FEBRUARY 2012 CONCERTS AND FOLK MUSIC EVENTS

This page last updated 02-19-12


Open Stage
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
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


Seth Barnard and May Erlewine
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Madison Heights Coffee Concert Series
Madison Heights Senior Center
29448 John R
Madison Heights, MI
248-589-2294
http://www.madison-heights.org/docs/coffee_concerts.pdf


Frontier Ruckus
Thursday, February 2, 2012
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


Cheryl Wheeler
Friday, February 3, 2012
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


Un-Valentine Show, with John Latini, Jamie-Sue Seal, Andre Villoch, and Dave Boutette
Friday, February 3, 2012
8:00 p.m.
Green Wood Coffee House
Held at First United Methodist Church
1001 Green Road
(south of Plymouth Rd., just north of Glazer Way)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-665-8558
http://www.fumc-a2.org/coffee_house.cfm


Live! From the Living Room
Friday, February 3, 2012
8:15-10:30 p.m.
Held at The Oakland Arts Center (next to the Blue Note Cafe)
7 N. Saginaw (downtown, just north of Pike Street)
Pontiac, MI
248-338-9389

Featured performers: Ben Hassenger; John Finan.


Yiddishe Cup
Saturday, February 4, 2012
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


Dan Shepherd
Saturday, February 4, 2012
7:30-10:30 p.m.
The Raven Cafe
932 Military Street
Port Huron
810-984-4330
http://www.ravencafeph.com


Midwinter Singing Festival, with Joel Mabus, Patt Madden, Frank Youngman, and Mark Dvorak
Saturday, February 4, 2012
7:00 p.m.
Ten Pound Fiddle Concert Series
Held at Hannah Community Center
819 Abbot Road
East Lansing, MI
517-337-7744 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.tenpoundfiddle.org


Shari Kane and Dave Steele
Saturday, February 4, 2012
8:00 p.m.
Trinity House Theatre
38840 W. Six Mile Road
Livonia, MI
734-464-6302
http://www.trinityhouse.org


Brian Pickell, Shane Cook, and Jake Charron
Sunday, February 5, 2012
7:30 p.m.
Cuckoo's Nest Folk Club
Held at Chaucer's Pub
122 Carling Street
London, Ontario
519-473-2099
http://www.cuckoosnest.folk.on.ca


Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys
Sunday, February 5, 2012
3:30 p.m.
West Bethesda Folk Music Concerts
Held at West Bethesda Presbyterian Church
11954 County Rd I
Montpelier, Ohio
419-485-3200
http://www.westbethesda.org/wbconcerts.htm


The Global Jazz Project
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
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


Girlyman and Edie Carey
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
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


Matt Watroba
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Madison Heights Coffee Concert Series
Madison Heights Senior Center
29448 John R
Madison Heights, MI
248-589-2294
http://www.madison-heights.org/docs/coffee_concerts.pdf


William Fitzsimmons and Denison Witmer
Thursday, February 9, 2012
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


Newfound Road
Friday, February 10, 2012
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


Don Ross and Brooke Miller
Friday, February 10, 2012
8:00 p.m.
Trinity House Theatre
38840 W. Six Mile Road
Livonia, MI
734-464-6302
http://www.trinityhouse.org


Live! From the Living Room
Friday, February 10, 2012
8:15-10:30 p.m.
Held at The Oakland Arts Center (next to the Blue Note Cafe)
7 N. Saginaw (downtown, just north of Pike Street)
Pontiac, MI
248-338-9389

Featured performers: Butch Runyon; Roger Blair.


Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas
Friday, Februray 10, 2011
8:00 p.m.
Ten Pound Fiddle Concert Series
Held at Unitarian Universalist Church
855 Grove Street
East Lansing, MI
517-337-7744 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.tenpoundfiddle.org


Matt Watroba and Robert Jones
Saturday, February 11, 2012
7:30 p.m.
Oceana Folk Series
Sponsored by the Hart Area Public Library and Hart Public Schools
Concerts held at Hart Middle School Auditorium
308 W. Johnson Street
Hart, MI
http://www.hart.lib.mi.us/OceanaFolkSeries.cfm


Oh Susanna (Suzie Ungerleider)
Saturday, February 11, 2012
8:00 p.m.
Windsor Folk Music and Arts Society
Mackenzie Hall Cultural Centre
3277 Sandwich Street
Windsor, Ontario
(From Ambassador Bridge, exit north onto Huron Church Avenue. Travel 3 blocks to Sandwich Street at the river. Go west 4 blocks to Brock Street.)
519-255-7600
http://www.windsorfolk.org


Mustard's Retreat
Saturday, February 11, 2012
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


An Evening with The Dorkestra!
Saturday, February 11, 2012
8:00 p.m.
Café 704 Coffee House
Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
704 Airport Blvd.
(off S. State Street, just south of I-94)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-327-0270
http://www.interfaithspirit.org/cafe704.html


Rachel Davis
Saturday, February 11, 2012
7:30 p.m.
Flint Folk Music Society
Held at Greater Flint Arts Council Gallery
816 S. Saginaw St.
Flint, MI
810-235-1442
http://www.flintfolkmusic.org


Drew Nelson
Saturday, February 11, 2012
8:00 p.m.
Grand River Folk Arts Society
Concerts held at Wealthy Theatre Annex
1110 Wealthy SE
Grand Rapids, MI
616-246-6468 or 616-361-9219
http://www.grfolkarts.org


Completely Oblivous
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Doors open 7:30; open mic at 7:45; concert follows
The Kettle Coffee House Concerts
Hartland Music Hall
3619 Hartland (Avon) Road
Hartland, MI
248-684-9234
http://celtickettlecoffeehouse.org


My Folky Valentine
Sunday, February 12, 2012
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

With Small Potatoes, The Milroys, Shari Kane and Dave Steele, and Annie and Rod Capps.


Irish and Scottish Music, Song, and Dance: Benefit for Doctors Without Borders
Sunday, February 12, 2012
4:00-10:00 p.m.
Gaelic League Irish America Club
2068 Michigan Avenue
Detroit, MI
313-96-IRISH

Family friendly. Cash bar and food available. Lighted, guarded parking. Performers include Ashley MacIsaac, Blackthorn, Finvarra's Wren, Crossroads Ceili, Colin Paige, David Bowen, Frank Kennedy, Ray Maguire, Eddie McGlinchy, Terence McKinney, O'Hare Irish Dancers, Ardan Irish Dancers, and Nic Gareiss (Dance Master).


Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade
Monday, February 13, 2012
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


Solas
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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


JT Nero and Allison Russell
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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


Mustard's Retreat
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Madison Heights Coffee Concert Series
Madison Heights Senior Center
29448 John R
Madison Heights, MI
248-589-2294
http://www.madison-heights.org/docs/coffee_concerts.pdf


Jill Sobule
Thursday, February 16, 2012
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 RFD Boys
Friday, February 17, 2012
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


Live! From the Living Room
Friday, February 17, 2012
8:15-10:30 p.m.
Held at The Oakland Arts Center (next to the Blue Note Cafe)
7 N. Saginaw (downtown, just north of Pike Street)
Pontiac, MI
248-338-9389

Featured performers: Jack's 60th Birthday Party with Judy Insley and Floyd Raeon; February Sky.


John McCutcheon
Friday, February 17, 2011
8:00 p.m.
Ten Pound Fiddle Concert Series
Held at Unitarian Universalist Church
855 Grove Street
East Lansing, MI
517-337-7744 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.tenpoundfiddle.org


Kim and Reggie Harris
Saturday, February 18, 2012
8:00 p.m.
Grand River Folk Arts Society
Concerts held at Wealthy Theatre Annex
1110 Wealthy SE
Grand Rapids, MI
616-246-6468 or 616-361-9219
http://www.grfolkarts.org


Brother Sun (Greg Greenway, Joe Jencks, Pat Wictor)
Saturday, February 18, 2012
8:00 p.m.
MAMA's Coffeehouse
(Michigan Acoustic Musicians Alliance)
Held at Birmingham Unitarian Church
38651 Woodward Avenue
(NW corner of Woodward and Lone Pine)
Bloomfield Hills, MI
248-569-0965
http://www.mamascoffeehouse.org

Opening set by Sharon Tse and John Finan.


The Ark's 25th Annual Storytelling Festival
Saturday, February 18, 2012
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

This year's performers are Willy Clafin, Zalka Csenge Virag, Allison Downey, and Lyn Davidge.


Storytelling Festival for Kids
Sunday, February 19, 2012
1:00 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

Performers for the kid-oriented stories are Willy Clafin, Zalka Csenge Virag, and Allison Downey.


Kate Clinton
Sunday, February 19, 2012
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


Empty Chair Night w/ special guest host Dave Boutette and special guest Bobby Pennock
Sunday, February 19, 2012
7:00 p.m.
Trinity House Theatre
38840 W. Six Mile Road
Livonia, MI
734-464-6302
http://www.trinityhouse.org


Gaelic Storm
Monday, February 20, 2012
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


Mike Doughty
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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


Playing for Change
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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


Judy Insley and Floyd Raeon
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Madison Heights Coffee Concert Series
Madison Heights Senior Center
29448 John R
Madison Heights, MI
248-589-2294
http://www.madison-heights.org/docs/coffee_concerts.pdf


Finvarra's Wren
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Claddagh Pub
17800 Haggerty Road
Livonia, MI
734-542-8141


Jeffrey Foucault
Thursday, February 23, 2012
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


BreakFEST 2012 to Benefit Breakfast at St. Andrew's
Friday, February 24, 2012
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

Performers include Dan Crary, The Small Ponds, and Mick Gavin and friends. Joel Mabus hosts the event.


Sarah Masen
Friday, February 24, 2012
8:00 p.m.
Green Wood Coffee House
Held at First United Methodist Church
1001 Green Road
(south of Plymouth Rd., just north of Glazer Way)
Ann Arbor, MI
734-665-8558
http://www.fumc-a2.org/coffee_house.cfm


David Francey with Craig Werth
Friday, February 24, 2011
8:00 p.m.
Ten Pound Fiddle Concert Series
Held at Unitarian Universalist Church
855 Grove Street
East Lansing, MI
517-337-7744 (24 hour hotline)
http://www.tenpoundfiddle.org


Live! From the Living Room
Friday, February 24, 2012
8:15-10:30 p.m.
Held at The Oakland Arts Center (next to the Blue Note Cafe)
7 N. Saginaw (downtown, just north of Pike Street)
Pontiac, MI
248-338-9389

Featured performers: Floyd King and Buckrooster King; Blaise Glander.


Susan Werner and Rosebud
Saturday, February 25, 2012
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


Dan Crary
Saturday, February 25, 2012
7:30 p.m.
Flint Folk Music Society
Held at Greater Flint Arts Council Gallery
816 S. Saginaw St.
Flint, MI
810-235-1442
http://www.flintfolkmusic.org


David Francey
Sunday, February 26, 2012
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


Take a Chance Tuesday featuring Who Hit John?
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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


Blackthorn
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Madison Heights Coffee Concert Series
Madison Heights Senior Center
29448 John R
Madison Heights, MI
248-589-2294
http://www.madison-heights.org/docs/coffee_concerts.pdf


Open Stage
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
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