September Song Sisters – Sapphire featuring Judy Insley, Kathy Kitzmann, Beverly Meyer and Robin Monterosso – September 11, 2026

Judy Insley’s music has been called “insightful” and “poetic.” Her comfortable, instinctive vocals and skillful guitar and mandolin playing provide a strong foundation for heartfelt lyrics and flowing melodies. The release of her 2007 CD, “Leaving Home” resulted in two 2008 Detroit Music Awards nominations for ”Outstanding Acoustic/Folk Recording” and “Outstanding Acoustic/ Folk Songwriter.” She also finished among the top 30 finalists (out of over 600 entries) in the 2008 Great Lakes Songwriting Contest. A 2011 holiday single titled “Spirit of the Season” received generous airplay in the United States, Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands. Her latest full-length CD “Remember Beautiful” was released in May of 2013 to a sell-out crowd at Trinity House Theatre in Livonia, Michigan. Several of the songs from that CD have been featured on Folk DJ playlists throughout the U.S. In addition to her own songwriting and performing endeavors, she also works as a “side player” for other musicians and teaches acoustic guitar, mandolin, ukulele and banjo.

Kathy Kitzmann performs solo and with her band Ivy Grove (featuring Kathy, John McCoy and Don Gulish).  She plays songs she likes (and she knows the audience will like) from various genres and songwriters like John Prine, Cidny Bullens and Nanci Griffith.   She also works in some of her own original songs to sweeten the mix.

Singer Songwriter, Beverly Meyer is a soulful writer and performer that draws from her vast experiences through a 30 year career in music. Her songs are insightful reflections of everyday experiences. Inspiration can stem from a glorious piece of pie, to a worrisome night waiting for her love to return. She weaves beautiful melodies with her outstanding vocal prowess that leaves you simply wanting to hear more.  Writing the songs is something she takes great care and joy in creating, but performing the songs is where the real magic happens. Influenced by any performer who can draw the audience in and capture the moment, she  studied the styles of legends in jazz , pop, blues and folk.  Spinning stories and conversations about her songs brings a charming flare to performances that audiences enjoy. The songs speak for themselves, crafted from real life and transform ordinary moments into memorable melodies.