Distinctly Original Michigan-Americana
Siren Song is streaming NOW!
Luke’s newest single is streaming on all major streaming platforms - make sure to add it to your playlist below
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Luke Woltanski
is a singer/songwriter and performer hailing from Traverse City, MI. With a diverse portfolio of original music and re-arranged covers, he captivates audiences at over 250 shows each year across the U.S. Known for his high-energy performances and engaging storytelling, Luke’s shows make his audiences dance, laugh and cry.
His musicality with the harmonica and piano are what he is best known for, drawing comparisons to iconic acts like Billy Joel, Harry Chapin and Bruce Hornsby; but Luke has been known to bring along a dulcimer, Indian Flute or even an accordion to his live performances! Whether listening to his recorded music or seeing him live, each of Luke’s songs has a story. Writing about his time growing up in Northern Michigan like in The General and the Mandolineer, or about the things he’s experienced on the road like night diving in the Florida Keys in Siren Song, Luke’s songs have an iconic Michigan-Americana sound that resonates with listeners from every walk of life.
Solo
Traverse City singer-songwriter Luke Woltanski delivers high-energy, story-driven performances across 250+ U.S. shows yearly. A master of harmonica and piano, his Michigan-Americana originals and inventive covers evoke Billy Joel, Harry Chapin, and Bruce Hornsby. Expect dancing, laughter, and tears—songs shaped by Northern Michigan and life on the road.
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Duo
Woltanski & Piatek are an acoustic/electric Americana duo from Traverse City, MI. Both of them singer/songwriters, the two share an infectious on-stage chemistry that is matched by their impressive musicality. Every show is family friendly and leans into the unique arrangements the duo have made for a myriad of classic covers and into the stories that inspired their own songs. They may be a duo, but you’ll swear you’ll be hearing a 4 piece band!
Band
The Luke Woltanski Band is a lively Americana-Rock group led by singer-songwriter Luke Woltanski. With a sound like Steely Dan and Goose, Luke and his band blend engaging storytelling, virtuosic musicality and infectious on-stage chemistry for a special family-friendly live music experience. The band plays 50 shows a year across the Midwest and they captivate every festival and venue they play from Nashville to Grand Marais. Dancing and singing along are inevitable!