• Jo Serrapere

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

    Whether recreating old classic songs or performing original songs in her own deeply confessional and comic styles, Jo Serrapere’s music stands original while always reflecting her love of American roots music. Her eclectic writing and performance fuses elements of various modern and traditional folk music, Delta and electric blues, roots rock, classic and alt-country, garage rock, surf, and swing. Tonight Jo and her band perform songs off her new records, "The Beautiful Ones" Vol. I & II.

    $20

    The Docksiders

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

    The Docksiders are made up of veteran musicians originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and now based in Las Vegas, Nevada – led by 3-time Grammy nominee, Kevin Sucher. Their unique tribute act of your favorite soft rock songs of the 70s and 80s – now defined as Yacht Rock – have been entertaining hundreds of thousands of people for years, and audiences are only getting bigger!

    $30

    Kris Allen

    Special Guest: Walker Burroughs

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

    In 2019, Kris Allen celebrated the 10th anniversary of his American Idol win by releasing “10,” an album of reimagined acoustic versions of some of his most beloved songs of the previous decade, including fan-favorite “Waves” and his platinum-selling single “Live Like We’re Dying.”

    $25

    George Bedard

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

    Guitarist and bandleader George Bedard has been a seminal figure on the Michigan roots rock scene. This year for his annual “History of American Music” series, George will present a tribute to T-Bone Walker, the great electric blues guitarist and singer.

    $30
    Special Event

    Iron & Wine

    Opener: Sunny War

    Masonic Jack White Theatre 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI, United States

    Sam Beam is a singer-songwriter who has been creating music as Iron & Wine for over a decade. Through the course of seven albums, numerous EPs and singles, and the initial volumes of an Archive Series - Iron & Wine has captured the emotion and imagination of listeners with distinctly cinematic songs.

    $34.50, $49.50, $59.50

    Kim Richey

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

    In January 2024, Kim Richey found herself in Mexico, gazing out at a sea of people singing along to “I’m Alright,” one of her classic tracks. The three folks on stage with the veteran, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter were also raising their voices in harmony. To her right sat Brandi Carlile, to her left, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Brandy Clark. The formidable foursome was participating in a songwriter’s round only half-jokingly dubbed “Titans of Americana” at Carlile’s female-forward Girls Just Wanna Weekend festival on the Riviera Maya in Mexico. The good news for fans of this particular Titan is there will soon be a whole new batch of songs to sing along with and arm wave to with the forthcoming release of her 10th studio album Every New Beginning.

    $25

    Brett Dennen Golden State of Mind Tour

    Special Guest: Ethan Regan

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

    Brett Dennen, a Northern California native, has been captivating audiences for nearly two decades with his distinct blend of folk-pop melodies, thought-provoking lyrics, and soulful vocal prowess. His signature red hair and lanky frame are as unmistakable as the music that has earned him legions of dedicated fans and critical acclaim.

    $35, $43, $60
    Special Event

    The Avett Brothers

    Special Guest: Sammy Rae & The Friends

    Masonic Temple Theatre 500 Temple St, Detroit, MI, United States

    Three-time Grammy Award nominees The Avett Brothers made mainstream waves with their 2009 major label debut "I And Love And You." In 2016, the band was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. Their latest album, "The Third Gleam" debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Americana/Folk Albums chart, #1 Rock Albums, and #1 Vinyl Albums. "Swept Away" - a musical inspired by & featuring the music of The Avett Brothers - premiered in January 2022 at Berkeley Repertory Theatre to rave reviews from audiences and critics and is currently in D.C. for a limited pre-Broadway engagement at Arena Stage.

    $45, $55, $69.99, $89.99, $129.99, $250
    Special Event

    Graham Nash

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

    Legendary artist Graham Nash is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee - with Crosby, Stills, and Nash and with the Hollies. He was also inducted twice into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame, as a solo artist and with CSN, and he is a GRAMMY Award winner. Towering above virtually everything that Graham Nash has accomplished in his long and multi-faceted career, stands the litany of songs that he has written and introduced to the soundtrack of the past half-century. His remarkable body of work, beginning with his contributions to the Hollies continues all the way to his most recent album, "Now," released in 2023.

    $45, $65, $85, $125

    Doolin’

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

    After three years of breakout touring at some of the biggest roots festivals in the United States and Canada, and another three years locked out of the live performance world they have so ambitiously cultivated, Doolin’, France’s premiere practitioners of Irish and Celtic music, return to touring with a new album entitled CIRCUS BOY. 

    $25

    Unplugged: An Evening with The Louie Lee Show

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

    Louie Lee breaks lyrical boundaries in country with thought-provoking ballads and high-energy anthems infused with hip-hop flair. Join The Louie Lee Show for a one night only experience of your favorite songs UNPLUGGED. This special acoustic performance will feature Louie Lee with special guests. Get your tickets today and hear the stories behind the music.

    $20

    The Claudettes

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

    Grounded in roots music yet pushing the boundaries of indie pop and rock, the Claudettes are writing the most riveting chapter of their story right now. Pianist/songwriter Johnny Iguana formed the Claudettes with drummer Michael Caskey, dazzling with the barrelhouse bravura of their 2013 debut Infernal Piano Plot…HATCHED! Another Yellow Dog Records release followed in 2015 featuring Nigerian-American singer Yana: No Hotel. Vocalist Berit Ulseth and bassist/vocalist Zach Verdoorn joined the band for Pull Closer to Me: Live in the Piano Room (2017) and Dance Scandal at the Gymnasium (2018, helmed by Grammy-winning Black Keys producer Mark Neill). Now, the Claudettes introduce Rachel Williams, a six-foot Texan with a mohawk, a big voice and powerful stage presence.

    $25