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SUMMARY:Joe Pug & Willie Watson
DESCRIPTION:Ticket prices on our website reflect all-in pricing for purchases made online or by phone.  This means the price you see includes the ticket price plus MUTO’s ticket processing fee. Tickets may be purchased with no included fees in person at The Ark during box office hours. \nA singer-songwriter known for his lyrical acumen and plaintive harmonica style\, Joe Pug dropped out of college and moved to Chicago where he worked as a carpenter before breaking into the city’s music scene. Since 2008 he has released a string of critically-acclaimed albums and toured heavily in the U.S. and abroad. Paste Magazine wrote of his music: “Unless your surname is Dylan\, Waits\, Ritter or Prine\, you could face-palm yourself to death trying to pen songs half as inspired.” Additionally\, he is the creator and host of the popular podcast The Working Songwriter. \nSoon before Willie Watson turned 18\, he met God in an apple orchard. Or at the very least\, he met there a man named Ruby Love\, the older friend of a high-school buddy who had an enormous Martin guitar and a seemingly bigger understanding of the American folk songbook. Watson was existentially thirsty: A high-school dropout from upstate New York’s Finger Lakes\, he was fast on his way to his first heartbreak and in a first band that didn’t take itself seriously enough. But that night in an apple orchard that had always seemed magical\, at a graduation party for one of his bandmates and best friends\, Watson and Love sang a few of those old songs together—“Worried Man Blues” and “Tennessee Waltz.” It was the first time Watson had cried while singing\, the first time he had made the connection between making music and making sense of his life. He never saw Ruby Love again\, but within months of that foundational 1997 rendezvous\, he met the musicians with whom he’d soon start Old Crow Medicine Show. Call it revelation\, fate\, resurrection\, whatever you will; for Watson\, more than a quarter-century later\, it was a duet with the divine.
URL:https://theark.org/event/joe-pug-willie-watson/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective & Blueshouse
DESCRIPTION:Ticket prices on our website reflect all-in pricing for purchases made online or by phone.  This means the price you see includes the ticket price plus MUTO’s ticket processing fee. Tickets may be purchased with no included fees in person at The Ark during box office hours. \nAnn Arbor’s Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective is a proudly intergenerational group\, sharing instruments\, knowledge\, kindness\, and talent across eras. Instruments you might hear in the music of the collective include not only ukuleles but also guitar\, flute\, percussion\, harmonica\, accordion\, mandolin\, mandola\, bass\, piano\, and melodica. The group is inspired by the idea that music cuts across diverse cognitive capabilities and resources\, including numeracy\, language\, and space perception. \nMike Brooks\, veteran blues guitar player/singer/songwriter from the UK has been playing guitar since the age of 10\, and professionally since the age of 16. His musical career and accolades are many and varied\, but include hitting the UK charts in 1979 (#28 on “the New Wave of British Heavy Metal” despite being a blues band)\, getting a cease and desist order from Walt Disney Corp for using a band name too close to that of a cartoon mouse\, opening for bands such as the Yardbirds\, the Animals\, Wishbone Ash and Nine Below Zero\, and playing in some of the most famous venues anywhere such as London’s Marquee\, and\, well\, The Ark! In addition to leading BLUESHOUSE and fronting the Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective\, he also works with Ann Arbor’s youth at the Neutral Zone\, a continuation of a youth music project begun in the UK called Electric896\, which taught disengaged youth how to rock the blues. \nPlease note early start time!
URL:https://theark.org/event/brain-plasticity-ukulele-collective-blueshouse-261001/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel
DESCRIPTION:Ticket prices on our website reflect all-in pricing for purchases made online or by phone.  This means the price you see includes the ticket price plus MUTO’s ticket processing fee. Tickets may be purchased with no included fees in person at The Ark during box office hours. \nDuane Betts ignites and brings an evolution to the Southern rock tradition. With a fiery legacy forged by his father\, the legendary Dickey Betts\, the second generation musician infuses it with his own soul-stirring blend of blues\, raw passion\, and six-string mastery. Backed by his band\, Palmetto Motel\, Betts delivers a dynamic live show filled with searing guitar solos\, heartfelt storytelling\, and a mix of classic influences with fresh energy. Fans can expect a blend of roots rock\, blues\, and some improvisational jamming\, creating an electrifying yet deeply authentic experience. With top-tier musicianship\, a connection to rock ‘n’ roll history\, and the desire to make every performance a true experience\, a Palmetto Motel show is an unforgettable journey that no music lover should miss. \nPalmetto Motel is…\nJohnny Stachela (guitar\, vocals)\nPedro Arevalo (bass\, vocals)\nVincent Fossett Jr. (drums)\nMax Butler (B-3 organ)
URL:https://theark.org/event/duane-betts-palmetto-motel-261013/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mike Dawes
DESCRIPTION:Ticket prices on our website reflect all-in pricing for purchases made online or by phone.  This means the price you see includes the ticket price plus MUTO’s ticket processing fee. Tickets may be purchased with no included fees in person at The Ark during box office hours. \nMike Dawes is an English guitarist known for composing\, arranging\, and performing multiple parts simultaneously on a single guitar. He is regarded as one of the world’s most creative modern fingerstyle guitarists\, with a repertoire spanning original viral videos and popular arrangements\, alongside mainstream chart success performing with Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues. \nDawes was named ‘Best Acoustic Guitarist in the World’ two years in a row (2017 & 2018) by Total Guitar Magazine & MusicRadar reader polls\, with numerous 2nd place rankings in the proceeding years. YouTube personality Rick Beato named Mike ‘one of the finest acoustic guitar players in the world.’ \nHis debut release\, a solo guitar arrangement of Gotye’s ‘Somebody That I Used to Know\,’ quickly became a viral hit with tens of millions of views on YouTube. This success has been duplicated and expanded upon numerous times since with songs like ‘One\,’ ‘The Impossible\,’ and ‘Jump’ across multiple video platforms. \nHis reputation has invited him opportunities to collaborate with GRAMMY Award-winning artists such as Tommy Emmanuel\, with whom he recorded the duet record ‘Accomplice Vol. 3\,’ and the GRAMMY-nominated metal band Periphery\, with whom Mike joined on their 2024 double single release. \nMike Dawes’ VIP workshop experience includes \n\n One (1) General Admission ticket \n Invitation to pre-show experience with Mike Dawes\, including:\nMeet & greet and photo opportunity\nIntimate guitar workshop\nPerformance of an exclusive song not in the setlist\nEarly entry into the venue\nEarly merch shopping before doors open to the public\nVIP Exclusive pack of Mike Dawes’ personal D’addario XS DADGAD strings\nCommemorative VIP laminate\nLimited availability\n\nTickets purchased for Mike Dawes’ February 12 show are valid for tonight’s performance.
URL:https://theark.org/event/mike-dawes-261016/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jackie Greene
DESCRIPTION:Ticket prices on our website reflect all-in pricing for purchases made online or by phone.  This means the price you see includes the ticket price plus MUTO’s ticket processing fee. Tickets may be purchased with no included fees in person at The Ark during box office hours. \nAmericana and roots singer-songwriter Jackie Greene is a jack-of-all-trades and an artist who can croon over soulful piano ballads as much as he can shred a bluesy guitar solo. Since the release of his critically-acclaimed debut album ‘Gone Wanderin’\,’ Greene has built an enduring audience through a relentless touring schedule with the likes of BB King\, Mark Knopfler\, Susan Tedeschi\, and Taj Mahal. He played lead guitar with The Black Crowes on their Layin’ Down With #13 World Tour\, recorded and toured with Trigger Hippy – his supergroup with Joan Osborne – and in the last four years performed over 300 shows of his own\, all while continuing to record and release his solo work. Greene is a frequent member of Phil Lesh & Friends\, and sits in with countless other artists including Tedeschi Trucks Band\, Govt Mule\, Mississippi All-Stars\, Amy Helm\, Steve Earle\, and Bob Weir.
URL:https://theark.org/event/jackie-greene-261117/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sam Shackleton
DESCRIPTION:Ticket prices on our website reflect all-in pricing for purchases made online or by phone.  This means the price you see includes the ticket price plus MUTO’s ticket processing fee. Tickets may be purchased with no included fees in person at The Ark during box office hours. \nSam Shackleton’s music is greatly inspired by the rich inter-connected musical oral traditions of Scotland\, Ireland\, and the United States. Strongly influenced by the 1960s folk revival\, his unique sound is a mix of country\, old time\, traditional\, folk\, and blues with a Scottish spirit. He was born in Stirling and raised all over Scotland\, from the Borders to the Highlands\, and his music is deeply inspired by the oral tradition\, musical culture\, and landscapes of Scotland. \nSam also holds a Research Masters degree with distinction in Scottish Ethnology from the renowned academic folk music institution\, the School of Scottish Studies\, specializing in folklore and ethnomusicology. Sam burst onto the global folk and country scene after being discovered busking on the streets of his hometown\, Edinburgh\, Scotland\, by filmmaker Anthony Simpkins. Sam was then featured on Nashville based YouTube channel GemsOnVHS alongside artists such as Sierra Ferrell and Benjamin Tod\, with his popular video Cuckoo Bird connecting him with a large North American and global audience. \nIn the years since\, Sam has had major viral success with his hit singles on Spotify\, such as The Lone Prairie\, The Overgate\, and Wild Bill Jones\, and his numerous viral videos on Instagram and TikTok from where he has developed a large\, passionate\, and dedicated global audience. He was subsequently invited to open major international tours across the world for artists like The Mary Wallopers\, Pokey LaFarge\, Lukas Nelson\, Willi Carlisle\, and Oliver Anthony. Sam has also built up an impressive headline resume of his own\, having sold out all of his own headline shows in the UK\, and recently selling out a majority of the shows on his 20-date debut USA tour in prestigious venues such as Zebulon in Los Angeles\, Tractor Tavern in Seattle\, and Swallow Hill Music in Denver.
URL:https://theark.org/event/sam-shackleton-261119/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jill Jack's Birthday Bash
DESCRIPTION:Ticket prices on our website reflect all-in pricing for purchases made online or by phone.  This means the price you see includes the ticket price plus MUTO’s ticket processing fee. Tickets may be purchased with no included fees in person at The Ark during box office hours. \nJill Jack’s decades-spanning career has carried her across the globe\, captivating audiences both as a solo artist and with her band. She has shared stages with iconic performers like Bob Seger and Loretta Lynn\, cementing her place in the Americana music scene. Blending folk\, rock\, country\, and blues\, her sound is as dynamic as it is authentic—driven by vivid storytelling\, quick-witted humor\, and deeply heartfelt performances. \nWith an impressive catalog of 12 albums and 51 Detroit Music Awards\, Jack’s artistry extends beyond the stage. She has composed music for documentaries and national advertising campaigns\, showcasing her versatility as a creator. \nBeyond her musical achievements\, Jack is deeply committed to giving back—engaging in missionary work\, supporting nonprofit initiatives\, and mentoring artists of all ages. Her career reflects not only artistic excellence but a lasting dedication to community and connection. \nFor over a decade\, Jill Jack has celebrated her birthday the best way she knows how — through music\, with her beloved fans and incredible band. Join the party as The Jill Jack Band electrifies the stage and fills the room with love\, laughter\, and unforgettable melodies. Happiness is guaranteed — all you need to do is buy a ticket!
URL:https://theark.org/event/jill-jacks-birthday-bash-2/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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