Bill Edwards Album Release Concert

Wed
18
October 18 @ 8:00 pm

With Special Guest: Jeff Scott

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

The constant for Ann Arbor-based Bill Edwards has always been songwriting. He won first prize in Billboard’s® national songwriting contest and his songs have been recorded by other singers and featured on TV and on the silver screen. He’s held staff-writer positions in Nashville and instructed others in the fine art of words and music. But you haven’t heard Bill’s songs until you’ve heard them presented in his own fine voice and with his expressive playing. Bill will be releasing his newest album, “So Far,” at this concert with a full band. This is his ninth full-length album. Opening the show will be metro Detroit singer/songwriter/producer Jeff Scott.

$20
Sun
25
June 25 @ 7:30 pm

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

Jo Serrapere, a songwriter from Detroit, Michigan, started playing guitar at 23 when seeking out lessons from Delta blues guitarist Shari Kane. Jo’s music is original while always reflecting her love of American roots music. Her eclectic writing and performance fuses elements of various modern and traditional folk music, classic country, old-time and electric blues, garage rock, surf, swing and alt-country. With her new band, the LaFawndas, Jo’s writing is heavily inspired by the music of Wanda Jackson. Sometimes dark and heartbreaking, but mostly fun and satirical, they change up their instruments and musical styles with ease. From classic country to swing to garage rock, Jo’s original material often sounds very familiar, yet with a fresh, smart voice.

Rachel Brooke grew up performing in the family bluegrass band but spent her teen years raging away in an all-girl punk band. An introvert off stage, whose wall-shaking voice has earned her a place at cutting- edge roots music festivals like Muddy Roots, SXSW, and the Rochester International Jazz Festival.

$20
Thu
11
May 11 @ 8:00 pm

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

Hailing from Akron, Ohio, The Shootouts are known for their energetic blend of honky-tonk, Americana, and traditional country. After releasing their acclaimed 2019 debut Quick Draw, the band charted Top 50 on Americana radio. In 2020, the band was nominated for “Best Honky-Tonk Group” at the Ameripolitan Music Awards, an honor they have been nominated for again at the upcoming 2023 awards ceremony.

They have shared the stage with luminaries such as Marty Stuart, Asleep at The Wheel, Steve Earle, Sheryl Crow, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Charley Crockett, Radney Foster, Chris Isaak, Raul Malo, Jim Lauderdale, Chuck Mead, Kim Richey, Dale Watson, and many more. The band also performed an official showcase at AmericanaFest 2021 in Nashville.

$20
Sat
1
April 1 @ 8:00 pm

Opener: Mia Morris

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

Beth Nielsen Chapman is an eclectic, critically acclaimed American singer-songwriter, a Songwriter’s Hall of Fame member with seven number-one hits, and songs sung by Elton John, Bonnie Raitt, Bette Midler, Willie Nelson, Olivia Newton-John, and Neil Diamond.

$25
Fri
13
January 13 @ 8:00 pm

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

Known for its legendary music collection, including the early albums of Elvis Presley, Sun Studio left an indelible mark on the history of rock ‘n’ roll. In 2005, Tyler Hilton was cast to play the legendary rock star in the blockbuster biopic, Walk the Line (starring Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash). Now Tyler has teamed up with America’s premiere hot jazz and Western swing trio, Hot Club of Cowtown, bringing Elvis’ greatest hits from the Sun Studio years to life on the stage. The Hot Club of Cowtown has been an Ark favorite for years, but they’ve continued to break new ground since first visiting Ann Arbor in the 1990s, and this new show is no exception. Both The Hot Club of Cowtown and Tyler Hilton will perform their own material, and then they’ll join forces for the Elvis material—which is very much in the Hot Club’s wheelhouse.

$25
Tue
10
January 10 @ 8:00 pm

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

British guitar legend Albert Lee, regarded by many as one of the world’s finest guitar players, with a career spanning more than 50 years, needs no introduction for country music, blues, and rock fans. Widely hailed for his fingerstyle and hybrid picking technique, Albert Lee helped to redefine country guitar for a whole generation of players with his song “Country Boy.” Albert’s many career highlights include two Grammy wins, five years in the Eric Clapton band, and stints with the Rolling Stones’ Bill Wyman, The Crickets, the Everly Brothers, Joe Cocker, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell and many more.

$30
Wed
9
Special Event
November 9, 2022 @ 8:00 pm

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

Rodney Crowell is one of country music’s most successful songwriters. Audience members are invited to a rare experience as Rodney reads from his brand new book, Word For Word, shares stories, and performs the songs that have made him a renowned and prolific songwriter.

$45, $60
Sat
20
August 20, 2022 @ 8:00 pm

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

On Saturday, August 20th, as the 9th installation of his “History of American Music” series, George Bedard will present a tribute to American music legend Johnny Cash.

$25
Sun
7
August 7, 2022 @ 7:30 pm

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

As a child star, Billy Gilman burst onto the national stage in 2000 with the monster hit single “One Voice.” His debut album was certified double platinum in the United States, and he was included in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the youngest singer to ever reach #1 on the Billboard Top Country Album charts.

$25
Sat
11
June 11, 2022 @ 8:00 pm

With Special Guest: Radoslav Lorković

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

Bill Kirchen is an Ann Arbor-bred guitar god, a Telecaster titan who whirls through a whole gallery of country and rock styles over the course of an evening. Radoslav Lorković, current pianist with Asleep At The Wheel, joins Bill for this special hometown show.

$25