A Celebration of the Music of Jay Stielstra

Legendary Michigan songwriter, Jay Stielstra, whose life and art will long be remembered by our Michigan community, has left us a treasured legacy of unforgettable songs, musical plays, and other writings. To celebrate Jay’s life and music, a roster of beloved Michigan musicians – many of whom have performed with Jay or in his plays throughout the years – including Chris Buhalis, Judy Banker, Dave Boutette & Kristi Davis, Christina McMullen, David Menefee, Peter Madcat Ruth, Dick Siegel, San and Emily Slomovits, Michael Smith, Matt Watroba and the Buckhorn Bar Band (from North Country Opera) and more TBA, will bring the songs from Jay’s many musical plays, including Jay’s iconic North Country Opera, and more, to the The Ark stage.

This concert is a benefit for The Ark, a musical home to Jay since The Ark’s early years on Hill Street.