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SUMMARY:The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton present: AVTT/PTTN
DESCRIPTION:Scott and Seth Avett of The Avett Brothers join forces with Mike Patton\, legendary frontman of Faith No More and Mr. Bungle\, for AVTT/PTTN\, an unexpected new collaboration marked by a bold\, self-titled debut released through Thirty Tigers\, Ramseur Records\, and Ipecac Recordings. The Avetts bring a storied career as four-time GRAMMY nominees with multiple top Billboard debuts\, a critically acclaimed HBO documentary (May It Last)\, a Broadway musical inspired by their work (Swept Away)\, and a long run of chart-topping Americana and rock releases. Mike Patton contributes his own genre-expanding legacy across experimental rock\, orchestral projects\, and film scoring\, in addition to his influential work with Mr. Bungle\, Faith No More\, and his boundary-pushing collaborations. Together\, AVTT/PTTN merges two singular artistic worlds into a striking new chapter for all three musicians.
URL:https://theark.org/event/the-avett-brothers-and-mike-patton-present-attv-pttn/
LOCATION:Hill Auditorium\, 825 N University Ave\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:49th Ann Arbor Folk Fest night 2
DESCRIPTION:Premium tickets ($136.50 and up) include a tax deductible donation to The Ark – more info here! \n  \nFolk Fest Night 2 Featuring \nAmos Lee\nDawes\nThe Crane Wives\nJon Muq\nRabbitology\nRyan Montbleau\, MC\n  \nThe Ark and Bank of Ann Arbor are excited to announce the lineup for the Ann Arbor Folk Fest at Hill Auditorium. The festival is The Ark’s largest annual fundraiser and delivers the full spectrum of “Ark music\,” presenting a taste of what’s happening on the leading edge of acoustic music while delving into the very heart of folk and roots traditions. Saturday night’s lineup features Amos Lee\, Dawes\, The Crane Wives\, Jon Muq\, Rabbitology\, and Ryan Montbleau\, MC.
URL:https://theark.org/event/49th-ann-arbor-folk-fest-260131/
LOCATION:Hill Auditorium\, 825 N University Ave\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Folk Festival
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SUMMARY:49th Ann Arbor Folk Fest opening night concert
DESCRIPTION:Premium tickets ($136.50 and up) include a tax deductible donation to The Ark – more info here! \n  \nOpening Night Concert \nGreensky Bluegrass\nwith special guest\nJunior Brown \n  \nThe Ark and Bank of Ann Arbor are excited to announce the lineup for the Ann Arbor Folk Fest at Hill Auditorium. The festival is The Ark’s largest annual fundraiser and delivers the full spectrum of “Ark music\,” presenting a taste of what’s happening on the leading edge of acoustic music while delving into the very heart of folk and roots traditions. Friday night features a new format with a later start\, and a concert length performance from Michigan’s own Greensky Bluegrass with special guest\, the legendary Junior Brown. \nKnown for their dazzling live performances and relentless touring schedule\, Kalamazoo’s Greensky Bluegrass — Anders Beck [dobro]\, Michael Arlen Bont [banjo]\, Dave Bruzza [guitar]\, Mike Devol [upright bass]\, and Paul Hoffman [Mandolin] — are connected through a deep bond\, just as they are seasoned road warriors\, they’re a band of brothers who have seen each other through decades of ups and downs\, personal and collective highlights\, and the moments when life turns it all upside down. These are real people having real experiences. As with traditional bluegrass\, they write about their own contemporary day-to-day happenings\, emotions\, and experiences in the modern world. \nThe band has earned critical acclaim from Billboard\, Parade\, NPR\, and Rolling Stone who hailed them as “representing the genre for a whole new generation.” The band embraces tradition while ushering bluegrass forward on their eighth full-length offering\, Stress Dreams. “Greensky is and always has been very unique in our world\,” observes Paul. “We put our love\, energy\, and focus into what we appreciate about our music. We come together as a band in a way that’s organic. We take a lot of pride in how we grow and challenge each other too. We’re maturing together. I think we get more Greensky all of the time.” \nWith his unique voice\, more unique song writing\, and even more unique double necked “Guit-Steel” guitar\, there has absolutely never been anyone like Junior Brown. He’s an American Original. He’s a one-man musical hot fusion machine! People call him a cross between Jimi Hendrix and Ernest Tubb. But there’s a lot more to say about Junior Brown. There’s the fact that he’s just about the best surf guitarist around\, for example. Or that he’s a wonderful composer of traditional country songs\, the kind in which each outrageous pun leads you deeper into an emotional blind alley. An Ark favorite for over 2 decades\, before taking a breather from touring the last few years\, Junior Brown and his powerhouse band know how to bring the party – and we couldn’t be more delighted to have them join us for the Friday night show! \nOpening the evening is Junior Brown. With his unique voice\, more unique song writing\, and even more unique double necked “Guit-Steel” guitar\, there has absolutely never been anyone like Junior Brown. He’s a one-man musical hot fusion machine! People call him a cross between Jimi Hendrix and Ernest Tubb. But there’s a lot more to say about Junior Brown. There’s the fact that he’s just about the best surf guitarist around\, for example. Or that he’s a wonderful composer of traditional country songs\, the kind in which each outrageous pun leads you deeper into an emotional blind alley. Seeing Junior live is a definite must\, so GUIT WITH IT ’cause he’s AN AMERICAN ORIGINAL and an absolute legend! Come check out the performer voted #1 House Rocker by the readers of Guitar Player – we are delighted to welcome Junior Brown and his legendary band to open this year’s Ann Arbor Folk Festival.
URL:https://theark.org/event/49th-ann-arbor-folk-fest-260130/
LOCATION:Hill Auditorium\, 825 N University Ave\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Folk Festival
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SUMMARY:48th Ann Arbor Folk Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Ark and Bank of Ann Arbor are excited to announce the lineup for the Ann Arbor Folk Fest at Hill Auditorium. The festival is The Ark’s largest annual fundraiser and delivers the full spectrum of “Ark music\,” presenting a taste of what’s happening on the leading edge of acoustic music while delving into the very heart of folk and roots traditions. Saturday night’s lineup features Toad the Wet Sprocket\, Bruce Cockburn\, The Milk Carton Kids\, Joy Clark\, Willi Carlisle\, and MC Ketch Secor.
URL:https://theark.org/event/48th-ann-arbor-folk-fest-250125/
LOCATION:Hill Auditorium\, 825 N University Ave\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Folk Festival
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SUMMARY:48th Ann Arbor Folk Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Ark and Bank of Ann Arbor are excited to announce the lineup for the Ann Arbor Folk Fest at Hill Auditorium. The festival is The Ark’s largest annual fundraiser and delivers the full spectrum of “Ark music\,” presenting a taste of what’s happening on the leading edge of acoustic music while delving into the very heart of folk and roots traditions. Friday night’s lineup features Waxahatchee\, Josh Ritter\, Jobi Riccio\, Adeem the Artist\, Afro Dominicano\, and MC Ketch Secor.
URL:https://theark.org/event/48th-ann-arbor-folk-fest-250124/
LOCATION:Hill Auditorium\, 825 N University Ave\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Folk Festival
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SUMMARY:Gregory Alan Isakov
DESCRIPTION:Born in Johannesburg\, South Africa\, and now calling Colorado home\, horticulturist/musician Gregory Alan Isakov has cast an impressive presence on the indie-rock and folk worlds with his six full-length studio albums: That Sea\, The Gambler; This Empty Northern Hemisphere; The Weatherman; Gregory Alan Isakov with the Colorado Symphony; Evening Machines (nominated for a Grammy award for Best Folk Album)\, and his most recent record\, Appaloosa Bones. Isakov tours internationally with his band\, and has performed with several symphony orchestras across the United States. When he is not on the road\, Isakov runs a small farm in Boulder County\, which provides produce to CSA members\, restaurants\, and Community Food Share (a local food bank). \nTICKET ONSALE DATES:\nMarch 5 – Presale for Ark Virtuoso Members and up\nMarch 6 – Presale for Ark Premiere Members and up\nMarch 7 – On sale to General Public \nThis event is co-presented by A2SF and The Ark. \n$1 per ticket donated to The National Young Farmers Coalition
URL:https://theark.org/event/gregory-alan-isakov-240617/
LOCATION:Hill Auditorium\, 825 N University Ave\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Low Ticket Alert,Special Event
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SUMMARY:47th Ann Arbor Folk Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Ark and Bank of Ann Arbor are excited to announce the lineup for the Ann Arbor Folk Fest which returns to a two-night format in Hill Auditorium for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic. The festival is The Ark’s largest annual fundraiser and delivers the full spectrum of “Ark music\,” presenting a taste of what’s happening on the leading edge of acoustic music while delving into the very heart of folk and roots traditions. Saturday night’s lineup features Emmylou Harris\, Michigan Rattlers\, Steve Poltz\, Lizzie No\, The Sea The Sea\, and MC Jeff Daniels.
URL:https://theark.org/event/47th-ann-arbor-folk-fest-240127/
LOCATION:Hill Auditorium\, 825 N University Ave\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Folk Festival
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CREATED:20231017T120641Z
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SUMMARY:47th Ann Arbor Folk Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Ark and Bank of Ann Arbor are excited to announce the lineup for the Ann Arbor Folk Fest which returns to a two-night format in Hill Auditorium for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic. The festival is The Ark’s largest annual fundraiser and delivers the full spectrum of “Ark music\,” presenting a taste of what’s happening on the leading edge of acoustic music while delving into the very heart of folk and roots traditions. Friday night’s lineup features Old Crow Medicine Show\, Devon Gilfillian\, Bailen\, Darren Kiely\, Sons of Mystro\, and MC Jeff Daniels.
URL:https://theark.org/event/47th-ann-arbor-folk-fest-240126/
LOCATION:Hill Auditorium\, 825 N University Ave\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Folk Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230128T183000
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SUMMARY:46th Ann Arbor Folk Fest
DESCRIPTION:Ani DiFranco\, St. Paul & The Broken Bones and Patty Griffin headline Saturday’s program which also features Gina Chavez\, Oshima Brothers\, Kyshona\, and The Jared Deck Band. Peter Mulvey with SistaStrings serve as our emcees for the evening. With a special guest appearance by Parker Millsap. \nSaturday night of the Ann Arbor Folk Fest offers the traditional Folk Fest format in beautiful Hill Auditorium\, featuring a blend of renowned and up-and-coming performers\, providing the opportunity to hear artists you know and love while discovering great new talent. \nClick here for full festival ticket information.
URL:https://theark.org/event/46th-ann-arbor-folk-fest-230128/
LOCATION:Hill Auditorium\, 825 N University Ave\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Folk Festival,Special Event
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SUMMARY:45th Ann Arbor Folk Fest - Night 2
DESCRIPTION:Based on the current direction and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic\, The Ark has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Ann Arbor Folk Festival. Although the Folk Festival is The Ark’s largest annual fundraising event and cancelling means losing a vital source of our annual operating revenue\, our primary concern at this time is for the health and safety of patrons\, artists\, crew\, staff\, and the broader community. You can read more about our decision here.  \nIf you have purchased tickets for the festival\, look for an email from The Ark or from the Michigan Union Ticket Office with information on ticket refunds. \nSaturday\, January 29\, 2022\nEmmylou Harris\nPatty Griffin\nOshima Brothers\nSweet Water Warblers\nBrittney Spencer\nJared Deck\nSara Watkins – MC \nFOLK FEST TICKET INFO \nGet ready to Find Your Folk! The 45th annual Ann Arbor Folk Festival returns to Hill Auditorium on Friday\, January 28 and Saturday\, January 29\, live and in-person. The festival is the largest annual fundraiser for The Ark\, Ann Arbor’s non-profit home for folk\, roots\, and ethnic music. Presented by The Ark and Ford Motor Company Fund\, the 2022 Folk Fest brings two nights of music which includes a blend of well-known and up-and-coming artists\, providing you with an opportunity to hear artists you know and love while discovering great new talent. The lineup delivers the full spectrum of “Ark music\,” presenting a taste of what’s happening on the leading edge of acoustic music while delving into the very heart of folk and roots traditions. \nAll funds raised through the Festival benefit The Ark\, Ann Arbor’s non-profit home for folk\, roots\, and ethnic music. \nThis project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. \nCOVID-19 FAQ \nPlease Note: Proof of vaccination is required for admission and current University policy requires masking at all times during events at Hill Auditorium. Please check The Ark’s COVID policy page the week of January 24\, 2022 for up-to-date information about Festival requirements regarding masking\, COVID vaccination\, testing\, and health screening. All attendees will be required to comply with the health and safety protocols in place at the time of the Festival. \n  \n 
URL:https://theark.org/event/45th-ann-arbor-folk-fest-night-2/
LOCATION:Hill Auditorium\, 825 N University Ave\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cancelled
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SUMMARY:45th Ann Arbor Folk Fest - Night 1
DESCRIPTION:Based on the current direction and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic\, The Ark has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Ann Arbor Folk Festival. Although the Folk Festival is The Ark’s largest annual fundraising event and cancelling means losing a vital source of our annual operating revenue\, our primary concern at this time is for the health and safety of patrons\, artists\, crew\, staff\, and the broader community. You can read more about our decision here.  \nIf you have purchased tickets for the festival\, look for an email from The Ark or from the Michigan Union Ticket Office with information on ticket refunds. \nFriday\, January 28\, 2022\nGlen Hansard\nPunch Brothers\nMadison Cunningham\nThe Ghost of Paul Revere\nGina Chavez\nKyshona\nSara Watkins – MC \nFOLK FEST TICKET INFO \nGet ready to Find Your Folk!  The 45th annual Ann Arbor Folk Festival returns to Hill Auditorium on Friday\, January 28 and Saturday\, January 29\, live and in-person. The festival is the largest annual fundraiser for The Ark\, Ann Arbor’s non-profit home for folk\, roots\, and ethnic music. Presented by The Ark and Ford Motor Company Fund\, the 2022 Folk Fest brings two nights of music which includes a blend of well-known and up-and-coming artists\, providing you with an opportunity to hear artists you know and love while discovering great new talent. The lineup delivers the full spectrum of “Ark music\,” presenting a taste of what’s happening on the leading edge of acoustic music while delving into the very heart of folk and roots traditions. \nAll funds raised through the Festival benefit The Ark\, Ann Arbor’s non-profit home for folk\, roots\, and ethnic music.  \nThis project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. \nCOVID-19 FAQ \nPlease Note: Proof of vaccination is required for admission and current University policy requires masking at all times during events at Hill Auditorium. Please check The Ark’s COVID policy page the week of January 24\, 2022 for up-to-date information about Festival requirements regarding masking\, COVID vaccination\, testing\, and health screening. All attendees will be required to comply with the health and safety protocols in place at the time of the Festival. \n  \n 
URL:https://theark.org/event/45th-ann-arbor-folk-fest-night-1/
LOCATION:Hill Auditorium\, 825 N University Ave\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cancelled
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