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ANN ARBOR — When the Michigan Rattlers return to the Hill Auditorium stage for the Ann Arbor Folk Festival on Saturday (Jan. 27), they’ll rub elbows with some superstars of

A good folk song might feel innocent on the surface, especially when it’s a lilting, acoustic-driven ballad, but hardcore folk fans aren’t

The Ann Arbor Folk Festival makes its return this weekend. After a virtual event in 2021, and a cancellation last year, the city’s premier live music event is back with a new format.

New and traditional folk musicians will take the stage at Hill Auditorium in January.

Ann Arbor Folk Fest goes virtual with national and local performers Virtual events can have their pros and cons, but the 44th annual Ann Arbor Folk Fest is taking advantage of the now-familiar platform to offer a unique event this weekend. Folk fans can enjoy performances by Raul Malo, Kiefer Sutherland, Bruce Cockburn, Dar Williams and others, including live sets broadcast from the Ark music venue from the Accidentals with special guest Kim Richey and bluegrass mainstays the RFD Boys.  Michi...

Ann Arbor Folk Festival goes virtual as The Ark looks to ‘extend the runway’ in 2021 Updated Dec 29, 2020; Posted Dec 22, 2020 The updated stage, lights and sound system inside the Ark, 316 S Main St. in Ann Arbor Monday, Feb. 11 2019.Jacob Hamilton Facebook Share ANN ARBOR, MI - Despite being unable to bring the 44th annual Ann Arbor Folk Festival to a live audience, organizers have taken steps to make sure the upcoming two-night festival has some familiar elements. The annual fundraiser...