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    • Django Reinhardt Birthday Celebration

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

    Join Djangophonique, guitar prodigy Henry Acker (Rhythm Future Quartet), and violin virtuoso Grant Flick in celebration of Django Reinhardt’s legacy of music that is still alive and evolving 114 years after he was born. Djangophonique is an award winning project that delivers the infectious joy, and expressive freedom that is at the heart of Django Reinhardt’s jazz manouche. With respect for the tradition and a fearless creativity that bends the conventions of the style, Djangophonique is keeping the Hot Club revival alive and well. The result is a sound that’s unmistakable to fans of the music, and alluring to the uninitiated—a sound that can bring the lively energy of a Parisian dance hall to the quietest listening room or captivate a buzzing festival audience with the aching nostalgia of a shimmering ballad.

    $20
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    Heywood Banks

    Heywood Banks

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

    Heywood Banks is simply one of a kind, almost impossible to describe, with a style his very own. Equal parts genius and buffoon, this songwriter-comic-singer-poet-musician has become a cult hero and a pop icon, with a show that appeals to college students, stoners, businessmen, yuppies, rednecks, punks, kids or your grandmother.

    $30
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    Harmonious Wail and Leila Duclos

    Midwest Gypsy Swing Fest on-the-road

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

    Ann Arbor’s vital Hot Club swing scene is matched by the one in Madison, where Wisconsin’s Midwest Gypsy Swing Fest is held twice a year. Now these Madison sounds are coming to Michigan! That festival was founded by Harmonious Wail, which takes audiences on a ride from Parisian cafes to the deepest blues of the Memphis Delta, to the heartfelt folk scenes across every-town-America. Harmonious Wail is joined by guitarist and singer Leila Duclos, direct from France! The daughter of famed French jazz guitarist Cyril Duclos, Leila comes to Michigan with a new album, “Fille de feu” (Daughter of Fire). There’s going to be plenty of hot stuff on this Django-style jazz bill.

    $20
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    Aleksi Campagne
    Artist Spotlight Series Live and Virtual

    Aleksi Campagne

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

    Aleksi Campagne is uniquely qualified to offer a contemporary, indie-folk take on the time-honored fiddle-singing tradition. When playing live, Aleksi floors audiences by singing while bowing his violin and leading his four-piece band. His original music blends folk song writing with an edgy, multi-layered sound resulting from his unique combination of voice, violin and looping-effect pedals. He’s not just a folksinger with a guitar!

    Free, Donations accepted for Food Gatherers
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    Old Crow Medicine Show
    Folk Festival

    47th Ann Arbor Folk Fest

    Hill Auditorium 825 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    The Ark and Bank of Ann Arbor are excited to announce the lineup for the Ann Arbor Folk Fest which returns to a two-night format in Hill Auditorium for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic. The festival is The Ark's largest annual fundraiser and delivers the full spectrum of “Ark music,” presenting a taste of what’s happening on the leading edge of acoustic music while delving into the very heart of folk and roots traditions. Friday night's lineup features Old Crow Medicine Show, Devon Gilfillian, Bailen, Darren Kiely, Sons of Mystro, and MC Jeff Daniels.

    $47.50, $70, $120, $250
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    Emmylou Harris
    Folk Festival

    47th Ann Arbor Folk Fest

    Hill Auditorium 825 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    The Ark and Bank of Ann Arbor are excited to announce the lineup for the Ann Arbor Folk Fest which returns to a two-night format in Hill Auditorium for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic. The festival is The Ark's largest annual fundraiser and delivers the full spectrum of “Ark music,” presenting a taste of what’s happening on the leading edge of acoustic music while delving into the very heart of folk and roots traditions. Saturday night's lineup features Emmylou Harris, Michigan Rattlers, Steve Poltz, Lizzie No, The Sea The Sea, and MC Jeff Daniels.

    $47.50, $70, $120, $250
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    Kevin Burt

    Kevin Burt & Big Medicine

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

    Iowa bluesman Kevin Burt and his band, Big Medicine, make their Ark debut with a new release, Thank You, Brother Bill: A Tribute to Bill Withers. Kevin and Bill Withers have a connection deeper than their voices. A song by Bill Withers, says Kevin, “instantly attaches itself to my soul.” The late Bill Withers “told me in a roughly two-hour conversation we had many things that (pardon the pun) lean on today. One of those nuggets of insight was to ‘tell the stories that make me feel most vulnerable, that’s what people connect with.’ I hope to someday have an impact on someone else’s world the way Mr. Withers has had an impact on mine."

    $25
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    The Ark’s Open Stage

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

    Whether you're looking for your big break, want to perfect your live performance skills, or just want to perform live for the sheer fun of it, Open Stage nights offer supportive audiences and a terrific space. Twelve performers have eight minutes (or two songs) each to do their thing. Sign-up: doors open at 7:30 p.m. At 7:55 we randomly select the names for the first half, and at 8:30 we draw names for the second half. If your name isn't chosen, bring your raffle ticket with you to the next Open Stage and you'll double your chances.

    $3, $2 members, seniors, students free with student ID
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    • The Kruger Brothers

    Kruger Brothers

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

    Some call it jazz. It has classical elements. Some call it bluegrass. Certainly the music of The Kruger Brothers is all of that and more. When you listen to the music of The Kruger Brothers, you can't help but be amazed by the sheer depth of their artistry. Originally from Europe, now living in North Carolina, they were first introduced to American audiences in 1997, quickly gaining the attention of fans and the music industry alike. Drawing on a rich cultural palette, theirs is a music that celebrates the best of what music can be: exciting, engaging, intelligent, and delightful.

    $25
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    Mustard’s Retreat

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

    Mustard’s Retreat has always sung the songs they enjoyed and cared about, regardless of the trends of the music industry and pop culture. They are committed to simply being themselves, not chasing fame or brass rings, while delighting in and connecting with their audiences as if they were family. The honesty of what they present onstage and the extensive body of outstanding original songs and recordings all contribute to a fiercely loyal audience that continues to grow. “Music to cure what ails you” was how one reviewer in the 1970s described them, and that is as true now as it was then.

    $20
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    Appalachian Road Show

    Appalachian Roadshow

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

    Appalachian Roadshow is a visionary acoustic ensemble, bringing new-generation interpretations of traditional Americana, bluegrass and folk songs, as well as offering innovative original music, all presented with a common thread tied directly to the heart of the Appalachian regions of the United States. Grammy-nominated banjoist Barry Abernathy joins forces with Grammy-winning fiddler Jim VanCleve, fresh off of his recent stint touring with multi-platinum country artist Josh Turner, as well as esteemed vocalist and mandolinist Darrell Webb, who has recorded and toured with Dolly Parton and Rhonda Vincent, among many others. The group also includes 26-year-old “old soul” guitarist Zeb Snyder, whose fierce and versatile playing recalls Doc Watson and Norman Blake as readily as it does Duane Allman and Stevie Ray Vaughn.

    $25
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    Bil Lepp

    Bil Lepp

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

    Bil Lepp is an award-winning storyteller, author, and recording artist. He’s the host of the History Channel’s Man Vs History series, the occasional host of NPR’s internationally syndicated Mountain Stage, and a contributing columnist to the West Virginia Gazette-Mail. Bil’s humorous, family friendly tall-tales and stories have earned the appreciation of listeners of all ages and from all walks of life.

    $25
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