What’s a Writer’s Round? Writer’s Rounds feature a collection of singer songwriters all sharing the stage at once, taking turns performing original tunes and sharing the stories that influenced their songs. Learn about artists’ creative process in an intimate performance setting and hear incredible original music!
In addition to our craft beer, coffee and wine selection, our kitchen will be open serving our full dinner menu until 9pm! Get here early to snag your favorite seat and grab a bite to eat before the show begins.
Save money by getting your tickets early: $15 online or $20 at the door.
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Michigan-born Navy veteran Drew Nelson is a storytelling songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. A fly fisherman and world traveler, he writes as a witness to the lives and journeys of those he has met along the way, mixing Americana and roots-rock with traditional folk styles. Drew has toured across North America and Europe, performing solo and opening for popular rock artists like Melissa Etheridge and Edwin McCain as well as esteemed folk singers like Josh White Jr. and John Gorka.
Michigan native Michael Robertson has a knack for recognizing irony when exploring the nuances of unremarkable – yet universal – life experiences. Robertson crafts songs that blend modern Americana with country and rock flavors, and his vocals go down smooth, with a tinge of world-weariness that fits the lyrics. As a guitarist, he brings a lyrical and soulful touch that has made him in demand among fellow songwriters. Michael has released two collections of his songs,“All My Stories” and “Moon Over Michigan.”
A classically trained vocalist steeped in rock and roll, Amy Petty’s voice is at the same time overwhelmingly powerful and impossibly delicate. An incredibly versatile performer, writer, arranger and instrumentalist, she is equally at home in front of an orchestra or behind a guitar and microphone. Her unique style and versatility have made her a sought-after studio musician, guest artist and collaborating partner. Amy has released four critically acclaimed albums with the latest, “The Darkness of Birds”, winning the Review Music Awards' “2020 Album of the Year”. Amy has appeared on stages across the country including Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center and has shared the stage with artists like Sarah McLachlan, Darlene Love, Jewel and Suzanne Vega.
Mark Jewett is an insightful Michigan storyteller with listeners in over 60 countries. He writes songs that push the boundaries of Americana into an uncommon blend of folk, rock, blues, and prog rock. Throughout them, listeners can hear and feel his honesty, gratitude, and introspective thoughts, with healthy doses of humor and drama to vary the pace. His songs betray the effort he makes to find just the right words, taking cues from the likes of Jackson Browne, Paul Simon, Randy Newman, and JD Souther. As a writer, he finds the lighter side of life easy to put to music, but writing about love, loss, and the road between them is harder to get right. Sonically, his tunes span the space between classic folk and epic soundscapes you might expect to hear from Pink Floyd. Somehow, it all fits together to provide an intriguing, self-contained variety show.