• Artist Spotlight Series

    Sam Lewis

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

    Sam Lewis has collaborated with everyone from Leon Russell to The Wood Brothers. Chris Stapleton dubbed him “a modern Townes Van Zandt”. He’s often labeled with some form of the word ‘soulful’ (some have even compared his voice to molasses), Lewis’ style meets at a juncture of many different genres however he’s discovered what most musicians spend lifetimes working for; the place where feel-good music meets vital social commentary.

    Free, donations accepted for Food Gatherers

    This Is The Kit

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

    In today's fast-paced mid-apocalyptic world it can feel like a waste of time to speak about time at all. Why dwell on the past when we could just live in the present because the future won't shut up about how bad it's going to be? But with This is the Kit aka Kate Stables (songwriter / banjo strummer / pinhole camera lover / Winchester UK born Paris dweller), we're going to have to give time just a modicum of consideration. Because not only is Kate still here and making albums of cataclysmic honesty and welcoming tonal embraces, they are continuing to grow, which is probably the only smart way to move forward through time.

    $29.00

    Connie Kaldor

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

    Connie Kaldor - singer-songwriter, entertainer, TV personality, and women’s music pioneer - is celebrating 45 years in show business this year with her upcoming 18th recording, titled Keep Going! She began her career in folk music as part of the Canadian wave alongside artists like Stan Rogers and Valdy. Armed with her enormous stage presence, her unforgettable melodies, and her emotional depth as a songwriter, Connie became a headline act on the festival circuit. Her extensive touring has earned her a loyal fan-base that extends far beyond the traditional boundaries of folk.

    $29.00
  • Songs & Stories: An Evening with Radney Foster & Kelly Willis

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

    Known as a songwriter’s songwriter, Radney Foster's songs have been recorded by everyone from Keith Urban and the Chicks to Hootie & the Blowfish and George Benson. Kelly Willis' recording career began at a time when Nashville was experiencing a creative resurgence with the likes of Lyle Lovett, Steve Earle, Foster & Lloyd and The O'Kanes. She recorded three albums for MCA that were critical hits, but it wasn’t until she left the major label restrictions behind that she came into her own with 1999’s What I Deserve for Rykodisc. The albums Willis has made since What I Deserve have only burnished her reputation as Austin’s reigning queen of Americana, including being inducted into the Austin Music Hall of Fame.

    $46.50

    The Fab Faux

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

    With a commitment to the accurate reproduction of The Beatles' repertoire, The Fab Faux, featuring Jimmy Vivino, Rich Pagano, Frank Agnello, Jack Petruzzelli and new member, Jim Boggia treat the seminal music with unwavering respect and are known for their painstaking recreations of the songs (with emphasis on the later works never performed live by the Beatles).

    $56.50

    Matt Nathanson

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

    Over three decades, Matt Nathanson has built a career on sharp songwriting, disarming honesty, and a live show that feels more like group therapy than a concert. He broke through with Some Mad Hope, which launched the RIAA multi-platinum hit “Come On Get Higher” and introduced his gift for pairing intimacy with arena-sized hooks. His catalog has since generated more than 2.27 billion streams worldwide, and in 2026, he was inducted into Pandora’s Billionaire Club.

    $56.50

    Matt Nathanson

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

    Over three decades, Matt Nathanson has built a career on sharp songwriting, disarming honesty, and a live show that feels more like group therapy than a concert. He broke through with Some Mad Hope, which launched the RIAA multi-platinum hit “Come On Get Higher” and introduced his gift for pairing intimacy with arena-sized hooks. His catalog has since generated more than 2.27 billion streams worldwide, and in 2026, he was inducted into Pandora’s Billionaire Club.

    $56.50
    Special Event

    The Dead South

    Special Guest: Amigo The Devil

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

    The Dead South are taking their unmistakable sound around the world with the Silence, Please Tour, a massive international run launching in March 2027, with dates continuing into 2028. Celebrating the release of their fifth studio album, Silence, Please, recorded at London's legendary Abbey Road Studios and out March 5, 2027 on Six Shooter Records, the tour promises everything fans have come to love about The Dead South, and then some. Darker, heavier, faster and louder, the band's signature blend of banjo, mandolin, cello and guitar pushes the boundaries of acoustic music, weaving together bluegrass traditions, doom metal intensity, intricate rhythms, soaring harmonies and rousing sing-alongs.

    $60.63

    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.

    $29.00

    Jorma Kaukonen

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

    In a career that has already spanned half a century, Jorma Kaukonen has been one of the most highly respected interpreters of American roots music, blues, and Americana, and at the forefront of popular rock and roll. A member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a Grammy nominee, he is a founding member of two legendary bands, Jefferson Airplane and the still-touring Hot Tuna. Jorma Kaukonen’s repertoire goes far beyond his involvement in creating psychedelic rock; he is a music legend and one of the finest singer-songwriters in music.

    $46.50

    Alicia Witt – Album Release Show

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

    Between Heaven and Earth, the haunting and deeply personal new album from Alicia Witt, arrives August 28 via Thirty Tigers. Recorded live in New York City with producer Joe Henry and a band assembled specifically for the project, the album exists in a space suspended between transcendence and intimacy, channeling what Witt describes as “eternal unconditional love” and “the place suspended between heaven and earth.”

    $35.00
  • Paul Thorn

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

    Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, stories, and Southern soul as Paul Thorn celebrates the 25th anniversary of his beloved album Mission Temple Fireworks Stand. This special show kicks off with Paul taking the stage solo for a 30-minute all-request acoustic set, giving fans the chance to hear their favorite songs stripped down to their roots, along with the stories and humor that have made him such a compelling live performer. Then, Paul and his band take over for a celebration of Mission Temple Fireworks Stand, performing songs from the landmark album alongside fan favorites spanning his remarkable career.

    $40.00