May 08 Wednesday
Singer, songwriter, performer, recording artist and producer, Annie Capps has spent the past 4 decades forging her own unique genre-defying style, garnering 4 Folk Dj chart-topping albums and two Kerrville New Folk Finalist awards along the way. Best known for a long performing career with partner Rod Capps (the duo recently dropped their 9th album, “Love & Rain” in July 2023), Annie also wrote and produced a solo album released in Jan 2023 called “How Can I Say This?” which features over 40 women singers and musicians. More at anniecapps.com
Bill Edwards is both a master of the songwriting craft and a seasoned and compelling performer. He started his career in the singer-songwriter scene in Buffalo, NY in the 70’s, and his journey has led him through bluegrass to country-rock, to classic country and Americana. All along the way, the constant has been songwriting. He won the Country division of Billboard’s® national songwriting contest and his songs have been recorded by other artists and featured on TV and on the silver screen. He’s held staff-writer positions in Nashville and recently was asked by Rodney Crowell to be an honorary instructor at his song camp in Nashville. His ninth album, So Far, was released on Oct. 20, 2023. More at billedwardsmusic.com
Mark Jewett is an insightful Michigan storyteller with listeners in over 60 countries. He writes songs that push the boundaries of Americana into an uncommon blend of folk, rock, blues, and prog rock. Throughout them, listeners can hear and feel his honesty, gratitude, and introspective thoughts, with healthy doses of humor and drama to vary the pace. More at markjewett.com
$10 cover
May 09 Thursday
Charles E. Boyk Law Offices are proud to offer our 16th annual Bikes for Kids Giveaway. To promote bicycle safety and recognize deserving children in the community, we are giving away 10 bikes to local children for the summer! To learn more and make a nomination visit our Bikes for Kids Giveaway page.
Make friends, have fun, win prizes! Join us for a comedic bingo experience, hosted by Zooey and Taylor from the Heads over Heels Show. Celebrate Zooey’s birthday-month!
David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize winning play, depicts a group of real estate salesmen in the 1980's as they struggle to survive in a cut-throat world. Their office has set up a competition: the salesman who makes the highest dollar sales will win a new Cadillac; the loser will be fired. Mature themes and language. May 9 - 18, Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays at 7:30pm. Sunday & Wednesday matinees at 2pm.
May 10 Friday
Join us for a free happy hour concert!Monte Pride is a Michigan-born and based singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist whose music recalls the delicate vocals of Simon & Garfunkel, with guitar-work reminiscent of The Tallest Man On Earth and early Joni Mitchell. Paired with electric, ambient soundscapes, he blends haunting melodies with vivid lyricism to create lush, experimental folk songs.
Telling Tales is a storytelling event that is sure to inspire, challenge, and bring us together as acommunity. The event features incredible SAC student and family stories as told in their own words. Wewill also be honoring community leaders for their incredible dedication to young people and ourcommunity.
Hailing from the Ann Arbor area, the Pontiac Trail Blazers have been the house bluegrass band for Detroit Street Filling Station since 2017. They are often joined by a bevy of special guests and focus on the beautiful harmonies and acoustic prowess that are unique to their Bluegrass roots. With a deep repertoire of traditional standards, originals, and unique covers, the Trail Blazers will keep you guessing with unexpected tunes and arrangements every week. Joining them this week is Keith Billik on Banjo.
$10 Cover.
May 10-12 and 17-19, Fri/Sat at 8pm and Sun at 2pm. | When Leo needs twenty grand to save the family business, he does the only thing he can, turn to his former criminal associate Eddie “The Fish” Cohen. But Eddie has his own plans for the Grand Tiki, and if Leo, his sister Pheenie, and bartender and aspiring luchador Manny “The Chupa-Cobra” Santini can’t get the money back, all while dodging Leo’s P.O., it’s all going to go up in smoke. This play is rated PG-13.