Tag: Blues

Tue
18
August 18 @ 8:00 pm

Devon Allman’s 20 Years Strong Tour

With Special Guest: GA-20

The Ark 316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States

Devon Allman’s sound sits squarely in the sweet spot of soulful Southern rock, blues, and improvisational jam. Celebrating 20 years since the release of his first album and national tour, the 20 Years Strong Tour is a special retrospective show featuring music from across Devon’s celebrated career — including The Allman Betts Band, Devon Allman’s Blues Summit, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Honeytribe, Devon Allman & Donavon Frankenreiter’s Rollers, and classic songs from the Allman Brothers Band catalog.

$40.00
Wed
5
August 5 @ 8:00 pm

Selwyn Birchwood

The Ark 316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States

Rolling Stone calls award-winning Florida musician Selwyn Birchwood “a remarkable, contemporary bluesman…a powerhouse young guitarist and soulful vocalist.” Now, this mesmerizing guitarist, lap steel master and cinematic songwriter unleashes the powerful new self-produced album, Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues, further blazing his own musical trail.

$29.00
Wed
8
July 8 @ 8:00 pm

Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears

The Ark 316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States

Black Joe Lewis is the realest motherfucker there is. When Covid sidelined his touring this past year, he started laying concrete to help support his baby mama and his kid. That’s fuckin’ real. When Joe and his band, the Honeybears, popped onto the national stage over a decade ago, many critics embraced him but still, there were some that maintained that they hadn’t paid their dues. Joe’s still here. Still going. Still cashing checks and snapping necks. The dues of hard work; the delirious heights of the industry as well as the disappointments and low hanging fruit. Through this all, Joe’s only honed his mastery over gut bucket blues guitar and his true voice.

$29.00
Sun
2
August 2 @ 7:30 pm

Chris Pierce

The Ark 316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States

Chris Pierce is a singular American voice. An artist whose songs carry equal parts soul, truth, and grace. Rooted in folk, blues, and Americana, his music speaks plainly yet profoundly to the human condition, earning him a reputation as one of the most moving performers of his generation.

$29.00
Tue
7
July 7 @ 8:00 pm

Davy Knowles

The Ark 316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States

Whether playing acoustic, mandolin, national steel, or screaming electric guitar, Davy Knowles has an unmistakable style. Since bursting on to the scene with his band Back Door Slam’s critically acclaimed album ‘Roll Away’ in 2007 (“I heard the spirit of Jimi Hendrix” Patrick McDonald – Seattle Times), Davy’s star has only risen. His sophomore release ‘Coming Up For Air’ was produced by the legendary Peter Frampton (“Davy already has a recognizable style. He’s definitely the gunslinger guitarist of the 21st century,’’- Peter Frampton).

$29.00
Tue
13
October 13 @ 8:00 pm

Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel

The Ark 316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States

Duane Betts ignites and brings an evolution to the Southern rock tradition. With a fiery legacy forged by his father, the legendary Dickey Betts, the second generation musician infuses it with his own soul-stirring blend of blues, raw passion, and six-string mastery. Backed by his band, Palmetto Motel, Betts delivers a dynamic live show filled with searing guitar solos, heartfelt storytelling, and a mix of classic influences with fresh energy. Fans can expect a blend of roots rock, blues, and some improvisational jamming, creating an electrifying yet deeply authentic experience.

$40.00
Thu
18
June 18 @ 8:00 pm

North Mississippi Allstars

The Ark 316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States

NMA was started by brother Luther and Cody Dickinson in 1996 as a loose collective of musicians from their North Mississippi home inspired by their father Jim Dickinson as well as neighbors and musical elders of their community; RL Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, Otha Turner and Fred McDowell.

$40.00
Fri
10
Special Event
July 10 @ 8:00 pm

Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band

Royal Oak Music Theatre 318 W 4th St Royal Oak, MI 48067 United States

Taj Mahal doesn’t wait for permission. If a sound intrigues him, he sets out to make it. If origins mystify him, he moves to trace them. If rules get in his way, he unapologetically breaks them. To Taj, convention means nothing, but traditions are holy. He has pushed music and culture forward, all while looking lovingly back.

$55.34
Sat
15
August 15 @ 8:00 pm

George Bedard

The Ark 316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States

In the 14th annual installation of Bedard’s History of American Music series, he will feature a tribute to rockabilly great Carl Perkins, including his classic songs “Honey Don’t”, “Blue Suede Shoes”, and “Dixie Fried”. He will also explore the year 1963, from rock’n’roll and surf music to country and R&B. The band will perform music by artists of many genres, including George Jones, The Surfaris, Otis Redding, Little Johnny Taylor, and Bob Dylan.

$35.00
Sat
16
May 16 @ 8:00 pm

Guitar Women: An Evening with Sue Foley, Rory Block, & Cindy Cashdollar

The Ark 316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States

Three of the most respected voices in American roots music share the stage for an extraordinary evening of guitars, stories, and song. Grammy-nominated blues artist Sue Foley, legendary blues icon Rory Block, and steel guitar master Cindy Cashdollar unite for Guitar Women, a rare collaboration bringing together three distinctive artists whose careers span decades of touring, recording, and musical innovation.

$40.00