THE BEST LOCAL TALENT AT THE Michigan Lavender FestivaL
Mike Ward
Joel Raymond Taber
Olivia Dear
FRIDAY 12:00 PM - 1:30PM
Award-winning, Detroit singer-songwriter Mike Ward is known for his lyrically-centric, vocally-charged folk songs. While growing up in Port Huron, Michigan, he listened to the Irish music of his heritage and sang in several choirs before digesting the influential sounds of Simon & Garfunkel, Dylan, Springsteen and
FRIDAY 12:00 PM - 1:30PM
Award-winning, Detroit singer-songwriter Mike Ward is known for his lyrically-centric, vocally-charged folk songs. While growing up in Port Huron, Michigan, he listened to the Irish music of his heritage and sang in several choirs before digesting the influential sounds of Simon & Garfunkel, Dylan, Springsteen and Prine. These days, he finds inspiration in the works of Jason Isbell, Sarah Jarosz and Scott Cook. His intimate songwriting echoes through empty city streets, country roads and family portraits. It also resides in the hidden spaces between joy and tragedy, love and loss.
Olivia Dear
Joel Raymond Taber
Olivia Dear
FRIDAY 2:00 PM - 3:30PM
Olivia Dear (formerly Olivia Millerschin) captivates audiences with her celestial voice, wrapping them in a gossamer blend of modern pop and folk songwriting. Hailing from Detroit, Dear has won two John Lennon Songwriting Awards, the Great American Song Contest, and could recently be heard singing at 2018 Olympics for U.S. Ice Dancers, Madison Chock and Evan Bates.
Joel Raymond Taber
Joel Raymond Taber
Joel Raymond Taber
FRIDAY 4:00 PM - 5:30PM
Listen to the powerful sounds of Joel Raymond Taber and hear his newest release "The Bluebird" which just dropped April 5th!
The project has been a long time coming for him and all the songs in it are near and dear to his heart. We're so excited to share them with yall.
Ryan Dillaha
Joel Raymond Taber
Joel Raymond Taber
SATURDAY 10AM - 11:30AM
a Michigan native, once worked at a steel mill, and to let off the 9 to 5 steam, he played in bands on the weekends. He studied literature at Wayne State University and now teaches at Oakland Community College. He also fronts the rock n’ roll band, Ryan Dillaha and the Miracle men. Ryan’s music education was a mix o
SATURDAY 10AM - 11:30AM
a Michigan native, once worked at a steel mill, and to let off the 9 to 5 steam, he played in bands on the weekends. He studied literature at Wayne State University and now teaches at Oakland Community College. He also fronts the rock n’ roll band, Ryan Dillaha and the Miracle men. Ryan’s music education was a mix of country, Motown and good classic rock n roll, the kind with swagger; so, combine that with a long list of favored authors—he’s a singing
Vernon David
The Easy Lovers
The Easy Lovers
SATURDAY 12:00PM - 1:30PM
Funk, soul, and rock 'n' roll by this versatile Detroit-area guitarist and singer/songwriter based in Detroit, Mi,
The Easy Lovers
The Easy Lovers
The Easy Lovers
SATURDAY 2:00PM - 3:30pm
Michigan Lavender Festival is known for its diverse lineup of talented musicians from all over the State. Come take a listen, there's something for everyone.
Fresh music you can groove to, from some ridiculously talented local dudes.
Johhny Rhoades
The Easy Lovers
Johhny Rhoades
SATURDAY 4:00PM - 5:30PM
Detroit native; guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. Getting his start with Motor City Josh at the tender age of 19, Johnny has been on and off the road ever since; including tours to Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean and of course the US. He gets his ‘old soul’ sound from an array of blues artist he grew up listening
SATURDAY 4:00PM - 5:30PM
Detroit native; guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. Getting his start with Motor City Josh at the tender age of 19, Johnny has been on and off the road ever since; including tours to Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean and of course the US. He gets his ‘old soul’ sound from an array of blues artist he grew up listening to, including; BB King, Albert King, Albert Collins, Ray Charles and more.
Jacki Daniels
The Easy Lovers
Johhny Rhoades
SUNDAY 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Jacki Daniels is a Michigan-based, Nashville recording artist with a passion for writing personal, heartfelt songs and putting on high-energy, soulful performances that connect with audiences of all ages. While she is now soaring as a pop/country Queen, she's well rounded with experience in genres like rock, progre
SUNDAY 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Jacki Daniels is a Michigan-based, Nashville recording artist with a passion for writing personal, heartfelt songs and putting on high-energy, soulful performances that connect with audiences of all ages. While she is now soaring as a pop/country Queen, she's well rounded with experience in genres like rock, progressive rock, folk, A Capella, musical theater, pop, electronic pop, R&B, alternative, folk, classical and Indie.
Hayden Carruth
Hayden Carruth
Hayden Carruth
SUNDAY 12:00PM - 1:30PM
Hayden Carruth Music takes us to a time and place where people connect with themselves, with others, and with love and joy. In a disconnected world, recognizing what brings us together is so important.
Music makes it possible.
Bob Mervak
Hayden Carruth
Hayden Carruth
SUNDAY 2:00PM - 3:30PM
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 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 ye
SUNDAY 2:00PM - 3:30PM
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 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.