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Wilson Thicket - part of the St Johns Concert in the Park Series

Wilson Thicket - part of the St Johns Concert in the Park Series

A virtuosic acoustic journey in three-part harmony! Wilson Thicket has the soul of an Appalachian string band, but there is more to this Thicket than just a patch of bluegrass. Wilson Thicket combines a hand-picked group of the top singers, instrumentalists, and songwriters that Michigan has to offer, with decades of performing experience under their collective belts. Old school favorites, creative covers, and dynamic original songs are all delivered with captivating vocals and creative instrumental mastery. This music has plenty of roots and lots of grass. There may be some thorns, but also some flowers. Welcome to the thicket!

Jason Dennie (Mandolin/Guitar/Vocals):
Jason is a three-time CAMMY AWARD Winner for Best Folk/Bluegrass Instrumentalist, the 2000 Gamble Rogers Fingerstyle Guitar Champion, and a 2011 Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Competition finalist (with Wayward Roots).

Aaron Markovitz (Guitar/Mandolin/Vocals):Aaron won a Detroit music award for outstanding recording in 2016 with the group Escaping Pavement’s “The Night Owl”.

Keith Billik (Banjo/Vocals):
Keith is the creator and host of The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast, a show listened to by banjo enthusiasts worldwide.

Scott Kendall (Upright Bass):
Scott has found himself playing in bluegrass bands for most of his adult life, while also performing in ensembles as varied as math rock, jazz, classical, soul, funk, hip hop, blues, pop, metal - pretty much any genre one can think of.

William E. Tennant Performance Shell in the Beautiful St Johns City Park
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM on Wed, 30 Jul 2025

Event Supported By

Clinton County Arts Council & City of St Johns
989-224-8944
tanya@clintoncountyarts.org

Artist Group Info

Wilson Thicket
wilsonthicket@gmail.com
William E. Tennant Performance Shell in the Beautiful St Johns City Park
801 W. Park St.
St Johns, Michigan 48879
989-224-8944
wetennant@gmail.com