Songtellers

12/18/2024

Who are the best songwriters in Michigan? Tag a Michigan songwriter you like or leave a link to a song!

10/01/2024

Hello Songtellers community!

Recently it has been brought to our attention that the name Songtellers is actively being used by another promoter in West Michigan. We apologize for any confusion, but the Songtellers Concert Series is currently on hold until we find a new venue for the premier songwriter in-the-round concert series in West Michigan. Thank you!

07/17/2024

Writer’s Round: Spencer Lajoye, Brian Oberlin, Amy Young, Nicholas James Thomasma at The Stray Friday. 7pm.

10/17/2023

Surprise! The Songtellers, Stories and Songs returns with a very special road show appearance at this weekend!

Before we get back to our regular home at the later this year host is thrilled to be taking the Songtellers on the road to FARM in Lisle, IL for the first time ever. Join us in the Walnut Room on Friday night as we present 3 sets of songwriters in the round.

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2:00 Open Song Circle until they kick us out!

07/04/2023

We would LOVE to have The Accidentals at the Songtellers someday. In the meantime, our host Nicholas James Thomasma will be bringing them to the Thumb for Huco Songs III - Port Austin Artist in Residence Songwriter Retreat Weekend at the end of September. Come for the weekend and write songs with us or just come to the Port Austin Artist in Residence Songwriter Showcase at the Port Austin Community Playhouse on Saturday night!

Port Austin! Tickets are now available online for the Port Austin Artist in Residence Songwriter Showcase featuring The Accidentals on Sept 30. I will be in the area hanging posters over the next few weeks. Where should I put them?

06/02/2023

The Songtellers is on summer break, but our host Nicholas James Thomasma is not! Find out more about the Songtellers, Earthwork Music and more on the latest episode of Mitten Music!

Nicholas James Thomasma⁠ was our latest guest we had in the studio! This Michigan music aficionado told us about all the projects and businesses he's a part of, including being the Secretary of the ⁠Michigan Music Alliance⁠ , running the ⁠Songteller's at MidTown⁠ concert series, and a long...

05/26/2023

Find out more about the Songtellers thanks to our friends at Mitten Music! ❤️

Nicholas James Thomasma⁠ was our latest guest we had in the studio! This Michigan music aficionado told us about all the projects and businesses he's a part of, including being the Secretary of the ⁠Michigan Music Alliance⁠ , running the ⁠Songteller's at MidTown⁠ concert series, and a long...

05/01/2023

Couldn't have asked for a better season finale! Huge thanks to and for bringing such wonderful energy to the tonight. What a show! Songs. Stories. Songtellers!

04/29/2023

This months Guests:

�Nicholas James Thomasma
Traveling around in a bright orange 1973 Volkswagen Bus, singer songwriter and Earthwork Music recording artist Nicholas James Thomasma combines stories and songs with humor and wit for a show that can be enjoyed by patrons of all ages.

Emilee Petersmark
Michigan vocalist and songwriter Emilee Petersmark is known by many as one of the powerful frontwomen of Michigan legends The Crane Wives. Her dark indie-folk solo music gives listeners a window into her own fascinating perspectives and artistic voice. With a voice that can rattle any roof, true old-soul lyrical prowess, and guitar playing that pulls no punches, Emilee is captivating audiences in the midwest and beyond, and simply must be heard at live shows to be fully appreciated.

Sarena Rae
Sarena Rae released her original debut single and music video "You're Beautiful" at the young age of 16. From this initial success, Sarena has continued to grow in the West Michigan music community. In 2019, she recorded her original EP entitled Heaven at ThirdCoast Recording Studios and released her EP in the fall of 2020. Sarena is a vocalist in the local cover band Brena, a producer and lead vocalist for the Michigan chapter of the international Musicians League ``Bluewater Kings", a board member of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center, Music Events Manager for Calvin University, and the founder of Music That Raised Us. Sarena loves to collaborate with others in the local arts and has been a part of projects such as West Michigan's cover of Fleetwood Mac's “The Chain'', Michigan Music Alliance’s recording of Aretha Franklin’s RESPECT in honor of Women's Month, and more. She is passionate about topics on equitable access to education and is an advocate for equity in the arts.

Songs. Stories. Songtellers. This Sunday at the Midtown!

04/28/2023

The Songtellers is West Michigan's premiere songwriter in-the-round show and happens monthly, Nov-April at the Midtown GR.

Hosted by Earthwork Music artist Nicholas James Thomasma - Singer Songwriter, the Songtellers features 3 songwriters on stage taking turns telling stories and singing songs in a pristine listening environment. It’s a memorable experience every time. The audience is treated to an exclusive look behind the scenes at the songwriting process by hearing the stories that inspired the songs.

Songs. Stories. Songtellers.

04/28/2023

Michigan vocalist and songwriter Petersmark Music is known by many as one of the powerful frontwomen of Michigan legends The Crane Wives. Her dark indie-folk solo music gives listeners a window into her own fascinating perspectives and artistic voice. With a voice that can rattle any roof, true old-soul lyrical prowess, and guitar playing that pulls no punches, Emilee is captivating audiences in the midwest and beyond, and simply must be heard at live shows to be fully appreciated.

Join us on April 30th for the season finale at the Midtown GR for stories and songs with Emilee Petersmark and Sarena Ra along with host Nicholas James Thomasma
Tickets on sale now!

04/27/2023

Sarena Rae released her original debut single and music video "You're Beautiful" at the young age of 16. From this initial success, Sarena has continued to grow in the West Michigan music community. In 2019, she recorded her original EP entitled Heaven at ThirdCoast Recording Studios and released her EP in the fall of 2020. Sarena is a vocalist in the local cover band Brena, a producer and lead vocalist for the Michigan chapter of the international Musicians League ``Bluewater Kings", a board member of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center, Music Events Manager for Calvin University, and the founder of Music That Raised Us. Sarena loves to collaborate with others in the local arts and has been a part of projects such as West Michigan's cover of Fleetwood Mac's “The Chain'', Michigan Music Alliance’s recording of Aretha Franklin’s RESPECT in honor of Women's Month, and more. She is passionate about topics on equitable access to education and is an advocate for equity in the arts.

Come hear the stories behind the songs this Sunday at the Midtown GR. Songs. Stories. Songtellers.

04/27/2023

One last chance to catch the Songtellers this Sunday at the Midtown GR for the season finale with Emilee Petersmark Music and Sarena Rae along with host Nicholas James Thomasma - Singer Songwriter

Sunday. 7:30pm. Songs. Stories. Songtellers.

04/17/2023

Michigan vocalist and songwriter Emilee Petersmark is known by many as one of the powerful frontwomen of Michigan legends The Crane Wives. Her dark indie-folk solo music gives listeners a window into her own fascinating perspectives and artistic voice. With a voice that can rattle any roof, true old-soul lyrical prowess, and guitar playing that pulls no punches, Emilee is captivating audiences in the midwest and beyond, and simply must be heard at live shows to be fully appreciated.

Join us on April 30th for the season finale at the for stories and songs with and along with host
Tickets on sale now!

04/16/2023

is coming to the Songtellers at on April 30th!

04/15/2023

Join host for the finale of Season 5 of the Songtellers on Sunday, April 30th with and at