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SUMMARY:Dean Owens
DESCRIPTION:This show has been cancelled. Refunds were issued through original point of purchase.  \nDean Owens is an adventurous\, award winning troubadour and a natural wanderer. His nine acclaimed solo albums\, mostly recorded in the US\, have seen him collaborate with some of the most respected musicians and producers around (including Al Perkins\, Will Kimbrough\, Neilson Hubbard\, Grant-Lee Phillips and most recently\, Gaby Moreno and Latin rock legends\, Calexico). \nDean’s music has been described as a unique blend of Scottish roots and Americana\, but in truth it’s hard to pin down to a single genre. With each album he has pushed his own boundaries\, constantly exploring\, as his travels have taken him from Scotland’s post industrial heartlands to Nashville\, New York\, and the panoramic vistas of the US deserts. Dean is a consummate live performer\, with a searingly soulful voice and a wealth of stories\, earworm inducing melodies and songs; the heart of a rock n roller and the spellbinding delivery of folk’s best storytellers. 
URL:https://theark.qltddev.com/event/dean-owens-240930/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cancelled
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SUMMARY:Altan
DESCRIPTION:Due to unforeseen circumstances with travel delays/cancellations\, the Altan show at The Ark scheduled for tonight\, March 20\, is regrettably canceled. \nRefunds are being processed from original point of purchase.
URL:https://theark.qltddev.com/event/altan-250320/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cancelled
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SUMMARY:Jill Sobule presents: Songs from F*ck 7th Grade & more
DESCRIPTION:It is with a heavy heart that we share that our dear friend Jill Sobule tragically passed on May 1. \n\nJill was so excited to come play for her fans. We know Jill’s energy and positivity will be missed and we appreciate your support of her memory and the talent and gift she has left us all.  \n\nTickets will be refunded at point of purchase.\nJill Sobule’s work is at once deeply personal and socially conscious\, seriously funny and derisively tragic. In a dozen albums spanning three decades of recording\, the Denver-born songwriter/guitarist/singer has tackled such topics as the death penalty\, anorexia nervosa\, shoplifting\, reproduction\, the French Resistance\, adolescent malaise\, LGBTQ issues\, and the Christian Right. Her hits include “I Kissed A Girl”—the first openly gay-themed song ever to crack the Billboard Top 20—and the alt-rock anthem “Supermodel” featured in the film Clueless.  \nJill’s latest project is her New York Times Critics pick\, Drama Desk nominated autobiographical musical F*ck 7th Grade which premiered at the Wild Project in 2022. A cast recording will be released on May 2nd.
URL:https://theark.qltddev.com/event/jill-sobule-presents-songs-from-fck-7th-grade-more/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cancelled
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SUMMARY:Vance Gilbert
DESCRIPTION:Vance Gilbert’s performance on August 22 is being postponed while Vance recovers from cancer treatment. We look forward to having him back to The Ark when his voice returns. Tickets have been refunded from point of purchase.  \nVance was born and raised in the Philadelphia area. Starting out hoping to be an R&B and jazz singer once at college\, there he discovered his affinity for the storytelling sensibilities of the acoustic singer-songwriter thing. Word spread like wildfire about Gilbert’s stage-owning singing and playing\, and Shawn Colvin invited him to be special guest on her 1992 Fat City tour where he took much of America by storm and by surprise. “With the voice of an angel\, the wit of a devil\, and the guitar playing of a god..” wrote the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. \nMost recently he’s been the opener of choice for Mad About You/Stranger Things star Paul Reiser’s stand-up shows (50 +) for the last 7 years\, along with his own busy acoustic music touring and coaching schedule.  \nVance’s most recent album\, “The Mother Of Trouble”\, features Grammy winner Lori McKenna on background vocals\, Juno award recipient and Bonnie Raitt Grammy hit song co-writer Joey Landreth on guitars\, and Americana-Roots master mandolinist Joe K. Walsh.
URL:https://theark.qltddev.com/event/vance-gilbert-250822/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cancelled
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SUMMARY:The Langan Band
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately\, due to a family emergency\, The Langan Band has had to cancel this date. Refunds have been issued from original point of purchase. \nFor over 15 years now\, the three members of The Langan Band have been carving out their own lawlessly virtuosic path of sound; rampaging through the boundaries of conventional genre and cavorting into the territories of wild abandon\, purest intimacy\, and unconditional musical elation. \nThe trio were initially brought together by a deep respect of traditional song and music\, yet they discovered a mutual love of the evisceration and regeneration of these pieces into provocative and fascinating new compositions\, as was recognised by the band winning the prestigious Danny Kyle Award at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival at the start of their journey together. This sound and process went on to inform the band’s now mostly original repertoire\, and has resulted in a musical experience quite unlike any other. \nAyrshire-born John Langan is found centre-stage\, seated on an explosive foot percussion rig of his own devising and fronting the trio with intricate fiery guitar rhythms and witheringly sweet and scathing vocals. To his right stands Alastair Caplin\, a classically trained violinist equally discerning in both the London Prog-Folk/Jazz scenes he occupied for years and also the blistering traditional reels and jigs of his native Outer Hebrides. Stage left is the domain of Angus-born Dave Tunstall and his double bass; from here emanates a seductive concoction of eerily-bowed soundscapes\, heart-stopping bass lines\, and in conjunction with Caplin’s blurred bowing a truly monumental wall of orchestral noise. The sound of the group reaches its zenith when all of these instruments are joined by the three voices singing together in razor-tight harmony to create an absolute cacophony of joy. \nWhilst it is possible to see the evidence of influences the band have drawn on and enjoyed (Trad. Scots music\, Eastern European Gypsy\, Bluegrass and American Old-Time to name a few)\, the true nature of the sound from The Langan Band is best described as un-pigeon-holeable\, yet utterly irresistible. \nIn 2024 the band broke onto the North American market with 5 tours of USA & Canada. Through huge mainstage performances at festivals such as Telluride Bluegrass and radio play such as the prestigious Mountain Stage Radio\, they are building a loyal and wild new fanbase across the Atlantic.
URL:https://theark.qltddev.com/event/the-langan-band-250911/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cancelled
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SUMMARY:JFDR
DESCRIPTION:Due to unforeseen circumstances this show has been cancelled. Refunds have been processed from point of purchase. \nJFDR is Jófríður Ákadóttir\, a musician and film score composer from Iceland. As a 14 year old in Reykjavik\, Ákadóttir began her musical career exploring the vast universe of experimental music while retaining a massive heart at her core. Over the past 12 years\, Ákadóttir has released 12 records\, including as a member of Pascal Pinon & Samaris\, collaborated with renowned artists Ólafur Arnalds and Damien Rice\, scored the award winning Icelandic film Backyard Village and garnered fans across the world – including Björk who cites Ákadóttir as an inspiration.\n \nIn 2024\, she won the Icelandic Music Award for album of the year in the category Pop\, Rock\, Rap\, and Electronica for her album Museum.
URL:https://theark.qltddev.com/event/jfdr-251006/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cancelled
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SUMMARY:Kam Patterson
DESCRIPTION:Due to a scheduling conflict Kam has had to cancel this show. Tickets have been refunded from point of purchase. \nKam Patterson is a comedian from Orlando who is quickly gaining recognition for his sharp\, high-energy sets and effortless crowd work. His comedy career started at just 10 years old when performing his debut set at his grandmother’s 50th birthday. Kam’s natural charisma and unique\, upbeat humor most recently landed him a regular slot on the extremely popular KILL TONY show. He’s a rising star in the stand-up world and a frequent performer at the Comedy Mothership club in Austin\, along with many other comedy venues in Austin and across the country. 
URL:https://theark.qltddev.com/event/kam-patterson-251029/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cancelled
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T230000
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SUMMARY:Leo Kottke
DESCRIPTION:Due to illness the upcoming Leo Kottke show has been cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience. Refunds will be returned to original form of payment.\n 
URL:https://theark.qltddev.com/event/leo-kottke-260513/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 316 S. Main\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cancelled
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SUMMARY:Summer Sounds at The Ann Arbor Art Fair
DESCRIPTION:Due to the current air quality advisory\, our artists are unable to perform this evening.  We hope to be back at the Stage on Main on Friday evening. \n  \nWe are excited to once again partner with the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair to bring live music each evening of the art fairs to the Stage on Main at the corner of Main and William in the Palio lot. Stop by and join one of our favorite street parties of the year! \nSCHMALTZ\n6pm \nSchmaltz is a modern klezmer band based in Ann Arbor\, Michigan. With a unique sound that hinges on craftily blended genres\, their music provides a refreshing perspective on klezmer music\, infusing traditional Jewish music with contemporary flavor by mixing in elements of jazz\, balkan\, funk\, latin\, and polka. Schmaltz’s debut album\, “The Seltzer Man”\, highlights what fans love: creative compositions\, incredible improvisation\, and the undeniable energy of a roaring horn section. With deep roots at the University of Michigan\, Schmaltz features numerous graduates of the School of Music\, Theater & Dance\, including bandleader and primary composer Ryan Schildcrout (saxophone)\, Michael Gerace (trombone)\, Jacob Warren (bass)\, and current SMTD protégé Christopher Gerace (trumpet). Rounding out the ensemble\, the rhythm section includes Ann Arbor native Jack Harris (drums)\, and award winning pianist\, arranger\, and composer Seulah Noh (piano). \nJILL JACK BAND\n7:30pm \nJill Jack’s decades-spanning career has carried her across the globe\, captivating audiences both as a solo artist and with her band. She has shared stages with iconic performers like Bob Seger and Loretta Lynn\, cementing her place in the Americana music scene. Blending folk\, rock\, country\, and blues\, her sound is as dynamic as it is authentic—driven by vivid storytelling\, quick-witted humor\, and deeply heartfelt performances. \nWith an impressive catalog of 12 albums and 51 Detroit Music Awards\, Jack’s artistry extends beyond the stage. She has composed music for documentaries and national advertising campaigns\, showcasing her versatility as a creator. \nBeyond her musical achievements\, Jack is deeply committed to giving back—engaging in missionary work\, supporting nonprofit initiatives\, and mentoring artists of all ages. Her career reflects not only artistic excellence but a lasting dedication to community and connection.
URL:https://theark.qltddev.com/event/summer-sounds-at-the-ann-arbor-art-fair260716/
LOCATION:The Stage on Main\, 353 S. Main St\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cancelled
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SUMMARY:Summer Sounds at The Ann Arbor Art Fair
DESCRIPTION:Due to the current air quality advisory\, our artists are unable to perform this evening.  We plan to be back at the Stage on Main on Saturday evening. \n  \nWe are excited to once again partner with the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair to bring live music each evening of the art fairs to the Stage on Main at the corner of Main and William in the Palio lot. Stop by and join one of our favorite street parties of the year! \nTHE RUPPLE BROTHERS\n6pm \nThe Rupple Brothers are a psychedelic folk ensemble who combine a love for family\, music\, life\, and improvisation to create a musical space unlike any other. Born unto song\, brothers Evan and Cole\, and an ever expanding cast of soul brothers\, traverse the entire spectrum of sound and space; each being proficient in multiple ways of musical strangeness\, while bringing a positive and powerful family message with their brand of wild folk. They have carved themselves out a respected place amongst the Michigan music scene\, throwing their own annual grassroots festival Handmade Music Festival in their home of Chesaning\, opening for bands like The Way Down Wanderers\, Chirp\, The Mallett Brothers Band\, Tejon Street Corner Thieves\, Good Old War\, opening up for White Denim at Ann Arbor’s Sonic Lunch\, winning the Review Award for “Best Duo”\, and playing top tier venues and festivals across the state. They plan to carry their stories of song to the furthest reaches of the universe. \nBOBBY ALU\n7:30pm \nIf you ask Byron Bay’s Bobby Alu what his music sounds like\, he’ll tell you how he hopes it makes you feel: like you have your favorite drink in hand\, sipping as the sun sets on a balmy evening that’s laden with the promise of adventure. In an ideal world\, he’d follow summer around the earth\, in his endless quest to nail that feeling in his songs. \nFor Bobby it’s all about letting the music decide where it takes you – creatively and physically – and following the threads of curiosity large\, small and often strange. It’s playing ukulele with old friends at the local market in exchange for a box of vegetables\, because how weird is it to improvise along to people buying bananas at 7am on a Tuesday? It’s going to Ghana with just a hunch and a WhatsApp number to track down the rhythms that lit up his heart. It’s touring the world for five years as Xavier Rudd’s percussionist\, learning how to be in service to the vibe of a room\, and how to make the jump to being an international performer in his own right. It’s honoring his Samoan heritage through sharing the stage and releasing an EP with his mother to connect with the language of her homeland. Always\, it’s about being open to discovery: if you choose music\, you choose it all. 
URL:https://theark.qltddev.com/event/summer-sounds-at-the-ann-arbor-art-fair-260717/
LOCATION:The Stage on Main\, 353 S. Main St\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cancelled
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