Songs of Darkness and Light: Jen Cass, Amy Petty, Sarah Schingeck, and Jennifer Naegele

Thu
25
July 25 @ 8:00 pm

Songs of Darkness and Light: Jen Cass, Amy Petty, Sarah Schingeck, and Jennifer Naegele

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

Known for their ability to write honest, powerful and deeply personal songs that evoke pure joy, brutal heartbreak and everything in between, award-winning singer-songwriters Jen Cass, Amy Petty, Sarah Schingeck and Jennifer Naegele share the Ark stage for one night only on their inaugural Songs of Darkness and Light tour.

$20
Sun
2
June 2 @ 7:30 pm

The Cadillac Cowboys

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

Some traditions die hard; others just continue to survive despite all odds. The latter is the case with the Cadillac Cowboys. When the Country Volunteers first took the stage of Mr. Flood’s Party in Ann Arbor, back in 1974 no one ever knew what assortment of rag-tag volunteers would show up from one week to the next. Eventually, the lineup began to solidify into a regular outfit that came to be known as the Cadillac Cowboys and, 50 years later, here they are playing the western swing, boogie woogie, classic country and rock & roll that’s as comfortable as an old pair of cowboy boots. Amazing enough. But what’s more amazing is that the Cadillac Cowboys play their tunes with the same freshness, rawness, and energy that they brought to the stage in those early years.

$20
Tue
4
June 4 @ 8:00 pm

Seth Bernard

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

Seth Bernard’s journey—from potent young Interlochen Center for the Arts idealist to iconic troubadour of the Great Lakes region—has been rooted in the woods and water, soil and soul of Michigan. Born on Earthwork Farm in Lake City on April Fools Day 1980, Bernard has been playing the trickster-bard ever since. Like a true old-school folkie, he writes and plays the songs because they mean something, and that something they mean drives a life beyond just playing songs.

$20
Sat
10
August 10 @ 8:00 pm

The RFD Boys

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

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. The RFD Boys are one of southeastern Michigan’s most durable musical ensembles, and their shows capture a deep slice of musical Ann Arbor.

$16, $15 members, students or seniors
Thu
29
August 29 @ 8:00 pm

Delta 88

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

An Indie Folk/Rock band based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Delta 88’s music is that of an American hymn. Brought together on the four winds, its members combine numerous musical influences to create their own unique sound like haunted mountain spirituals played through a distortion pedal. The songs move through wide channels of dynamic, emotional arrangements, from dark and somber barroom ballads to anthemic battle cries. With four studio albums, the most recent produced by Grammy-award winning Joe Henry, Delta 88 continues to mine for the new American songbook.

$20
Sun
14
July 14 @ 7:30 pm

Katie Geddes

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

Katie sings traditional and contemporary folk, country-folk, and folk-pop tunes. A deft interpreter of beloved songs, her captivating voice and velvety-smooth delivery bring new life to the compositions of writers such as John Prine, Michael Nesmith and Lennon and McCartney.

$20
Wed
3
July 3 @ 8:00 pm

The Ark’s Open Stage

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

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.

$3, $2 seniors, students free with student ID
Mon
13
May 13 @ 6:00 pm

Community High Jazz Blowout

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

Ann Arbor’s Community High Jazz is one of the best programs of its kind anywhere. The Ark is proud to host this year’s students on stage for two shows: one at 6:00 and another at 8:00.

$5
Sun
16
June 16 @ 7:30 pm

Annie Bacon & Her OSHEN and Sammie Hershock

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

Sammie Hershock almost became a cloistered Catholic nun at the age of 18. Now she travels around Michigan singing songs about not knowing the answers. She weaves her humor and playfulness into the depth of the human existence, and it is a regular occurrence for audience members to laugh and cry simultaneously. She is a multi award-winning Michigan based songwriter, classically trained pianist, and young mother of three incredible children. Annie Bacon is a writer and songwriter living in Ann Arbor, Michigan (via Maine and San Francisco). With her OSHEN she merges a literary writing style and folk-rock Americana sound to create rich and emotionally complex music. After surviving a global pandemic while grieving multiple deaths, Bacon emerges in 2024 with a host of creative works revolving around grief, including the album release for this show: Storm.

$25
Wed
1
May 1 @ 8:00 pm

Earthwork Collective Spring Tour

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

Earthwork Music is a collective steward of community, collaboration, and creativity. Earthwork Music members will be banding together for a special tour across Michigan’s Lower Peninsula performing their songs and telling their stories.

$25