Songtellers

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 — 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...

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!