First Friday featuring Joshua Davis & May Erlewine

When:
August 2, 2019 @ 7:30 pm
2019-08-02T19:30:00-05:00
2019-08-02T19:45:00-05:00
Where:
Historic Ironwood Theatre
Cost:
$17 advance | $20 at the door

A tried and true Michigan musician, Joshua Davis appeared in 2015 as a Top 3 finalist on NBC’s “The Voice” (season 8). Already a heavily touring/recording artist with his previous band Steppin’ In It (who have released five albums) and as a solo act with five albums under his name, getting a call from “The Voice” was completely out of the blue for Davis. Unfamiliar with the show, he initially rejected the inquiry but the producers were persistent. He went on to sing high profile duets with Sheryl Crow and Adam Levine, and he helped break the mold of original material being showcased on “The Voice.” Davis was the first artist to sing an original on the show, which spawned the later segment, “This Week of Original Songs.”

May Erlewine “Michigan’s Songbird”, but her songs have traveled far beyond her home state. One of the most prolific and passionate songwriters of her generation, May’s music has touched the hearts of people all over the world. Her words have held solace for weary hearts, offered a light in the darkness and held a lot of space for the pain and joy of being alive in these times. When she starts to sing, there’s no way around it. Raised in a family rich with art and music, May began writing songs and playing them for the people at a very young age. Her journeys have taken her all over the world, from street corners to renowned stages, May has performed for all walks of life. In her travels Erlewine came to know the land and the pulse of the people. Her songs show a very real connection and concern with everyday folk.