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SUMMARY:Dave & Kristi
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. \nOne time garage rock troubadour Dave Boutette\, and former Radio City Rockette Kristi Lynn Davis make what could be considered an unexpected musical pairing\, but they have certainly found a way to make it work. Since pairing Dave’s celebrated songwriting with Kristi’s natural gift for harmony\, the duo has delighted audiences at music festivals\, house concerts\, and listening rooms from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to the Maryland shore. Their most recent release THE CHICKADEES reached #11 on the Folk DJ Chart in June of 2025. \nFor additional spark in the set list that night\, Dave & Kristi will be bringing along Jason Dennie on mandolin and Brad Phillips on fiddle. \nDave & Kristi’s songs mix many schools of American roots and popular music including folk\, blues\, swing\, and old time country. The lyrics testify to the power of true love\, rebirth\, Polka bands\, coffee\, and migrating fish.
URL:https://theark.org/event/dave-kristi-260528/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T200000
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SUMMARY:Chris Smither
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. \nBorn in Miami\, during World War II\, Chris Smither grew up in New Orleans where he first started playing music as a child. The son of a Tulane University professor\, he was taught the rudiments of instrumentation by his uncle on his mother’s ukulele. “Uncle Howard\,” Smither says\, “showed me that if you knew three chords\, you could play a lot of the songs you heard on the radio. And if you knew four chords\, you could pretty much rule the world.” With that bit of knowledge under his belt\, he was hooked. “I’d loved acoustic music – specifically the blues – ever since I first heard Lightnin’ Hopkins’ Blues In My Bottle album. I couldn’t believe the sound Hopkins got. At first I thought it was two guys playing guitar. My style\, to a degree\, came out of trying to imitate that sound I heard.”\n\nIn his early twenties\, Smither turned his back on his anthropology studies and headed to Boston at the urging of legendary folk singer Eric von Schmidt. It was the mid-’60s and acoustic music thrived in the streets and coffeehouses there. Smither forged lifelong friendships with many musicians\, including Bonnie Raitt who went on to record his songs\, “Love You Like A Man” and “I Feel the Same. (Their friendship has endured as their career paths intertwined over the years.) What quickly evolved from his New Orleans and Cambridge musical experiences is his enduring\, singular guitar sound – a beat-driven finger-picking\, strongly influenced by the playing of Mississippi John Hurt and Lightnin’ Hopkins\, layered over the ever-present backbeat of his rhythmic\, tapping feet (always mic’d in performance).
URL:https://theark.org/event/chris-smither-260605/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260707T200000
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SUMMARY:Davy Knowles
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. \nWhether playing acoustic\, mandolin\, national steel\, or screaming electric guitar\, Davy Knowles has an unmistakable style.  Since bursting on to the scene with his band Back Door Slam’s critically acclaimed album ‘Roll Away’ in 2007 (“I heard the spirit of Jimi Hendrix” Patrick McDonald – Seattle Times)\,  Davy’s star has only risen. His sophomore release ‘Coming Up For Air’ was produced by the legendary Peter Frampton (“Davy already has a recognizable style. He’s definitely the gunslinger guitarist of the 21st century\,’’- Peter Frampton). \nKnowles has several top-5 Billboard Blues charting albums under his belt\, high profile TV appearances (Jimmy Kimmel Live and CBS Good Morning America among others)\, and has been praised with high accolades from heroes and press alike – but it’s not just the music industry who has taken note. Knowles was also the very first artist in history to perform live to the International Space Station directly from mission control in Houston TX\, and has had his music taken to the Space Station by two astronauts\, Nicole Stott and Ron Garan\, on their missions orbiting Earth.  \nNever one to be satisfied or to sit still\, Knowles has explored multiple genres and styles\, from the hard-hitting 70’s classic rock influenced album ‘Three Miles From Avalon’\, to the haunting acoustic delta blues of ‘1932’\, and the sweet\, soul-searching folk of 2023’s ‘If I Should Wander’.  \nWhether spending an evening onstage armed with just an acoustic guitar\, or wielding his well worn and trusty Telecaster while fronting his blues/rock trio – and at any point in between the two – Davy Knowles is a versatile and formidable songwriter and musician. 
URL:https://theark.org/event/davy-knowles-260707/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears
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. \nBlack Joe Lewis is the realest motherfucker there is. When Covid sidelined his touring this past year\, he started laying concrete to help support his baby mama and his kid. That’s fuckin’ real. When Joe and his band\, the Honeybears\, popped onto the national stage over a decade ago\, many critics embraced him but still\, there were some that maintained that they hadn’t paid their dues. Joe’s still here. Still going. Still cashing checks and snapping necks. The dues of hard work; the delirious heights of the industry as well as the disappointments and low hanging fruit. Through this all\, Joe’s only honed his mastery over gut bucket blues guitar and his true voice. It’s a vital and distinctly American voice that never anticipated the attention he wound up receiving\, never went looking for it either. It just started happening. The garage\, the blues\, the propulsive and synergistic live performances that inhabit the spaces of James Brown\, Lightnin’ Hopkins\, and the MC5…those things happened naturally from the very beginning and could only be accurately communicated in the live experience\, not a press release or a slick brand campaign. Sharon Jones\, Charles Bradley\, Cedric Burnside and Lightnin Malcolm\, The Dirtbombs\, Detroit Cobras\, the Strange Boys; these are some of the artists that Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears shared countless bills with; almost a roll call of the most influential soul and garage bands of the last twenty five years. Has the soul blues garage explosion from that era been commodified or worked into the overall template of pop rock? Sure. But the ground floor was a vital space for people that like guitars and grease and at this point Black Joe Lewis is one of the last standing that was there. Last of a dying breed. Or maybe a missing link. Does this make him a throwback? A throwback to a throwback? It’d be tempting and easy for Joe to go along with that but nah\, we don’t think so. We know that Joe Lewis is genuinely doing his thing and that he’d do it regardless of what’s coming down the pipe. A stone cold original and a veteran at that. If you like whistling in your music and some floppy hat\, quaky kneed dudes cloyingly singing at you\, then you might not “get it” but whatever…there are enough intrepid\, degenerate weirdos that do. Those are the folks Joe cares about. Not the glad handing set. Not the fair-weather friend set getting down with the flavor of the month. Like the title of his last album says\, “the difference between me and you” is Joe defining for himself that there’s the belabored wannabes and then there’s dudes that actually “HAVE the blues”…whatever the hell THAT is! Joe’s concrete pouring boss is gonna miss him. 
URL:https://theark.org/event/black-joe-lewis-the-honeybears-260708/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mark Jewett & The Strategic Advisors
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. \nMark Jewett is an insightful Michigan native storyteller who writes songs that push the boundaries of Americana into an uncommon blend of folk\, rock\, blues\, and prog rock. In them\, listeners will hear and feel honesty\, gratitude\, and thoughtful introspection\, with doses of humor and drama to vary the pace. His songs betray the effort he makes to find just the right words\, taking cues from the likes of Randy Newman\, John Prine\, and Nick Lowe. \nMark assembled the band known as The Strategic Advisors to record his 2nd full length album\, “The Lucky One\,” released in 2021. The band is comprised of some of SE Michigan’s finest musicians\, including Billy Harrington (drums & vocals)\, Michael Harrington (pedal steel\, electric & acoustic guitars)\, Ken Pesick (bass)\, Amy Petty (vocals & guitar) and Dale Grisa (keyboards). The band is extremely versatile and sonically\, they make Mark’s tunes span the wide space between classic folk and epic soundscapes you might expect to hear from Pink Floyd. Somehow\, it all fits together to provide an attention grabbing extravaganza. \nDetroit-based indie-folk band Jackamo opens. Led by sisters Alison and Tessa Wiercioch (vocals) and Jimmy Showers (guitar)\, and known for their blood harmonies\, acoustic textures\, and lyric-driven storytelling\, their sound is intimate\, nostalgic\, and always evolving.
URL:https://theark.org/event/mark-jewett-260709/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band
DESCRIPTION:Taj Mahal doesn’t wait for permission. If a sound intrigues him\, he sets out to make it. If origins mystify him\, he moves to trace them. If rules get in his way\, he unapologetically breaks them. To Taj\, convention means nothing\, but traditions are holy. He has pushed music and culture forward\, all while looking lovingly back. \n“I just want to be able to make the music that I’m hearing come to me — and that’s what I did\,” Taj says. The 82-year-old is home in Berkeley\, reflecting on six + decades of music making. “When I say\, ‘I did\,’ I’m not coming from the ego. The music comes from somewhere. You’re just the conduit it comes through. You’re there to receive the gift.” \nTaj is a towering musical figure — a legend who transcended the blues not by leaving them behind\, but by revealing their magnificent scope to the world. “The blues is bigger than most people think\,” he says. “You could hear Mozart play the blues. It might be more like a lament. It might be more melancholy. But I’m going to tell you: the blues is in there.” \nIf anyone knows where to find the blues\, it’s Taj. A brilliant artist with a musicologist’s mind\, he has pursued and elevated the roots of beloved sounds with boundless devotion and skill. Then\, as he traced origins to the American South\, the Caribbean\, Africa\, and elsewhere\, he created entirely new sounds\, over and over again. As a result\, he’s not only a god to rock-and-roll icons such as Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones\, but also a hero to ambitious artists toiling in obscurity who are determined to combine sounds that have heretofore been ostracized from one another. No one is as simultaneously traditional and avant-garde.
URL:https://theark.org/event/taj-mahal-the-phantom-blues-band/
LOCATION:Royal Oak Music Theatre\, 318 W 4th St\, Royal Oak\, MI\, 48067\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:South For Winter
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. \nWith a blend of dreamy acoustic duets\, foot-stomping folk and bluesy murder ballads\, New Zealand-formed and Nashville-based South for Winter’s sound is as eclectic as their origins. The act is composed of New Zealander Nick Stone and Coloradan Dani Cichon\, and together the two multi-instrumentalists and songwriters combine ethereal harmonies\, poetic lyricism\, percussive finger-style guitar\, bluesy resonator\, suitcase stomp\, and driving mandolin into a genre-bending sound described by American Songwriter as “impeccable”. South for Winter has received nominations such as Finalist for “Best Group/Duo” in the 2023 International Acoustic Music Awards and Semi-Finalist in the 2023 and 2022 International Songwriting Competition. Their music has been praised by sites such as American Songwriter (“laden with delicate harmonies\, intricate guitar-work\, and earthy vocals… impeccable sound”)\, No Depression (“must-see artist”)\, and AmericanaUK (“an ethereal\, dreamy\, journey…a journey well-worth taking”).  
URL:https://theark.org/event/south-for-winter-260725/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stillhouse Junkies
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass heroes Stillhouse Junkies are on the forefront of breaking through the genre with their free-flowing musical interplay that weaves roots\, classical\, texas-swing and blues into a high-energy\, intricately composed yet expansively improvised tapestry of sound.   \nThe trio\, Fred Kosak (guitar\, mandolin)\, Alissa Wolf (fiddle)\, Jeanette Adams (bass) are based in the wilderness town of Durango\, Colorado.  Formed in 2017\, the band is already 3 albums deep with singles constantly streaming out including a collaboration with Tim O’Brien. Their prolific songwriting\, 3-part harmonies and outrageous instrumentals brought them the prestigious International Bluegrass Music Award “Momentum Band of the Year” in 2021. \nStillhouse Junkies are quickly becoming a household name as they tour incessantly across the United States.  They have played beloved festivals such as Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival\, Rockygrass\, Merle Fest\, and ROMP gaining new fans every day.  Their busy schedule has seen them supporting Willie Carlisle\, The Lil Smokies and Asleep at the Wheel. \nThe Ark’s Artist Spotlight Series is made possible with support from Ford Philanthropy. It is presented live\, and also livestreamed on The Ark’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. \nTonight’s show is FREE (nonperishables accepted for Food Gatherers).
URL:https://theark.org/event/stillhouse-junkies-260728/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Spotlight Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260802T193000
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SUMMARY:Chris Pierce
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. \nChris Pierce is a singular American voice. An artist whose songs carry equal parts soul\, truth\, and grace. Rooted in folk\, blues\, and Americana\, his music speaks plainly yet profoundly to the human condition\, earning him a reputation as one of the most moving performers of his generation. \nPierce gained global attention when he was personally invited by Neil Young to serve as special guest opener on Young’s Coastal Tour. His song “We Can Always Come Back to This\,” which he co-wrote\, was featured in three episodes of This Is Us\, later reaching #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart and introducing his songwriting to millions worldwide. \nOver the course of decades\, Pierce has toured extensively as both a headliner and sought-after support act\, sharing stages with B.B. King\, Neil Young\, Al Green\, Steve Earle\, Seal\, Aaron Neville\, Jill Scott\, Allison Russell\, and Blind Boys of Alabama\, among many others. His live performances\, often just voice\, guitar\, and an unmistakable presence\, are known for their emotional depth and rare intimacy. \nRecent highlights include Pierce’s rendition of “Southern Man” on Heart of Gold\, a Neil Young tribute album also featuring Eddie Vedder\, Brandi Carlile\, Fiona Apple\, and Steve Earle. He has appeared in performance and interview on NPR’s World Café and Mountain Stage\, and delivered acclaimed sets at Newport Folk Festival\, AmericanaFest\, Folk Alliance International Conference\, MerleFest\, BottleRock Napa Valley\, Calgary Folk Music Festival\, and Vancouver Folk Music Festival. \nPierce’s albums American Silence and Let All Who Will received widespread critical praise from NPR\, Rolling Stone\, Forbes\, American Songwriter\, No Depression\, SiriusXM\, The Bluegrass Situation\, and Americana UK. American Silence was named #1 Best Folk Album of 2021 by PopMatters\, while “Residential School” was recognized by Folk Alley as one of the 100 Essential Folk Songs. \nHis new highly anticipated full-length album ‘Songs for the Heavy Hearted’ will be released in the summer of 2026. The project continues Pierce’s lifelong commitment to fearless storytelling and songs that meet the moment. Music grounded in compassion\, conviction\, and a deep belief in our shared humanity. As ever\, he writes and performs with the steady hand of an artist who understands that a song can be both a mirror and a lantern\, illuminating hard truths while offering light enough to carry forward.​
URL:https://theark.org/event/chris-pierce-260802/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260805T200000
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SUMMARY:Selwyn Birchwood
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. \nRolling Stone calls award-winning Florida musician Selwyn Birchwood “a remarkable\, contemporary bluesman…a powerhouse young guitarist and soulful vocalist.” Now\, this mesmerizing guitarist\, lap steel master and cinematic songwriter unleashes the powerful new self-produced album\, Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues\, further blazing his own musical trail.\n \nBirchwood’s sound is an intoxicating mix of deep blues\, blistering\, psychedelic-tinged rock\, booty-shaking funk and sweet Southern soul\, played and sung with true blues passion. From an emotionally devastating whisper to a soul-baring scream\, Birchwood’s vocals command attention. Schooled in the blues’ storied traditions (he toured with and was mentored by the famed Sonny Rhodes)\, Birchwood maps out a dazzling future for the blues with his visionary music.\n \nLive\, Birchwood is a true force of nature. A favorite among blues fans and jam band fans alike\, his ability to win over an audience—any audience—is proven night after night. With his warm\, magnetic personality\, Birchwood is as down-to-earth as his music is electrifyingly jaw-dropping. With his band feeding off his energy\, the 6’3” musician roams the stage barefoot\, ripping out memorable guitar licks with ease\, his soulful\, rocks-and-gravel vocals impossible to ignore. When he sits down to play his signature model Caladesi lap steel\, he magically lifts the crowd into a sweat-soaked state of blissful elation. Mega-star Joe Bonamassa raves\, “Selwyn Birchwood has become one of my favorite discoveries. He puts on a great show.”  \nWith Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues\, Selwyn Birchwood and his band perform with an irresistible urgency. Live\, as they travel the world\, they bring the joyful intensity of their music directly to their fans. As Birchwood sings in the title track\, “the music is the mission.” It’s a “creation of joyful jubilation.”
URL:https://theark.org/event/selwyn-birchwood-260805/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260808T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260808T230000
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SUMMARY:Bill Kirchen
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. \nBill apparently got off his butt and recorded a bunch of new songs. Given that Ann Arbor is his ancestral home\, and the very place he and some like-minded souls formed Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen\, Bill has promised not to wear you out with too much inscrutable new material. He has assured us that he’ll also bring some reminiscences with a good selection of songs from his checkered past. And as we’ve never been able to get him out of here without him launching into a few Dylan songs\, we’ll be on guard for that as well. What else? Oh yes\, he did say he had some home town Stories That Can Finally Be Told\, but offered no assurances that he will remember them. He also said\, tell ‘em I’m bringing my Texas band Rick Richards and Jack Saunders for the full Honky-Tonk Rock’n’Roll  experience\, and that I’m quite a bit jollier than that picture would indicate.  \nGrammy nominated guitarist\, singer and songwriter Bill Kirchen is one of the fortunate few who can step on any stage\, play those trademark licks which drove the seminal Commander Cody classic Hot Rod Lincoln into the Top Ten nationwide\, and elicit instant recognition. Named a “Titan of the Telecaster” by Guitar Player Magazine\, he celebrates a musical tradition that embraces rock ‘n’ roll\, blues and bluegrass\, Texas Western swing and California honkytonk. Nick Lowe describes Bill as “… a devastating culmination of the elegant and funky… a really sensational musician\, with enormous depth.” Justly famous for his indelible Telecaster sound\, Bill Kirchen has been everywhere over the span of a 50-plus-year career: he was a founding member of the legendary Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen; he released a dozen critically acclaimed solo albums; he toured internationally with Nick Lowe and has performed or recorded with Doug Sahm\, Gene Vincent\, Elvis Costello\, Dan Hicks\, Emmylou Harris\, Linda Ronstadt \,Bruce Hornsby and Link Wray.
URL:https://theark.org/event/bill-kirchen-260808/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260818T200000
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SUMMARY:Devon Allman's 20 Years Strong Tour
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. \nCelebrating 20 years since the release of his first album and national tour\, the 20 Years Strong Tour is a special retrospective show featuring music from across Devon’s celebrated career — including The Allman Betts Band\, Devon Allman’s Blues Summit\, Royal Southern Brotherhood\, Honeytribe\, Devon Allman & Donavon Frankenreiter’s Rollers\, and classic songs from the Allman Brothers Band catalog. \nDevon first gained widespread recognition with Honeytribe and later as co-founder of the acclaimed supergroup Royal Southern Brotherhood. Since then\, he has carved out a powerful independent career that honors the traditions of blues and the jam-band world while delivering a modern sound and original songwriting voice. \nWith multiple albums and years of global touring under his belt\, Devon Allman is known for electrifying live performances\, top-tier musicianship\, and a signature style that blends blues\, rock\, soul\, and improvisation into a distinctly contemporary Southern sound.
URL:https://theark.org/event/devon-allmans-20-years-strong-tour/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260821T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260821T230000
DTSTAMP:20260526T082843
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SUMMARY:Damn Tall Buildings
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. \nDamn Tall Buildings is a celebrated folk-bluegrass band known for their soulful melodies and intricate instrumentals. Based in Brooklyn\, this seasoned trio—Max Capistran\, Sasha Dubyk\, and Avery Ballotta—has spent over a decade honing their craft through dedicated touring and recording. With a distinctive sound that weaves heartfelt lyrics into thoughtful fiddle\, guitar\, and bass arrangements\, they embody a unique blend of Americana roots and contemporary style. From intimate local venues to larger global stages\, their captivating performances leave a lasting impression on audiences around the globe. \nInitially honing their skills through busking\, Damn Tall Buildings brings an infectious energy to their music. Their varied influences extend beyond bluegrass\, infusing elements of old-time\, blues\, and jazz into their songwriting. With seamless vocal harmonies and captivating instrumental solos\, the trio creates a cohesive sound that feels greater than the sum of its parts. As they continue to travel and grow\, Damn Tall Buildings fosters a welcoming spirit\, inviting audiences to join them on a journey through their vibrant\, well-crafted performances. Critics have praised their ability to establish a musical blend that defies categorization\, offering a warm and reflective embrace that is both enthusiastic and deeply resonant.
URL:https://theark.org/event/damn-tall-buildings-260821/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260827T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260827T230000
DTSTAMP:20260526T082843
CREATED:20260305T150049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T155433Z
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SUMMARY:Annie & Rod Capps Band
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. \nAnnie and Rod Capps have established themselves as well-respected songwriters\, musicians and performers\, with three albums topping the Folk Radio charts and as 2-time Kerrville New Folk Finalists. The Capps’ sound meets at the intersection of Americana & Folk drawing on rock\, jazz\, blues and bluegrass influences. What comes out is a hybrid sound all their own.  Genuine and playful; effortless and endearing; this duo\, along with bandmates\, Jason Dennie and Ozzie Andrews\, has been sharing their music with happy audiences in quality music venues\, house concerts\, coffeehouses and festivals throughout their home state of Michigan and beyond. \nTonight’s show celebrates the release of Annie and Rod’s album\, Never Done. The 10th album from Michigan rockers turned ‘folkies’ features 10 original songs that combine themes of nostalgia and personal growth\, with plenty of heart-felt realness\, charming self-awareness\, and a dusting of humor. “Never Done” reflects the Capps’ hope that maybe we really do get better with age as long as we keep working\, learning and evolving.
URL:https://theark.org/event/annie-rod-capps-band-260827/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T230000
DTSTAMP:20260526T082843
CREATED:20260519T160048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T173528Z
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SUMMARY:Marty O'Reilly
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. \nMarty O’Reilly’s music feels timeless\, like an old story told in a new way. His raw\, soulful voice and gritty guitar playing form the foundation of a sound rooted in Americana. Drawing inspiration from folk icons like Woody Guthrie\, blues legends like Howlin’ Wolf\, gospel pioneers like Sister Rosetta Thorpe\, and storytellers like Tom Waits\, Marty’s music captivates and connects audiences. \nHis live performances aren’t just concerts; they’re cathartic experiences. From soft and haunting moments to wild and electric highs\, his shows linger with you long after the lights come up. Marty’s songs dig deep into the human experience\, exploring themes of loneliness\, connection\, love\, and loss. Whether performing solo or with a full band\, he brings listeners into his world\, making them feel like part of the story. \nOver years of relentless touring and self-funded albums\, Marty has built a dedicated following. He’s shared the stage with Shakey Graves\, St. Paul & The Broken Bones\, and Sarah Jarosz and played festivals like Bottlerock and High Sierra Music Festival. Through it all\, he remains focused on creating music that is honest\, meaningful\, and profoundly real.
URL:https://theark.org/event/marty-oreilly-260828/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260910T230000
DTSTAMP:20260526T082843
CREATED:20260505T173901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T173901Z
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SUMMARY:Punch Brothers
DESCRIPTION:Punch Brothers\, formed in 2006\, are a virtuosic quintet featuring mandolinist Chris Thile\, guitarist Chris Eldridge\, bassist Paul Kowert\, banjoist Noam Pikelny\, and violinist Brittany Haas. Known for pushing the boundaries of acoustic music\, the band has garnered critical acclaim\, including a Grammy for Best Folk Album for All Ashore (2018). The Washington Post applauded them for taking “bluegrass to its next evolutionary stage\, drawing equal inspiration from the brain and the heart.” Over the years\, they’ve become pioneers in modern string music\, with albums like Antifogmatic (2010)\, Who’s Feeling Young Now (2012) and The Phosphorescent Blues (2015) showcasing their genre-defying sound. Rolling Stone praised their work as “wild virtuosity used for more than just virtuosity\,” cementing their reputation as trailblazers in contemporary acoustic music. Most Recently\, Punch Brothers have been focused on their new musical variety show\, “The Energy Curfew Music Hour\,” with season one available on Audible and all podcasting platforms.
URL:https://theark.org/event/punch-brothers-260910/
LOCATION:Royal Oak Music Theatre\, 318 W 4th St\, Royal Oak\, MI\, 48067\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260920T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260920T230000
DTSTAMP:20260526T082843
CREATED:20260309T182749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T193217Z
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SUMMARY:The Bros. Landreth: Tumbling Wild Tour 2026
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. \nThe Bros. Landreth are two-time JUNO Award winners from Winnipeg\, known for their blend of guitar-driven\, soulful\, blood harmony roots music. The band\, the core of which consists of brothers Dave and Joey Landreth\, has earned critical acclaim and a dedicated audience for their heartfelt songs\, inventive musicianship\, and powerful performances. From their early days attending their father’s gigs as babies (“Mom would tuck us into a bassinet and slide us under the bar tables\,” says Dave)\, the brothers have spent a lifetime touring rock clubs\, theatres\, and music festivals across North America\, the UK\, Europe\, and Australia\, including stand-out performances at Byron Bay Blues Festival in Australia and Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival in Los Angeles. In 2023\, a banner year for the band\, Joey and Dave became Grammy-winning songwriters when Bonnie Raitt’s cover of their song\, Made Up Mind (from their first album\, Let it Lie)\, earned the Grammy for Americana Performance of the Year. The recognition was a fitting nod from one of their musical heroes\, as their own music draws inspiration from the well-worn records of their childhood — Bonnie Raitt’s blues\, Little Feat’s funky country-rock\, Ry Cooder’s eclectic instrumentals\, Lyle Lovett’s twangy traditionalism — culminating in a sound that salutes the past while planting its flag firmly in the present. \nDrawing on the energy of their recent live shows and a newfound sense of creative purpose\, The Bros. Landreth returned to the studio for their fourth full-length album\, Dog Ear. This record captures the spontaneous and collaborative spirit of their touring band\, which includes drummer Roman Clarke and producer Murray Pulver\, and marks a new\, more effortless approach to songwriting. The band describes the album as a deeply personal and emotionally resonant work\, exploring themes of family and the quest for stability amidst the itinerant life of a touring musician\, and says it’s “really about trying to figure out what it means to be a consistent force in the lives of the people you care about.” With songs like the title track written for their children\, the album captures a raw and focused energy in the studio\, featuring a handful of magical first takes and special collaborations with pop vocalist Begonia\, keyboardist Glenn Patscha\, and a powerful guest vocal performance from their longtime hero\, Bonnie Raitt\, who appears on two tracks (Knuckles\, Half Moon Eyes).
URL:https://theark.org/event/the-bros-landreth-260920/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261013T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261013T230000
DTSTAMP:20260526T082843
CREATED:20260414T140011Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261016T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261016T230000
DTSTAMP:20260526T082843
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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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