• Artist Spotlight Series

    Lost Mary

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

    Lost Mary is the songwriting project of Luke Martin and David Johnson III. Hailing from the small, rural town of Hillsdale, Michigan, Lost Mary is committed to the essence of Folk music: storytelling. Pulling from both traditional and modern Folk and Americana influences, Luke and David bring together their unique musical backgrounds to create songs and stories that are as personal as they are universal.

    Free, donations accepted for Food Gatherers

    Annie & Rod Capps Band

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

    Annie and Rod Capps have established themselves as well-respected songwriters, musicians and performers, with three albums topping the Folk Radio charts and as 2-time Kerrville New Folk Finalists. The Capps’ sound meets at the intersection of Americana & Folk drawing on rock, jazz, blues and bluegrass influences. Tonight’s show celebrates the release of their new album, Never Done. The 10th album from Michigan rockers turned ‘folkies’ features 10 original songs that combine themes of nostalgia and personal growth, with plenty of heart-felt realness, charming self-awareness, and a dusting of humor.

    $24.00

    Maddy Ringo

    Special Guest: Mikey Abbasspour

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

    Since picking up a music career through busking on the streets of Toronto, Maddy Ringo has been a fresh voice in the timeless tradition of American folk music. The daughter of a born-and-bred Canadian and an American peacenik, Maddy learned the Rise Up Singing catalogue as a seven-year-old, laying her foundation in the works of Joan Baez, Arlo Guthrie, Bob Dylan, and the like.

    $24.00

    BIIRD

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

    BIIRD are an all-female trad supergroup that have been mystifying the masses with their lively, zealous set and uncompromising dedication to Irish design since their inception last year. Bringing the trad session vibe from the corner of a pub to a global audience, their energy is unmatched. This is a sisterhood born out of a shared passion for keeping the tradition of Irish music alive, giving it a new look and keeping it on its toes. When they’re performing together, a magic flows between them, and that mix of skill and sorcery make them incomparable.

    $29.00
  • Special Event

    Punch Brothers

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

    Punch Brothers, formed in 2006, are a virtuosic quintet featuring mandolinist Chris Thile, guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjoist Noam Pikelny, and violinist Brittany Haas. Known for pushing the boundaries of acoustic music, the band has garnered critical acclaim, including a Grammy for Best Folk Album for All Ashore (2018). The Washington Post applauded them for taking “bluegrass to its next evolutionary stage, drawing equal inspiration from the brain and the heart.”

    $50.28

    Bill Edwards Album Release and Birthday Celebration

    Special Guest: Kathy Wieland

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

    Bill Edwards is an award-winning singer/songwriter from Ann Arbor, MI. He’s known for his thoughtful, moving and sometimes hilarious songs, supported by his fine voice and excellent guitar playing. You’d probably call his style “rootsy”, ranging from classic country to acoustic rock, with an emphasis on well-crafted lyrics.

    $29.00

    Dean Johnson

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

    With I Hope We Can Still Be Friends, his debut for Saddle Creek, Dean Johnson makes a pact with the listener: He will sing you his truth in the most heartfelt and charming way possible, if you promise to keep an open mind. Johnson spent years tending bar at Al’s Tavern in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood. There, he encountered folks of all stripes; and regulars enthusiastically murmured about his budding musical greatness — There’s the best songwriter in town! Johnson was a kind of local lore, a long-held family secret, before the singer finally broke out in 2023 with his debut album, Nothing For Me Please, at age 50.

    $24.00

    California Guitar Trio

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

    For 35 years, California Guitar Trio (CGT) has redefined what a small ensemble can achieve on one stage. Since forming in 1991, the group has captivated audiences with a singular sound that fearlessly crisscrosses genres — blending rock, jazz, classical, and global influences, with the occasional surf or spaghetti Western twist for good measure.

    $29.00
    Low Ticket Alert Special Event

    Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass & Other Delights

    Michigan Theater 603 East Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    An evening with Herb Alpert and his brand new Tijuana Brass! Herb along with his 6 great musicians, Bill Cantos (piano & marimba), Kerry Marx (guitar), Ryan Dragon (trombone), Kris Bergh (trumpet), Ray Brinker (Drums) and Hussain Jiffry (bass), will be playing all of your favorite TJB hit songs just as you remember hearing them while growing up.

    $51.90

    David Nail

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

    Hailing from Kennett, Missouri, David Nail is well-respected up and down Music Row. Some might even call him a “tour de force” as his songs pull no punches in evoking the demons with which he has wrestled through much of his life.

    $40.00

    The Bros. Landreth: Tumbling Wild Tour 2026

    Special Guest: Madeleine Roger

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

    The Bros. Landreth are two-time JUNO Award winners from Winnipeg, known for their blend of guitar-driven, soulful, blood harmony roots music. The band, the core of which consists of brothers Dave and Joey Landreth, has earned critical acclaim and a dedicated audience for their heartfelt songs, inventive musicianship, and powerful performances.

    $35.00
    Low Ticket Alert

    Paula Cole THIS FIRE: 30

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

    Paula Cole returns to the stage with THIS FIRE: 30—a special anniversary tour celebrating three decades of This Fire. A Grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for her fearless writing and genre-blending sound, Cole broke boundaries with songs that were both deeply personal and universally resonant.

    $40.00