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Tadhg Ó Raghallaigh, Aidan Duffy, Ben Duffy, Paul Spring, and Alex Wand Trio
Presented by The Ark and UM Residential College
The University of Michigan Residential College Music Program and The Ark present an evening of Irish traditional music and transatlantic...
Big Ticket Presents...Indigo De Souza
Big Ticket Productions is proud to present Indigo De Souza! Celebrate the end of the semester with music from the indie rock artist at the...
The Big Show
Presented by ComCo/UAC
ComCo Presents The Big Show! Come see a suite of ComCo classic games, the ComCo Movie, and a sendoff to our seniors.
Crystal Bowersox
Presented by The Ark
“She has a keen, finely honed pop instinct all her own” –The New York Times...
Jeffrey Martin with special guest Niall Connolly
Presented by The Ark
“Music, poetry, and observations aimed directly at your soul” –Melissa Clarke Americana Highways...
Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective and Blueshouse
A benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan
Ann Arbor’s Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective is a proudly intergenerational group, sharing instruments, knowledge, kindness, and talent...
Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan
Presented by The Ark
In 2017, Grammy-nominated artist Joan Osborne released the critically acclaimed album, Songs of Bob Dylan. Her artistic and soulful...
Pieta Brown & The Taken
w/sg Erik Koskinen
“Her artistry combines folk, country and dusky swamp in a graceful, supple and elegant genre of their own." –American Songwriter...
John McCutcheon
Presented by The Ark
“He has an uncanny ability to breathe new life into the familiar. His storytelling has the richness of fine literature.” –Washington...
Mama's Broke
with special guest Jude Brothers
“raw, rootsy and alive - uplifting and a joy to hear” –Folk Radio UK...
For Pete's Sake: Pete Seeger Birthday Concert
Presented by The Ark
“A good song reminds us what we're fighting for.” –Pete Seeger...
Justin Roberts
Presented by the Ark
“He has a remarkable ability to see through a child’s eyes… the Judy Blume of kiddie rock.” –New York Times...
Vance Gilbert
Presented by The Ark
“If Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens had a love child, with Rodney Dangerfield as the midwife, the results might be something close to the...
Davina and the Vagabonds
Presented by The Ark
“Davina Sowers creates her own Americana mishmash — a little Amy Winehouse-worthy neo-soul here, a little Great American...
Joe Pernice
w/sg Pete Mancini
“a workhorse of a songwriter who delivers hard truths with the softest of whispers” –NPR...
Guitar Women: An Evening with Sue Foley, Rory Block, & Cindy Cashdollar
Presented by The Ark
Three of the most respected voices in American roots music share the stage for an extraordinary evening of guitars, stories, and song....
Chris Knight w/sg Matt Woods
Presented by The Ark
“a storyteller in the best traditions of Mellencamp and Springsteen” –USA Today...
Open Stage Showcase: Bob Hoot and Peter Bedford
Presented by The Ark
Our Open Stage Showcase lets us shine a light on some of our standout performers who’ve graced our Open Stage through the year....
Paper Wings with special guest The Montvales
Presented by The Ark
“Paper Wings blends two distinct voices and impeccable skills as instrumentalists to create a modern, unified vision built on Appalachian...
Dave & Kristi
Presented by The Ark
“Irrepressible verve and joy.” –Daniel Bracken, Wheatland Music Festival...
Kim Richey
opener Caroline Spence
“an artist known for beguiling melodies and a supple turn of a phrase.” –American Songwriter...
Peter Mulvey & Jenna Nicholls present Floyd Mercantile
Presented by The Ark
In April 2025, Peter Mulvey and Jenna Nicholls, along with guitarist Ross Bellenoit, traveled to Floyd, a small mountain town located in the...
Chris Smither
Presented by The Ark
“an American original – a product of the musical melting pot and one of the absolute best singer-songwriters in the world.”...
Jane Siberry
Presented by The Ark
"A superstar of the imagination with a passion for the truth." –Interview Magazine...
The Arcadian Wild -
The Better Stories Tour
Modern string band music with captivating vocal harmonies...
Jeff Black
Presented by The Ark
"Nothing short of brilliant. Top to bottom, this stuff is special. Black is an artist of substance." –Billboard Magazine...
Stories & Songs: An Evening with Radney Foster & Kelly Willis
Presented by The Ark
Radney Foster first gained attention as half of the duo Foster & Lloyd, who with “Crazy Over You” became the first duo in history to...
Jason Carter Band
Presented by The Ark
The award winning fiddler from the Del McCoury Band takes the lead...
Dan Bern
Presented by The Ark
“one of my favourite songwriters… His songs are a mix of thought provoking lyrics and a wonderful dry wit.” –Roger Daltrey...
Bob Schneider
Presented by The Ark
“one of the best kept secrets in rock and roll” –Goldmine Magazine...
Hot 8 Brass Band
Presented by The Ark
“Swells with swaggering jazz, raucous funk, second line strut and hip-hop attitude… irresistible” –MOJO...
Handmade Moments
Presented by The Ark
“Glistening with insight and whimsy, long-simmering with righteous compassion and beauty, Handmade Moments are a fearless all-weather...
