Mr. B

Born in Flint and a true Michigan institution, Mr. B (Mark Braun) is a rare living link to the early days of boogie woogie, having learned directly from legends like Little Brother Montgomery and Blind John Davis. He plays in concert halls, he plays outdoors, he’s even played on a piano he towed by swimming out to Mackinac Island, but wherever you hear him, it’s an exciting show. Each year Mr. B stops in at The Ark for a Thanksgiving weekend concert, and it always brings something new. If you’re a regular at these November shows, note that this year’s is the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

Tonight’s show celebrates the release of Mr. B’s new album, “Blues Piano Today.” Mr. B will be joined on stage by Detroit drummer, Leonard King.