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    • Larkn

    Larkn

    Opener: Ashley Pyle

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

    Born and raised in Clarkston, Michigan, Larkn grew up singing in church choir, spending summers on sparkling Lake Michigan and writing nature-filled poetry inspired by Michigan’s four distinctive seasons. She attended Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA) for voice and contemporary writing and production. Her music is inspired by the ups and downs of her life journey, California, love, nature and introspection.

    $29.00
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    Don Julin
    Artist Spotlight Series

    Don Julin’s Trio 25

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

    With their genre-bending approach and dynamic interplay, Don Julin’s Trio 25 delivers a fresh, unpredictable concert experience that is as innovative as it is entertaining. The trio will feature selections from "Fractured Fiddle Tunes" and a few of Julin's original compositions. Recently, during a concert, Julin told the audience, "We may have invented a genre called Weather Channel Grass." Don Julin's Trio 25 features Tom Knific on bass and Hayes Griffin on guitar.

    Free, Donations accepted for Food Gatherers
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    Matt Watroba
    Live and Virtual

    Matt Watroba

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

    What could be better than to kick off the holiday season with a Michigan folk music institution? Many know Matt Watroba as the voice of folk music in Michigan for his work producing and hosting shows for public radio. He has devoted his life and career to being a custodian of American folk and roots music. This has helped shape a repertoire and presentation that is unique on stages across the state and country.

    $29.00
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    The RFD Boys

    The Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 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. They're legends of Michigan bluegrass, but they're more than that too. With an appearance on the cover of Bluegrass Unlimited, with songs recorded by the likes of the Country Gentlemen, and with performances alongside bluegrass greats like Bill Monroe and Ralph Stanley, the RFD Boys are a part of America's bluegrass tradition. Tickets available at the door. There are no advance tickets for this show.

    $16.00, $15 students, seniors, and Ark members
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    Gemily
    Ford Family Series

    Gemily

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

    Gemily (Gemini + Emily) is the folk music trio comprised of Laz and San Slomovits, and San's daughter, Emily. Laz and San, as the highly popular family music duo, Gemini, have been performing throughout Michigan and the United States since 1973. Emily first began joining them on stage when she was just eight years old. They’ve played an annual family concert for Ark audiences on the Sunday after Thanksgiving every year since 1994 to benefit Mott Children’s Hospital, where Emily was born.

    $18.50, $13.50 kids 12 and under
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    Jen Sygit

    Jen Sygit

    Special Guest: Mars McCartney

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

    Sometimes traditional, sometimes contemporary, always imbued with a raw honesty, Lansing based Independent Music Award winning songwriter Jen Sygit wields a rare and powerful talent that seems equally comfortable performing ethereal folk tunes, crooning sultry swing numbers or soulfully belting gritty alt country ballads. An accomplished multi-instrumentalist who isn’t afraid to test boundaries and cross genres, Jen’s eclectic musical style draws the listener in and holds them captivated. Her poignant lyrics tinged with a delicate melancholy, reveal an oft-overlooked beauty to life’s mundane struggles while offering the occasional glimpse into the plight of a modern day troubadour.

    $29.00
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    • The Empty Pockets

    The Empty Pockets

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

    The Empty Pockets infuse holiday classics like “Let It Snow” and “Run Run Rudolph” with fresh blues-rock energy, while showcasing their own fun and festive originals like “Snow Day” and “Party at the North Pole.” Blending holiday cheer with songs from their #1 Billboard Blues albums, the band is hitting the road this season for a dozen exhilarating shows. They’re calling it the Snow Day Holiday Tour.

    $24.00
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    Klezmatics

    The Klezmatics: Happy Joyous Hanukkah!

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

    The Klezmatics are the only Grammy Award-winning klezmer band and one of the most iconic and adventurous groups in modern Jewish music. Since emerging from New York City’s East Village in 1986, they have led a global revival of klezmer, combining centuries-old Yiddish tradition with radical contemporary sensibilities.

    $40.00
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    NewFound Road

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

    For over two decades, NewFound Road has been known for powerful harmonies, world-class musicianship, and songs that reach deep into the heart of American roots music. Founded in 2001, the band quickly carved out a reputation as one of the most dynamic groups in bluegrass and acoustic music.

    $29.00
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    Dom Flemons

    Dom Flemons

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

    Dom Flemons is a folk musician, black country artist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, music scholar, historian, actor, slam poet, record collector, curator, podcaster, cultural commentator, influencer, and the creator, host, and producer of the American Songster Radio Show on WSM in Nashville, TN. He is the Co-Founder and original member of the groundbreaking Carolina Chocolate Drops, the first ever black string band to win a GRAMMY Award. Attendance to tonight's show is free for Ark members at the Solo ($50) level and above!

    $29.00
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    The RFD Boys

    The Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 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. They're legends of Michigan bluegrass, but they're more than that too. With an appearance on the cover of Bluegrass Unlimited, with songs recorded by the likes of the Country Gentlemen, and with performances alongside bluegrass greats like Bill Monroe and Ralph Stanley, the RFD Boys are a part of America's bluegrass tradition. Tickets available at the door. There are no advance tickets for this show.

    $16.00, $15 students, seniors, and Ark members
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    Jon McLaughlin

    Jon McLaughlin & Friends: Home For The Holidays

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

    Ring in the season with Jon McLaughlin & Friends: Home for the Holidays, an evening of music, stories, and holiday cheer. Jon returns to the stage with his signature blend of heartfelt songwriting, masterful piano playing, and soaring vocals — this time joined by a few very special guests for a festive, one-of-a-kind concert. With Kris Allen, David Davis, and Morgan James!

    $40.00
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