Tag: Rock/Pop

Sun
12
October 12 @ 7:30 pm

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

The man who taught Joni Mitchell her first guitar techniques, who also taught George Harrison of the Beatles his first lessons on Sitar, the man who wrote the music to Donovan’s “Season Of The Witch” and has played with many of the finest musicians in the world including Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood. He’s produced 27 albums and is known around the world for his refusal to bow down to commercialism in the music industry.

$29.00
Sat
25
October 25 @ 8:00 pm

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

Jackopierce 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.

$35.00
Sat
20
September 20 @ 8:00 pm

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

The Weight Band is led by guitarist and vocalist Jim Weider, a Woodstock, NY native who replaced Robbie Robertson in The Band. Weider later joined Band drummer Levon Helm in the Levon Helm Band. The Weight Band originated in 2013 inside the famed Woodstock barn of Levon Helm. Weider was inspired by Helm to carry on the musical legacy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group, “The Band”. On their current album, Shines Like Gold, The Weight Band presents a dynamic set of classic Americana that draws upon roadhouse rock, funky swamp pop, blues, country soul, and folk music.

$35.00
Sat
18
October 18 @ 8:00 pm

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

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.

$40.00
Sat
13
September 13 @ 8:00 pm

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

Six albums into their lauded career, the Claudettes (of Chicago) continue to put a fascinating new spin on American roots music. Blues and R&B are laced with punk spirit and film-noir moods to create the band’s singular “garage cabaret” sound. The Claudettes have earned worldwide acclaim with their recordings and concerts that are equal parts heart, musicianship and theatrical flair.

$29.00
Tue
5
August 5 @ 8:00 pm

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

Hailing from the picturesque
west coast of Ireland,
Boxing Banjo have quickly
become one of the most
respected Irish music acts.
Comprising four of the most
accomplished Irish
musicians, brothers
Darragh and Mícheál Healy
along with Joseph McNulty
and Cillian King have
amassed in excess of 20
Irish Championship titles on
various instruments in traditional Irish music and singing along with 4 World bodhrán titles.

$29.00
Tue
4
Sold Out
November 4 @ 8:00 pm

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

Hot Tuna, an iconic American blues rock band, has been delivering a profound musical experience to audiences pushing six decades. With founding members Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady at its helm, the band has constantly evolved, continually injecting fresh energy and improvisation into their sound.

$51.50
Sat
16
August 16 @ 8:00 pm

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

George Bedard will continue his History of American Music series at The Ark on August 16th. This year’s first set will begin a new tradition of exploring many different genres from a particular year – in this case 1959. The second set will be a tribute to the great slide guitarist and blues singer Elmore James.

$35.00
Thu
12
June 12 @ 8:00 pm

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

The New York Times called Buffalo, NY born Willie Nile “one of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years.” Uncut Magazine called him “A one-man Clash” and “the unofficial poet laureate of New York City”. His album Streets Of New York was hailed as “a platter for the ages” by Uncut. Rolling Stone listed The Innocent Ones as one of the “Top Ten Best Under-The-Radar Albums of 2011” and BBC Radio called it “THE rock ‘n’ roll album of the year.” His single from that album, “One Guitar,” was the “Top Pick of the Week” in USA Today.

$29.00
Sat
14
Special Event
June 14 @ 7:00 pm

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

With a reputation for spectacular live performances, the genesis of multi-platinum artist The Verve Pipe can be traced back to the early 90s when the principal members of two rival Michigan bands joined forces. After releasing two independent albums, I’ve Suffered A Head Injury and Pop Smear, the group quickly garnered a regional following for its textured rock songs distinguished by innovative arrangements, soul-searching lyrics and layered vocals.

$43.46