The AnnArbor.com Summer Concert series this week brings back a returning favorite from last year: singer and songwriter Bill Edwards.

Edwards blends Americana, roots and folk influences in his lively performance melting pot. Blessed with a strong voice and great guitar skills, it's his original songs that set him apart.

A past winner of the Billboard magazine international songwriting contest, his songs have been covered by a number of other artists. His song "What'd I Do?", co-written with former Ann Arborite Whit Hill, was featured recently in the hit HBO series "True Blood."

For more on Edwards, check out his website.

Edwards will play at noon Friday, July 6 on the patio of the AnnArbor.com Community Space at 301 E. Liberty Street, at Fifth Avenue. The AnnArbor.com Summer Concert Series continues at noon Fridays throughout the season; check out the website for more information.

Watch Bill Edwards perform in last year's Summer Concert Series: