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SUMMARY:Tom Paxton and The DonJuans
DESCRIPTION:Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner and folk icon Tom Paxton is back\, and he’s teaming up with the Grammy-winning Nashville singer/songwriter duo The DonJuans—Don Henry & Jon Vezner. Collectively\, their songs have been covered by: Harry Belafonte\, John Mellencamp\, Miranda Lambert\, Neil Diamond\, Ray Charles\, Nanci Griffith\, Judy Collins\, Pete Seeger\, Janis Ian\, Kathy Mattea\, John Denver\, Faith Hill\, B.J. Thomas\, Blake Shelton\, Peter\, Paul & Mary and Bob Dylan … just to name a few! Within days of writing and playing together\, the trio knew they were onto something\, and they soon took it on the road. Ever since the days of Porter & Dolly’s cover of “The Last Thing on My Mind\,” the songs of Tom Paxton have had a special resonance with Nashville songwriters\, and now the tradition continues! \nThis will be Tom’s last area performance as he’s retiring from the road in spring 2025.
URL:https://theark.org/event/tom-paxton-and-the-donjuans-241001/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Shawn Mullins
DESCRIPTION:After a series of indie releases and growing buzz in the Atlanta music scene\, Shawn Mullins’ critical and commercial breakthrough came when 1998 Soul’s Core shot him to fame on the strength of Grammy-nominated No. 1 hit\, “Lullaby” followed by AAA/Americana No. 1 hit “Beautiful Wreck” from 2006’s 9th Ward Pickin’ Parlor. His song\, “Shimmer” was used in promotion of the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney and was included on the Dawson’s Creek soundtrack. His co-write “All in My Head” from 2008’s Honeydew was featured in episode one of the hit TV sitcom “Scrubs.” Mullins also co-wrote the Zac Brown Band’s No. 1 country tune “Toes.” In early 2002\, he formed supergroup The Thorns with Matthew Sweet and Pete Droge. “No Blue Sky” from the resulting album\, is a modern day classic.  \nFor the 20th anniversary of his breakthrough album\, Shawn revisited the music of Soul’s Core by recording two new versions of the album. He calls this Soul’s Core Revival. This is not a remix or a remaster of the original\, but rather brand new recordings with new arrangements of the songs – one album is stripped down solo performances\, some on guitar\, some on piano and maybe one a cappella and the second is a new studio recording with his full band\, Soul Carnival.
URL:https://theark.org/event/shawn-mullins-241002/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241003T230000
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SUMMARY:Dwight Yoakam
DESCRIPTION:Dwight Yoakam has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide\, and he is a 21-time nominated\, multiple GRAMMY Award winner. He has 12 gold albums and 9 platinum or multi-platinum albums\, with five of those albums topping Billboard’s Country Albums chart and another 14 landing in the Top 10. Nearly 40 of Yoakam’s singles have charted on Billboard\, with 14 peaking in the Top 10. Yoakam is a recipient of the Artist of the Year award from the Americana Music Association\, and BMI Country Music’s President’s Award\, the most prestigious award offered by the organizations. He was also inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in the Songwriter/Artist category at the 49th anniversary Gala in 2019 in Nashville\, TN. \nYoakam’s self-curated SiriusXM channel\, titled Dwight Yoakam and The Bakersfield Beat ‘Where Country Went Mod’ launched in April of 2018. The channel celebrates the Bakersfield sound and those whom it has inspired. Guests have boasted the likes of Post Malone\, Lukas Nelson\, Beck\, Chris Hillman\, Jakob Dylan\, Mike Nesmith and Mickey Dolans\, Dave Alvin\, and Jackie DeShannon\, among others. \nIn 2016\, Yoakam released his bluegrass album Swimmin’ Pools\, Movie Stars… on Sugar Hill Records. Featuring a band of bluegrass luminaries\, this album boasts a collection of reinterpreted favorites from his catalogue\, as well as a cover of Prince’s “Purple Rain”. Produced by nine-time GRAMMY winner Gary Paczosa (Alison Krauss\, Dolly Parton)\, Jon Randall (songwriter of “Whiskey Lullaby”)\, and Yoakam himself\, and mixed by Chris Lord-Alge\, this album reflects the love for bluegrass music that Yoakam developed at an early age in Kentucky and that has inspired him for many years thereafter. In 2018\, Yoakam released two songs\, “Pretty Horses” and “Then Came Monday” (the latter written with Chris Stapleton). \nIn addition to his musical career\, Yoakam is a formidable film and television actor who has appeared in over 40 feature films\, including Sling Blade and Panic Room. In 2016\, he recurred in David E. Kelley’s Amazon series Goliath. Recently\, he appeared in director Steven Soderbergh’s film Logan Lucky with Channing Tatum and Daniel Craig. Yoakam is capable of seamlessly melting into his roles and impressively standing toe-to-toe with some of the world’s top thespians over the course of his storied and successful acting career\, including Jodie Foster\, Tommy Lee Jones\, Jared Leto\, Forest Whitaker and Matthew McConaughey.
URL:https://theark.org/event/dwight-yoakam-241003/
LOCATION:Masonic Temple Theatre\, 500 Temple St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Joshua Redman Quartet feat. Gabrielle Cavassa (A2 Jazz Fest)
DESCRIPTION:The A2 Jazz Fest and The Ark team up to present saxophonist Joshua Redman\, one of the most acclaimed and respected jazz artists to have emerged in our generation. His latest project\, Where Are We\, marks the first time that Joshua has included a vocalist (Gabrielle Cavassa) on a record\, and features Aaron Parks on piano\, Joe Sanders on bass\, and Brian Blade on drums; with special guests Nicholas Payton (trumpet)\, Kurt Rosenwinkel (guitar)\, Peter Bernstein (guitar)\, and Joel Ross (vibes). Joshua notes that “the surface concept of WHERE ARE WE is rather simple: each of the songs on the album is about\, or at least makes reference to\, a specific geographical location (city or state or region) in the United States: Bruce Springsteen’s “Streets of Philadelphia\,” Count Basie’s “Going To Chicago\,” Rodgers & Hart’s “Manhattan” and John Coltrane’s Alabama\,” etc etc… So\, on one level\, this is an album “about” America — at once a celebration and a critique. But it is also\, to varying degrees\, a ballads album\, a standards album\, an album of romantic longing\, an album of social reflection\, an album of melodic invention\, an album of improvisational adventure\, an album of mashups (stylistic and titular)\, perhaps even a tribute album of sorts.” \nConceived and planned during the pandemic lockdown\, states Joshua\, “it was a dream come true to finally have a chance to connect Aaron\, Joe\, and Brian — 3 of the most sublimely lyrical and deeply grooving musicians on the planet\, who\, somehow\, had never before played together as a rhythm section. And it was a transformative experience to collaborate with Gabrielle — a vocalist of uncommon style\, sincerity\, and soul. This was my first time ever recording with a singer on one of my own projects\, and I relished the challenge of discovering and inhabiting new musical roles for myself — not only as a featured soloist and “lead” but also as a supportive accompanist and interlocutor. The magic of this particular gathering of musicians was that we were able to come together from points afar\, to converge (physically and creatively) in a particular place at a particular time\, and to embrace\, with the fullest imagination and without the slightest reservation\, the ethic of “serving the songs.” In this sense\, WHERE ARE WE is perhaps above all\, a meditation on the power and importance of place — the unique human beauty created when we locate ourselves in shared physical spaces together with others; the loss\, anomie\, and angst suffered when we divide ourselves unnaturally and unjustly apart.” \nThis concert is presented by the A2 JAZZ FEST. Learn about the A2 JAZZ FEST here: https://a2jazzfest.com/
URL:https://theark.org/event/joshua-redman-quartet-feat-gabrielle-cavassa-241003/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241004T230000
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SUMMARY:Willy Porter Band  – Falling Forward 25th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the release of his critically acclaimed album Falling Forward\, produced by multiple Grammy Winner Neil Dorfsman\, Willy Porter will be joined by his full band & special guests to perform the record in its entirety as well as material from Porter’s most recent album\, The Ravine and more! This promises to be a high-energy evening of powerful music! Limited edition double vinyl albums\, including unreleased bonus material\, will be available at the shows.
URL:https://theark.org/event/willy-porter-241004/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241005T230000
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SUMMARY:Laith Al-Saadi's Birthday Bash 2024!
DESCRIPTION:In 2016\, Laith Al-Saadi won America’s hearts and a spot in the Season 10 finale of NBC’s “The Voice.” Now he’s bringing an authentic blend of blues\, soul and classic rock to audiences around the nation and the world. Laith Al-Saadi has always had the perfect combination of Midwestern hustle and incredible musical chops—honed at the University of Michigan school of music in his hometown of Ann Arbor\, and on stages across the country working with legends like Taj Mahal\, Luther Allison\, Buddy Guy\, Son Seals\, Gregg Allman\, and B.B. King. “Laith is one of the most diverse talents we have\,” said Maroon 5 frontman and “The Voice” coach Adam Levine. “Incredible guitar player\, incredible singer.” Audiences have agreed\, propelling Laith’s album “REAL” to the top of the blues chart for five weeks and the top 20 album chart for two weeks. Guitar Center has crowned him one of the top four blues guitarists in the United States. \nLaith’s birthday shows have been on hiatus since covid. Come celebrate the return of this annual Ann Arbor tradition!
URL:https://theark.org/event/laith-al-saadis-birthday-bash-2024/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241006T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241006T230000
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SUMMARY:Jackopierce
DESCRIPTION:Jack O’Neill and Cary Pierce\, the “Jack O: and “Pierce: who make up the seminal duo Jackopierce\, are celebrating 35 years of making music that has amasses a loyal following of millions of fans across the country and the world with a super high-energy live show and that the Dallas Morning News has called “spotless harmonies.” \nHaving just released their first studio project ‘Feel This Good’ in 5 years\, Jackopierce is poised and ready to get back on the road full-time. \nJackopierce formed in 1988 in Dallas as theater students at SMU. They released ten studio albums\, toured three continents\, nine countries\, and 45 states. After a five-year breakup\, the guys reunited in 2002 to test out the waters. They were very warm\, and Jack & Cary got back out there to play for grateful fans that thought they would never see them again. The two now have a totally renewed creative vigor\, mutual respect and deep gratitude for their fans.
URL:https://theark.org/event/jackopierce-241006/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241007T230000
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SUMMARY:Joan Osborne and Joshua Radin
DESCRIPTION:Since she broke through 25 years ago with the multi-platinum Relish and its touchstone mega-smash “One of Us\,” seven-time Grammy nominee Joan Osborne has never played it safe. Osborne has followed her restless musical heart\, exploring a diverse range of genres: pop rock\, soul\, R&B\, blues\, roots rock\, gospel\, funk\, and country. She comes to The Ark with a new album\, Nobody Owns You. \nJoshua Radin emerged in 2004 as an empathetic and engaging troubadour. He’s tallied north of 1 billion streams\, moved 1 million-plus albums worldwide\, and scored a gold certification for the single “I’d Rather Be With You.” In addition to multiple showstopping appearances on Ellen (who also enlisted him to perform at her wedding) and Today Show\, and performances on The Tonight Show\, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!\, and Conan\, he contributed “Brand New Day” to a commercial in support of the troops at the request of First Ladies Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden. Not to mention\, he’s a staunch philanthropist who supports Little Kids Rock and North Shore Animal League America (NSALA)\, among others. 
URL:https://theark.org/event/joan-osborne-and-joshua-radin-241007/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241008T230000
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SUMMARY:Ben Ottewell & Ian Ball (of Gomez)
DESCRIPTION:Ian Ball and Ben Ottewell of the British band Gomez are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their sophomore album\, “Liquid Skin\,” with a US tour this fall.  \nGomez\, known for their eclectic blend of rock\, blues\, and experimental sounds\, achieved significant acclaim with “Liquid Skin\,” following their Mercury Prize-winning debut\, “Bring It On.” The anniversary tour will feature performances of tracks from “Liquid Skin\,” along with other fan favorites and possibly some new material.  \nThe tour promises an intimate experience as Ball and Ottewell perform as a duo\, supported by the special guest artist\, Buddy. This setup aims to highlight the unique vocal interplay and songwriting prowess that have defined Gomez’s music over the years.
URL:https://theark.org/event/ben-ottewell-ian-ball-of-gomez-241008/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241009T230000
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SUMMARY:The Ark's Open Stage
DESCRIPTION: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. Performers have eight minutes (or two songs) each to do their thing. Doors open at 7:30\, and names are drawn at 7:55 and 8:30. If your name isn’t chosen\, bring your raffle ticket with you next time\, and you’ll double your chances. \nWhy play Open Stage at the Ark? Do it to be heard. Do it so you know you can. Do it to take your music to the masses. Tremendous local performers like Dick Siegel\, Misty Lyn\, and Matt Watroba spent time honing their craft on Open Stage audiences. Even nationally recognized talents like Mary Chapin Carpenter\, Gilda Radner\, and David Alan Grier paid their dues here. If you’re not interested in getting on stage tonight\, get your practice in at being a great audience member and observer of new music.
URL:https://theark.org/event/the-arks-open-stage-241009/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241010T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241010T230000
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SUMMARY:Billy Bragg
DESCRIPTION:The Roaring Forty USA Tour 2024 \nIn 2023 Billy Bragg kicked off a celebration of a remarkable 40 years as Britain’s favourite folk singer\, songwriter and campaigner. To mark this significant landmark\, he has released an acclaimed career-spanning box set ‘The Roaring Forty’ and has played to sell-out crowds across the world. In November he performed his most famous song ‘A New England’ on Later With Jools Holland almost exactly 40 years to the day that he debuted the song on The Tube (also presented by one Jools Holland!). \nGalvanised in the late 70s by The Clash and an aversion to the austere policies of Margaret Thatcher\, Billy set out to inspire political engagement and empathy. He has performed numerous benefit shows for the miners\, the Labour party\, CND\, the jobless and many more\, and has run the Left Field political stage at Glastonbury for the last 20 years. \nBilly has released 11 solo studio albums\, three albums of Woody Guthrie lyrics set to contemporary music by Billy and Wilco (the Mermaid Avenue albums) and one album with Joe Henry. He released a mini album Bridges Not Walls in 2017. His latest studio album\, the acclaimed ‘The Million Things That Never Happened’ came out in 2021. \nBilly Bragg added best-selling author to his CV with the success of his acclaimed 2017 book Roots\, Radicals & Rockers – How Skiffle Changed The World. He has written two books of political analysis –  The Progressive Patriot: A Search For Belonging (2006) and The Three Dimensions of Freedom (2019). \nBilly won the Outstanding Contribution To British Music Award at the prestigious Ivors Awards in 2018. Born and raised in Barking\, East London\, Billy has a street named after him in his home town – Bragg Close. This year Billy has been honoured with a pavement plaque on the Camden Music Walk Of Fame (previous recipients include Madness\, Amy Winehouse\, The Who\, David Bowie\, and The Kinks)
URL:https://theark.org/event/billy-bragg-241010/
LOCATION:The Majestic Theatre\, 4140 Woodward Ave.\, Detroit\, Michigan\, 48201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241010T230000
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SUMMARY:Veterans For Peace Concert
DESCRIPTION:This annual concert benefits the Veterans for Peace Chapter 93 Peace Scholarship Fund. Proceeds will go to scholarships for college students enrolled in an accredited peace studies program and for programs to assist combat veterans suffering from serious trauma. This year’s lineup includes Annie Bacon\, Judy Banker\, Al Bettis\, Dave Boutette & Kristi Davis\, Chris Buhalis\, Annie & Rod Capps\, Lauren Crane\, Enzo Garcia\, Dave Keeney & Sophia Hanifi\, Shari Kane & Dave Steele\, Billy King\, Pontiac Trailblazers\, Jo Serrapere\, Dick Siegel\, Emily & San Slomovits\, Michael Smith\, and Rollie Tussing. \nNote early start time!
URL:https://theark.org/event/veterans-for-peace-concert-241010/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241011T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241011T230000
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SUMMARY:Lady Lamb
DESCRIPTION:From her early days\, staying late after-hours at her video rental store job in Maine to record songs\, to co-producing and arranging her four studio records\, Aly Spaltro has remained focused on music that connects\, empowers and builds community. She built her fanship the old-fashioned way\, getting in front of audiences and projecting her poetic confessionals\, silencing rowdy crowds with an a cappella opening song in the center of a dark stage. Spaltro was quick to develop a reputation as a breakout star in New England\, and then expanded slowly outwards\, moving to New York at twenty to continue work on the songs that would become Ripely Pine. Her voice has never wavered\, has grown more honest and open with time\, and anyone witnessing the long lines of fans seeking signatures after her performances can see how her work has impacted fans. Her live shows are revelations\, a further deep dive into what makes Ripely Pine such a mainstay. \nSpaltro is celebrating ten years of Ripely Pine with the release of a 5xLP Box Set\, IN THE MAMMOTH NOTHING OF THE NIGHT out August 18 on Ba Da Bing Records. With the original songs remastered\, as well as reams of additional material produced and arranged by Spaltro and mixed by original co- producer Nadim Issa\, IN THE MAMMOTH NOTHING OF THE NIGHT captures the time\, mood\, art and ambition of Aly Spaltro in her early twenties\, who had already accumulated years of playing and self-recording experience before laying down tracks for this giant of a debut. \n“I wrote some of these songs when I was 18\, learning how to play the instruments and record with my digital 8-track along the way\,” Spaltro says\, reflecting on the time. She talks about IN THE MAMMOTH NOTHING OF THE NIGHT with a sense of a mission. “These tracks have haunted me\, because they haven’t had a home for all these years. I found all these alternate track listings in my notebooks. Any of them could have ended up on the record\,” Spaltro says. “This box set is a way to honor that whole time\, the beginning of the path of my life. Releasing this project feels like just that; I’m able to look back on where I’ve come from\, and then gently close that door behind me and keep moving\, keep growing.”
URL:https://theark.org/event/lady-lamb-241011/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Verve Pipe
DESCRIPTION:With a reputation for spectacular live performances\, the multi-platinum alternative rock band The Verve Pipe are recognized worldwide for their radio hits Photograph\, Hero\, Happiness Is\, Never Let You Down and the #1 smash single The Freshmen. \nIn addition to their success on radio\, TV and film\, sold-out concert dates throughout the U.S.\, Canada\, Europe and Australia\, features in Rolling Stone\, Interview Magazine and many more\, and videos on MTV and VH1\, the band has made numerous television appearances\, including ‘The Tonight Show With Jay Leno’ and ‘Late Night With David Letterman.’ After an extended break from recording\, The Verve Pipe released their first rock album in over 13 years with Overboard\, a collection of ten new songs including the haunting title track. This long incubating project brought renewed energy and focus to the band as they soon followed with Parachute and their first-ever live album\, Villains – Live & Acoustic featuring an acoustic re-imaging of their platinum debut album Villains. Their latest\, the critically acclaimed Threads\, maintains their commitment to forward-thinking rock and roll as the band continues to reinvent itself with each new release. \nThe Verve Pipe continue to tour\, performing shows throughout the U.S.\, including special appearances at Lollapalooza\, Austin City Limits Festival\, Lincoln Center\, Hangout Music Festival\, SummerStage in Central Park\, and many more.
URL:https://theark.org/event/the-verve-pipe-241012/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241013T230000
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SUMMARY:Parker Millsap & Nat Myers
DESCRIPTION:Parker Millsap quickly made a name for himself with his captivating live performances\, soulful sound\, and character-driven narratives. He’s had a string of successes including an appearance on CONAN\, a performance with Elton John at the Apple Music Festival\, an Austin City Limits taping & an Americana Music Association nomination for Album of the Year. \nA poet with a staggering and true voice\, Korean-American troubadour Nat Myers’ folksy blues and remarkable pickin’ are authentic\, timeless\, and enduring. The Kenton County\, KY native’s delivery harkens to traditional blues giants\, but it’s his unique blend of modern roots and Americana that continues to make crowds drop their jaws. Recorded live at the 100-year-old-plus home of producer Dan Auerbach\, Yellow Peril is haunted with the ghosts of the rich history of the blues.
URL:https://theark.org/event/parker-millsap-nat-myers-241013/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241014T230000
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SUMMARY:Frances Luke Accord
DESCRIPTION:When Nicholas Gunty and Brian Powers put their songs and voices together\, there is a delicate magic that commands the room to attention. The duo is known as Frances Luke Accord\, and their soft\, contemplative vintage indie-folk gestures toward a timelessness that honors the Simon & Garfunkel comparisons but pushes beyond into the world of Bon Iver\, Jose Gonzalez\, and progressive folk music. \nBoth raised in South Bend\, IN\, Gunty and Powers met and began performing together during their time at the University of Notre Dame. Their first release\, Kandote\, was a bold intercultural collaboration with the Barefoot Truth Children’s Choir in Uganda\, a not-for-profit effort which continues to support the choir to this day. Relocating to Chicago in 2013\, the duo honed their songwriting craft while releasing two more self-produced EPs\, laying the groundwork for their breakthrough debut full-length\, “Fluke\,” in 2016. This immersive\, philosophically rich album set them off on their first national tour\, which included support dates with Darlingside\, Anaïs Mitchell\, and The Ballroom Thieves. \nThe duo released\, “Sunnyside EP” in 2021 which offered a glimpse into the body of work Frances Luke Accord had been developing during the Covid pandemic. Their long-awaited sophomore LP “Safe in Sound” arrived in 2023. They look forward to sharing it with audiences in 2024!
URL:https://theark.org/event/frances-luke-accord-241014/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241015T230000
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SUMMARY:Oliver Hazard
DESCRIPTION:The story of Waterville\, OH indie-folk trio Oliver Hazard – ​​Michael Belazis (vocals\, guitar) and Devin East (vocals\, guitar)\, joined by Nate Miner (keys\, vocals) – is the digital age’s version of classic band mythmaking. One member of the band came home to Ohio after leading camping trips in California and decided to make an album with two childhood friends. They won a Facebook raffle to record one song at a studio. Instead\, they played their whole album straight through once\, resulting in their debut LP 34 N River (2018). The Fader called the album a “folk-pop masterpiece” and the band was booked at Bonnaroo and Mountain Jam shortly thereafter. In 2019\, the band released their 6 track EP\, The Flood\, which Billboard called a “souvenir.” This brings the band to their sophomore\, self-titled album (July 2023)\, featuring music from the band’s recent Northern Lights EP\, plus five additional songs.
URL:https://theark.org/event/oliver-hazard-241015/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241016T230000
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CREATED:20240506T140053Z
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SUMMARY:Donovan Woods
DESCRIPTION:Since he released his first album a decade ago\, singer-songwriter Donovan Woods’ blend of folk\, country and pop has resonated with audiences all over the world. \nThroughout his distinguished career\, Donovan Woods has built a devoted following who cling to the acclaimed songwriter’s every word. Never one to mince words\, Woods is one of music’s most vulnerable storytellers and on his forthcoming studio album\, Donovan takes that a step further. Honest and unflinching\, on Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now\, his upcoming seventh studio album\, Woods takes a long look inside and isn’t necessarily thrilled with what he sees. For an artist who isn’t afraid to bear his soul\, this is as emotionally gritty as he has ever been. \nLong known as a masterful storyteller\, Woods is at his absolute best on Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now. Across the album’s 12 sparse\, intimate songs\, Woods finds himself reflecting on the ups and downs he has been through since 2020. His writing allowed him to open up and address the complexities of life that he has been going through. \nDonovan Woods has partnered with PLUS1 to donate $1 from every ticket to MusiCares: music’s leading national charity that provides a safety net in times of need\, and supports the overall health and well-being of the music community.
URL:https://theark.org/event/donovan-woods-241016/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241017T230000
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CREATED:20240722T130031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T175118Z
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SUMMARY:Rachael Yamagata: Unseen Hearts Tour
DESCRIPTION:Rachael Yamagata would defend you in a bar fight and then invite everyone out to stargaze in the parking lot. She’s a wilderness guide for wanderers\, a galactic diplomat\, a dreamscape designer\, a heartache survivalist\, a pioneer. She speaks to the misfits\, the soul searchers\, the silent types longing to be cracked open. A vocal shapeshifter\, she delivers live shows that spark both playful giddiness and profound catharsis. But Yamagata is not here to heal you—she’s here to show you how to heal yourself.  \nEach record has marked a graduation for pivotal life moments. ‘Happenstance’ (2004) chronicled romantic heartaches. ‘Elephants…Teeth Sinking Into Heart’ (2008) delved deeper into loss and broken promises\, ushering in the confidence of ‘Chesapeake’ (2011). Going DIY\, Yamagata found freedom\, mixing lighter love songs with deep dives into what threatens and ultimately strengthens us. ‘Tightrope Walker’ (2016) expanded into resilience\, empowerment\, and forgiveness.\n\nHer new record (yet to be titled) emerges from this lineage with a dare: sink or swim. Grounded by soul-stirring lyrics like “All of our best laid plans washed away like plastic in the sand” (“Empty Houses”) it also winks at new dimensions\, suggesting worlds beyond our reach with “The galaxy members are waiting for us/ they learn from our failures and they’re sending us love” (“Galaxy”). This new record sees Yamagata as an emotional archivist\, chronicling loneliness and connection and urging us to see our breaking points as opportunities to build something new. 
URL:https://theark.org/event/rachael-yamagata-unseen-hearts-tour-241017/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241018T230000
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CREATED:20240514T130006Z
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SUMMARY:Neko Case Fall Tour 2024
DESCRIPTION:Is there another songwriter so fearless and inventive?  Bending decades of pop music into new shapes\, Neko Case wields her voice like a kiss and her metaphors like a baseball bat. She has cast the fishing net of her career wide—from Seattle and Vancouver to Chicago and Stockholm\, setting up her home base on a farm in New England. \n\nGathering power year after year\, Neko sings with the fierce abandon of a newborn infant crying in a basket in the woods. Since escaping the labels of country and Americana\, the gorgeous train-whistle vocals of her early career sit submerged in her later style\, where their ghost can appear any minute. When her voice jumps an octave\, it’s almost visible\, like sparks at night. “I never knew where I wanted to go or what I wanted to do with my voice\,” she says\, “but I just wanted to do it so bad.”\n\nWith a career spanning over twenty years\, she has famously collaborated with The New Pornographers and Case/Lang/Veirs in addition to releasing many critically acclaimed solo albums\, including ‘Fox Confessor Brings The Flood’\, ‘Middle Cyclone’ and most recently 2018’s ‘Hell-On’ in addition to the career-spanning retrospective ‘Wild Creatures’ that was released in 2022. She also writes weekly pieces for her popular Substack ‘Entering The Lung’\, where she ruminates on the nature near her rural home\, life on tour\, her pets\, and anything else that comes to mind. \n\nNeko is doing it on her own terms\, but the legacy she’s building is one that can stand up to music made by any other solo artist in her lifetime. Don’t look away; you never know what might happen. “I’m just trying\,” she says\, “to be myself as hard as I can.”
URL:https://theark.org/event/neko-case-fall-tour-2024-241018/
LOCATION:Royal Oak Music Theatre\, 318 W 4th St\, Royal Oak\, MI\, 48067\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241018T230000
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SUMMARY:Ana Popovic
DESCRIPTION:Ana Popovic\, the award-winning\, hard-touring\, guitar slinger\, blends smoking electric funk and slide guitar\, jazzy instrumentals and a tight blues groove with soulful\, feminine vocals. Add to the mix her incredible stage presence\, which makes her an irresistible force in the world of contemporary blues music. \nAna’s latest studio album\, “Power\,” made it to #1 on the Billboard Blues Charts. Her albums “Can You Stand The Heat” and “Unconditional” were Pick-Of-The-Week by USA Today and featured on NPR Music. She has been nominated for seven Blues Music Awards\, and was the only female guitar player in the Experience Hendrix tour with Buddy Guy\, Eric Johnson\, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd.
URL:https://theark.org/event/ana-popovic-241018/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241019T230000
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SUMMARY:Carbon Leaf
DESCRIPTION:Carbon Leaf’s fifteenth studio album\, Time is the Playground\, is both a call to action and an embrace of the moment. Marrying nostalgic storytelling to nuanced\, folk-infused indie rock\, the Richmond\, Virginia band embroiders heartfelt melody and harmony with acoustic and electric instrumentation to create a 12-song rumination on time\, love and personal growth that’s equal parts urgent epiphany and contented exhalation. \nOriginally formed as a college cover band in 1992 and with over 3\,500 famously enthused live shows together\, Carbon Leaf helped to define the aughts indie rock that they ultimately outgrew and outlasted. They first earned national recognition with “The Boxer\,” a song that won the American Music Awards 2002 New Music Award and made Carbon Leaf the first unsigned band to perform before millions on the AMAs. \n“The Boxer” entered regular radio rotation\, Carbon Leaf’s tours grew bigger and better\, and within a couple of years they quit their day jobs and inked a record deal. The band’s fanbase snowballed\, drawn to their infectious spirit of commitment\, empathy\, communion\, and selfreliance – not to mention supremely crafted songs with ultra-relatable\, thought-provoking lyrics. \nAfter a trio of charting albums for Vanguard Records\, multiple songwriting awards and headlining shows\, Carbon Leaf opted to return to the complete creative control of their indie roots. Guitarist Terry Clark\, who co-founded the band with Privett and multi-instrumentalist Carter Gravatt\, converted his garage into the band’s Two-Car Studio\, where they’ve recorded releases for their own Constant Ivy imprint ever since. Carbon Leaf’s DIY spirit even extended to re-recording their three Vanguard albums in order to regain the rights. \nDue in September\, Time is the Playground is Carbon Leaf’s first full-length album in a decade\, during which they released two EPS and a 27-song live performance album and Blu-ray. Time is the Playground gathers the best of songs written\, in fits and starts\, over 15 years\, alongside brand new ideas.  \n“Thinking about these disparate pieces of music\, I began ruminating on time itself\,” Privett recalled. “The band’s been together a long time. You mature a bit and see yourself in place on the timeline … rolling around the scenes of love and growth.” \nTime is the Playground will be accompanied by the tireless touring almost synonymous with Carbon Leaf\, who’ve become a model for self-managing bands in the digital landscape.
URL:https://theark.org/event/carbon-leaf-241019/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241020T230000
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SUMMARY:Noah Gundersen with Abby Gundersen
DESCRIPTION:Marking the 10th anniversary of his acclaimed album\, Ledges\, Noah Gundersen will play intimate\, stripped-back shows with his sister Abby Gundersen playing fiddle.  \nIt’s a strange thing to have a living artifact of your younger self. To observe the manifestations of a younger you’s inner life. To be honest\, it’s often cringy and anxiety inducing. With the benefit of hindsight\, our shortsightedness and misplaced fears and hopes seem so obvious.  \nAs I look back\, ten years later\, to the person I was when I made Ledges\, I see a young man full of ambition and naivety\, desperate for validation and a sense of belonging. I see a boy with a singular vision and a hell of a lot to learn.  \nThey say you have your whole life to make your first record and 18 months to make your second. Although Ledges isn’t technically my first album\, for all intents and purposes\, it feels like it. It was the one I spent years writing. Some songs were written on a mattress on the floor of a rented room I shared with a friend\, in a run down old house I moved into when I left my folks place at 17. Some I wrote in my first apartment in Seattle. One was written in the early hours of the morning\, waking up on a friend’s couch to a simple\, beautiful piano arrangement Abby wrote. One\, after the unexpected heroin overdose that resulted in the death of a friend. Another\, after briefly reigniting an old flame\, only to watch it quickly burn out.  \nEverything was new back then. The colors were brighter\, the highs higher\, the lows lower. Falling in love felt like the first time. Heartbreak felt like the end of the world. Ideas felt important and the future was a big\, empty canvas. \nThere’s a lot of self importance in all of this and ultimately this is just some record that some kid made. But to that kid this record felt like his whole world. And like all records\, it’s a little snapshot in time. And how lucky we are to have snapshots\, photographs of moments and memories that ground us in the reality we’ve lived. \nI don’t want to live in the past. But I’m grateful for this marker of how it once was. A little simpler\, a little cleaner\, a whole lot of potential. And maybe that’s a reminder that I’m living in that potential\, right now. This is the future I imagined and hoped for. This is the person I am now. And it’s nice to be able to look back and see how far I’ve come. And if you found this record 10 years ago\, I hope you can listen back with the same gentle hindsight. \nVIP ticket includes: \n\nOne General Admission ticket\nPre-show acoustic performance (requests allowed!)\nOpportunity for Q&A with Noah\nAutographed setlist\nExclusive tour poster\, signed by Noah\nCommemorative VIP laminate\nEarly entry to the venue
URL:https://theark.org/event/noah-gundersen-with-abby-gundersen/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Low Ticket Alert
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241021T230000
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SUMMARY:The East Pointers - The Safe In Sound Tour
DESCRIPTION:Fans of The East Pointers have Koady Chaisson to thank for being the kinetic force behind the JUNO-Award winning indie-folk trio since the group formed in 2014. The dancefloor-shaking\, electro-trad glorious combination of folk/pop has brought so much joy to audiences around the world. And now\, even posthumously\, Koady’s energetic fire continues to blaze the musical trail onward. \nIt was on January 6\, 2022 that Koady Chaisson of The East Pointers passed away from an unexpected heart aneurysm at 37. Those who were lucky to have been influenced by his creative and generous soul felt like a black hole had suddenly formed where the supernova of Koady’s light had been. \nBut before his passing\, Koady\, Tim Chaisson\, and Jake Charron\, had recorded most of the tracks for two new EPs. Unlike any of The East Pointers’ material to date\, these precious songs are shiny and melodic\, nostalgia-flared\, folk experimental pop but with the same driving trad hooks for which the band has become known and revered. \nDavid Howley of We Banjo 3 opens.
URL:https://theark.org/event/the-east-pointers-241021/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241022T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241022T230000
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SUMMARY:Pete Muller
DESCRIPTION:Pete Muller has spent much of his adult life walking a tightrope between two vastly different worlds.  \n“One part of me is a very practical\, analytical thinker\,” says the gifted singer/songwriter and innovative business leader\, “and the other is this creative artist who can’t help but express what’s going on in his soul. For a long time\, I thought I had to choose between the two\, but I’ve realized that I can love both sides of myself\, that it’s AND\, not OR.”  \nMore Time\, Muller’s captivating new album\, is proof of that. Recorded in Memphis with producer/engineer Matt Ross-Spang (Jason Isbell\, Margo Price) and featuring a duet with Lisa Loeb\, the collection marks a dramatic leap forward for Muller\, who finds himself exploring the push and pull of responsibility and desire\, predictability and adventure\, commitment\, and temptation. Where Muller’s previous work leaned more towards carefully arranged folk and roots\, More Time is a freewheeling slice of rock and soul captured with an all-star band including celebrated bassist Dave Smith (Al Green\, Wilson Pickett)\, famed Texas guitarist Will Sexton (Joe Ely\, Roky Erickson)\, Memphis organist Rick Steff (Lucero\, Cat Power)\, and longtime Wilco drummer Ken Coomer. The result is an ecstatic exploration of what it means to be human in all its messy\, mixed-up contradictions\, a sometimes-exultant\, sometimes-pensive meditation that embraces AND over OR as it revels in the joy of discovering—and becoming—the people we’re meant to be. \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/pete-muller-241022/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Spotlight Series,Live and Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241023T230000
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SUMMARY:Both Sides Now: The Music and Lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen
DESCRIPTION:“Two singer-songwriters sit on the edge of a cliff . . .” \nWith these words\, we are drawn into the world of Both Sides Now\, a theatrical concert that explores the music and lives of long-time friends and one-time lovers\, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Created by\, and starring Robbie Schaefer and Danielle Wertz\, the cabaret-style performance travels decades alongside songs such as A Case of You\, Hallelujah\, Big Yellow Taxi\, Suzanne\, and many more. Both Sides Now is at once a piece of the 60’s and 70’s\, and of right now–offering us a story about the messiness of being human\, of lives persistently lived at the edge of growth\, and of finding the courage to turn toward one another\, again and again.
URL:https://theark.org/event/both-sides-now-the-music-and-lives-of-joni-mitchell-and-leonard-cohen/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241023T230000
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SUMMARY:David Cross
DESCRIPTION:Emmy Award winner and two-time Grammy Award nominee\, David Cross is an inventive performer\, writer\, and producer on stage and screen. David’s eighth stand-up special\, David Cross: Worst Daddy In The World\, is available on the 800 Pound Gorilla Media YouTube channel\, and he will join the cast of the Netflix series\, The Umbrella Academy\, for their fourth and final season premiering August 8. \nDavid hosts the new podcast\, Senses Working Overtime With David Cross\, which premiered on December 7\, 2023 with new episodes released on Thursdays available on all audio platforms and video available on David’s YouTube page. \nIn 2023\, David was seen in the Julia Louis-Dreyfus film\, You Hurt My Feelings\, and the FX series\, Justified: City Primeval.  In 2021\, Cross starred in the National Geographic series\, Genius: Aretha\, portraying famed music producer\, Jerry Wexler opposite Cynthia Erivo as Aretha Franklin; he made guest appearances in the\, critically-acclaimed HBO Max miniseries\, Station Eleven; and starred in the HBO Max film\, 8-Bit Christmas. \nOn February 12\, 2022\, David premiered his comedy special\, David Cross: I’m From The Future\, as a livestream event available internationally on his website.  David’s 2019 comedy special\, David Cross: Oh Come On\, is available on Amazon Prime and Peacock. \nDavid was nominated for two Grammy Awards for the albums\, …America…Great\, and Shut Up You F***ing Baby\, and his comedy special\, David Cross: The Pride is Back\, was named one of the 25 best stand-up comedy specials and concert films of all time by Rolling Stone in July 2015. \nOther groundbreaking TV credits include Arrested Development\, Goliath\, The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret\, Mr. Show with Bob and David\, Freak Show\, and The Ben Stiller Show. In 2020\, David received rave reviews for his starring role in the dramatic film\, The Dark Divide\, and in 2018\, he was part of the ensemble cast with Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep in Steven Spielberg’s The Post.  David released the indie film Hits\, which he wrote and directed\, and he has appeared in numerous films including Kill Your Darlings\, It’s a Disaster\, Abel\, Year One\, Waiting for Guffman\, Men in Black and Men in Black II\, Ghost World\, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind\, Pitch Perfect 2\, I’m Not There\, and he provided his vocal talents for several animated films\, including Megamind\, the Kung Fu Panda franchise and Curious George.
URL:https://theark.org/event/david-cross-241023/
LOCATION:Michigan Theater\, 603 East Liberty\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241024T230000
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SUMMARY:Sixpence None The Richer
DESCRIPTION:Sixpence None the Richer began taking shape in New Braunfels\, Texas in the early ‘90s\, when guitarist Matt Slocum met vocalist Leigh Nash at a church retreat. The group recorded a demo before eventually signing with R.E.X. Records. Their debut LP\, The Fatherless & the Widow\, appeared in 1993 and their sophomore effort\, 1995’s This Beautiful Mess won a Dove Award and was followed by the Tickets for a Prayer Wheel EP.  \nIn 1997\, Sixpence None the Richer released their self-titled album and two years later exploded globally when the track “Kiss Me”\, from that album\, was released as a single. The song has been featured in countless movies and TV shows and catapulted Sixpence None the Richer’s starpower into the mainstream\, earning airplay in more than ten different countries. \nAccolades continued as the band’s rendition of the La’s “There She Goes” also became a major hit. In fall 2002\, Sixpence None the Richer returned to form with Divine Discontent. The band’s cover of the Crowded House classic “Don’t Dream It’s Over” pushed Sixpence None the Richer’s name back into the charts in early 2003. Although the group quietly disbanded in 2004\, they remained active as individuals and continued to release music periodically\, including the albums Dawn of Grace and Lost in Transition. \nFast forward to 2024 and all-original members (Leigh Nash\, Matt Slocum\, Dale Baker\, and Justin Cary) have reunited and are writing and recording new music and preparing for a world tour. As a taste of the new music\, you can hear “The Tide” released in late 2023 as Leigh Nash + Sixpence None The Richer\, which has already amassed over 2 Million views and streams across platforms. Curb Records is also celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the band’s self-titled (Kiss Me) album by re-releasing it in a collectible vinyl series that also features the new track\, “The Tide”. \nSixpence None The Richer has helped shape the musical landscape across generations and are gearing up for an exciting road ahead.
URL:https://theark.org/event/sixpence-none-the-richer-241024/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Low Ticket Alert
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SUMMARY:Steve Poltz
DESCRIPTION:Steve Poltz is not normal. He was born in Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, but has lived most of his life in southern California\, and those geographic poles are quite likely responsible for his unhinged genius. With a cult following that includes fellow musicians\, regular folks and festival goers who stumble onto his performances\, there’s no common denominator to Steve’s fans. Steve toured and recorded with San Diego cult favorites The Rugburns (they still play annual sold-out reunion shows). But it was through his creative partnership with Jewel that he vaulted into the national spotlight; co-writing her multiplatinum Billboard Hot 100-busting smash\, “You Were Meant For Me\,” and continues to work with her to this day. \nOver the years\, Steve has built a fascinating solo catalog. No Depression crowned him\, “A sardonic provocateur with a lighthearted acoustic-driven wit\, suggesting at times a sunnier\, less psychedelic Todd Snider\, or maybe a less wan\, washed Jackson Brown.” Among other collaborations\, GRAMMY-winning bluegrass phenom Billy Strings tapped him to co-write “Leaders” on 2021’s Renewal and he’s co-written with Molly Tuttle\, Sierra Hull\, Nicki Bluhm\, Oliver Wood and even Mojo Nixon. \nSteve’s newest album is Stardust & Satellites\, produced by Oliver Wood and Jano Rix of The Wood Brothers. 
URL:https://theark.org/event/steve-poltz-241025/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sold Out
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SUMMARY:Yasmin Williams
DESCRIPTION:Yasmin Williams’ performance at The Ark in Ann Arbor\, originally scheduled for Saturday\, October 26\, has been rescheduled to Friday\, January 31\, 2025. All tickets purchased for the October show will be honored for the new date. If you can’t make it to the new date\, please contact the original point of purchase for a refund by November 18th. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Yasmin looks forward to sharing an incredible night of music with you in January! Thank you for your support!  \nBased in Alexandria\, VA\, Yasmin Williams is an acoustic fingerstyle guitarist and film composer. She has an unorthodox\, modern style of guitar playing and utilizes various techniques including alternate tunings\, percussive hits\, and lap tapping in her music to great effect. Her “radiant sound and adventitious origins have made her a key figure in a diverse dawn for the solo guitar” (The New York Times). Williams’s music has been described as rich\, harmonious\, and “in a lot of ways\, the joy and possibility she brings to the guitar reminds me more of Eddie Van Halen than any of the other fingerstyle guitarists to whom she’s compared” (NPR Music). \nHer latest album\, Urban Driftwood\, has received critical acclaim from numerous major publications including The New York Times\, Pitchfork\, Rolling Stone\, The Washington Post\, NPR Music\, The Fader\, Wallstreet Journal\, AllMusic\, Paste Magazine\, No Depression\, and several other outlets. She was listed as one of the “25 New and Rising Artists Shaping the Future of Music in 2023” by Pitchfork. Most recently\, Williams signed to Nonesuch Records and released a new single\, titled Dawning\, featuring Aoife O’Donovan on vocals\, Kafari on rhythm bones\, and Nic Gareiss on flat foot percussion. \nLocal trio\, Brawny Lad\, opens.
URL:https://theark.org/event/yasmin-williams-241026/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Postponed
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