Shows & Events

David Francey

Special Guest: Terra Spencer

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

The elevator at The Ark is out of service while technicians make repairs. Attendees for this show will need to be able to walk up and down the stairs to the second floor of The Ark where the show takes place. David Francey is a Scottish-born Canadian carpenter-turned-songwriter. Born in Ayrshire, Scotland to parents who were factory workers, he moved to Canada when he was twelve. For decades, he worked across Canada in rail yards, construction sites, and in the Yukon bush, all the while writing poetry, setting it to melodies in his head and singing it to himself as he worked. A truly authentic folk singer, Francey is a documentarian of the working person who never imagined earning a living from his music.

$20

Mustard’s Retreat

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

Mustard’s Retreat has always sung the songs they enjoyed and cared about, regardless of the trends of the music industry and pop culture. Their performances are always joyful and uplifting, as well as intelligent, thought provoking and insightful. They’ve recently begun referring to their career and touring as “Defiantly Hopeful.” Tonight the trio comes together to celebrate the band's 50th anniversary!

$20

John Gorka

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

The modern renaissance of folk music began when John Gorka won the Kerrville Folk Festival's New Folk award in 1984, and it grew to maturity when he released his debut album, "I Know," three years later. Here was a singer-songwriter with a striking baritone voice that made you feel like you'd been hearing it all your life.

$25

Cheryl Wheeler with special guest Kenny White

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

It has always seemed as if there were two Cheryl Wheelers, with fans of the New England songwriter relishing watching the two tussle for control of the mic. There is poet Cheryl, writer of some of the prettiest, most alluring and intelligent ballads on the modern folk scene. And there is her evil twin, comic Cheryl, a trend defier and savagely funny social critic. The result is a series of delightful contrasts, for really Cheryl Wheeler is a woman of many musical personalities—heart-wrenching romantic balladeer, marvelous observational humorist, poet of ordinary New England scenes and people, committed activist, irascible grump.

Cancelled

Peter Yarrow

Opener: Mustard's Retreat

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

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this performance has been cancelled. Tickets will be refunded by the original point of purchase.

$30