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Posted on Wed, May 29, 2013 : 12:28 p.m.

James Blake added to UMS lineup, with a Michigan Theater show in November

By Jenn McKee

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James Blake will play at the Michigan Theater in November.

Photo provided by UMS

The University Musical Society has announced an addition to its 2013-14 season: electronic music producer and singer/songwriter James Blake, who will perform at Ann Arbor's Michigan Theater on Monday, November 11 at 7:30 p.m.

A press release from UMS has all the details.

Twenty-four-year-old James Blake is a London-based electronic musician and classically trained pianist who has quickly ascended to become a leading figure in the dubstep electronic dance music community. His unique creative output blends soul influences, gospel harmonies, and folk traditions with deep, heavy club bass. Blake's self-titled debut LP, "James Blake," was awarded Best New Music and was ranked as the 12th best album of 2011 on Pitchfork Media's year-end list. For his UMS performance at Michigan Theater, Blake will perform music from his critically acclaimed 2013 album "Overgrown." More info: http://jamesblakemusic.com.

Tickets will go on sale on Monday, June 3 at 10 a.m. For tickets, contact UMS at 734-764-2538 or online at ums.org. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the League Ticket Office (911 North University Avenue). The UMS Ticket Office is open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., closed Sunday.

… Tickets start at $20.

Jenn McKee is an entertainment reporter for AnnArbor.com. Reach her at jennmckee@annarbor.com or 734-623-2546, and follow her on Twitter @jennmckee.