• The RFD Boys

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

    It's hard to believe, because each show is fresh and new, but the RFD Boys have been delighting Michigan audiences since 1969 with their fabulous musicianship and sly, exquisitely timed between-song humor. They're legends of Michigan bluegrass, but they're more than that too. With an appearance on the cover of Bluegrass Unlimited, with songs recorded by the likes of the Country Gentlemen, and with performances alongside bluegrass greats like Bill Monroe and Ralph Stanley, the RFD Boys are a part of America's bluegrass tradition. Tickets sold at the door (no advance tickets for this show)

    $16.00, $15 students, seniors, and Ark members

    Tommy Prine

    Opener: Olivia Ellen Lloyd

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

    Tommy Prine's debut album This Far South was not only a long-awaited introduction but a testimony to Prine's 20s and the loss, love, and growth that has defined them. Co-produced by a close friend and kindred musical spirit, Ruston Kelly, and beloved Nashville engineer and producer, Gena Johnson, the album is rich and dynamic from cathartic jams to nostalgic storytelling.

    $29.00
    Special Event

    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
    Special Event

    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
    Special Event

    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

    Katie Geddes

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

    Katie Geddes sings traditional and contemporary folk, country-folk, and folk-pop tunes. A deft interpreter of beloved songs, her captivating voice and velvety-smooth delivery bring new life to the compositions of writers such as John Prine, Michael Nesmith and Lennon and McCartney. When not doing her own gigs, Katie has been known to "moonlight" singing harmony for folk-rock legend Melanie and local favorite Matt Watroba, and is part of the female vocal trio All About Eve.

    $24.00
    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

    Breabach

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

    Twenty years on from winning the Danny Kyle Open Stage Award at Celtic Connections, Breabach remain securely ranked amongst Scotland’s most skilled & imaginative contemporary-folk acts and at the forefront of the burgeoning traditional music scene. The band unite deep roots in Highland and Island Gaelic tradition alongside progressive musical influences and have cultivated a unique sound, anchoring double bagpipes, fiddle, whistle, step-dance and song with energetic double bass and guitar accompaniment.

    $29.00

    Ashes & Arrows

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

    From the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina to the peaks of Arrowtown, New Zealand, Ashes & Arrows captivate audiences around the country with their strong vocals, thoughtful lyrics, and on-stage charisma. Combining influences from their diverse origins with their signature sound, they aim to connect with listeners on a global scale, offering music that is as meaningful as it is memorable.

    $29.00

    Damian McGinty

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

    Damian McGinty is a multi-genre singer/songwriter from Derry, Northern Ireland, who now calls Nashville his home. Damian rose to fame as a founding and lead vocalist of the acclaimed group Celtic Thunder, and has also built a successful solo career, releasing several albums and EPs and touring regularly both with Celtic Thunder and as a soloist. He has also appeared on television, including his role on Glee and his 2023 appearance on Dancing with the Stars: Ireland, in which he was a finalist.

    $40.00

    Kat Edmonson

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

    Kat Edmonson is a Songwriters Hall of Fame award-winner. She has been  featured on Austin City Limits, Tiny Desk Concerts, A Prairie Home Companion, and The Tonight Show and has released six studio albums to date. Raised on the music and film of the early-to mid-twentieth century, Kat performs original songs and familiar classics in her live show  interweaving humorous anecdotes and philosophical musings with disarming candor and  vulnerability. “Hearing Edmonson makes it virtually impossible to do anything but stop and listen.” (NPR) 

    $29.00

    Goldpine & The Burney Sisters

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

    From Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion and the Kansas City Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium to listening rooms throughout the United States, husband-wife duo Goldpine has been offering their own brand of bold harmony-driven Americana to audiences large and small. The Burney Sisters are a powerhouse sibling duo redefining indie-folk with their soulful harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and magnetic stage presence. Originally from the Midwest, sisters Emma and Bella Burney captivate audiences with their infectious energy, ethereal harmonies, and storytelling that feels deeply personal yet universally relatable.

    $24.00