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    • Jerron Paxton

    Smithsonian Folkways artist Jerron Paxton

    The Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    Jerron Paxton is an American musician from Los Angeles, now living in New York City. A vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, Paxton's style draws from blues and jazz music before World War II and was influenced by Fats Waller and Blind Lemon Jefferson. According to Will Friedwald in The Wall Street Journal, Paxton is "virtually the only music-maker of his generation — playing guitar, banjo, piano and violin, among other implements — to fully assimilate the blues idiom of the 1920s and '30s, the blues of Bessie Smith and Lonnie Johnson."

    $40.00
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    Summer Sounds at The Ann Arbor Art Fair

    The Stage on Main 353 S. Main St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    We are excited to once again partner with the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair to bring live music each evening of the art fairs to the Stage on Main at the corner of Main and William in the Palio lot. Stop by and join one of our favorite street parties of the year!

    Free
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    McKinley James
    Artist Spotlight Series

    McKinley James

    The Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    McKinley James is equal parts old soul and modern man. Armed with an electric guitar and sharp songwriting chops, he breathes new life into classic sounds with Working Class Blues, a debut album that introduces his mix of American rock & roll, amplified soul, and raw rhythm & blues.

    Free, Donations accepted for Food Gatherers
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    • Davy Knowles

    Davy Knowles

    The Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    Whether playing mandolin, national steel, or screaming electric guitar, Davy Knowles has an unmistakable style. Since bursting onto the scene with his band Back Door Slam’s critically acclaimed album “Roll Away” in 2007, Davy’s star has only risen. His sophomore release “Coming Up For Air'' was produced by the legendary Peter Frampton, with subsequent tours seeing him supporting and sharing the stage with acts such as Jeff Beck, The Who, Brian Setzer, and George Thorogood.

    $29.00
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    George Bedard

    George Bedard

    The Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    George Bedard will continue his History of American Music series at The Ark on August 16th. This year’s first set will begin a new tradition of exploring many different genres from a particular year – in this case 1959. The second set will be a tribute to the great slide guitarist and blues singer Elmore James.

    $35.00
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    Mark Braun

    Mr. B’s 28th Annual Blues and Boogie Piano Celebration

    The Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    Once a year, Mark "Mr. B" Braun, Ann Arbor's own wizard of blues and boogie piano music, comes together with other top piano players from around southeastern Michigan and beyond. Call it a piano summit, or perhaps a meeting of the minds! Audiences in southeastern Michigan tend to think of Mr. B as a local hero, but in fact he's well known among fans and practitioners of blues and jazz piano music all over the country and around the world. This year's celebration features Al Hill, Rick Roe, and a surprise special guest!

    $35.00
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    • Shemekia Copeland

    Shemekia Copeland

    The Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    Shemekia Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. The multi-GRAMMY nominee is beloved and honored worldwide for the fearlessness, honesty and humor of her revelatory songs, as well as for her winning, engaging personality. The Chicago Tribune says, “Copeland is the greatest female blues vocalist working today. There’s no mistaking the majesty of her instrument, nor the ferocity of her delivery.”

    $35.00
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    Selwyn Birchwood

    Selwyn Birchwood

    The Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    Although award-winning Florida musician Selwyn Birchwood is firmly rooted in the tradition, the young guitarist, lap steel player, songwriter and vocalist sets a course for the future of the blues with his visionary, original music. Birchwood, whose band features the pulsating interplay of his blistering guitar with Regi Oliver's driving baritone sax, deploys a singular sound and style all his own. He calls it "Electric Swamp Funkin' Blues," an intoxicating mix of deep blues, blistering, psychedelic-tinged rock, booty-shaking funk and sweet Southern soul, played and sung with the fire-and-brimstone fervor of a revival tent preacher with a hellhound on his trail.

    $29.00
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    • Hot Tuna
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    Hot Tuna

    The Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    Hot Tuna, an iconic American blues rock band, has been delivering a profound musical experience to audiences pushing six decades. With founding members Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady at its helm, the band has constantly evolved, continually injecting fresh energy and improvisation into their sound.

    $51.50
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    • Samantha Fish
    Special Event

    Samantha Fish, Cedric Burnside, and Jon Spencer

    Royal Oak Music Theatre 318 W 4th St, Royal Oak, MI, United States

    Get ready for an unforgettable night of blues and rock 'n' roll featuring three great Grammy nominated bands that define the current day and future of blues rock.

    $54.92
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    • Duke Tumatoe

    Duke Tumatoe

    The Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    Duke Tumatoe, born William “Bill" Severen Fiorio in 1947, is an American blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. He has gigged with Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley, B.B. King, Willie Dixon, Buddy Guy, John Fogerty and George Thorogood. He was a founding member of arena-rock giants REO Speedwagon. He has released fifteen albums as the bandleader of Duke Tumatoe & The All-Star Frogs and Duke Tumatoe & The Power Trio. His 1988 live album I Like My Job was produced by John Fogerty.

    $29.00
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    G. Love & Special Sauce

    The Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    Lemonade 20th Anniversary Tour with special guest MAKUA G. Love & Special Sauce is an American Hip-Hop Blues band known for its unique fusion of hip-hop, blues, funk, and soul. Formed in 1993 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the band originally featured Garrett Dutton, aka G. Love, as the lead vocalist and guitarist, Jeffrey Clemens on drums, and Jim Prescott on bass. The trio quickly gained attention for their laid-back, groovy style and G. Love’s unique vocal delivery, blending rap-like spoken word with bluesy singing.

    $51.50
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