AUGUST 2010 CONCERTS AND FOLK MUSIC EVENTS

This page last updated 08-07-10


Billy Dean
Sunday, August 1, 2010
7:30 p.m.
The Ark
316 South Main St.
(between E. Liberty and William)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-761-1800
734-761-1451 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.theark.org


Little Feat [Sold Out!]
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
8:00 p.m.
The Ark
316 South Main St.
(between E. Liberty and William)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-761-1800
734-761-1451 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.theark.org


Trevor Hall
Thursday, August 5, 2010
8:00 p.m.
The Ark
316 South Main St.
(between E. Liberty and William)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-761-1800
734-761-1451 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.theark.org


Chulrua
Friday, August 6, 2010
8:00 p.m.
The Ark
316 South Main St.
(between E. Liberty and William)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-761-1800
734-761-1451 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.theark.org


Ronny Cox
Friday, August 6, 2010
8:00 p.m.
Comfy Couch Concerts/Newport Furnishings
52504 Grand River Avenue
Wixom, MI 48393
248-910-4941
http://www.comfycouchconcerts.com


Riverfolk Music & Arts Festival
August 6-7, 2010
Carr Park
Manchester, MI
734-323-1761
http://www.riverfolkfestival.org

Performers include Trent Wagler & the Steel Wheels (bluegrass), Joe Hall & the Louisiana Cane Cutters (Cajun), Galactic Cowboy Orchestra, George Bedard & the Kingpins (Rockabilly), Dick Siegel, Woody Pines (Blues,Rags), Rant Maggie Rant (Celtic), Natalie Mae (MC), The Millers (Old Time), The Raisin Pickers, and Kofi Ameyaw (African). Includes stage performances, music and dance workshops, a kids' area, and a juried art show.


J.D. Souther
Saturday, August 7, 2010
8:00 p.m.
The Ark
316 South Main St.
(between E. Liberty and William)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-761-1800
734-761-1451 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.theark.org


The Goldmine Pickers
Sunday, August 8, 2010
7:30 p.m.
The Ark
316 South Main St.
(between E. Liberty and William)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-761-1800
734-761-1451 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.theark.org


Ingrid Michaelson & Abigail Stauffer [Sold Out!]
Monday, August 9, 2010
8:00 p.m.
The Ark
316 South Main St.
(between E. Liberty and William)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-761-1800
734-761-1451 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.theark.org


Joy Kills Sorrow
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
8:00 p.m.
The Ark
316 South Main St.
(between E. Liberty and William)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-761-1800
734-761-1451 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.theark.org


The Abrams Brothers
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
8:00 p.m.
The Ark
316 South Main St.
(between E. Liberty and William)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-761-1800
734-761-1451 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.theark.org


Danny Schmidt and Carrie Elkin
Thursday, August 12, 2010
8:00 p.m.
The Ark
316 South Main St.
(between E. Liberty and William)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-761-1800
734-761-1451 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.theark.org


Chulrua, with opening set by Finvarra's Wren
Thursday, August 12, 2010
8:00 p.m.
White Crow Conservatory of Music
3736 Mackinaw
Saginaw, MI
989-790-2118
http://whitecrowconservatory.blogspot.com


The RFD Boys
Friday, August 13, 2010
8:00 p.m.
The Ark
316 South Main St.
(between E. Liberty and William)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-761-1800
734-761-1451 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.theark.org


Great Lakes Folk Festival
August 13-15, 2010
Downtown East Lansing
East Lansing, MI
517-432-4533
http://www.greatlakesfolkfest.net

Showcases our country's rich cultural heritage through music, dance, crafts, storytelling, games and food. Performers include Alberta Adams (Blues), Chulrua (Irish Celtic), De Temps Antan (Quebecois), D.W. Groethe (Cowboy Poetry), Klancnik and Friends Band (Slovenian Polka), Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver (Bluegrass), Sana Ndiaye(Ekonting Master), Mariachi Perla de Mexico (Mariachi), Rumen "Sali" Shopov (Romani/Bulgarian), Siempre Flamenco (Andalucian Flamenco), and Cedric Watson and Bijou Creole (Creole/Zydeco).


Marcia Ball
Saturday, August 14, 2010
8:00 p.m.
The Ark
316 South Main St.
(between E. Liberty and William)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-761-1800
734-761-1451 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.theark.org


Artisan 5-Year Reunion Tour
Saturday, August 14, 2010
8:00 p.m.
Aeolian Hall
795 Dundas St.
London, Ontario
519-672-7950
http://www.aeolianhall.ca

Reunion tour with West Yorkshire (England) a cappella singers Artisan (Brian & Jacey Bedford and Hilary Spencer). Also on the bill are ex-Tanglefoot veterans Al Parrish & Steve Ritchie.


John Lee Hooker Jr.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
7:30 p.m.
The Ark
316 South Main St.
(between E. Liberty and William)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-761-1800
734-761-1451 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.theark.org


The Global Jazz Project
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
8:00 p.m.
The Ark
316 South Main St.
(between E. Liberty and William)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-761-1800
734-761-1451 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.theark.org


Open Stage
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
8:00 p.m.
The Ark
316 South Main St.
(between E. Liberty and William)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-761-1800
734-761-1451 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.theark.org


Trina Hamlin and Dan Navarro
Thursday, August 19, 2010
8:00 p.m.
The Ark
316 South Main St.
(between E. Liberty and William)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-761-1800
734-761-1451 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.theark.org


Beth Nielsen Chapman
Friday, August 20, 2010
8:00 p.m.
The Ark
316 South Main St.
(between E. Liberty and William)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-761-1800
734-761-1451 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.theark.org


Hoxeyville Music Festival
August 20-22, 2010
Coyote Crossing Resort
8593 S. 13 Rd.
Cadillac, MI
http://www.hoxeyville.com

Performers include Todd Snider, Greensky Bluegrass, Justin Townes Earle, The Ragbirds, Steppin' in It, Red Sea Pedestrians, The Rachel Davis Band, and many more.


Owen Sound Summerfolk Festival
August 20-22, 2010
Kelso Beach Park
Owen Sound, Ontario
519-371-2995
http://www.summerfolk.org

Performers include Sarah Harmer, Lennie Gallant, Artisan, Red Horse (Eliza Gilkyson, John Gorka, Lucy Kaplansky), Colin Linden, Mose Scarlett, Ian Robb, Grit Laskin, Matt Watroba, Jack Williams, De Temps Antan, and many more. Displays, sales, and demonstrations by professional craft artists.


Lonesome County
Saturday, August 21, 2010
8:00 p.m.
The Ark
316 South Main St.
(between E. Liberty and William)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-761-1800
734-761-1451 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.theark.org


Hans York
Saturday, August 21, 2010
8:00 p.m.
Trinity House Theatre
38840 W. Six Mile Road
Livonia, MI
734-464-6302
http://www.trinityhouse.org


Michigan Renaissance Festival
August 21-October 3, 2010
Holly, MI (Exit 106 off I-75)
800-601-4848
http://www.michrenfest.com

Open weekends and Labor Day, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., rain or shine. Music, stage acts, artisans, food booths. Themed weekends.


Suzanne Westerhoefer
Sunday, August 22, 2010
8:00 p.m.
The Ark
316 South Main St.
(between E. Liberty and William)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-761-1800
734-761-1451 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.theark.org


Todd Snider
Monday, August 23, 2010
8:00 p.m.
The Ark
316 South Main St.
(between E. Liberty and William)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-761-1800
734-761-1451 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.theark.org


Take a Chance Tuesday with Baskery
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
8:00 p.m.
The Ark
316 South Main St.
(between E. Liberty and William)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-761-1800
734-761-1451 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.theark.org


The Justin Nozuka Band & Alex*Cuba
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
8:00 p.m.
The Ark
316 South Main St.
(between E. Liberty and William)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-761-1800
734-761-1451 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.theark.org


Sumkali
Thursday, August 26, 2010
8:00 p.m.
The Ark
316 South Main St.
(between E. Liberty and William)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-761-1800
734-761-1451 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.theark.org


Guitar Festival and Workshop
August 26-28, 2010
Interlochen, MI
231-276-7387
http://college.interlochen.org/program/guitar-festival-and-workshop

Faculty and concert artists include Phil Keaggy, Ricardo Cobo, Michael Chapdelaine, Adam del Monte, Bruce Dunlap, Matt Palmer, and the U.S. debut of Nonato Luiz.


The Siegel-Schwall Band
Friday, August 27, 2010
8:00 p.m.
The Ark
316 South Main St.
(between E. Liberty and William)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-761-1800
734-761-1451 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.theark.org


Vienna Teng - A Benefit for The Ark
Saturday, August 28, 2010
8:00 p.m.
The Ark
316 South Main St.
(between E. Liberty and William)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-761-1800
734-761-1451 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.theark.org


Junior Brown & Dylan Charles
Sunday, August 29, 2010
7:30 p.m.
The Ark
316 South Main St.
(between E. Liberty and William)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-761-1800
734-761-1451 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.theark.org


Abalone Dots, Sam & Ruby
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
8:00 p.m.
The Ark
316 South Main St.
(between E. Liberty and William)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-761-1800
734-761-1451 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.theark.org