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SUMMARY:Elephant Sessions
DESCRIPTION:From humble beginnings in the Highlands of Scotland\, to playing around the world\, Elephant Sessions celebrated their 10th year as band in 2022. Creating a progressive blend of intricate tunes\, with a bass and drum heavy backline\, their music combines the very best of trad\, funk and electronica\, resulting in a new and exciting sound. Since exploding onto the scene\, the band have made live appearances at some of the most notable venues and festivals across the U.K\, Europe\, North America and Australia\, including Glastonbury\, Byron Bay Bluesfest\, Colours of Ostrava and multiple headline sell-outs at Celtic Connections. The band’s first three albums were released to critical acclaim and amassed widespread radio play across the world. \nTheir new album ‘For The Night’ further built upon this success\, charting at #3 in the Official Folk Album Chart and winning Album of the Year at the BBC Trad Music Awards 2022.
URL:https://theark.org/event/elephant-sessions-240814/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240813T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240813T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122019
CREATED:20240319T131342Z
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SUMMARY:Iris DeMent
DESCRIPTION:The youngest of 14 children\, Iris DeMent was born in Paragould\, Arkansas\, and moved to California with her devoutly religious family when she was three. As a teenager she absorbed the country music of Loretta Lynn\, Merle Haggard\, and Johnny Cash\, as well as the folk classics of Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell. Her 1992 debut album\, “Infamous Angel\,” distilled these influences into a poetic yet down-to-earth songwriting style. With a heartfelt\, homespun voice that listeners recognize instantly\, Iris released some of the most powerful roots albums of the 1990s with the beautifully sparse “My Life” and the harder-edged “The Way I Should.” She has continued to make powerful and distinctive albums on her own schedule\, and her latest\, just out\, is “Workin’ on a World.” This striking collection of songs faces the modern world—as it is right now—with its climate catastrophe\, pandemic illness\, and epidemic of violence and social injustice. The album not only asks us how we can keep working towards a better world\, but implores us to love each other\, despite our very different ways of seeing. Her songs are her way of healing our broken inner and outer spaces. \nNote early start time!
URL:https://theark.org/event/iris-dement-240813/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240812T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240812T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122019
CREATED:20240627T140050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T133349Z
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SUMMARY:Boxing Banjo
DESCRIPTION:Hailing from the picturesque
west coast of Ireland\,
Boxing Banjo have quickly
become one of the most
respected Irish music acts.
Comprising four of the most
accomplished Irish
musicians\, brothers
Darragh and Mícheál Healy
along with Joseph McNulty
and Cillian King have
amassed in excess of 20
Irish Championship titles on
various instruments in traditional Irish music and singing along with 4 World bodhrán titles. \nHaving made their debut in the USA in 2019\, they have acquired a legion of devoted followers who have been spellbound by their energy\, charisma and musicianship. Described by the Irish Echo as “complete naturals on stage”\, their live shows exude a feel-good factor which persuades the inner dancer and vocalist in every audience member. 
URL:https://theark.org/event/boxing-banjo-240812/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240811T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240811T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122019
CREATED:20240530T131739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T135929Z
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SUMMARY:Nadim Azzam
DESCRIPTION:You’ve got to hurt to heal. Through painfully honest self-reflection\, Nadim Azzam addresses depression\, addiction\, and the dysfunctional realities of our times with his songs rooted in hope and connectivity. A singer\, rapper\, and songwriter who makes his own beats and plays multiple instruments on his tracks\, Nadim has spent years evolving to where his music is today. \nA symbiosis of programmed drums and organic live instruments creates a warm\, sometimes surreal sonic environment. Smooth keys\, angular guitars\, and lush synth pads swim alongside melodic vocal hooks and bars that waste no time getting straight to the heart of things. The energy is chill\, friendly and open-hearted\, but the songs open up from this unassuming approach into statements of vulnerability and bracing honesty. Nothing is hidden\, and nothing is off-limits. Graceful vocals and smiling lyrical flows reveal a personal truth that’s sometimes almost hard to look at but always comes from a search for real understanding. \nMaking songs for the deep-thinkers\, the over-drinkers\, and other sensitive souls\, Nadim faces his own struggles head-on in hopes of offering some sense of solace to anyone else walking similar valleys of their own. These songs seek to remind that there’s more to life\, and that the pain any given individual feels can be transformed from a solitary torment into a vessel of connection. \nOpener Mark Zhu (pronounced “Joo”) addresses relationships\, mental health\, and identity with his songs rooted in healing and emotional vulnerability. A Chinese American singer-songwriter\, music producer\, mix engineer\, pianist\, and designer from Ann Arbor\, Mark is making waves at the University of Michigan. There\, he studies computer engineering by day and plays shows by night\, building his career as an aspiring recording and touring artist. As an award-winning pianist who has performed at Carnegie Hall three times\, Mark leverages his classical training to drive his production skills\, blending genres to create piano-driven ballads\, synth-driven R&B\, and fearless pop anthems.
URL:https://theark.org/event/nadim-azzam-240811/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240810T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240810T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122019
CREATED:20240401T170841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T170841Z
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SUMMARY:The RFD Boys
DESCRIPTION: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. The RFD Boys are one of southeastern Michigan’s most durable musical ensembles\, and their shows capture a deep slice of musical Ann Arbor. Their 50th-anniversary appearance at the Folk Festival was a special moment and introduced many listeners to Dan Roehrig\, who joined the band on guitar\, mandolin\, and bass in mid-2018. Dan grew up listening to Doc Watson\, Clarence White\, and Tony Rice\, and you can hear it in both his singing and guitar playing.
URL:https://theark.org/event/the-rfd-boys-240810/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240810T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122019
CREATED:20240131T172346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T172439Z
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SUMMARY:Andrew Bird
DESCRIPTION:Andrew Bird is an internationally acclaimed\, Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist\, vocalist\, whistler\, and songwriter who picked up his first violin at the age of four and spent his formative years soaking up classical repertoire completely by ear. Since beginning his recording career in 1997\, Bird has released 17 albums and performed extensively across the globe. He has recorded with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band\, appeared as “Dr. Stringz” on Jack’s Big Music Show\, and headlined concerts at Carnegie Hall\, Sydney Opera House\, Walt Disney Concert Hall\, Red Rocks Amphitheatre\, and festivals worldwide.\n\nBird performed as the Whistling Caruso in Disney’s The Muppets movie\, scored the FX series Baskets\, and collaborated with inventor Ian Schneller on Sonic Arboretum\, an installation that exhibited at New York’s Guggenheim Museum\, Boston’s ICA\, and the MCA Chicago. Bird has been a featured TED Talks presenter\, a New Yorker Festival guest\, and an op-ed contributor for the New York Times.\n\nMore recently\, Bird released a series of site-specific improvisational short films and recordings called Echolocations\, recorded in remote and acoustically interesting spaces: a Utah canyon\, an abandoned seaside bunker\, the middle of the Los Angeles River\, and a reverberant stone-covered aqueduct in Lisbon. Additionally\, Bird hosts an ongoing series of live-streamed performances called Live from the Great Room\, putting the creative process on display for fans as he collaborates and converses with friends in a candid\, intimate setting.  \nShortly after receiving his 2020 Grammy nomination for Best Folk Album\, with My Finest Work Yet\, Andrew Bird made his professional acting debut in the cast of Fargo’s fourth installment\, which concluded on FX in November 2020 and is currently streaming via Hulu. In June 2022\, Bird released his latest album\, Inside Problems\, on Loma Vista Recordings. 
URL:https://theark.org/event/andrew-bird-240810/
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:20240809T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240809T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122019
CREATED:20240307T150039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T110947Z
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SUMMARY:Peter Bradley Adams
DESCRIPTION:Peter Bradley Adams’ brand of Americana nestles his often delicate\, always heartfelt voice in the warm embrace of gentle guitar\, tasteful dobro\, subtle banjo\, supportive bass\, and unhurried percussion. The result is a sonic scape that\, in turn\, wraps itself around the listener like a soft blanket on a cold day. With his latest album\, A Face Like Mine\, Adams further refines the simple musical sophistication that has become his trademark.  \nSinger-songwriter Robby Hecht opens the show.
URL:https://theark.org/event/peter-bradley-adams-240809/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240808T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240808T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122019
CREATED:20240418T133000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T130441Z
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SUMMARY:Brad & Alyson Phillips
DESCRIPTION:For more than 15 years\, Brad Phillips has performed as a sideman for some of Michigan’s most prevalent singer/songwriter acts. From Jeff Daniels to The Verve Pipe to the Celtic-fusion super-group Millish. He has also appeared with May Erlewine\, Joshua Davis and played violin for Stevie Wonder\, Aretha Franklin\, Pat Metheny\, and Iggy Pop and the Stooges. Brad earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in music from the University of Michigan School of Music\, Theatre & Dance\, where he is now faculty as a lecturer in the department of Jazz & Contemporary Improvisation. He is also a resident artist at the Purple Rose Theatre Company\, where he has worked as a composer\, sound designer\, and actor. \nJoining Brad on The Ark stage is his daughter\, Alyson Phillips. Together they will be playing the songs that they have bonded over through the years with an all star band featuring Chris DuPont\, Drew De Four\, Brennan Duncan Andes\, Keith Billik and Mike Shea.
URL:https://theark.org/event/brad-and-alyson-phillips-240808/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240807T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240807T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122019
CREATED:20240411T130016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T175020Z
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SUMMARY:The Wildwoods
DESCRIPTION:In the heart of Lincoln\, Nebraska\, The Wildwoods\, a folk/Americana trio led by Noah and Chloe Gose\, accompanied by the bassist Andrew Vaggalis\, deliver a musical journey through the soul of American roots. With accolades ranging from international songwriting competitions to standing ovations at festivals like Summerfest and FreshGrass\, their latest release\, “Foxfield Saint John” (2023)\, solidifies them as a force in the folk scene. \nTheir music\, though comfortably under the folk/Americana umbrella\, weaves intricate chord structures and emotional textures that defy genre boundaries. Together\, their harmonies resonate with artful sincerity\, drawing inspiration from nature\, their shared experiences of growing up in Nebraska and life on the road. \nThis show is free to Ark members at the Solo ($50) level and above!
URL:https://theark.org/event/the-wildwoods-240807/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240806T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240806T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122019
CREATED:20240620T130015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T130032Z
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SUMMARY:The RamBull Rompers
DESCRIPTION:The RamBull Rompers are a New Orleans based duo\, featuring multi-instrumentalist songwriters Natalie Mae Palms and Rose Yvonne Cangelosi. Coming from different corners of the country\, these women have led their own musical careers respectively in New Orleans while playing regularly with various musical projects for many years. Since early 2021\, they have joined forces of friendship and musical camaraderie to create a duo that entertains the heart with catchy and soulful original songs\, decorated with humor and relatability. Their songs are honest and heartfelt\, with voices that weave together so intricately many can’t tell the difference between the two. Switching often between the drums\, guitar\, banjo\, and piano\, the Rompers deliver a range of genres that accompany their infectious personalities. From folk and country aesthetics to pop and power-ballads\, along with many New Orleans classics\, the RamBull Rompers delight a wide variety of listeners with their live performances and first E.P. “Thought You Should Know\,” with more coming soon on the horizon.
URL:https://theark.org/event/the-rambull-rompers-240806/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240804T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240804T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122019
CREATED:20240314T130034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T170720Z
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SUMMARY:Peter Yarrow
DESCRIPTION:This performance has been rescheduled to 5/2/25 at 8:00pm. Previously purchased tickets will be honored on the new date. If ticket buyers are unable to attend on the rescheduled date\, a refund may be requested from the original point of purchase until 8/12/24. \nPeter Yarrow co-wrote “Puff\, the Magic Dragon\,” and by any measure he’s one of America’s most beloved folk singers. With Peter\, Paul & Mary in the 1960s and beyond\, he was part of a group that changed the world of music. He’s been active in changing the wider world as well\, and he has never slowed down since the birth of Peter\, Paul & Mary during the Kennedy administration. In 1969 he was one of the organizers of the antiwar March on Washington. In support of the rights of Jews in the former Soviet Union he wrote the anthem “Don’t Let the Light Go Out.” In 2000 he founded Operation Respect\, a set of school and camp curricula designed to promote a culture of tolerance and respect. Peter’s recent appearances have emphasized music as a shared message and an antidote to mean-spiritedness and intolerance.
URL:https://theark.org/event/peter-yarrow-240804/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Postponed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240803T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240803T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122019
CREATED:20240201T150011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T145253Z
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SUMMARY:The Tim Shelton Syndicate
DESCRIPTION:The Tim Shelton Syndicate is made up of NewFound Road co-founders Tim Shelton and Jr. Williams as well as NFR alum\, Joe Booher on mandolin\, Pittsburgh native\, Avery Welter on guitar\, and Sam Lauderbaugh on bass. In short order\, The Tim Shelton Syndicate has proven to be an exciting and powerful presence on stage. The band effortlessly transitions from hard driving\, intense bluegrass tunes to heart wrenching country ballads\, adding elements of classic rock\, all while remaining anchored to Bluegrass music. The band’s debut album features guest appearances by Vince Gill\, Sonya Isaacs\, and fiddle great\, Jenee Fleenor.
URL:https://theark.org/event/the-tim-shelton-syndicate-240803/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240802T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240802T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122019
CREATED:20240321T130023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T123748Z
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SUMMARY:Jeremy Pinnell
DESCRIPTION:When Jeremy Pinnell released OH/KY in the summer of 2015 to stunned acclaim\, it felt like an entire career compressed into one knock-out album. Hailed as\, a “Mind-blowingly good” (Greg Vandy/KEXP) “ ”tutorial on classic country music” (Popmatters)\, Pinnell’s debut immediately differentiated as authentic and unflinching. His 2017 album\, Ties of Blood and Affection presented a canny lateral move. Instead of doubling down on the stark themes and values of his debut\, the sophomore album found Pinnell finding comfort in his own skin\, achieving the redemption only hinted at in his previous batch of haunted songs.  \nIf the third time’s a charm\, Pinnell is all shine and sparkle on Goodbye LA. Produced by Texan Jonathan Tyler\, the tunes buff the wax and polish the chrome on Country music’s deeper roots. Rooted in his steady acoustic guitar\, Pinnell’s songs are shot through with honest and classic elements. Honest and careworn\, Jeremy’s voice can touch on wry\, jubilant\, and debauched – all in a single line.  At his best\, Jeremy Pinnell chronicles the joy and sorrow of being human\, which is the best that anyone could do.
URL:https://theark.org/event/jeremy-pinnell-240802/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240801T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240801T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122019
CREATED:20240321T130016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T124834Z
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SUMMARY:Socks in the Frying Pan
DESCRIPTION:Socks in the Frying Pan was formed in 2014 in Ennis\, County Clare\, Ireland–the mecca of Irish traditional music. Forged together by a fire of pure joy and passion for their art\, the band comprises Aodan Coyne on guitar and lead vocals\, Shane Hayes on accordion\, and younger brother Fiachra Hayes on fiddle. \nTheir ‘Socks Sound’ combines virtuosic musicianship with a burning passion for the music and tradition\, pitch-perfect harmonies\, and a big splash of quick wit and banter. Their electrifying performances and on-stage charm have established them as the kingpins on the Irish Traditional Music scene today.
URL:https://theark.org/event/socks-in-the-frying-pan-080124/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240731T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240731T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122019
CREATED:20240425T130022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T144418Z
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SUMMARY:Al Bettis
DESCRIPTION:Al Bettis was inspired to start writing and singing music at age 30. He felt a spiritual calling to heal the world through music\, so he picked up a guitar and a notepad and got to work. The self-trained acoustic guitarist has gained popularity for his smooth vocals and sincere lyrics. His shows are a journey through love\, heartbreak and redemption as he offers stories about the musings behind many of his songs. His soothing voice is reminiscent of legends like Al Green and Otis Redding\, with musical influence from artists such as Ed Sheeran and Jason Mraz. \n 
URL:https://theark.org/event/al-bettis-240731/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240728T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240728T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122019
CREATED:20240307T150016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T144232Z
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SUMMARY:South For Winter
DESCRIPTION:With 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 band is composed of New Zealander Nick Stone\, Coloradan Dani Cichon\, and Michigander Alex Stradal\, and together the three multi-instrumentalists and songwriters combine elements such as cello\, guitar\, mandolin\, suitcase stomp\, and three-part harmonies into a genre-bending sound described by American Songwriter as “impeccable.”
URL:https://theark.org/event/south-for-winter-240728/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240727T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240727T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122019
CREATED:20240618T175113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T175113Z
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SUMMARY:The RFD Boys
DESCRIPTION: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. The RFD Boys are one of southeastern Michigan’s most durable musical ensembles\, and their shows capture a deep slice of musical Ann Arbor. Their 50th-anniversary appearance at the Folk Festival was a special moment and introduced many listeners to Dan Roehrig\, who joined the band on guitar\, mandolin\, and bass in mid-2018. Dan grew up listening to Doc Watson\, Clarence White\, and Tony Rice\, and you can hear it in both his singing and guitar playing.
URL:https://theark.org/event/the-rfd-boys-240727/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240727T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240727T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122019
CREATED:20240516T130041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T153559Z
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SUMMARY:Johnny A. ***Cancelled***
DESCRIPTION:Due to unforeseen circumstances\, this show has been cancelled. Tickets have been refunded through the original point of purchase. \nThe name ‘Johnny A.’ might not be so mainstream\, but there’s no doubt that it’s synonymous with guitar. His passion began at the age of thirteen\, when he first saw the Beatles in Boston\, followed two years later by an in-person witnessing of Jimi Hendrix. From there\, he was hooked\, getting a cheap beginner guitar to try and play along with his early heroes — which also included Yardbirds icons Eric Clapton\, Jeff Beck\, and Jimmy Page. Soon enough\, Johnny A. got it.\n\nBy the 1970’s\, he was forming bands in the New England area\, drawing attention from several established musicians\, like Derek and the Dominos’ keyboardist Bobby Whitlock and Doug Clifford of Creedence Clearwater Revival. Johnny A. became Music Director of J. Geils Band singer Peter Wolf’s outfit\, coordinating the onstage arrangements\, playing on several tours and co-producing Wolf’s 1996 album\, *Long Line.* What’s more\, he was even asked to join The Yardbirds as their lead guitarist in 2015.\n\nAll this is to say that Johnny A. has the chops\, and that’s not to mention his prolific solo career. Spanning three full-length albums\, Johnny A. has earned a Grammy Award nomination\, the honor of Boston Music Awards\, “Blues Artist of the Year 2010\,” and a spot in the revered Boston Music Hall of Fame. Ever the restless spirit\, Johnny A. continues to glide across genres effortlessly\, exploring elements of jazz\, soul. He still fervently carries on the tradition of the legends he respected as a teen. 
URL:https://theark.org/event/johnny-a-240727/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cancelled
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240726T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240726T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122019
CREATED:20240222T170029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T173942Z
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SUMMARY:Bailen
DESCRIPTION:Rising indie-pop power trio Bailen is made up of siblings Daniel\, David\, and Julia. Raised and rooted in New York City by classically trained musician parents and their wide-ranging\, eclectic record collection\, Bailen has emerged as a favorite in indie circles by cultivating a passionate following via word of mouth\, a stream of steady touring and collaborating with artists such as Amos Lee\, The Lone Bellow\, Joseph\, and Hozier to name a few. \nOn Tired Hearts\, their exquisite and thought-provoking new album\, Bailen learns how to dream in the face of life’s uncertainty and in the process\, moves forward aware\, resilient\, and hopeful. “This album is a breakthrough for us\,” Daniel says. “It’s been a rocky road\, but we’re really grateful that it’s led us here.” \nNashville based singer-songwriter Liv Greene opens.
URL:https://theark.org/event/bailen-240726/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240725T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240725T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122019
CREATED:20240411T130027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T115656Z
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SUMMARY:Songs of Darkness and Light: Jen Cass\, Amy Petty\, Sarah Schingeck\, and Jennifer Naegele
DESCRIPTION:Known for their ability to write honest\, powerful and deeply personal songs that evoke pure joy\, brutal heartbreak and everything in between\, award-winning singer-songwriters Jen Cass\, Amy Petty\, Sarah Schingeck and Jennifer Naegele share the Ark stage for one night only on their inaugural Songs of Darkness and Light tour. 
URL:https://theark.org/event/jen-cass-amy-petty-sarah-schingeck-and-jennifer-naegele-240725/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240723T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240723T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122019
CREATED:20240401T171957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T170652Z
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SUMMARY:Shamarr Allen
DESCRIPTION:Hailing from the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans\, Shamarr Allen has influences in jazz\, hip-hop\, rock\, funk rhythms\, blues and country. He is the lead vocalist and trumpeter of his band “Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs.” In addition to performing with his band\, Allen has collaborated with many renowned artists around the world such as Willie Nelson\, Patti LaBelle\, Galatic\, Harrick Connick Jr\, and Lenny Kravitz\, to name a few. He is a sought after artist for festivals and venues around the world. In addition to displaying his skills on the front-line as a lead performer\, Allen is also a music composer\, writer\, and producer. With a scintillating and unique sound\, look\, and exemplary talents\, Shamarr Allen transcends musical boundaries. He is the True Orleans experience! \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.   \nTonight’s show is FREE (nonperishables accepted for Food Gatherers).
URL:https://theark.org/event/shamarr-allen-240723/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Spotlight Series,Live and Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240723T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122019
CREATED:20240418T174953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T181908Z
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SUMMARY:Lyle Lovett and His Large Band
DESCRIPTION:A singer\, composer and actor\, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling\, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country\, swing\, jazz\, folk\, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. \nWhether touring as a Duo or with his Acoustic Group or his Large Band\, Lovett’s live performances show not only the breadth of this Texas legend’s deep talents\, but also the diversity of his influences\, making him one of the most compelling and captivating musicians in popular music. \nSince his self-titled debut in 1986\, Lyle Lovett has evolved into one of music’s most vibrant and iconic performers. Among his many accolades\, besides the four Grammy Awards\, he was given the Americana Music Association’s inaugural Trailblazer Award\, and was named Texas State Musician. \nHis works\, rich and eclectic\, are some of the most beloved of any artist working today.
URL:https://theark.org/event/lyle-lovett-and-his-large-band-240723/
LOCATION:Masonic Jack White Theatre\, 500 Temple Street\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240721T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240721T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122019
CREATED:20240321T130026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T130455Z
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SUMMARY:John Berry
DESCRIPTION:Following two years where the world was rocked by a pandemic that took musicians off the road\, John Berry has new music and a fresh\, new outlook. The singer-songwriter rose to stardom on the country charts of the 1990s with such mega hits as Your Love Amazes Me\, Standing on the Edge of Goodbye and She’s Taken a Shine. During his star-making decade\, John placed 20 singles on the country charts\, 6 of which went Top 5. John was nominated for the ACM Top New Male Vocalist in 1994\, won a Grammy Award in 1996 for his participation in Amazing Grace: A Country Salute to Gospel Vol. 1\, and was nominated for the CMA Horizon Award and Top Male Vocalist Award in 1995.\n\nJohn’s enduringly powerful performances draw on a lifetime of making music and living life. Born in South Carolina and raised in Georgia\, he began playing guitar at 13\, performing shows at age 14 and making records at age 19. “By the time I was 17\, I knew that music was what I wanted to do with my life”; and he has done it well ever since. Last year John celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the release of his debut album John Berry.
URL:https://theark.org/event/john-berry-240721/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240720T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240720T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122019
CREATED:20240522T164517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T164750Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Sounds at The Ann Arbor Art Fair
DESCRIPTION: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! \n6:00 Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective and BLUESHOUSE! \nBrain Plasticity Ukulele Collective is an open community of musicians playing at all levels and abilities. Ukes? Well\, it’s more like 30 different instruments. Plasticity? Yes! The Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective believes that by sharing music and learning how to play a new instrument\, you can: “Drop a brain bomb. Fire up the synapses. Rewire some neural pathways.” And BLUESHOUSE!\, led by veteran English bluesman Mike Brooks\, has enlivened countless stages and street parties around southeast Michigan over the last decade. Join us for a combination that will stretch your brain! \nMike Brooks\, veteran blues guitar player/singer/songwriter from the UK has been playing guitar since the age of 10\, and professionally since the age of 16. His musical career and accolades are many and varied\, but include hitting the UK charts in 1979 (#28 on “the New Wave of British Heavy Metal” despite being a blues band)\, getting a cease and desist order from Walt Disney Corp for using a band name too close to that of a cartoon mouse\, opening for bands such as the Yardbirds\, the Animals\, Wishbone Ash and Nine Below Zero\, and playing in some of the most famous venues anywhere such as London’s Marquee\, and\, well\, The Ark! In addition to leading BLUESHOUSE and fronting the Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective\, he also works with Ann Arbor’s youth at the Neutral Zone\, a continuation of a youth music project begun in the UK called Electric896\, which taught disengaged youth how to rock the blues.
URL:https://theark.org/event/summer-sounds-at-the-ann-arbor-art-fair-240721/
LOCATION:The Stage on Main\, 353 S. Main St\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240719T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240719T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122019
CREATED:20240522T163805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T163910Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Sounds at The Ann Arbor Art Fair
DESCRIPTION: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! \n6:00 Jordan Hamilton \nCellist and vocalist Jordan Hamilton is a mix of mastery and maverick musicality; hip-hop influenced\, rhythmically layered\, melodically robust. Driven by diversity\, drawn to the cello’s tone\, cosmic strings calling souls home. A different kind of symphony\, hopeful enough to grow our empathy\, “part political activism\, part hopefulness\, part performance art\, part soundscapes\, and all entirely mesmerizing.” (John Sinkevics\, Local Spins) Emotional energy crafted from integrity\, immaterial and immortal\, experienced at the speed of sound\, with a bit of bounce\, groove by the ounce\, and all the jump you’ll need to move. \n7:30 Tony Furtado \nVery few musicians of any stripe so personify a musical genre as completely as Tony Furtado embodies Americana roots music. Tony is an evocative and soulful singer\, a wide-ranging songwriter and a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist adept on banjo\, cello-banjo\, slide guitar and baritone ukulele who mixes and matches sounds and styles with the flair of a master chef. 
URL:https://theark.org/event/summer-sounds-at-the-ann-arbor-art-fair-240719/
LOCATION:The Stage on Main\, 353 S. Main St\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240718T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122019
CREATED:20240522T163313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T163313Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Sounds at The Ann Arbor Art Fair
DESCRIPTION: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! \n6:00 Phillip-Michael Scales \nAs a kid\, Phillip-Michael Scales didn’t understand what it meant that his aunt’s close friend\, the guitar player who called him “Nephew” and he called “Uncle B\,” was B.B. King. Once Phillip-Michael began guitar lessons\, the significance became so clear that he shied away from soloing and most things blues. Instead\, he fell in love with songwriting when an English teacher told him “A great writer can make their reader identify with anyone.” When his Uncle B passed away\, Scales began incorporating more of the blues into his music as a way to honor him. “These days I’m finding more of my story in the blues. A lot has led me here between politics\, my identity\, and the idea of Legacy.” The result is a sound he calls “Dive Bar Soul” which takes a bit of indie rock storytelling and couples it with the passion of the blues. \n7:30 Joe and The Ruckus \nThe Ruckus is a collective with the goal of recontextualizing classic funk and soul music within our 21st century world. They formed during the pandemic and emerged from lock-down as changed people in search of new live music experiences from those typically seen pre-pandemic. The Ruckus rose to and surpassed that expectation\, providing electrifying live concerts with repertoire ranging from the father of funk\, James Brown\, to the king of soul\, Stevie Wonder\, and beyond into more modern artists and have now expanded from their hometown to NYC\, Chicago and Detroit.  \n 
URL:https://theark.org/event/summer-sounds-at-the-ann-arbor-art-fair-240718/
LOCATION:The Stage on Main\, 353 S. Main St\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240714T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240714T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122019
CREATED:20240328T130014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T130225Z
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SUMMARY:Katie Geddes
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://theark.org/event/katie-geddes-240714/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240713T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240713T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122019
CREATED:20240215T150037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T164522Z
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SUMMARY:The Guy Mintus Trio
DESCRIPTION:Guy Mintus is an Israeli-born piano performer\, composer\, vocalist\, and bandleader. He possesses the finesse of a trained concert pianist\, the energy of a rockstar\, and the exploring spirit of a jazz musician inspired by a wide range of influences from Turkish Makam to Stride piano to South-Indian rhythms. \nAlong with his long standing trio Guy is able to create a musical playground filled with joy\, spontaneity\, groove\, and humor while embarking on adventures that start with his original music and continue to re-imaginations of music from Beethoven\, Chopin\, The Beatles\, Gershwin or the Great Israeli Songbook to name a few. Officially endorsed by Yamaha Pianos\, Guy is the winner of the prestigious Leonard Bernstein Award. \nGuy’s latest trio record\, A Gershwin Playground\, was recently released on the prestigious label ENJA Records (Chet Baker\, Charles Mingus\, McCoy Tyner among others). The album provides a fresh\, modern and very personal take on the music of Jewish-American musical giant while receiving international support from both critics and audiences alike. \nThe Guy Mintus trio is: \nGuy Mintus (piano\, vocals)\nDan Pappalardo (double bass)\nDavid Sirkis (Drums)
URL:https://theark.org/event/the-guy-mintus-trio-240713/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240712T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240712T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122019
CREATED:20240612T130019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T183727Z
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SUMMARY:A Message From White Flowers: VOICES Series
DESCRIPTION:White Flowers is a string ensemble that came out of Autophysiopsychic Millennium’s theatrical performance Something Else in the Garden\, based on Dr. Yusef Lateef’s novella\, Night in the Garden of Love.  \nAutophysiopsychic Millennium (APPM) is a Black-led creative research and performance collective that explores\, experiment\, and studies the music philosophy and spiritual works of world-renowned multi-instrumentalist musician\, composer\, author\, visual artist\, professor\, Afro-Futurist\, and Detroit native\, Dr. Yusef Lateef.  \nWhite Flowers integrates musical compositions based on environmental themes and climate consciousness to initiate a cultural discourse around climate change and the importance of addressing it before it’s irreversible. These are themes discussed in Dr. Lateef’s Night in the Garden of Love\, which is set on a dying Earth due to human destruction and corruption. These compositions will engage deep human emotions to connect with climate change issues through a social\, political\, and cultural lens. They will serve as a platform to highlight the gravity of the climate emergency. \nThe lineup of musicians is:  \nLuFuki King Sophia\nAaron Jonah Lewis\nIndira Edwards\nLaina Martin\nAnJelic\nMichael Smith \nVoices is a series of artist-cultivated concerts at The Ark conceived and created by Ann Arbor musician Kyler Wilkins\, AKA vocal looping artist Ki5. The series seeks to expand the representation of Michigan BIPOC artists and audiences at The Ark. Each show\, intentional time will be taken to get to know each artist in the form of brief interviews and musical breaks to have them speak about their journey as musicians and performers with the hope that people in the audience are more connected to and inspired by those voices.
URL:https://theark.org/event/a-message-from-white-flowers-240712/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240711T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240711T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122019
CREATED:20240502T130039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T141029Z
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SUMMARY:Davis Caruso
DESCRIPTION:Davis Caruso\, singer/songwriter and multi instrumentalist from Ann Arbor\, is bending ears near and far with the 9 song album he published in March of 2023 called “The Fool”. His vocals are poetic and soulful\, accompanied by colorful sounds that he produces himself and with the help of trusted collaborators. On July 11th\, he will be performing and publishing his second compilation called “Dreaming on Paris” accompanied by drums\, keys\, bass\, & background vocals. You can expect to smile wide and leave feeling nourished by these carefully crafted heart felt tunes.
URL:https://theark.org/event/davis-caruso-240711/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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