• Joshua Davis & Brad Phillips

    Opener: Zinnia Dungjen

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

    Over the past twenty years, Michigan-based Joshua Davis has honed an impressive range of skills – songwriter, bandleader, guitarist, and vocalist among them – in the most honest possible fashion: night after night, song after song, show after show Davis simply delivered every performance as though his life depended on it. Investing himself in the American musical diaspora, he has explored the common thread connecting folk, blues, jazz, ragtime, and country forms – discovering his personal perspective as a composer in the process.

    $29.00
  • Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts

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

    Rockford, IL-based Miles Nielsen has spent nearly a decade enthralling audiences with music that draws force from the prime years of Western-influenced rock music and classic ‘60s soul. Claiming influences as diverse as Otis Redding’s classic soul and Jellyfish’s cult power pop recordings.

    $29.00

    Eric Johanson

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

    Eric Johanson blends sharp songwriting with a deep connection to the guitar, creating music that’s dynamic, soulful, and rooted in a mix of rock, blues, and modern influences. His playing is expressive without being flashy—riff-driven and rhythmic one moment, fluid and melodic the next—always serving the song rather than overpowering it. There’s a rawness to his sound, but also a sense of purpose, pulling from the weight of tradition while pushing toward something new.

    $29.00

    Reverie Road

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

    Reverie Road is a genre-defying Celtic powerhouse ensemble, uniting founding Solas members Winifred Horan (fiddle) and John Williams (accordion) with former Gaelic Storm fiddler Katie Grennan and Steinway Artist Jazz and Raga pianist Utsav Lal. Together, these four exceptional musicians are celebrated as some of today’s most accomplished traditional and virtuosic folk artists, captivating audiences worldwide from stages to studios for over three decades. Attendance to this show is free for Ark Members at the Solo ($50) level and above!

    $29.00
    Cancelled

    Jill Sobule presents: Songs from F*ck 7th Grade & more

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

    It is with a heavy heart that we share that our dear friend Jill Sobule tragically passed on May 1. Jill was so excited to come play for her fans. We know Jill's energy and positivity will be missed and we appreciate your support of her memory and the talent and gift she has left us all.  

    $25

    Phillip-Michael Scales

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

    Fifteen seconds into his upcoming album Good to Be Here (out April 25), Phillip-Michael Scales sings, “Toes pointed toward the road / Hard times picking at my bones,” before launching into the anthemic chorus: “I couldn’t walk away if I tried / I’m gonna light up the sky.” The song sets a determined tone for the album, reflecting Scales’ journey as an artist.

    $24.00

    Tom Cotter

    Opener: Shelly Smith

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

    Tom Cotter is one of the funniest comedians in the world! Even before his historic finish on NBC'S America's Got Talent (he lost to a dog), Tom was entertaining audiences across the United States, and internationally! He performed in London and on British TV, has won the Seattle International Comedy Competition, was voted "Best Stand-Up" at The Las Vegas Comedy Festival, and won the grand prize at The Boston Comedy Festival. Known for his sarcasm, satire, and word play, there's never a dull moment when Tom Cotter is on stage!

    $35.00

    The RFD Boys

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

    Please note, this is an afternoon performance! 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.

    $16, $15 students, seniors, and Ark members
    Special Event

    I’m With Her

    Opener: Mason Via

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

    Presented by ann arbor's 107one With the 2014 formation of I’m With Her, singer/songwriters Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan, and Sara Watkins introduced an essential new force into the world of folk music: a close-knit alliance of highly esteemed musicians, each graced with a deep understanding of folk tradition and unbridled passion for expanding its possibilities. Since delivering their critically lauded debut See You Around and standalone singles like “Call My Name” (winner of the 2020 Grammy for Best American Roots Song), the trio have routinely taken time out from their individual careers to dream up songs together—eventually arriving at a new album exploring themes of ancestry, lineage, and the collective human experience. On their long-awaited sophomore LP Wild and Clear and Blue, I’m With Her now bring their luminous harmonies to a soul-searching body of work about reaching into the past, navigating a chaotic present, and bravely moving forward into the unknown.

    $43.85, $59.35, $172.75 VIP
    Voices Series

    VOICES: featuring London Beck and Zoey Grekin

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

    London Beck is a multi-talented recording artist hailing from Southeast Michigan. As a singer, songwriter, producer, composer, sound engineer, and multi-instrumentalist, Beck stands out as a leader among a new generation of creatives who don’t just perform—they craft every detail of their storytelling soundscapes. With each release, Beck showcases an evolving mastery of music, offering insights into their unique creative vision and the industry's future.

    $24.00, High school students free at the door with student ID
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    Leo Kottke

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

    The elevator at The Ark is out of service while technicians make repairs. Attendees for this show will need to be able to walk up and down the stairs to the second floor of The Ark where the show takes place. The Los Angeles Times calls Leo Kottke "an American legend in the guitar world, and a king of his own private musical world." If you haven't heard Leo Kottke for a while, though, you may have missed how one of the fastest 6- and 12-string guitar players around has also become one of the most innovative and least musically classifiable. His music encompasses influences from all over the world, and players from outside the folk world closely follow what he does. Leo Kottke is a legend of the guitar who's still full of surprises after all these years. His shows are displays of captivating mastery of a sort that's rare in any genre of music.

    $46.50

    Fantastic Cat

    Special Guest: Meaghan Farrell

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

    Individually, each member of Fantastic Cat boasts their own impressive resume along with a litany of critical acclaim. Paste declared Don DiLego’s latest album a “stunner.” NPR said Anthony D’Amato “sings and writes in the tradition of Bruce Springsteen or Josh Ritter.” Rolling Stone called Brian Dunne’s new record “the sleeper album of the year” and praised Mike Montali’s band, Hollis Brown, as “the soundtrack for a late-night drive through the American heartland.” Collectively, though, the four transcend their respective roots, emerging as velvet-clad rock and roll cooperative far greater than the sum of its parts.

    $29.00