Angie Royce is a professional singer that has been sharing her instrument with the world since she discovered her voice in her teen years. It’s been a long and lovely relationship that started a lifetime of exploring many styles of music that range from rock, pop, blues, jazz, swing, gospel, funk, fusion, folk, a Capella, art song and more. Using the gift of music she’s collaborated with the incredible talents of note-worthy area professionals throughout the years, both in the studio and out in “the wild”. Whether she’s singing parts, covering someone else’s song or sharing one of her own, she searches for the soul of the music and strives to present the pearl that was born from the heart of the musician who wrote it.

This show is dedicated to Charlie Royce. Charlie considered the chance to play Steely Dan's music as the dream gig. Schooled in saxophone performance but also educated on the gig both in bands and as a sideman; playing Soprano, Alto, and Baritone Sax offered him a gift of opportunities. From orchestras and big bands, to worship bands and funk band horn sections, music was always his passion. Growing up listening to icons like Tom Scott, Michael Brecker, Wayne Shorter and Phil Woods (all Steely Dan session players) made the live gig the best part of Charlie’s week. Until his passing in August 2023, Charlie managed the band, the show and enjoyed arranging horn charts for all kinds of groups. We all miss him dearly.

Geoffrey is thrilled to be a part of Luckless Pedestrian! Geoff received his Bachelor’s in Music Education in 2016 from Western Michigan University, was a featured artist at the Mackinac Island Jazz Festival in 2017 and has been working as a professional musician for over two decades. Geoff is the Director of Worship at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church as well as the Middle School Choir Director at Baldwin Street Middle School in Hudsonville. You can catch Geoff performing with local bands Melophobix, Shimmie Pearl, The Blue Water Kings, The Elijah Russ Collective and Hark Up or hear him on a plethora of recordings by local and regional artists. He has shared stages with many National Acts: The Wailers, Sublime with Rome, Eve6, Dirty Heads, The Verve Pipe and more. He would like to thank his family and The Lord for faithfully looking after him

Don Hooker has been a devotee/student of the guitar and it's variety musical styles for his entire life (well...since the age of 13). He has performed in various musical settings as a solo guitarist and in various sizes and styles of groups up to, and including, big bands. Playing the music of Steely Dan with a complete group of talented musicians and vocalists is one of the great joys of his life.

Merrin is a professional singer and vocal coach based in Grand Rapids. Her stylistic versatility and knowledge of vocal health makes her a sought after performer, voice teacher, and consultant across genres. She holds a degree in Music Education from Western Michigan University and has studied under Dr. Karen Kness, Sunny Wilkinson, and Kelly Carey.

Journeyman Drummer Nic Stubbs from Grand Rapids MI has played in top-notch Rock,Jazz,Funk and Blues bands for decades. He has toured the US in several bands and also in Canada and Quebec. In West Michigan, he has done session work for local artists and commercial businesses in front and behind the cameras. His musical influences are extremely varied but he has a very soft place in his heart for the music of Steely Dan. It is a pleasure to be involved in Luckless Pedestrian.

West Michigan Native, Jay Round is a multi-instrumentalist whose musical career started early. He has performed a variety of musical styles with internationally known entertainers across five continents. Additionally, Jay is a music producer and award winning audio engineer. The songs of Steely Dan, with their pristine recording quality, intricate arrangements, and mysterious story lines have always captivated Jay’s ear. Recreating their magic with this group of such talented performers is a dream come true.

Stuart grew up in a musical household. His mom was a professional pianist with the symphony and opera and his older brothers played in many rock bands in the 70s and 80s. And you have heard Stuart’s work in the world! He is the owner of Sound Post Studios and provides creative audio production for many corporate and advertising clients, TV and radio, filmmakers, publishers, software companies, audiobooks, and musicians. Stuart’s guiding philosophy is that 'music is the language of emotion’ and his influences include polymath Bruce Hornsby, guitarist Steve Hackett and film composers Hans Zimmer, Rachel Portman,and James Horner.