AnnArbor.com Summer Concert Series
Thank you for coming out and joining us for the 2012 AnnArbor.com Summer Concert Series.
AnnArbor.com introduced this locally focused Summer Concert Series in 2010. The inaugural season showcased a diverse mix of musicians that represented the music scene throughout Washtenaw County. The 2011 concert series continued in this tradition and the 2012 season was jam-packed with incredible local talent.SPONSORED BY:
2012 Lineup:
June 8
The Paul Keller Quartet
The Paul Keller Quartet, featuring string bassist, composer, band leader and educator Paul Keller, vocalist and clarinetist Sarah D'Angelo, pianist Duncan McMillan, and saxophonist Ben Jansson, is a talented group of Michigan-based jazz performers who are also dedicated to entertaining and delighting audiences of all ages with their personalized brand of high-energy jazz and swing. The PK4's repertoire includes familiar and fun material from the Great American Songbook, well-known compositions from the Giants of Jazz like Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk, and a few slightly obscure tunes from the yester-years. Keller includes in each of his performances a few tunes from his popular CDs: Swingin' The Praise Jazz/Gospel CD, A Toast To Nat King Cole Trio: WE LIKE TO RIFF and Keller's magnum opus The Michigan Jazz Suite. The Paul Keller Quartet enjoys building connections with young musicians and inspiring the next generation of jazz lovers through education, mentoring and inclusion. The 15-piece Paul Keller Orchestra performs every Monday night from 7:30 till 10:15 PM in Ann Arbor at Zal Gaz Grotto, 2070 W. Stadium Boulevard (between Liberty and Pauline). Look for the Paul Keller Quartet around town at Passport Lounge, Vinology, Kerrytown Concert House and other good jazz music venues. Check out www.pkorecords.com for more info about Paul Keller and his jazz bands.
Watch and listen to Paul Keller and Sarah D'Angelo on YouTube:
Paul Keller performing with Diana Krall
Paul Keller Orchestra featuring Sarah D'Angelo
The Paul Keller Quartet
The Paul Keller Quartet, featuring string bassist, composer, band leader and educator Paul Keller, vocalist and clarinetist Sarah D'Angelo, pianist Duncan McMillan, and saxophonist Ben Jansson, is a talented group of Michigan-based jazz performers who are also dedicated to entertaining and delighting audiences of all ages with their personalized brand of high-energy jazz and swing. The PK4's repertoire includes familiar and fun material from the Great American Songbook, well-known compositions from the Giants of Jazz like Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk, and a few slightly obscure tunes from the yester-years. Keller includes in each of his performances a few tunes from his popular CDs: Swingin' The Praise Jazz/Gospel CD, A Toast To Nat King Cole Trio: WE LIKE TO RIFF and Keller's magnum opus The Michigan Jazz Suite. The Paul Keller Quartet enjoys building connections with young musicians and inspiring the next generation of jazz lovers through education, mentoring and inclusion. The 15-piece Paul Keller Orchestra performs every Monday night from 7:30 till 10:15 PM in Ann Arbor at Zal Gaz Grotto, 2070 W. Stadium Boulevard (between Liberty and Pauline). Look for the Paul Keller Quartet around town at Passport Lounge, Vinology, Kerrytown Concert House and other good jazz music venues. Check out www.pkorecords.com for more info about Paul Keller and his jazz bands.
Watch and listen to Paul Keller and Sarah D'Angelo on YouTube:
Paul Keller performing with Diana Krall
Paul Keller Orchestra featuring Sarah D'Angelo
June 15
No Excuses
No Excuses is a local Ann Arbor band playing a mix of original music and covers ranging from classic rock to folk to pop. No Excuses features Claire Stevens on lead vocals and viola, Mary Henderson on guitar, keyboard, banjo and vocals, and Jeremy Frey on bass, hand percussion and vocals.
Listen to No Excuses
No Excuses
No Excuses is a local Ann Arbor band playing a mix of original music and covers ranging from classic rock to folk to pop. No Excuses features Claire Stevens on lead vocals and viola, Mary Henderson on guitar, keyboard, banjo and vocals, and Jeremy Frey on bass, hand percussion and vocals.
Listen to No Excuses
June 22
Jon Ponder
Jon Ponder sings, plays guitar, and writes songs. His songs are grown from Texas and Midwest storytelling roots, a suburban California upbringing, Pacific Northwest college years, church stages, the reading of great literature, living on islands, traveling on trains and boats, camping and backpacking, listening to all kinds of great music, watching a lot of TV and movies, witnessing the vibrant contemporary folk music circuit in Michigan, working at a computer 8 hours/day, searching always for the meaning of life, being over-educated, and heartbreak. And of course, much more.
Jon is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan and works at JSTOR as a metadata librarian. Playing and singing with him at this show will be Eric Anderson, banjoist and oceanographer, and Danielle Gartner, cellist and mandolinist, both of whom play in the local band Lake Folk.
Watch and listen to Jon Ponder on YouTube: Perfect Faith, Turn That Plow, Cut Through
Purchase music by Jon Ponder.
Jon Ponder on Facebook
Jon Ponder on Twitter
Jon Ponder
Jon Ponder sings, plays guitar, and writes songs. His songs are grown from Texas and Midwest storytelling roots, a suburban California upbringing, Pacific Northwest college years, church stages, the reading of great literature, living on islands, traveling on trains and boats, camping and backpacking, listening to all kinds of great music, watching a lot of TV and movies, witnessing the vibrant contemporary folk music circuit in Michigan, working at a computer 8 hours/day, searching always for the meaning of life, being over-educated, and heartbreak. And of course, much more.
Jon is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan and works at JSTOR as a metadata librarian. Playing and singing with him at this show will be Eric Anderson, banjoist and oceanographer, and Danielle Gartner, cellist and mandolinist, both of whom play in the local band Lake Folk.
Watch and listen to Jon Ponder on YouTube: Perfect Faith, Turn That Plow, Cut Through
Purchase music by Jon Ponder.
Jon Ponder on Facebook
Jon Ponder on Twitter
June 29
The Neutral Zone Day
Youth Owned Records showcase featuring Ann Arbor funk-rock band And the Elephant, socially conscious hip hop artist Delegate, and teen singer songwriter Oren Levin.
Listen to And the Elephant: I'll Think of Something
The Neutral Zone Day
Youth Owned Records showcase featuring Ann Arbor funk-rock band And the Elephant, socially conscious hip hop artist Delegate, and teen singer songwriter Oren Levin.
Listen to And the Elephant: I'll Think of Something
July 6
Bill Edwards
Bill Edwards blends Americana, Roots and Folk influences in his lively performance melting pot. Blessed with a strong voice and great guitar skills, it's his original songs that set him apart. A past winner of the Billboard magazine international songwriting contest, his songs have been covered by a number of other artists. His song "What'd I Do?", co-written with former Ann Arborite Whit Hill, was featured recently in the hit HBO series True Blood.
Watch and listen to Bill Edwards on his YouTube channel - edwardsongs1.
Watch Bill Edwards perform Give Me An Idea during the 2011 Summer Concert Series.
Purchase music by Bill Edwards.
Bill Edwards
Bill Edwards blends Americana, Roots and Folk influences in his lively performance melting pot. Blessed with a strong voice and great guitar skills, it's his original songs that set him apart. A past winner of the Billboard magazine international songwriting contest, his songs have been covered by a number of other artists. His song "What'd I Do?", co-written with former Ann Arborite Whit Hill, was featured recently in the hit HBO series True Blood.
Watch and listen to Bill Edwards on his YouTube channel - edwardsongs1.
Watch Bill Edwards perform Give Me An Idea during the 2011 Summer Concert Series.
Purchase music by Bill Edwards.
July 13
Alejandra O'Leary
Alejandra O’Leary is a pop-rock musician and songwriter raised on the timeless melodies of the Beatles, the sweet sensitivity of Lucinda Williams, and the rock n' roll of the Rolling Stones, the Strokes, and Liz Phair.
Currently based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, she grew up listening obsessively to the songs of Lennon, McCartney, Harrison, and Starr and 1960s American girl groups while leading high school bands in Portland, Maine. Alejandra is equally adept at headlining rock n' roll shows on large stages and performing stripped-down acoustic sets that showcase the simple beauty of her tunes.
Alejandra and her rock n' roll band have toured the state of Michigan and recently organized a sell-out show at the Blind Pig featuring Ann Arbor artists interpreting the music of the Beatles. The band is currently at work on a new album, slated for release in Winter 2012.
Listen to Alejandra O'Leary - The Habit and @ the Club
Purchase music by Alejandra O'Leary.
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Alejandra O'Leary
Alejandra O’Leary is a pop-rock musician and songwriter raised on the timeless melodies of the Beatles, the sweet sensitivity of Lucinda Williams, and the rock n' roll of the Rolling Stones, the Strokes, and Liz Phair.Currently based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, she grew up listening obsessively to the songs of Lennon, McCartney, Harrison, and Starr and 1960s American girl groups while leading high school bands in Portland, Maine. Alejandra is equally adept at headlining rock n' roll shows on large stages and performing stripped-down acoustic sets that showcase the simple beauty of her tunes.
Alejandra and her rock n' roll band have toured the state of Michigan and recently organized a sell-out show at the Blind Pig featuring Ann Arbor artists interpreting the music of the Beatles. The band is currently at work on a new album, slated for release in Winter 2012.
Listen to Alejandra O'Leary - The Habit and @ the Club
Purchase music by Alejandra O'Leary.
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July 20
No Concert - Art Fair
No Concert - Art Fair
July 27
The Potter's Field
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The Potter's Field (John Natiw from Canton, MI and Rochelle Clark from Chelsea, MI) have been garnering a great deal of positive attention these days, and their debut CD, Pleasureville, has been receiving critical acclaim since its release last November. Tom Saunders, host of the FolkIt! program on A3Radio, calls this new CD "one of the best I've heard all year!" In August 2011, one of John Natiw's songs from the debut CD, "Don't Look Down When You Go," took first place at the Riverfolk Festival Songwriting Competion at The Ark.
Known for poetic, gritty lyrics, driving instrumental style (including acoustic and electric guitar, mandolin, harmonica, typical and non-typical percussion elements and the occasional kazoo), close and powerful vocal harmonies and easy stage presence, The Potter's Field surprises with new songs and ideas that sound familiar yet somehow nostalgic. They've played in venues and at festivals throughout Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky, including Trinity House Theatre in Livonia, The Village Theater in Canton, the NorEast'r Festival in Mio, Hollerfest in Brooklyn, Carrick House Concerts in Clarkston, Johnny's Speakeasy House Concert in Ann Arbor, the Ypsilanti Crossroads Summer Music Series, the Rust Belt Market in Ferndale, and Crazy Wisdom in Ann Arbor. The Potter's Field have also played on stage with such notables as Jill Jack, Billy Brandt, John Latini, and Sarana VerLin, and have opened for performers such as Dick Siegel and the duo of Jan Krist and Jim Bizer, as well as for Jill Jack at her CD Release event held at the Royal Oak Theater in May 2012.
Listen to The Potter's Field - Pleasureville and Don't Look Down When You Go
Purchase music by The Potter's Field
August 3
Dave Boutette
The scent of cedar, maple, and popple smoke hangs on Dave Boutette’s clothes through summer and into fall. So much so, he’s often teased by friends calling him "The Campfire Kid" while they try to make it to dawn around a circle of crackling log wood.
The special intimacy that only comes from sharing firelight is where Dave Boutette finds his home. Songs of highway hijinks and wildcat oil drillers in the Michigan woods are as likely to be heard as old favorites that have been in your head and heart for years. For Boutette, it’s the sharing of songs that holds all the magic. Come on over, join the circle, sing a tune, or stir the coals. You’re welcome to hang until first light. Just be careful not to wake the folks in the tents.
Whether banging out a set of saloon songs at a Michigan watering hole, or settling back for an evening of singing at a fire ring afterward, Dave Boutette will hold listeners as long as they keep the lights on or until the rain starts. Stories, advice, observations, or raffles are as apt to appear during a performance as are his songs. Blending many schools of American roots and popular music including folk, blues, swing, and old time country, his songs testify to the power of true love, rebirth, snow plows, and migrating fish. If you get the chance, stand next to Dave. Besides feeling taller than you actually are, you may start to see some things in an entirely new light.
Listen to Dave Boutette - Three AM and 'til It Shines
Purchase music by Dave Boutette
August 10
Lisa Pappas and Michael Weiss
Nominated for a Jammie Award as "Best New Folk Artist" by WYCE- 88.1 in Grand Rapids in 2004, and featured on the "Over Easy" morning program on WCSX 94.7 in Detroit in 2005, Lisa Pappas is a Michigan born-and-bred Performing Songriter. Now residing in Ann Arbor, Lisa wrote her first song when she was 12. That was the same year she received her first acoustic guitar. She's been writing and performing music ever since—inspired by such artists as Bonnie Raitt, Patty Griffin, and e Indigo Girls.
Listen to Lisa Pappas.
August 17
The Fortytwo
The Fortytwo, is headed up by Burns Park resident and mother, Melissa Bruzzano, with Feter McBlues on guitar, Chad Sturdivant on drums and Dave Weber on Bass. They bring to the AnnArbor.Com Summer Concert Series Classic DanceRock, music reminiscent of the early 70s era rock bands but, with a modern funk and R&B backbeat. They subtly mix together rock, blues, funk, southern jam and other genres to make high energy, danceable yet soothing groove for every age group.
Listen to The Fortytwo - Dance in the Sun and Going Home
Purchase music by The Fortytwo.
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The Potter's Field
The Potter's Field (John Natiw from Canton, MI and Rochelle Clark from Chelsea, MI) have been garnering a great deal of positive attention these days, and their debut CD, Pleasureville, has been receiving critical acclaim since its release last November. Tom Saunders, host of the FolkIt! program on A3Radio, calls this new CD "one of the best I've heard all year!" In August 2011, one of John Natiw's songs from the debut CD, "Don't Look Down When You Go," took first place at the Riverfolk Festival Songwriting Competion at The Ark.
Known for poetic, gritty lyrics, driving instrumental style (including acoustic and electric guitar, mandolin, harmonica, typical and non-typical percussion elements and the occasional kazoo), close and powerful vocal harmonies and easy stage presence, The Potter's Field surprises with new songs and ideas that sound familiar yet somehow nostalgic. They've played in venues and at festivals throughout Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky, including Trinity House Theatre in Livonia, The Village Theater in Canton, the NorEast'r Festival in Mio, Hollerfest in Brooklyn, Carrick House Concerts in Clarkston, Johnny's Speakeasy House Concert in Ann Arbor, the Ypsilanti Crossroads Summer Music Series, the Rust Belt Market in Ferndale, and Crazy Wisdom in Ann Arbor. The Potter's Field have also played on stage with such notables as Jill Jack, Billy Brandt, John Latini, and Sarana VerLin, and have opened for performers such as Dick Siegel and the duo of Jan Krist and Jim Bizer, as well as for Jill Jack at her CD Release event held at the Royal Oak Theater in May 2012.
Listen to The Potter's Field - Pleasureville and Don't Look Down When You Go
Purchase music by The Potter's Field
August 3
Dave Boutette
The scent of cedar, maple, and popple smoke hangs on Dave Boutette’s clothes through summer and into fall. So much so, he’s often teased by friends calling him "The Campfire Kid" while they try to make it to dawn around a circle of crackling log wood.The special intimacy that only comes from sharing firelight is where Dave Boutette finds his home. Songs of highway hijinks and wildcat oil drillers in the Michigan woods are as likely to be heard as old favorites that have been in your head and heart for years. For Boutette, it’s the sharing of songs that holds all the magic. Come on over, join the circle, sing a tune, or stir the coals. You’re welcome to hang until first light. Just be careful not to wake the folks in the tents.
Whether banging out a set of saloon songs at a Michigan watering hole, or settling back for an evening of singing at a fire ring afterward, Dave Boutette will hold listeners as long as they keep the lights on or until the rain starts. Stories, advice, observations, or raffles are as apt to appear during a performance as are his songs. Blending many schools of American roots and popular music including folk, blues, swing, and old time country, his songs testify to the power of true love, rebirth, snow plows, and migrating fish. If you get the chance, stand next to Dave. Besides feeling taller than you actually are, you may start to see some things in an entirely new light.
Listen to Dave Boutette - Three AM and 'til It Shines
Purchase music by Dave Boutette
August 10
Lisa Pappas and Michael Weiss
Nominated for a Jammie Award as "Best New Folk Artist" by WYCE- 88.1 in Grand Rapids in 2004, and featured on the "Over Easy" morning program on WCSX 94.7 in Detroit in 2005, Lisa Pappas is a Michigan born-and-bred Performing Songriter. Now residing in Ann Arbor, Lisa wrote her first song when she was 12. That was the same year she received her first acoustic guitar. She's been writing and performing music ever since—inspired by such artists as Bonnie Raitt, Patty Griffin, and e Indigo Girls.
Listen to Lisa Pappas.
August 17
The Fortytwo
The Fortytwo, is headed up by Burns Park resident and mother, Melissa Bruzzano, with Feter McBlues on guitar, Chad Sturdivant on drums and Dave Weber on Bass. They bring to the AnnArbor.Com Summer Concert Series Classic DanceRock, music reminiscent of the early 70s era rock bands but, with a modern funk and R&B backbeat. They subtly mix together rock, blues, funk, southern jam and other genres to make high energy, danceable yet soothing groove for every age group.
Listen to The Fortytwo - Dance in the Sun and Going Home
Purchase music by The Fortytwo.
August 24
Bob Skon Trio
The Bob Skon Trio is an Ann Arbor band of three seasoned musicians with over 75 years combined experience. The Trio’s original songs are defined by infectious melodies and smartly crafted lyrics, and their interpretation of beloved covers from songwriters such as Paul Simon, Bob Dylan and The Beatles are honest, yet fresh.
Watch and listen to the Bob Skon Trio on YouTube: Not Great at One and Til I Stop Thinking About Her
Purchase music by the Bob Skon Trio
Bob Skon Trio
The Bob Skon Trio is an Ann Arbor band of three seasoned musicians with over 75 years combined experience. The Trio’s original songs are defined by infectious melodies and smartly crafted lyrics, and their interpretation of beloved covers from songwriters such as Paul Simon, Bob Dylan and The Beatles are honest, yet fresh.
Watch and listen to the Bob Skon Trio on YouTube: Not Great at One and Til I Stop Thinking About Her
Purchase music by the Bob Skon Trio
August 31
The Thornbills
The Thornbills are a folk/rock group featuring Tamara Finley and Jim Wiegand. In their early days, they had only played a few open mics and one live show in Detroit. Then,Jack White called them up to record a single for his label, Third Man Records. Since then, they’ve shared a stage with Wanda Jackson, The Black Belles, Jeff the Brotherhood, and Pujol to name a few. Their sound is an ethereal blend of American and Slavic folk styles, with a straightforward and thoughtful pop edge. They are known for the complexity and beauty of their impeccable harmonies, and a sound that defies adherence to any one genre.
Watch and listen to The Thornbills on YouTube:
Square Peg
Waking the Dead
September 7
Dr. Mike and the Sea Monkeys
Dr. Mike and the Sea Monkeys are a folk and acoustic blues trio consisting of Mike Ball, Scott Clauser, and noted advice columnist Dr. Mike. Since Dr. Mike is a fictional character from Mike's nationally-syndicated humor column What I've Learned... So Far, he never really shows up for rehearsals or gigs, which means that the Sea Monkeys are actually a two-man trio. This makes them really energy efficient. Most of their music is original, based on and the books What I've Learned... So Far Part I: Bikes, Docks & Slush Nuggets and What I've Learned... So Far Part II: Angels, Chimps & Tater Mitts by Erma Bombeck award-winning humorist Mike Ball.
Watch and listen to Dr. Mike & The Sea Monkeys at:
Videos on the Dr. Mike & The Sea Monkeys Site
Dr. Mike & The Sea Monkeys Youtube Channel
Dr. Mike & The Sea Monkeys on Facebook
The Thornbills
The Thornbills are a folk/rock group featuring Tamara Finley and Jim Wiegand. In their early days, they had only played a few open mics and one live show in Detroit. Then,Jack White called them up to record a single for his label, Third Man Records. Since then, they’ve shared a stage with Wanda Jackson, The Black Belles, Jeff the Brotherhood, and Pujol to name a few. Their sound is an ethereal blend of American and Slavic folk styles, with a straightforward and thoughtful pop edge. They are known for the complexity and beauty of their impeccable harmonies, and a sound that defies adherence to any one genre.
Watch and listen to The Thornbills on YouTube:
Square Peg
Waking the Dead
September 7
Dr. Mike and the Sea Monkeys
Dr. Mike and the Sea Monkeys are a folk and acoustic blues trio consisting of Mike Ball, Scott Clauser, and noted advice columnist Dr. Mike. Since Dr. Mike is a fictional character from Mike's nationally-syndicated humor column What I've Learned... So Far, he never really shows up for rehearsals or gigs, which means that the Sea Monkeys are actually a two-man trio. This makes them really energy efficient. Most of their music is original, based on and the books What I've Learned... So Far Part I: Bikes, Docks & Slush Nuggets and What I've Learned... So Far Part II: Angels, Chimps & Tater Mitts by Erma Bombeck award-winning humorist Mike Ball.
Watch and listen to Dr. Mike & The Sea Monkeys at:
Videos on the Dr. Mike & The Sea Monkeys Site
Dr. Mike & The Sea Monkeys Youtube Channel
Dr. Mike & The Sea Monkeys on Facebook
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