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Concert to Benefit Lost Voices: a Tribute to Josh White Jr.

Concert to Benefit Lost Voices: a Tribute to Josh White Jr.

Music lovers and supporters of folk, blues, and Americana are invited to a special concert to benefit Lost Voices, in tribute to the legendary Josh White, Jr. The concert will feature performances by an extraordinary lineup of artists, including Rev. Robert Jones, Matt Watroba, Kitty Donohoe, Peter Madcat Ruth, and Mike Ball. Plus a few surprises.

Josh White, Jr. was an acclaimed musician and social activist who left an indelible mark on American music with his powerful voice and storytelling. His recent passing has left a giant hole in the American music scene. This tribute concert will celebrate his enduring legacy and raise funds to support the Lost Voices mission that was so near and dear to his heart. When Mike Ball founded Lost Voices nearly two decades ago, Josh was the first artist he called on to partner in developing the concept of using songwriting to help youth heal. The lineup for this concert is identical to the first Concert for Lost Voices nearly two decades ago – minus Josh.

The afternoon will include performances that celebrate Lost Voices, while they honor Josh’s spirit and contributions to the work. There will also be a lot of “just plain fun!” The musical MC for the evening will be singer/songwriter and Lost Voices’ Associate Director Gretchen Pleuss, and all of the artists taking the stage have been directly involved with Lost Voices’ work over the years.

About Lost Voices
Lost Voices is a group of professional musicians who take songwriting and performing workshops to teens who are struggling to recover from trauma due to abuse, neglect, violence, grief, addiction, and human trafficking. These trauma-informed interventions provide the kids with a chance to express their deepest feelings musically in a non judgmental atmosphere, then share those feelings with peers, facility staff, therapists, and invited guests in a final performance. Since its founding in 2007 by singer-songwriter and award-winning humorist Mike Ball, Lost Voices has touched the lives of more than 2,500 children. Learn more at lostvoices.org.

Kerrytown Concert House
$40
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM on Sun, 22 Jun 2025

Event Supported By

Lost Voices
313-405-7664
mike@lostvoices.org

Artist Group Info

Peter Madcat Ruth, Reverend Robert Jones, Kitty Donohoe, Mike Ball, Matt Watroba, and Gretchen Pleuss
gretchen@lostvoices.org
Kerrytown Concert House
415 N. 4th Ave.
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
734-769-2999
kch@kerrytownconcerthouse.com