One of the year's biggest and best area music events is taking place right here on campus tomorrow, when a stellar roster of folk artists converges on Hill Auditorium for the 20th Annual Ann Arbor Folk Festival. Featuring Nanci Griffith and Leon Redbone, the Festival is a fund-raiser benefit for the Ark.
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Folk Festival Tomorrow night at 6 Hill Auditorium Michigan Union Ticket Office. 763-TKTS |
Other acts appearing include David Bromberg with Jay Ungar and Molly Mason (practitioners of traditional music of 19th-century America best known for their contributions to the soundtrack of Ken Burns' PBS documentary on the Civil War), the Drop Caps with Mike Gordon of Phish, Dan Bern, Patty Griffin, Martin Sexton, Susan Werner and Les Barker.
Not only is this an excellent opportunity to see and hear a wide range of talents from within the folk genre, but the proceeds go to support a more-than-worthy cause - the Ark, the venerable local venue that consistently draws top-notch performers, while nurturing local talent as well.
Without the Ark, many fine folk, country and blues shows would skip Ann Arbor altogether, and the local scene would not be the same.
It is important that we recognize the valuable community resource we have in the Ark, and there couldn't be an easier - and more entertaining - way to show our support and appreciation than by attending this show.
Great music. Convenient location. Tons of fun. One low price, and all for a good cause. Ask yourself: What could be a better deal?
Country star Nanci Griffith, with her evocative, distinct voice, will perform at Hill Auditorium tomorrow night at the Ann Arbor Folk Festival.
Leon Redbone and his guitar.