About Us

              A performance by 13th Hour is much more than a trip down memory lane. Although they play plenty of gems from singer-songwriters of earlier decades, you are just as likely to hear an original tune for the first time or a clever pop song that you thought you forgot years ago.
                With more than 90 years of professional experience between them, these veteran West Michigan musicians will delight you with song favorites old and new, strong vocal harmonies, and a tight, energetic performance that reflects their considerable talents as instrumentalists.
                 Featuring Ken Bierschbach on acoustic guitar & vocals, Mark Swanson on guitar, mandolin, harmonica & vocals, and Jay Round on bass & vocals, 13th Hour represents the melding of three distinctly different musical backgrounds. Ken and Mark joined forces in 2001 after several years of solo performing. Jay joined the band in 2008 after many years of performing in various bands all over the world.
                  When the situation calls for it, The 13th hour is most pleased to be joined by drummer Tommy Davis. Tom has so many drumming credits attached to his name they are too numerous to mention but he has travelled the world playing for Gatemouth Brown, and Roy Clark. Tom has appeared on Austin City Limits and Hee Haw, and played locally with Grand Rapids notable Ronnie Fray.