The War and Treaty • Madeline Edwards • May 15, 2025 • The State Room
Reviewed and Photographed by Marlo Matamoros


The War and Treaty performed at a sold-out show at The State Room on Saturday night during their “Plus One Tour.” The War and Treaty is a husband-and-wife duo, Michael and Tanya Trotter. They were nominated for two Grammy Awards last year for Best New Artist and Best American Roots Song. Michael served in the U.S. Army, where he learned to play the piano and began writing songs. Tanya played a role in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit where she sang alongside Lauryn Hill. The two met at a music festival in Maryland and the rest would be history.
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