Group members Michael Sullivan, Lisa Johansson, Ingemar Johansson, and Rick Jones first joined together as Song of the Lakes in 1983 and have toured the United States and Europe. All of the instruments are acoustic and include guitars, mandolins, flutes, piccolo, bouzouki, concertina,harmonica, bodhran, and a number of eclectic percussion instruments.
All members provide vocals individually,in duos, trios, or spirited four part harmonies.
A partial list of performers the band has shared musical events with are Bob Dylan, BB King, Phil Collins, Van Morrison, Herbie Hancock, Dr. John, Bjork, John Hartford, Indigo Girls, Loudon Wainwright III, and many more. The group has been featured on numerous radio and television appearances. The band has at several occasions performed with Traverse Symphony Orchestra as well as Choirs, singers,classical players and dance troups at numerous events. The group had a major role in the Michigan Chautauqua show that was promoting Michigan history across the state. A number of acedemic settings at all age levels have hired the band including Ferris State University, Lake Superior State University, Beloit College, Interlochen Arts Academy, and the school districts of Wyoming, Bay City, Saginaw, Traverse City, East Jordan, Fenneville, Mancelona, Buckley, Elk Rapids, Benzie, and more.