Legends Archives

Wed

24

May 24 @ 8:00 pm

John Oates

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

John Oates is one half of the best-selling duo of all time, Hall & Oates, as well as an accomplished solo artist. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The American Songwriters Hall of Fame, and a recipient of the prestigious BMI Icon Award as well as numerous American Music, MTV awards, and multiple Grammy nominations. In 2023 John is releasing a series of digital singles in a wide variety of eclectic styles as well as another series of songs from the upcoming feature film “Gringa” to be released soon. He is currently performing an intimate series of solo acoustic shows called an “Evening of Stories and Songs” in America and Europe.

$40

Tue

9

Sold Out

May 9 @ 8:00 pm

Richard Thompson

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

Ever since his days with the pioneering folk-rock band Fairport Convention, Richard John Thompson OBE, the product of a working-class London family, has gone his own way. If he so desired, he could spend his time as a singer-songwriter, performing and peddling his grim, brilliant songs of love gone wrong. If he chose to, he could just play his guitar; he’s one of the best guitarists on the planet, and when it comes to making a guitar part of a song, he’s unmatched. But what really gets you about Richard Thompson is the sheer creativity of the man. Will he play a 14th-century ballad about the Battle of Agincourt? a Britney Spears cover? a rockabilly or Cajun rave-up? Named one of the top 20 guitarists of all time by Rolling Stone, Richard Thompson is the recipient of a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award, and a longtime favorite among audiences in southeastern Michigan. It’s been hard to catch him lately in an intimate show, so don’t miss this chance! Come out and pick up a copy of Richard’s new book, Beeswing: Losing My Way and Finding My Voice.

$50, $75, $90

Wed

5

April 5 @ 8:00 pm

Tom Rush

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

Celebrating 55 years on stage! A performer with an abiding love of being in front of an audience, Rush is a rib-tickling storyteller, an expressive singer, and a guitarist capable of real melancholy. He’s a durable Ark favorite, and, says the Chicago Tribune, he’s “probably the only man alive who should be allowed to sing Joni Mitchell songs.” Tom Rush is, in short, folk royalty.

$32

Mon

27

February 27 @ 8:00 pm

Masters of Hawaiian Music

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

Four-time Grammy-winner and master slack key guitarist George Kahumoku Jr., known as “Hawai‘i’s Renaissance Man,” is a vocalist, storyteller, songwriter, and author, teacher, sculptor, farmer, and chef, and honored with a Hawai‘i Academy of Recording Arts 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award. Slack key guitarist, lap steel guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer Sonny Lim developed his guitar and vocal styles performing with his famous Lim Family of the Big Island. He was also one of the early members of the renowned Makaha Sons of Ni‘ihau for whom he played lap steel guitar beginning at age 15. He performed on the first Grammy-winning CD in Hawaiian music, and has won multiple Na Hoku Awards on his solo CDs. ‘Ukulele virtuoso Herb Ohta Jr.’s natural talent, knowledge, technique, and speed are unsurpassed. Herb’s versatility and ability to adapt to the changing times will captivate you, the listener, and transport you.

$25

Sat

11

Cancelled

February 11 @ 8:00 pm

An Evening with George Winston

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

Due to unforeseen circumstances, George Winston’s Feb 11 performance at The Ark will be rescheduled to a future date. You will be notified by email after this date is determined.

Please retain your tickets and they will be honored on the new date. Once the date is announced, patrons will have 30 days to request a refund if they are not able to attend the new date.

$45, $53, $75

Wed

2

November 2, 2022 @ 8:00 pm

Karla Bonoff

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

“Long before Alanis and Jewel,” says Billboard, “there was a breed of singer/songwriters whose earthly anthems of soul-searching, heartache, and joy touched souls in a way few can muster today.” Karla Bonoff was the best of that breed.

$30, $45 Gold Circle

Fri

14

October 14, 2022 @ 7:00 pm

Billy Bragg

With Special Guest: Alice Phoebe Lou

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

At Royal Oak Music Theatre Billy Bragg has been a fearless recording artist, tireless live performer and peerless political campaigner for over 35 years. At their best, Billy’s songs present ‘the perfect Venn diagram between the political and the personal’ (the Guardian). Bragg has recently added best-selling author/musicologist to his CV with the success of his acclaimed 2017 book ‘Roots, Radicals & Rockers – How Skiffle Changed The World’.

$39.50, $59.50

Mon

19

September 19, 2022 @ 8:00 pm

Glenn Tilbrook

With Special Guest: Lisa Bouchelle

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

Glenn Tilbrook created irresistible hooks and delectable melodies as part of the duo Squeeze in the 1980s, and all the beauty is present in abundance in the music he’s made as a solo artist.

$35

Fri

15

July 15, 2022 @ 8:00 pm

Tommy Malone of the subdudes

Opener: Liz Barnez

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

Tommy Malone has had a musical love affair with fans for over 30 years. As the “heart and center” frontman of the legendary Americana act The Subdudes, he has carved a path through an ever-changing musical landscape as a gifted singer, player, and songwriter with a distinctive musical voice. OffBeat magazine’s David Kunian notes, “It’s a crime that Tommy Malone isn’t better known around the world. He is a triple threat—beautiful singer, fine songwriter, and killer guitarist.”

$25

Wed

22

Cancelled

June 22, 2022 @ 8:00 pm

The John Doe Trio

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

As the frontman of X from the 1980s to the present, John Doe inspired countless other musicians with a brand of punk rock that was open to influences from American roots genres. He’s never stopped making music that’s hard to classify by genre, and he’s done some amazing shows at The Ark in recent years.

$25