Short Bio:

Serita Crowley, a self-proclaimed "Funkateer", recording artist, harmonica player and award-winning singer, leads Serita’s Black Rose, a dynamic project based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, featuring both the full electric band Serita’s Black Rose and the intimate acoustic duo Serita’s Black Rose Duo. For over two decades, Serita and her longtime partner Jon Hayes have been creating soulful, genre-defying music crafting a unique blend of funk, rock, blues, roots, neo-soul, and Americana, performing both original music and timeless hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s.  Their 2012 self-titled EP earned several accolades, including WYCE’s Jammie Award for "Best Short Form Album." The acoustic duo has also had the honor of sharing the stage with legendary music icons like Smokey Robinson and Kansas.

Serita’s powerful vocals—bluesy, soulful, raw, and emotionally charged—captivate every audience. Serita and Jon display an intuitive musical connection that creates a seamless flow between genres, bringing both covers and originals to life with infectious energy and deep heart. Together they deliver an unforgettable performance that moves the crowd, every time!