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Preservation Fall Fest is back for year 6.

Join us Saturday, September 19, 2026, at HOMES Campus for another night of live music, great beer, food, friends, and fall festival energy.

PFF has become one of our favorite nights of the year, and this year’s lineup just got even better with the addition of a special solo acoustic performance by Joe Hertler, frontman of Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers.

This year’s lineup:

DJ em∧
Opening the night, DJ em∧ brings a one-of-a-kind mix of energy, verve, and get-up-and-dance momentum. Hailing from Evanston, Illinois, and delivering Chicago-grade spins.

Bandeau
Bandeau kicks off the live music with style, groove, and a big live sound — the perfect way to get HOMES Campus moving early.

Jackamo
Jackamo brings big energy and the kind of set that turns a great night into a full-on party.

Normal Mode
Normal Mode hits the stage with infectious energy, sharp musicianship, and a sound built for a festival crowd.

Joe Hertler — Special Solo Acoustic Set
We’re thrilled to welcome Joe Hertler for a special solo acoustic set. Best known as the frontman of Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers, Joe will bring his songwriting and distinctive Michigan indie sound to PFF for a unique stripped-down performance between Normal Mode and Sonic Smut.

Sonic Smut
Closing out PFF 26, Sonic Smut brings raw, loud, high-voltage rock energy to finish the night strong.

Event Details

For the third year in a row, Preservation Fall Fest will call HOMES Campus home.

HOMES beer and other drink options will be available at the cash bar, along with a full food menu including vegetarian and vegan options.

Timeline — subject to change

6:00 PM — Doors Open
6:15 PM — DJ Set
7:00 PM — Bandeau
8:00 PM — Jackamo
9:00 PM — Normal Mode
9:45 PM — Joe Hertler — Solo Acoustic Set
10:15 PM — Sonic Smut
11:00 PM — Show Ends

Tickets

General Admission: $30

VIP Ticket: $75

Includes access to a private stage-side VIP zone, private bar access, PFF 26 T-shirt, HOMES swag, and additional festival perks.

Tickets are available through Eventbrite.

Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-preservation-fall-fest-the-homes-campus-tickets-1992886007696

Admission $20, $18 student/senior
Cash or check at door only
Door 7 PM

Kitty Donohoe
Ann Arbor-based songwriter and Michigan Emmy winner Kitty Donohoe returns to the MAMA’s Coffeehouse stage to open our new season. DJ Rich Warren (WFMT-Chicago) calls Kitty “far above and beyond most singer-songwriters.” She writes music that has been called “earthy, luminous and compelling” (The Weekender) and she’s been praised in the press equally for her voice, her musicality, and her songwriting. Sing Out!, one of the oldest and most respected folk music magazines in the industry, says that Kitty is “one of the rare singer-songwriters to sensuously weave words and melody into a strong and mesmerizing fabric.”
Kitty will be accompanied by bassist/vocalist Carol Palms (and perhaps another guest artist or two)

Jennifer Ashley & Joel Simpson open the show
This folk duo blends traditional songs and instrumentation along with beautiful vocal harmonies reminiscent of famous duos such as Ian & Silvia and The Everly Brothers. Both bringing a classical perspective to their duo, Jennifer Ashley & Joel Simpson have reached a new level with incorporating elements of jazz, popular music and other modern styles in their arrangements.

Free Live Music: Rob Crozier and The Habit Jazz Collective
Looking for live jazz in the Ann Arbor and Detroit area? We have you covered and the best part is that there is absolutely no cover.
Lock this event into your local music calendar. Rob Crozier and the Habit Jazz Collective are bringing their energy, tight grooves, and improvisations to the stage. Led by bassist Rob Crozier, this collective blends classic jazz sensibilities with a modern, soulful twist.
Whether you are a lifelong Michigan jazz fan or just looking for a cool local vibe to kick back with, this is the place to be. Live music with zero admission fee means you have a great opportunity to experience the talent thriving in the Detroit and Ann Arbor jazz scene.
Hit the link below for full venue details and set times. Come out, support the venue, and keep the live groove alive!
Need entertainment for your next private party, corporate function, or wedding? Rob Crozier and the Habit Jazz Collective are available for hire and ready to bring live music straight to your event.

Free Live Music: Rob Crozier and The Habit Jazz Collective
Looking for live jazz in the Ann Arbor and Detroit area? We have you covered and the best part is that there is absolutely no cover.
Lock this event into your local music calendar. Rob Crozier and the Habit Jazz Collective are bringing their energy, tight grooves, and improvisations to the stage. Led by bassist Rob Crozier, this collective blends classic jazz sensibilities with a modern, soulful twist.
Whether you are a lifelong Michigan jazz fan or just looking for a cool local vibe to kick back with, this is the place to be. Live music with zero admission fee means you have a great opportunity to experience the talent thriving in the Detroit and Ann Arbor jazz scene.
Hit the link below for full venue details and set times. Come out, support the venue, and keep the live groove alive!
Need entertainment for your next private party, corporate function, or wedding? Rob Crozier and the Habit Jazz Collective are available for hire and ready to bring live music straight to your event.

Visit the Argus Museum from August 24th to September 25th to view "What's Goin On" by Melanie Stengel. The opening reception will be September 4th from 6 pm to 8 pm. Light refreshments will be provided.

Artist statement:

"I've always felt the best photographs are felt as much as seen. As a person with ADHD, I've been lucky to find a vehicle to follow my curiosity down a host of diverse roads. I hope my photographs evoke a sense of curiosity in others and, sometimes, empathy as well."

Images will be color, black and white, and infrared.

The Argus Museum is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. The Museum is not open on weekends.

10-piece big band led by Chris Smith, specializing in hot jazz of the 1920s and 30s. Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Duke Ellington and other jazz legends are prominent in their repertoire. Great for listening or dancing.

Coming to Blue LLama for two sets at 6 and 7:30! There and Back Again features the sounds of Joaquin Moore Galvan on saxophone, Milo Stout on piano, Daphne Titterington on bass, and Max Welterlen on drums. The quartet, made up of University of Michigan students, is a collaborative effort that seeks to showcase their compositions and arrangements of jazz, R&B, and pop standards. Perfect for a fun and engaging night of music for everyone!

Free Live Music: Rob Crozier and The Habit Jazz Collective
Looking for live jazz in the Ann Arbor and Detroit area? We have you covered and the best part is that there is absolutely no cover.
Lock this event into your local music calendar. Rob Crozier and the Habit Jazz Collective are bringing their energy, tight grooves, and improvisations to the stage. Led by bassist Rob Crozier, this collective blends classic jazz sensibilities with a modern, soulful twist.
Whether you are a lifelong Michigan jazz fan or just looking for a cool local vibe to kick back with, this is the place to be. Live music with zero admission fee means you have a great opportunity to experience the talent thriving in the Detroit and Ann Arbor jazz scene.
Hit the link below for full venue details and set times. Come out, support the venue, and keep the live groove alive!
Need entertainment for your next private party, corporate function, or wedding? Rob Crozier and the Habit Jazz Collective are available for hire and ready to bring live music straight to your event.

Visit the Argus Museum from August 24th to September 25th to view "What's Goin On" by Melanie Stengel. The opening reception will be September 4th from 6 pm to 8 pm. Light refreshments will be provided.

Artist statement:

"I've always felt the best photographs are felt as much as seen. As a person with ADHD, I've been lucky to find a vehicle to follow my curiosity down a host of diverse roads. I hope my photographs evoke a sense of curiosity in others and, sometimes, empathy as well."

Images will be color, black and white, and infrared.

The Argus Museum is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. The Museum is not open on weekends.

Free Live Music: Rob Crozier and The Habit Jazz Collective
Looking for live jazz in the Ann Arbor and Detroit area? We have you covered and the best part is that there is absolutely no cover.
Lock this event into your local music calendar. Rob Crozier and the Habit Jazz Collective are bringing their energy, tight grooves, and improvisations to the stage. Led by bassist Rob Crozier, this collective blends classic jazz sensibilities with a modern, soulful twist.
Whether you are a lifelong Michigan jazz fan or just looking for a cool local vibe to kick back with, this is the place to be. Live music with zero admission fee means you have a great opportunity to experience the talent thriving in the Detroit and Ann Arbor jazz scene.
Hit the link below for full venue details and set times. Come out, support the venue, and keep the live groove alive!
Need entertainment for your next private party, corporate function, or wedding? Rob Crozier and the Habit Jazz Collective are available for hire and ready to bring live music straight to your event.