Ticketed: Writer's Round: Alex Austin, Emily Barnes, Dylan Tolbert, Nicholas James Thomasma
Schedule
Fri, 12 Sep, 2025 at 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
4253 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49548 | Grand Rapids, MI
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What’s a Writer’s Round? Writer’s Rounds feature a collection of singer songwriters all sharing the stage at once, taking turns performing original tunes and sharing the stories that influenced their songs. Learn about artists’ creative process in an intimate performance setting and hear incredible original music!--
Alex Austin is the primary songwriter of the band Deerfield Run which blends blues rock with a touch of country and a dash of funk.Their debut, self-titled album was released in September 2017, and the group released their newest album, Reckless, in September 2020.
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Emily Barnes is a contemporary folk singer/songwriter whose music breathes life into the characters and stories of everyday people. With a voice that cuts to the bone and lyrics that linger long after the last note, she crafts songs that feel both intimately personal and universally human.
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Originally from Three Rivers, MI, Dylan Tolbert has lived in the Kalamazoo area since 2018. Since then he has played at various venues in the Southwest Michigan area. Vocalist, drummer, pianist, and guitarist are just a few words to explain the talented multi-instrumentalist. Cover music from artists such as Stevie Wonder, Prince, Marvin Gaye, U2, Elvis, and Chris Stapleton are also in Tolbert’s repertoire. March 29th, 2021 marked the date of Tolbert’s first album, “Tolbert Drive”, which is streaming on all music streaming platforms.
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Traveling around in a bright orange 1973 Volkswagen Bus, singer songwriter and Earthwork Music artist Nicholas James Thomasma combines stories and songs with humor and wit for a show that can be enjoyed by all ages. Whether he’s performing with his backing band Nicholas James and the Bandwagon or as a solo acoustic act, Nicholas charms the audience with his playful sense of humor and real life stories. An award winning songwriter, Nicholas is also the curator of a monthly songwriter in-the-round concert series called the Songtellers at the Midtown in Grand Rapids, MI and is the Secretary for the Michigan Music Alliance.
"Singer-songwriter Nicholas James Thomasma is a Grand Rapids native and a Michigander to the core. He even has the Great Lakes tattooed on his arm and professes real love for the region in earthy, country-imbued songs drenched in honesty and authenticity. Thomasma also happens to be a supremely talented singer. . ." - John Sinkevics, The Grand Rapids Press "Nicholas James Thomasma, aka Nicholas James, is one of West Michigan's rising singer-songwriter stars." - John Sinkevics, Local Spins
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The Stray is a music and arts cafe located in Grand Rapids, MI. In addition to our craft beer, coffee and wine selection, our kitchen will be open serving our full dinner menu until 9pm! Get here early to snag your favorite seat and grab a bite to eat before the show begins. Save money by getting discounted tickets online in advance.
The Stray is a listening room style venue and cafe, where performers are front and center, not background entertainment. We frequently ask attendees to silence their phones and keep conversations low out of respect to performers and other audience members.
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Where is it happening?
4253 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49548Event Location & Nearby Stays:
