Here's an introduction to the acts appearing Friday, July 9 at Top of the Park — the Ann Arbor Summer Festival's free, outdoor component, held outside the Rackham Building, on East Washington Street at Ingalls Mall.

The KidZone Tent is open from 5-8 p.m.

In a change this year, Top of the Park music on Friday starts at 5 p.m., and festival organizers are hoping that downtown employees might stop by after work.

The evening's headline attractions:

Annie Capps Band Rackham Stage, 5 p.m.

Drawing on three decades of performing and learning, Annie Capps is a singer-songwriter and electric guitarist who writes jazz-tinged folk-rock songs with a strong personal. A fearless Michigan road warrior with half a dozen Detroit Music Award nominations to her credit, Annie Capps is on the forefront of Michigan songwriting's new wave. She is accompanied by her husband, guitarist Rod Capps.

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Listen to Annie and Rod Capps "Crocodile Man" (MP3).

Annie and Rod Capps performing "House of the Rising Sun" live in Illinois last fall:

Groove Spoon Rackham Stage, 6:30 p.m.

Groove Spoon is a 10-piece funk, jazz, and soul band that performs around Ann Arbor. Along with their tight arrangements, their joy-filled performances bring audiences to their feet. Their following has been growing from an original loyal base of theatre and musical theatre fans as word about them gets around.

Performing since: Fall 2007 Home base: Ann Arbor Style of music: Funk/soul Members: Antwaun Stanley, lead vox; 
Emily Berman, back-up vox; 
Hannah Winkler, back-up vox; 
Jack Stratton, drums; 
Justin Douglas, guitar; 
Mike Malis, keys; 
Joe Dart, bass; 
Andy Warren, high brass; 
Sam Crittenden, mid brass; 
Chris Hernacki, low brass Pre-show ritual: Arriving in a timely manner. Favorite road food: Sweet Potatoes. However, two members don't really like them. They'll eat them, but the don't really dig them.Actually, a third member has now admitted that he doesn't really like sweet potatoes. Desert island disc: Steely Dan "Royal Scam" Best thing about Ann Arbor: We all go to school here!

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Listen to Groove Spoon "Dance Week" (MP3).

Groove Spoon performing Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" live at Canterbury House earlier this year:

The Macpodz Rackham Stage, 8:30 p.m.

Returning to the Top of the Park stage for a high-energy fusion party that everyone can enjoy, this Ann Arbor quintet will get you on your feet in no time. The Macpodz specialize in an eclectic and highly danceable mix of rock, jazz, funk, and fusion that the band calls "disco bebop.”

Performing since: late 2006 Home base: Ann Arbor Members: Brennan Andes, Jesse Clayton, Ross Huff, Griffin Bastian, Nick Ayers Pre-show ritual: Speeding. Favorite road food: Coffee. Desert island disc: City Noises CD. Best thing about Ann Arbor: Our families.

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Listen to The Macpodz "High Street" (MP3).

The Macpodz performing live at Summer Camp Music Festival in Illinois this spring:

DJ Seek Selekta The Grove, 10:30 p.m.

Born in LA, grown in the Czech Republic, Seek Selekta drops durrrty dubstep 'n drums that can’t be found anywhere else in the universe.

Performing since: I popped out and started screaming. (I love you Mom and Dad). Home base: Ann Arbor for the past six years, thank you for having me, it's been incredible. Style of music: A dirty blend of dubstep, hip hop and kuduro. Pre-show ritual: My favorite: candles and Wolfie serenading me on acoustic guitar. Don't know who Wolfie is? Go to the Blind Pig, ask for Wolfie, give him a hug. If you play music, hug him again. Favorite road food: Subway sandwich — all the veggies please, no meat, no cheese, and yellow mustard. Thank you! Desert island disc: Cinematic Orchestra "Every Day" Best thing about Ann Arbor: Community, love, friends as family, generosity, porches, basements, hardwood floors, attics, goats, squirrels and Canterbury House.

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Listen to Seek Selekta's set from The Lion's Den at Ashley's Pub last month:

Seek Selekta performing live at the Blind Pig this spring: