Andy Baker
Michigan singer/songwriter Andy Baker has spent three decades captivating audiences with his unique style of soul-satisfying folk. His recent accolades include winning the 2020 Kerrville Newfolk Songwriting Competition and the 2022 Great River Folk Festival Songwriting Competition, as well as being featured as an Emerging Artist at the 2020 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival.
His 2020 album North Country Sky spent several months on the National Folk DJ charts. Jon Stein, host of WTBQ’s Hootenanny Cafe, raves:
“Andy weaves breathtaking lyrics and melodies... He left me wanting more... much more!”
andybakermusic.com
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Ed Dupas
Ed Dupas is a Michigan-based songwriter with a storyteller’s soul and a rocker’s edge. Known for his gritty voice and evocative lyrics, he crafts songs that feel both intimate and expansive, drawing from Americana, folk, and heartland rock traditions.
His music has earned airplay across the U.S. and Europe, connecting with listeners through its raw honesty and emotional depth. Whether on stage or in the studio, Ed brings a quiet intensity that leaves a lasting impression.
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Caroline Barlow
Caroline is a singer, songminer, and songwriter based in Petoskey, Michigan. First and foremost, she’s a fan of music. She has spent the last 20 years immersed in folk and roots traditions, both as a performer and as an Artistic Director.
She currently performs with several Michigan-based collaborations including The North Carolines, Lucky 17, and as a solo artist.
She's been told she sounds like Gillian Welch, Kate Wolf, and Mary Chapin Carpenter—and she’s not mad about that. One time someone said she sounded like a “female John Prine.” She's not sure what that means, but she’ll gladly sing a Prine tune or two, because his songs are just that good.
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Lucky 17
Lucky 17 is the collaborative project of Caroline Barlow and Ed Dupas, merging the soulful sounds of Americana, folk, and roots music into a rich and resonant whole. Based in Michigan, the duo brings together two seasoned artists who blend their voices, experiences, and musical perspectives into something greater than the sum of its parts.
Caroline, with over two decades dedicated to folk music and community arts, brings a warm, expressive vocal style that has drawn comparisons to Gillian Welch and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
Ed contributes a rugged yet poetic energy, with songwriting that echoes Bruce Springsteen and Steve Earle, and a style shaped by time spent in Houston and Winnipeg.
Together, Lucky 17 creates music that is both intimate and expansive—songs that celebrate life’s complexities through vivid storytelling and intertwined harmonies.
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About the Venue
In addition to our craft beer, coffee, and wine selection, our kitchen will be open and serving our full dinner menu until 9 PM. Come early to grab your favorite seat and enjoy a meal before the show begins. Save money by purchasing discounted tickets online in advance.
Please Note: The Stray is a listening-room-style venue, where performers are front and center—not background entertainment. We kindly ask guests to silence their phones and keep conversations low during the performance, out of respect for the artists and fellow audience members.
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- Next Friday, 25th July, 07:00 pm, Chris Cooney, Josh Garvelink + Stray Horses, J.H. Patton & the Good Companions in Grand Rapids
- Next Saturday, 26th July, 07:00 pm, Ticketed: Kyle Joe & Friends in Grand Rapids
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