Kevin Jones is a percussionist, band leader, producer, and educator. A native of Englewood, New Jersey, Kevin grew up in a household immersed in jazz, soul, gospel, and blues, from Charlie Parker and Lou Rawls to Nat King Cole and Mahalia Jackson, along with the pop and R&B legends of the times.

The Nathan Moore Affair is the soulful semi-acoustic gestalt of singer/keytarist Nathan Moore, guitarist Chris Schleuder, bassist Mark Glubke, and the amazing Carolyn Koebel on percussion. Beth Patterson is a Kalamazoo singer-songwriter and improvisational vocalist. Her music focuses on love, justice, and building resilience with Spirit.

Join us for a Community/Family Drum with Carolyn Koebel at The Clover Room!

This music lives in the space where improvisation meets structure — where the harmonic depth of jazz flows into the experimental edge of fusion. Drawing from jazz’s improvisation, classical components, with an underscore of hip-hop, they sculpt sound into emotion.

Hopie Jo is a gender-fluid singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with over a decade of experience performing music around the US Midwest and Pacific Northwest. Jessica Wolfbird (f.k.a. Jessica in The Rainbow / Jessica Fogle) writes existential dream folk songs for the heart & soul. Wilburn is a singer-songwriter from Kalamazoo who recently returned home after 4 years in Portland, Oregon, where he spent time honing in on his writing style as well as recording a yet unreleased EP.

The Antivillains are Sarah Cohen (vocals & guitar), Ben Cohen (guitar), Sam Woldenberg (drums), Graham Parsons (lap steel), Lucas Madrazo (acoustic) and Drew Tyner (bass).

The Rough & Tumble are a folk/Americana duo, consisting of Mallory Graham & Scott Tyler. At home at festivals, listening rooms, and house concerts across the country, their commanding stage presence, engaging performances and affecting songwriting won them official showcases at Folk Alliance International, NERFA, SERFA and the Independent Music Awards Americana Song of the Year for their song “The Hardest Part.

The Scene Sessions at The Clover Room featuring
Emma Atkinson, Mike Abbo, Max Pastore.

Songs from Nights and Weekends + new songs debuting from the upcoming album Tumble Dry Low.

When it comes to movers and shakers in the bluegrass world, Full Cord is a super-group on the rise. 

Into the Darkness, a Samhain/All Souls’ Night musical experience. 

Join us for a Community/Family Drum with Carolyn Koebel at The Clover Room!

Lyrical flugelhornist Dmitri Matheny and his all-star band present an evening of timeless classics from the shared history of jazz and cinema.

Keith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with singer and Concord Recording Artist Curtis Stigers.

Join Angie Jackson, "The Traveling Elixir Fixer", for an empowering and hands-on workshop, Community Kitchen Witchery: A Make & Take Workshop for Peri and Beyond! This unique gathering offers a safe and supportive space for women navigating the diverse stages of perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause.

Cold and flu season is just around the corner, and with schools back in session, it's the perfect time to prepare. Unleash your inner kitchen witch and join Angie Jackson, The Traveling Elixir Fixer, for a magical evening of crafting your own herbal concoctions.

A prolific artist in the contemporary singer-songwriter arena, Tret Fure has released 18 albums and CDs over the course of her 51-year career. Her new CD, Lavender Moonshine has just been released in late 2023. In addition to being a gifted songwriter, Fure has engineered and produced countless recordings by a variety of artists, including her own work.

Grace Theisen (pronounced “Tyson”) is a queer Americana artist originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan. Grace won Cari Cole’s Best New Artist of 2021 and was named “Artist To Watch” by Michigan’s Local Spins media outlet in January of 2022.

Songwriting is a learnable skill—whether you’ve written before or not, you’ll be able to dive right in!

Abe Savas brings a selection of his quirky tunes to the intimate confines of the Clover Room! Fresh off the release of his magnum opus, 99 Songs (Plus One)--which really does contain ninety-nine very short songs--Abe will play a significant portion of the album live for the first time.

In this workshop, participants will experience ancient primal Sami wisdom and the unique singing style of Yoiking. Elin seamlessly weaves together Sami music and culture. 

Since picking up a music career through busking on the streets of Toronto, Maddy Ringo has been a fresh voice in the timeless tradition of American folk music. Payton&Annabelle are a dynamic duo blending folk and alternative genres, characterized by rich harmonies and intricate acoustic guitar arrangements.

A Night of 6 Silent Horror Films Accompanied by Silent But Deadly, Kalamazoo’s Only Silent Film Orchestra.

Evie Ladin’s performances, recordings and teaching reconnect Appalachian music/dance with other African-Diaspora traditions, and have been heard from A Prairie Home Companion to Lincoln Center, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass to Celtic Connections. Aurora & Antheia is a trio devoted to exploring the beauty of melodic and rhythmic sound, texture, and in-the-moment improvisation. Their music creates immersive soundscapes that foster peace, self-reflection, and love.

Hailing from Durham, NC, Jon Shain is a veteran singer-songwriter who’s been turning heads for years with his words, his fiery acoustic guitar work, and his evolved musical style – combining improvised piedmont blues with bluegrass, swing, and ragtime. Darcy Wilkin grew up surrounded by music, attending bluegrass festivals and coffee house concerts with her family. Her house was a regular stopover for touring musicians, where her folks would host jam sessions and parties where Darcy stayed up way too late, absorbing the music around her.

Join us for a Community/Family Drum with Carolyn Koebel at The Clover Room!

From the coal mines to the picket lines, protest songs have served to highlight injustice, point the way out of the darkness and provide the courage to keep marching forward. As Pete Seeger says, “a good song reminds us what we are fighting for.”

Sounds of the Zoo is a multicultural music festival and symposium that seeks to empower and unite artists, industry professionals and music lovers from around the world.

Zondo’s Family is taking off from Kalamazoo, embarking on the adventure of a life time! To tour, teach, and travel as a homeschooling family in their off-grid tiny house on wheels.

Local acoustic duo Payton and Annabelle are thrilled to bring back their previously sold-out show honoring one of their biggest musical inspirations: Simon and Garfunkel. Join the award-winning duo as they play through Simon and Garfunkel's most iconic and well-loved songs, honoring their lyrics, harmonies, and acoustic guitar parts.

On the road again, Hymn for Her is spreading their juiced-up, down-home, roots rock and roll. From ruckus outlaw to country folk, their sounds will shake your bones and soothe your soul. Payton&Annabelle is a dynamic duo blending folk and alternative genres, characterized by rich harmonies and intricate acoustic guitar arrangements.