OUR DEDICATED BOARD MEMBERS

Passionate Members of N.M.M.C.

Meet the Team: Meet the Team

Daniel Nedow

Founder & Board President

Daniel started Northern Michigan Musicians' Collective with the goal of supporting music without the influence of money being a priority. "N.M.M.C. hopes to take the burden off of venues and musicians, allowing for the art to be the main focus." Daniel grew up a dancer in the Northern Michigan Ballet Theater and has always had a passion for music and art of all mediums. "N.M.M.C. is my way of trying to make an honest difference in the lives of musicians and music lovers of all ages."

Luke Alan

Board Member & Volunteer

After Luke received his Bachelors of Music from Millikin University in 2009, he went on to teach at a local music shop and pursue his Masters of Music from Illinois State University, where he graduated from in 2013. He began teaching at Millikin in 2011 where he also led the guitar summer camps. He would go on to serve on the faculty of ISU, the preparatory department of Illinois Wesleyan, and at Illinois Central College and Heartland Community College. Luke is an active performer, playing at restaurants, bars, coffee shops, art galleries, retirement communities, libraries, and continues to give annual recitals. He joined the board at N.M.M.C. with a passion and excitement that continues to reflect his love for music.

Eric "Zeke" Clemons

Board Member & Volunteer

Eric has been a professional musician in Michigan for most of his adult life. He travels all over the state sharing his talents with communities in the upper and lower peninsula. Zeke reached out to N.M.M.C. with a genuine interest in helping the organization grow and become an active support for local musicians. Zeke is passionate about our mentorship program which offers professional training and development to young and old musicians who want to perform in their community.

AJ Scott

Board Member & Volunteer

AJ attended Michigan Tech where he graduated as a Sound Engineer. He has been working as a professional sound engineer in Traverse city & works primarily at The Workshop Brewing Company, one of the leading music venues/bars in Northern Michigan. AJ has also been a part of the Blissfest Music Organization where he has been a lead sound engineer for many years. AJ has worked hand-and-hand with the best musicians in Michigan and has been a key asset for N.M.M.C.'s efforts to be an effective assistant to local musicians and venues.