spanning from Detroit, Michigan to Dublin, Ireland with soothing vocals, delicate melodies, and poetic lyrics - Lilly MacPhee's songs will warm your heart.
Danny Runey is a singer, guitarist, and songwriter with nearly 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. He’s currently working on an Americana solo project and enjoying time spent with his son who is a budding musician himself.
Jackie Pappas, is a singer songwriter based out of the greater Detroit area. She draws you in with her captivating lyrics and emotional toned voice. Her and her husband recently planted roots in Metamora, where they both share a love for homesteading. She has two young boys that keep her busy with travel hockey. Jackie Pappas has learned to balance mom life while perusing her dream of playing original music.
Pappas has played all over Michigan, spanning from Detroit to Traverse City gaining a following through the Midwest. She has also reached listeners into Canada, conquering their house concert scene. Whether Pappas is performing to an intimate listening room at 20 Front Street or a festival, such as Rock and Rides, she is able to create a cozy atmosphere with her folky story telling infused with hints of country and Indie. You can find Jackie’s most recent release, Denim Shirt, on all major streaming platforms, along side her ep released in 2020. Keep an eye out for more releases in 2025.
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20 E Front St, Lake Orion, MI, United States, Michigan 48362
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