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    • Warren and Flick

    Warren & Flick

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

    Warren & Flick crafts a sound both invitingly full and authentically transparent; captivating listeners through original material that balances familiarity with an exploratory spirit. Jacob Warren plays double bass, and Grant Flick plays violin, tenor guitar and nyckelharpa. In this concert Warren & Flick will present original compositions and arrangements that seamlessly blend together varied styles with a focus on their brand new duo album.

    $24.00
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    Tanner Dane
    Artist Spotlight Series

    Tanner Dane

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

    Chicago-based singer/songwriter Tanner Dane draws from a wide array of influences citing his love of 60s soul music, 90s r&b as well as indie rock and modern day alternative-folk that helps shape melodies cloaked in haunting lyricism.

    Free
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    Glass Cannon Live
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    Glass Cannon Live!

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

    Your favorite nerds are back for another year of Glass Cannon Live! Join Troy, Joe, Skid, Matthew, Sydney and Kate as they bring their unique brand of off-the-wall comedy and epic storytelling to a town near you. Every show is its own unique live gaming session, and you never know what's going to happen until you see it play out live! Please note, this show is 18+

    $48.50
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    Kruger Brothers

    Kruger Brothers

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

    Hear melodies and stories woven into an exceptional musical experience by the brothers Jens and Uwe Kruger alongside their musical partner Joel Landsberg. With a unique blend of bluegrass, folk, and classical influences, their music flows like a gentle river, guiding listeners on a journey through a rich tapestry of emotions.

    $29.00
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    Ark Entrance
    Open Mic

    The Ark’s Open Stage

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

    $3.00
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    The Jacob Jolliff Band

    The Jacob Jolliff Band

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

    Jacob Jolliff is one of the world’s premier contemporary mandolinists. In 2011, he graduated from Berklee College of Music, having studied there on a full scholarship. The following year, in 2012, he won the USA’s National Mandolin Championship in Winfield, KS. A fixture of the bluegrass scene, he has performed and collaborated with Béla Fleck, Tony Trischka, Michael Daves, Grant Gordy, Wes Corbett, and Alex Hargreaves, to name a few.

    $29.00
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    Jess Merritt

    Opener: Chris DuPont

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

    Jess Merritt is an Ann Arbor-based singer and songwriter whose rich, soulful voice evokes a unique emotional resonance. From power ballads to velvet keys, soul and rock to blues and pop, listeners are headed into a memorable experience by this expansive and versatile local favorite. Finding inspiration in the natural world, she draws from deep roots to deliver in ways both captivating and raw - taking listeners with her on a journey of healing through feeling.

    $24.00
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    Mary Fahl

    Mary Fahl, former lead singer for October Project

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

    Mary Fahl is an expressive, emotional singer/songwriter who first achieved fame as lead singer and co-founder of the mid-1990s NYC-based chamber-pop group October Project, a band known for their lush harmonies, sweeping melodies and Fahl’s unique and powerful vocals. After two records on Epic, Fahl had more freedom to pursue her own muse, whether that meant writing and recording songs for movies (including the theme for the Civil War epic “Gods and Generals”), singing arias and medieval Spanish songs for Sony Classical, or releasing a unique album-length take on “Dark Side of the Moon”…

    $29.00
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    Special Event

    There’s a Place for You in the Circle: Joe Reilly and The Community Gardeners with the All Nations Dancers

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

    A free family concert by Joe Reilly and his band featuring Anishinaabe pow wow dancers from Mt. Pleasant. This family-friendly event is great for elementary-school aged kids. The event is free and open to the public with a catered lunch provided beforehand. It is sponsored by the Ann Arbor Public Schools. Pre-registration is closed, but walk-ups are welcome after 12pm until we reach capacity.

    Free
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    Matt Andersen

    Matt Andersen

    Special Guest: Julian Taylor

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

    When Matt Andersen steps on stage, he brings a lifetime of music to every note he plays. His latest album, The Big Bottle of Joy, is all about hard-won celebration; a dozen songs infused with raw blues-rock, rollicking Americana, thoughtful folk, and ecstatic gospel.

    $29.00
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    For Pete's Sake

    For Pete’s Sake – Pete Seeger Birthday Concert

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

    The annual Pete Seeger Birthday Concert returns to The Ark with an all-star celebration honoring the life and work of singer, songwriter, activist, and national conscience, Pete Seeger, who passed in 2014. The evening will be filled with storytelling and singalongs in the true uplifting Seeger audience participation tradition. The lineup will feature special guest Reggie Harris, renowned folk artist and educator, who performed in the 2014 tribute to Pete and Toshi Seeger at the Lincoln Center, along with a lineup of well-known Michigan artists including Matt Watroba, Billy King, Annie & Rod Capps, San, Laz & Emily Slomovits, Judy Banker, Dani Darling, Mustard’s Retreat, and more (TBA). All proceeds from the event go to support The Ark.

    $24.00
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    Joan Shelley

    Joan Shelley

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

    Joan Shelley is a songwriter and singer who draws inspiration from traditional and traditionally-minded performers from her native Kentucky, as well as those from Ireland, Scotland, and England, but she’s not a folksinger. Her disposition aligns more closely with that of, say, Roger Miller, Dolly Parton, or Tom T. Hall, who once explained—simply, succinctly, in a song—“I Witness Life.”

    $29.00
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