Michigan Songwriter Showcase hosted by Steve Taylor and featuring Bill Edwards, Martin Chaparro and Dusty D'Annuzio

Steve Taylor graduated from Boston’s prestigious Berklee College of Music with a degree in Songwriting. After college, Steve returned home to Michigan and became a fixture in the Detroit music scene while earning a Master’s Degree in Music Theory from Wayne State University. Blending soulful music and intimate lyrics, Steve Taylor performs all over Michigan as a solo acoustic artist and with his band, The Steve Taylor Three. Their latest album “Temporary Heart” was released in 2024 all of their five albums is available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube, or wherever finer music is streamed. The band’s single, “Raining on Christmas”, won the Detroit Music Award for “Outstanding Country Recording” in 2023. “Temporary Heart” won the Michigan Music Award for Best American Album in 2025.

Bill Edwards is an award-winning singer/songwriter from Ann Arbor, MI. He’s known for his thoughtful, moving and sometimes hilarious songs, supported by his fine voice and excellent guitar playing. You’d probably call his style “rootsy”, ranging from classic country to acoustic rock, with an emphasis on well-crafted lyrics. None of his musical heroes dress real fancy.

Martin Chaparro is a Detroit‑based guitarist, singer, and songwriter known for crafting guitar‑led songs rooted in rock, reggae, Latin, funk, blues, and acoustic traditions. Originally from Argentina, he brings a multicultural edge to his playing — weaving rhythmic Latin grooves, expressive bends, and melodic phrasing into a sound that feels both soulful and technically refined. His performances range from intimate solo acoustic sets to full‑band collaborations with projects like SSP and Martin Chaparro Trio.

Since 2018, Chaparro has earned multiple Detroit Music Award nominations in the World Music category — including Outstanding Vocalist and Outstanding Songwriter, among others. His catalog, which includes EPs like Two Worlds, Ciudad Natal, and Time to Rebuild, showcases his ability to blend intricate guitar work with heartfelt songwriting and smooth, dynamic vocals.

Dusty D'Annunzio is a dual citizen and a 35 year vetran of the Windsor/Detroit music scenes.

Had a songwriting break through in Canada , Co-writing Canadian christmas classic "if santa dont bring you no funk" . Recorded as a duet by Canadian music legends Big Sugar and WideMouth Mason.

The highlight of his American career include working with guitar icon Dick Wagner and touring many years as 2nd guitar in an acoustic duo with Michigans own Mark Farner (grand funk railroad).

Dusty has also dabbled in film and television production . Co-producing the documentary film "border city music project" along side film maker jon gillies (ironstreet studios)

He is a cofounder of the canada south blues society. Has designed instruments for Dalbello guitars.

Produced original music as a solo artist and with projects such as the rustbelt revelators and artist rochelle day. Expect his music to be heavily guitar driven , with hints of delta blues, funk, jazz and rock n soul.