You may see these performers at local Riversong events (attending or performing) or a variety of venus. Riversong musicians perform because they love to make music, (oh yeah ... sometimes we even get paid ... and the cash helps)
If you are a performer or heard a performer/group in Southwest Michigan, please drop us a line at
info@riversong.org.
This is certainly not a complete list of area performers, but it's a
start. For more information drop us a note at info@riversong.org.
Riversong Performers
in alphabetical order. Click for picture and link to biography:
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Adreinne Frailey (click for more info)
A singer, musician, and songwriter from Milford, Ind., Adrienne Frailey is currently
working on material for a CD. She writes original music and is a self-taught
guitar player. She performs both solo and during DJF concerts with (her
parents) Drew and Joy Frailey.
Ed Bennett (click for more info)
A singer, musician, and songwriter from SW Michigan, Ed is a retired Saint Joseph Fire Department Captain who sings his “songs that need to be sung.” Ed is known for the thought provoking story lyrics that he relates in song and his incredible good humor and infectious laughter.
Kevin Blair (click for more info)
Kevin Blairs music is acoustic, having a folk sound with thoughtful lyrics, unique playing style and music composition. His performances are very dynamic with presence with a recognizable, high quality singing voice. His love for the Lord abounds in the the works of song and music he creates. Kevin eloquently portrays today's events and situations with timeless and pristine poetry, that avoids the topical and the dated.
The New Town Cryers (click for more info)
Tom and Terry are instrumentalists, songwriters and vocalists who have resurrected the original Town Cryers after returning to Southwest Michigan. As the Town Cryers, Terry and Tom performed extensively in the Midwest during the folk revival of the 1960's and 70's. In the intervening years they performed on the east coast regularly appearing together and with other artists.
Mary Czarnecki (click for more info)
RMS Charter staff member and officer Mary Czarnecki is a frequent favorite with her incredible singing voice, musicianship and song writing talents to venues, festivals and live concerts in SW Michigan.
DJF (click for more info)
Drew and Joy Frailey are musicians/singer-songwriters who live in Milford, Indiana. Drawing from music medieval to contemporary, they perform throughout Michiana, often with their teenage daughter Adrienne, a singer-songwriter as well. They can be contacted at: djfrailey@embarqmail.com
Larry and Sandy Feldman (click for more info)
RMS charter members & staff members Larry and Sandy Feldman sing traditional and contemporary folk songs about peace, love, and respect for all people, accompanied by guitar, banjo, and a variety of hand-held percussion instruments. They perform both adult and child oriented concerts, often sharing a bit of history with the audience.
Joe Foster (click for more info)
Joe is a folk singer/song stylist known for his pleasant voice, sense of humor, and wonderful renditions of the 40s to 70s folk tunes from a variety of our classic folk artists.
For further information or booking contact
Joe Foster cohojo@cybersol.com
Doug Hardy (click for more info)
Singers as diverse as Utah Phillips to Neil Young plays a strong influence in Doug Hardy’s selections during his performances. His original songs reflect heartfelt themes of home, hope, love and loss.
Gale's CD titled "Who's He"
Gale Horst (click for more info and CD ordering information)
Gale Horst, another Riversong Charter Member, plays a mean acoustic guitar that favors the finger picking, blues traditionals. His eclectic selection of songs and great sense of humor make him a wonderful addition to any event.
joHn Kennedy (click for more info)
Kennedy, a talented singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and
promoter, is the leader of Kennedy's Kitchen, a South Bend, Indiana based
group dedicated to playing Irish music.
Jim Malosh (click for more info)
As a multi-talented singer/vocalist, Jim's music study and performances have taken him far and wide to gather knowledge and experience to further his interest in his diverse musical forms ranging from Celtic ballads, American Pop to Gospel.
Carl Payne (Click for more info)
Carl Payne successfully performs at art fairs , area festivals and is a
frequent performer at The Box Factory For The Arts in Saint Joseph,
Michigan, for Riversong Music Society and for Berrien Artists Guild venues.
He has made several live appearances on "The Back Porch" a popular Michiana
WVPE FM 88.1 public Radio program. His family oriented presentations are
ultimate listening pleasures for his audiences.
Beverly J. Smith (click for more info)
Riversong Charter Member Beverly J. Smith performs a mix of acoustic music as a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Beverly excels on piano, fiddle, banjo, guitar, ukulele and autoharp, with some unusual instruments thrown in.
John Tolhuizen (click for more info)
Veteran RMS member & musician John Tolhuizen actively entertains in SW Michigan. Well known as a Balladeer, John has a clear broad vocal range from soaring tenor to warm deep baritone. He performs multi arrays of genre including American folk, pop, rock, traditional, alternative, Irish and bluegrass. He has performed at numerous venues throughout southwest Michigan for many years and has served as host of several open mike venues. He is active with local charities and frequently coordinates entertainment lineups for various organizations and community festivals or special events. John is a member of the Berrien Artist Guild and actively participates at the Box Factory For The Arts. To contact any RMS member artist direct inquiries to:
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Gary Tope (click for more info)
Gary Tope brings his multi-talents as a musician, singer, creative acoustic instrument craftsman and expert sound reproduction to Southwest Michigan. A charter member of Riversong Music Society, Gary has hosted the RMS “Song-share“ which is a Sunday afternoon gathering of acoustic instrumentalists, singers and listeners. Gary is also a tallented instrument builder.
See www.topeinstruments.com
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