The War and Treaty
The War and Treaty are NOT performing at the 2025 Big Blues Bender.
This page is an archive from thier past perfomance(s).
The War and Treaty have appeared on 1 previous Big Blues Bender lineup.
2018
Michigan-based Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Blount-Trotter are a husband-and-wife duo that makes up the spectacular The War & Treaty. This pair of exceptional musicians is guaranteed to take the crowd on an emotionally charged ride with stunning songs about love, loss, grief, heartache, redemption. The two have settled into a joyful musical life that channels their vocal prowess through a mix of roots, bluegrass, folk, gospel, and soul. Their music feels steeped in the rich history of the blues, their stage presence is undeniable, and together their voices are a force of nature. Those first few seconds of hearing them will grab hold of you, and they won't let go.
