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<title>"Top of the Park": Ann Arbor Summer Festival</title>
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<description>Jun. 19, 5 p.m.-midnight -- 
Every Tues.–Sun., June 14–July 7. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features live music, followed at 10 p.m. (Sun. &amp; Tues.–Thurs.) by free movies and at 11 p.m. (Fri. &amp; Sat.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone activity tent, "Body Masterpiece" face painting (...</description>
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<title>Preservation Hall Jazz Band: Ann Arbor Summer Festival</title>
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<description>Jun. 19, 8 p.m. -- 
This legendary New Orleans ensemble is almost synonymous with old-time New Orleans-style improvisation. Their music, at once stately and spirited, is rhythmically direct and formally uncomplicated, but its execution can be quite complex, as each musician is allowed a freedom of phrasing that introdu...</description>
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<category>Music: Classical, Religious, &amp; Cabaret</category>
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<title>Brendan James: The Ark</title>
<link>http://arborweb.com/calendar/music__pop__rock__jazz__blues____traditional_130617.html#event192965</link>
<description>Jun. 19, 8 p.m. -- 
New Hampshire-bred L.A. pop-folk singer-songwriter and pianist, known for his sly lyrics exploring the contours of modern love. </description>
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<title>"Sonic Lunch": Bank of Ann Arbor</title>
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<description>Jun. 20, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. -- 
Every Thurs. (except July 4 &amp; 18), June 6-Aug. 29. Musical entertainment by local and area performers.  June 6: Martha Reeves &amp; the Vandellas. Fronted by Reeves' magnificent gospel-inspired vocals, the Vandellas were one of the great early Motown groups, with durably popular hits like "Danci...</description>
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<title>Gifts of Art: U-M Hospitals</title>
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<description>Jun. 20, 12:10 p.m. -- 
June 6: Electric blues by the Bluescasters. June 13: "Shakespeare in the Courtyard" by Shakespeare in the Arb players. June 20: High-energy fiddling, singing, and dancing by the Saline Fiddlers. June 27: U-M Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma a cappella ensemble and Kappa Kappa Psi band. </description>
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<title>"Top of the Park": Ann Arbor Summer Festival</title>
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<description>Jun. 20, 5 p.m.-midnight -- 
Every Tues.–Sun., June 14–July 7. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features live music, followed at 10 p.m. (Sun. &amp; Tues.–Thurs.) by free movies and at 11 p.m. (Fri. &amp; Sat.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone activity tent, "Body Masterpiece" face painting (...</description>
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<description>Jun. 20, 6:30-9:30 p.m. -- 
Every Thurs. All invited to join members of this local chapter of the Detroit Irish Music Association for an informal evening playing traditional Irish music on various instruments. Lessons offered. </description>
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<title>"Summer Music Series": Saline Main Street</title>
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<description>Jun. 20, 7-9 p.m. -- 
Every Thurs. except July 4, through Aug. 22 Downtown concerts by area bands. June 6: Beatles tribute band Toppermost. June 13: Bluegrass and high-energy American folk student fiddle ensemble the Saline Fiddlers. June 20: Detroit acoustic country-pop singer-songwriter Kari Holmes. June 27: the Saline...</description>
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<title>Summer Gazebo Concerts: Village of Manchester</title>
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<description>Jun. 20, 7:30 p.m. -- 
Area musicians perform a series of outdoor concerts in Manchester's downtown gazebo. Bring picnics, chairs, and blankets. Rain or shine.  June 13: Family-friendly concert by Pinckney musician Guy Louis. June 20: Moxie Strings. Local Celtic and Americana fiddle/cello duo.  June 27: Sister Wilene. Mic...</description>
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<title>The Lone Bellow: The Ark</title>
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<description>Jun. 20, 8 p.m. -- 
Brooklyn-based country-soul trio whose music sets songs of heartache and tribulation to music driven by swelling 3-part vocal harmonies and rousing group choruses. Opening act is The Saint Johns, a Nashville-based Americana singer-songwriter duo.</description>
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<title>The Lone Bellow: The Ark</title>
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<description>Jun. 20, 8 p.m. -- 
Brooklyn-based country-soul trio whose music sets songs of heartache and tribulation to music driven by swelling 3-part vocal harmonies and rousing group choruses. Opening act is The Saint Johns, a Nashville-based Americana singer-songwriter duo.</description>
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<title>"Summer Breezin': A Jazz &amp; Champagne Brunch": Silver Maples of Chelsea</title>
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<description>Jun. 21, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. -- 
The Ann Arbor jazz ensemble Equinox performs material from the Great American Songbook and other jazz standards. Brunch menu includes fresh made-to-order omelets, with French toast, a meat &amp; potato buffet, desserts,  &amp; mimosas. </description>
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<title>"Top of the Park": Ann Arbor Summer Festival</title>
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<description>Jun. 21, 5 p.m.-midnight -- 
Every Tues.–Sun., June 14–July 7. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features live music, followed at 10 p.m. (Sun. &amp; Tues.–Thurs.) by free movies and at 11 p.m. (Fri. &amp; Sat.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone activity tent, "Body Masterpiece" face painting (...</description>
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<title>Summer Concert Series: Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce Summer Series</title>
<link>http://arborweb.com/calendar/music__pop__rock__jazz__blues____traditional_130617.html#event191887</link>
<description>Jun. 21, 6:30-9:30 p.m. -- 
Every Fri. (except Aug. 9), June 14-Aug. 30.  June 14: Dexter Community Orchestra. Pops concert. June 21: From Grace. Jazz-inflected Christian pop-folk ensemble Opening act is Ebb Tide, a local folksy Americana trio.   June 28: Men in Black. Ann Arbor classic rock band.   July 5: Gemini. Family conc...</description>
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<title>Summer Solstice Concert: U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens</title>
<link>http://arborweb.com/calendar/music__pop__rock__jazz__blues____traditional_130617.html#event192589</link>
<description>Jun. 21, 7:30-9 p.m. -- 
Outdoor performance by guitarist and sitarist Robert Spalding Newcomb, keyboardist James Aikman, and multi-instrumentalist Ken Kozora. Bring a blanket to sit on. Held in the conservatory, in case of rain. </description>
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<title>Willie Nile: The Ark</title>
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<description>Jun. 21, 8 p.m. -- 
Veteran folk-rock singer-songwriter whom Uncut dubbed "a one-man Clash" and whose fans include Lou Reed, Lucinda Williams, Bono, and filmmaker Jim Jarmusch. He has a brand-new CD, American Ride. </description>
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<title>"Top of the Park": Ann Arbor Summer Festival</title>
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<description>Jun. 22, 5 p.m.-midnight -- 
Every Tues.–Sun., June 14–July 7. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features live music, followed at 10 p.m. (Sun. &amp; Tues.–Thurs.) by free movies and at 11 p.m. (Fri. &amp; Sat.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone activity tent, "Body Masterpiece" face painting (...</description>
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<title>Finvarra's Wren: The Ark</title>
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<description>Jun. 22, 8 p.m. -- 
Traditional Irish, Scottish, English, and Celtic-American dances and carols by this Detroit-area multigenerational quartet led by singer-guitarist Jim Perkins. With Cheryl Burns on bodhran and mountain dulcimer, Alison Perkins on fiddle and whistle, and Asher Perkins on button accordion and concerti...</description>
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<title>"A Michigan History Through Song": Dodworth Duo (Ann Arbor Senior Center).</title>
<link>http://arborweb.com/calendar/music__pop__rock__jazz__blues____traditional_130617.html#event191720</link>
<description>Jun. 23, 1-2:30 pm. -- 
The popular local duo of mezzo soprano Leah Dexter and tenor Ted Badgerow explore 19th-century American life through an interactive program of singing, dancing, and storytelling.</description>
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<category>Lectures, Readings, Discussions, &amp; Forums</category>
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<title>"Top of the Park": Ann Arbor Summer Festival</title>
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<description>Jun. 23, 5 p.m.-midnight -- 
Every Tues.–Sun., June 14–July 7. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features live music, followed at 10 p.m. (Sun. &amp; Tues.–Thurs.) by free movies and at 11 p.m. (Fri. &amp; Sat.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone activity tent, "Body Masterpiece" face painting (...</description>
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<title>Bill Kirchen: The Ark</title>
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<description>Jun. 23, 7:30 p.m. -- 
An Ann Arbor native who first gained fame as the guitarist in Commander Cody's Lost Planet Airmen, Kirchen and his band play a rowdy mix of rockabilly, honky-tonk, blues, swing, and truck-driving songs that critics have dubbed "dieselbilly." Kirchen, who has lived in Washington, D.C., since 1986, ha...</description>
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<title>Acoustic Routes Concert: Mangiamo Italian Grill Acoustic Routes Concert</title>
<link>http://arborweb.com/calendar/music__pop__rock__jazz__blues____traditional_130617.html#event194198</link>
<description>Jun. 23, 7:30 p.m. -- 
. May 19: Creole du Nord. Manchester-based Cajun &amp; Creole dance quintet.  June 23: Rev. Robert Jones. The host of WDET's Blues from the Lowlands and an ordained Baptist minister, Jones is an excellent singer and guitarist, with a huge repertoire that draws on Delta, Texas, Chicago, and other blu...</description>
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<title>"33 1/3": Ann Arbor Summer Festival</title>
<link>http://arborweb.com/calendar/music__pop__rock__jazz__blues____traditional_130624.html#event191906</link>
<description>Jun. 24, 7-9 p.m. -- 
June 17 &amp; 24 and July 1. On Monday nights, when "Top of the Park" is closed (see 14 Friday listing), the Summer Festival hosts readings by local writers, journalists, and music aficionados who read excerpts from 33 1/3, a series of books about classic rock albums. Followed by DJs who spin music ...</description>
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<description>Jun. 25, 5 p.m.-midnight -- 
Every Tues.–Sun., June 14–July 7. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features live music, followed at 10 p.m. (Sun. &amp; Tues.–Thurs.) by free movies and at 11 p.m. (Fri. &amp; Sat.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone activity tent, "Body Masterpiece" face painting (...</description>
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<title>Holly Williams: The Ark</title>
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<description>Jun. 25, 8 p.m. -- 
The daughter of Hank Williams Jr., Holly is a young Americana singer-songwriter whose influences range from Laura Nyro and Jackson Browne to Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen, and Dylan. Williams has a brand new CD, The Highway, a collection of rootsy story songs. </description>
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<title>Pink Martini: Ann Arbor Summer Festival</title>
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<description>Jun. 25, 8 p.m. -- 
This polished Portland, Oregon-based 12-member cabaret ensemble brings a contagious sense of fun to its spirited blend of Brazilian samba, 1930s Cuban dance, and Parisian cabaret ranging from a noir version of "Que Sera, Sera" to its signature original "Let's Never Stop Falling in Love." Lead vocali...</description>
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<description>Jun. 26, 5 p.m.-midnight -- 
Every Tues.–Sun., June 14–July 7. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features live music, followed at 10 p.m. (Sun. &amp; Tues.–Thurs.) by free movies and at 11 p.m. (Fri. &amp; Sat.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone activity tent, "Body Masterpiece" face painting (...</description>
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<title>John Fullbright: The Ark</title>
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<description>Jun. 26, 8 p.m. -- 
Oklahoma singer-songwriter. "Fullbright synthesizes the best songcraft from his home state--[Jimmy] Webb, Leon Russell and, by default, Merle Haggard. He's got a tune called ‘Forgotten Flowers,' a thoughtful country lament, that Tom Waits and Randy Newman could fight over," says Chicago Sun-Times wr...</description>
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<title>"Sonic Lunch": Bank of Ann Arbor</title>
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<description>Jun. 27, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. -- 
Every Thurs. (except July 4 &amp; 18), June 6-Aug. 29. Musical entertainment by local and area performers.  June 6: Martha Reeves &amp; the Vandellas. Fronted by Reeves' magnificent gospel-inspired vocals, the Vandellas were one of the great early Motown groups, with durably popular hits like "Danci...</description>
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<title>Gifts of Art: U-M Hospitals</title>
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<description>Jun. 27, 12:10 p.m. -- 
June 6: Electric blues by the Bluescasters. June 13: "Shakespeare in the Courtyard" by Shakespeare in the Arb players. June 20: High-energy fiddling, singing, and dancing by the Saline Fiddlers. June 27: U-M Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma a cappella ensemble and Kappa Kappa Psi band. </description>
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<title>"Top of the Park": Ann Arbor Summer Festival</title>
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<description>Jun. 27, 5 p.m.-midnight -- 
Every Tues.–Sun., June 14–July 7. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features live music, followed at 10 p.m. (Sun. &amp; Tues.–Thurs.) by free movies and at 11 p.m. (Fri. &amp; Sat.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone activity tent, "Body Masterpiece" face painting (...</description>
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<title>Comhaltas</title>
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<description>Jun. 27, 6:30-9:30 p.m. -- 
Every Thurs. All invited to join members of this local chapter of the Detroit Irish Music Association for an informal evening playing traditional Irish music on various instruments. Lessons offered. </description>
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<title>"Summer Music Series": Saline Main Street</title>
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<description>Jun. 27, 7-9 p.m. -- 
Every Thurs. except July 4, through Aug. 22 Downtown concerts by area bands. June 6: Beatles tribute band Toppermost. June 13: Bluegrass and high-energy American folk student fiddle ensemble the Saline Fiddlers. June 20: Detroit acoustic country-pop singer-songwriter Kari Holmes. June 27: the Saline...</description>
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<title>Summer Gazebo Concerts: Village of Manchester</title>
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<description>Jun. 27, 7:30 p.m. -- 
Area musicians perform a series of outdoor concerts in Manchester's downtown gazebo. Bring picnics, chairs, and blankets. Rain or shine.  June 13: Family-friendly concert by Pinckney musician Guy Louis. June 20: Moxie Strings. Local Celtic and Americana fiddle/cello duo.  June 27: Sister Wilene. Mic...</description>
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<title>Jason Isbell: The Ark</title>
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<description>Jun. 27, 8 p.m. -- 
Alt-country  quintet led by this Alabama singer-songwriter, a former member of the Drive-By Truckers whose acclaimed new CD, Southeastern, is a collection of searchingly introspective songs. Opening act is Widowspeak, the Brooklyn-based indie rock duo of vocalist Molly Hamilton and guitarist Robert ...</description>
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<title>"Drummunity!": Dexter District Library</title>
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<description>Jun. 28, 11 a.m. -- 
Lori Fithian, a local drummer and drum teacher, leads a drum circle. Instruments provided, or bring your own. Kids welcome. </description>
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<title>"Top of the Park": Ann Arbor Summer Festival</title>
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<description>Jun. 28, 5 p.m.-midnight -- 
Every Tues.–Sun., June 14–July 7. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features live music, followed at 10 p.m. (Sun. &amp; Tues.–Thurs.) by free movies and at 11 p.m. (Fri. &amp; Sat.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone activity tent, "Body Masterpiece" face painting (...</description>
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<title>Summer Concert Series: Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce Summer Series</title>
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<description>Jun. 28, 6:30-9:30 p.m. -- 
Every Fri. (except Aug. 9), June 14-Aug. 30.  June 14: Dexter Community Orchestra. Pops concert. June 21: From Grace. Jazz-inflected Christian pop-folk ensemble Opening act is Ebb Tide, a local folksy Americana trio.   June 28: Men in Black. Ann Arbor classic rock band.   July 5: Gemini. Family conc...</description>
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<title>Makem &amp; Spain Brothers: The Ark</title>
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<description>Jun. 28, 8 p.m. -- 
The 3 sons of Irish music icon Tommy Makem-Shane, Conor, and Rory-have teamed up with the New Hampshire-bred Irish folk musicians Liam and Mickey Spain to perform a wide array of traditional Celtic music, along with whaling, fishing, and mining songs. </description>
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<title>"Top of the Park": Ann Arbor Summer Festival</title>
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<description>Jun. 29, 5 p.m.-midnight -- 
Every Tues.–Sun., June 14–July 7. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features live music, followed at 10 p.m. (Sun. &amp; Tues.–Thurs.) by free movies and at 11 p.m. (Fri. &amp; Sat.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone activity tent, "Body Masterpiece" face painting (...</description>
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<title>Shahida Nurullah: Kerrytown Concert House Jazz Master Series</title>
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<description>Jun. 29, 8 p.m. -- 
This Detroit Jazz vocalist performs with the local Dobbins-Krahnke-Weed Trio of pianist Tad Weed, bassist Kurt Krahnke, and drummer Sean Dobbins.  </description>
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<title>The Vespers: The Ark</title>
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<description>Jun. 29, 8 p.m. -- 
Young Nashville Americana quartet made up of a pair of sisters (Callie and Phoebe Cryar) and a pair of brothers (Bruno and Taylor Jones) whose music fuses driving rock rhythms with bluegrass-flavored instrumentation and vocal harmonies. </description>
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<description>Jun. 30, 5 p.m.-midnight -- 
Every Tues.–Sun., June 14–July 7. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features live music, followed at 10 p.m. (Sun. &amp; Tues.–Thurs.) by free movies and at 11 p.m. (Fri. &amp; Sat.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone activity tent, "Body Masterpiece" face painting (...</description>
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<title>Marcia Ball: The Ark</title>
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<description>Jun. 30, 7:30 p.m. -- 
This Austin-based blues singer and pianist who grew up in Louisiana plays a knock-down honky-tonk style of piano that blends the orneriness of blues with the sweet rolling rhythms of New Orleans R&amp;B. One reviewer called her "the secret love child of Miss Manners and Little Richard, sitting demur...</description>
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<title>"33 1/3": Ann Arbor Summer Festival</title>
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<description>Jul. 1, 7-9 p.m. -- 
June 17 &amp; 24 and July 1. On Monday nights, when "Top of the Park" is closed (see 14 Friday listing), the Summer Festival hosts readings by local writers, journalists, and music aficionados who read excerpts from 33 1/3, a series of books about classic rock albums. Followed by DJs who spin music ...</description>
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<title>She &amp; Him: The Ark</title>
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<description>Jul. 1, 8 p.m. -- 
Country-flavored pop by the duo of singer-songwriter (and well-known actress) Zooey Deschanel, who plays piano and ukulele, and producer-guitarist M. Ward. "Like the previous two volumes, the album [dives] headfirst into the sunny, lovestruck sounds of Brill Building pop with a splash of country twa...</description>
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<description>Jul. 1, 8 p.m. -- 
Country-flavored pop by the duo singer-songwriter (and well-known film actress) Zooey DeSchanel, who plays piano and ukulele, and producer-guitarist M. Ward. "Like the previous two volumes, the album [dives] headfirst into the sunny, lovestruck sounds of Brill Building pop with a splash of country t...</description>
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<description>Jul. 2, 5 p.m.-midnight -- 
Every Tues.–Sun., June 14–July 7. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features live music, followed at 10 p.m. (Sun. &amp; Tues.–Thurs.) by free movies and at 11 p.m. (Fri. &amp; Sat.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone activity tent.  Food concessions from area restau...</description>
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<title>Amadou &amp; Mariam: Ann Arbor Summer Festival</title>
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<description>Jul. 2, 8 p.m. -- 
This world music superstar husband-and-wife duo of vocalist Mariam Doumbia and guitarist-vocalist Amadou Bagayoko is known for its smooth, restrained vocals and an expansive stylistic openness that has led it to fuse Malian blues with everything from rock, pop, hip-hop, and reggae to Cuban son and t...</description>
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<description>Jul. 3, 5 p.m.-midnight -- 
Every Tues.–Sun., June 14–July 7. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features live music, followed at 10 p.m. (Sun. &amp; Tues.–Thurs.) by free movies and at 11 p.m. (Fri. &amp; Sat.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone activity tent.  Food concessions from area restau...</description>
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<title>fthrsn, Eric + Erica, &amp; Cloakfern: Canterbury House</title>
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<description>Jul. 3, 8 p.m. -- 
Triple bill. fthrsn is a local lo-fi pop band. Eric + Erica is a San Francisco pop duo. Cloakfern is a local experimental noise group.</description>
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<title>The Capitol Steps: Ann Arbor Summer Festival</title>
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<description>Jul. 4, 5 &amp; 8 p.m. -- 
The Summer Festival's perennial July 4 tradition, this Washington, D.C.-based comedy troupe performs its trademark political and topical satire, fashioned by writing new lyrics, ranging from silly to bawdy, to familiar songs. The group also performs a few skits and "Lirty Dies" routines, a vaudevill...</description>
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<description>Jul. 4, 5 p.m.-midnight -- 
Every Tues.–Sun., June 14–July 7. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features live music, followed at 10 p.m. (Sun. &amp; Tues.–Thurs.) by free movies and at 11 p.m. (Fri. &amp; Sat.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone activity tent.  Food concessions from area restau...</description>
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<description>Jul. 5, 5 p.m.-midnight -- 
Every Tues.–Sun., June 14–July 7. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features live music, followed at 10 p.m. (Sun. &amp; Tues.–Thurs.) by free movies and at 11 p.m. (Fri. &amp; Sat.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone activity tent.  Food concessions from area restau...</description>
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<title>Summer Concert Series: Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce Summer Series</title>
<link>http://arborweb.com/calendar/music__pop__rock__jazz__blues____traditional_130701.html#event191889</link>
<description>Jul. 5, 6:30-9:30 p.m. -- 
Every Fri. (except Aug. 9), June 14-Aug. 30.  June 14: Dexter Community Orchestra. Pops concert. June 21: From Grace. Jazz-inflected Christian pop-folk ensemble Opening act is Ebb Tide, a local folksy Americana trio.   June 28: Men in Black. Ann Arbor classic rock band.   July 5: Gemini. Family conc...</description>
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<title>Pittsfield Open Band: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance</title>
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<description>Jul. 6, 3-6 p.m. -- 
 All musicians invited for a contra dance music open jam. Bring Judi Morningstar's The Ruffwater Fakebook, Susan Songer's The Portland Collection, and Bill Matthiesen's The Waltz Book if you have them. </description>
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<description>Jul. 6, 5 p.m.-midnight -- 
Every Tues.–Sun., June 14–July 7. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features live music, followed at 10 p.m. (Sun. &amp; Tues.–Thurs.) by free movies and at 11 p.m. (Fri. &amp; Sat.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone activity tent.  Food concessions from area restau...</description>
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<title>DAYFest 2013: Downtown Association of Ypsilanti</title>
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<description>Jul. 6, 7-10 p.m. -- 
Every Fri., July 2-Aug. 9. Outdoor stage in downtown Ypsilanti with a variety of dance bands. Also, food concessions and other vendors. (In case of rain, held indoors.)   July 12: Devil Elvis Show(7 p.m.), an Ypsilanti punk-rockabilly Elvis tribute band, and The Martindales  an Ypsilanti blues and r...</description>
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<title>"Kerrytown Market &amp; Shops Courtyard Concert": Kerrytown Shops</title>
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<description>Jul. 7, 1-3 p.m. -- 
Every Sun. A variety of local performers.  July 7: Gemini. Popular acoustic duo of twin brothers Sandor and Laszlo Slomovits, who have built a strong following among kids and adults throughout the Great Lakes area. July 14:  Drummunity. All invited to play on a collection of hand drums and percussio...</description>
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<title>"Top of the Park": Ann Arbor Summer Festival</title>
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<description>Jul. 7, 5 p.m.-midnight -- 
Every Tues.–Sun., June 14–July 7. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features live music, followed at 10 p.m. (Sun. &amp; Tues.–Thurs.) by free movies and at 11 p.m. (Fri. &amp; Sat.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone activity tent.  Food concessions from area restau...</description>
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<title>David Byrne &amp; St. Vincent: Live Nation</title>
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<description>Jul. 8, 8 p.m. -- 
Former Talking Heads frontman Byrne and St. Vincent, the stage name of singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Annie Clark, last fall released  Love This Giant, a collection of songs they began collaborating on in 2009. The recording gives the songwriters' characteristically cerebral, rhythmical...</description>
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<title>Gemini: Saline District Library</title>
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<description>Jul. 10, 11-11:45 p.m. -- 
Family-friendly performance by the nationally acclaimed local acoustic duo of twin brothers Sandor and Laszlo Slomovits. </description>
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<title>"Sonic Lunch": Bank of Ann Arbor</title>
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<description>Jul. 11, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. -- 
Every Thurs. (except July 4 &amp; 18), June 6-Aug. 29. Musical entertainment by local and area performers.  June 6: Martha Reeves &amp; the Vandellas. Fronted by Reeves' magnificent gospel-inspired vocals, the Vandellas were one of the great early Motown groups, with durably popular hits like "Danci...</description>
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<title>Gifts of Art: U-M Hospitals</title>
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<description>Jul. 11, 12:10 p.m. -- 
July 11: The local Latin jazz band Los Gatos, led by drummer Pete Siers. July 18: Detroit-area trio Global Jazz Project. July 25: The popular local honky-tonk band George Bedard &amp; the Kingpins.</description>
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<title>Comhaltas</title>
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<description>Jul. 11, 6:30-9:30 p.m. -- 
Every Thurs. All invited to join members of this local chapter of the Detroit Irish Music Association for an informal evening playing traditional Irish music on various instruments. Lessons offered. </description>
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<title>"Summer Music Series": Saline Main Street</title>
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<description>Jul. 11, 7-9 p.m. -- 
Every Thurs. except July 4, through Aug. 22 Downtown concerts by area bands. June 6: Beatles tribute band Toppermost. June 13: Bluegrass and high-energy American folk student fiddle ensemble the Saline Fiddlers. June 20: Detroit acoustic country-pop singer-songwriter Kari Holmes. June 27: the Saline...</description>
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<title>"The UFO Show (Unidentified Funny Objects)": Emergent Arts/Ypsilanti Downtown Association</title>
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<description>Jul. 11, 7 p.m. -- 
Standup comedy and musical performances TBA. Emcee is comic (and retired Ann Arbor Police detective) Khurum Sheikh.</description>
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<title>Summer Gazebo Concerts: Village of Manchester</title>
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<description>Jul. 11, 7:30 p.m. -- 
Area musicians perform a series of outdoor concerts in Manchester's downtown gazebo. Bring picnics, chairs, and blankets. Rain or shine.  June 13: Family-friendly concert by Pinckney musician Guy Louis. June 20: Moxie Strings. Local Celtic and Americana fiddle/cello duo.  June 27: Sister Wilene. Mic...</description>
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<title>A2 Fest: Breaking Point Entertainment</title>
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<description>Jul. 12, 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m. -- 
July 12 &amp; 13. This festival is highlighted by mixed martial arts fights (July 12 only) and live music by about 50 bands on 4 stages. July 13 headliners are the nationally touring local alt-rock band Taproot, the California rapcore band Hed PE, the Minneapolis rock band Blue Felix, and suburban C...</description>
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<title>Summer Concert Series: Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce Summer Series</title>
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<description>Jul. 12, 6:30-9:30 p.m. -- 
Every Fri. (except Aug. 9), June 14-Aug. 30.  June 14: Dexter Community Orchestra. Pops concert. June 21: From Grace. Jazz-inflected Christian pop-folk ensemble Opening act is Ebb Tide, a local folksy Americana trio.   June 28: Men in Black. Ann Arbor classic rock band.   July 5: Gemini. Family conc...</description>
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<title>DAYFest 2013: Downtown Association of Ypsilanti</title>
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<description>Jul. 12, 7-10 p.m. -- 
Every Fri., July 2-Aug. 9. Outdoor stage in downtown Ypsilanti with a variety of dance bands. Also, food concessions and other vendors. (In case of rain, held indoors.)   July 12: Devil Elvis Show(7 p.m.), an Ypsilanti punk-rockabilly Elvis tribute band, and The Martindales  an Ypsilanti blues and r...</description>
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<title>Bluegrass Gospel Jam Session</title>
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<description>Jul. 13, 6-8:30 p.m. -- 
Mark and Claudia Aills are joined by other local string musicians for a program of bluegrass and country gospel tunes. </description>
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<title>Tad Weed: Kerrytown Concert House</title>
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<description>Jul. 13, 7 p.m. -- 
This highly regarded local jazz pianist performs a range of styles, including bebop, blues, funk, and avant-garde. </description>
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<title>John Latini: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth Cafe 704 Coffeehouse</title>
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<description>Jul. 13, 8 p.m. -- 
Acoustic rock-based originals by this popular veteran local rock 'n' roll singer-songwriter, winner of the 2008 Detroit Blues Challenge. </description>
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<title>"Kerrytown Market &amp; Shops Courtyard Concert": Kerrytown Shops</title>
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<description>Jul. 14, 1-3 p.m. -- 
Every Sun. A variety of local performers.  July 7: Gemini. Popular acoustic duo of twin brothers Sandor and Laszlo Slomovits, who have built a strong following among kids and adults throughout the Great Lakes area. July 14:  Drummunity. All invited to play on a collection of hand drums and percussio...</description>
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<title>Mr. B's Joybox Express Quartet</title>
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<description>Jul. 14, 2-3 p.m. -- 
For the 4th year in a row, Ann Arbor's world-renowned boogie-woogie and blues pianist Mark "Mr. B" Braun is touring on bicycle with a custom-built frame designed to carry his 352-pound Baldwin Acrosonic upright piano. This year he's accompanied by an ensemble TBA and today they perform a show in Che...</description>
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<title>Polka Jam Session</title>
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<description>Jul. 16, 7-9 p.m. -- 
All accordion players and other musicians invited to play polkas and waltzes and other ethnic and old-time music. </description>
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<title>Skazat! Poetry Series at Sweetwaters</title>
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<description>Jul. 16, 7-8:30 p.m. -- 
Reading by U-M grad Robert Fanning, author of the poetry collections The Seed Thieves and American Prophet. The program begins with open mike readings. </description>
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<title>Art Fair Entertainment</title>
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<description>Jul. 17, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. -- 
July 17-20. Live music and other performances.  Today: Liberty at Ashley. Schedule TBA. Willard at Church. Plymouth pop-folk singer-songwriter Kylee Phillips (3-3:30 p.m.). Local acoustic folk-soul singer-songwriter Nicole P'Simer (3:40-4:10 p.m.). U-M music school new jazz–folk band Mountain Shark ...</description>
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<title>Art Fair Entertainment</title>
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<description>Jul. 18, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. -- 
July 17-20. Live music and other performances.  Today: Liberty at Ashley. Schedule TBA. Willard at Church. Local pop-folk singer-songwriter Nathan K (3-3:20 p.m.). Howell singer-songwriter Mike Vial (3:30-4 p.m.). Local piano-driven rock trio The Finer Things (4:30-5 p.m.). Local alt-country singer-...</description>
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<title>Gifts of Art: U-M Hospitals</title>
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<description>Jul. 18, 12:10 p.m. -- 
July 11: The local Latin jazz band Los Gatos, led by drummer Pete Siers. July 18: Detroit-area trio Global Jazz Project. July 25: The popular local honky-tonk band George Bedard &amp; the Kingpins.</description>
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<title>Comhaltas</title>
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<description>Jul. 18, 6:30-9:30 p.m. -- 
Every Thurs. All invited to join members of this local chapter of the Detroit Irish Music Association for an informal evening playing traditional Irish music on various instruments. Lessons offered. </description>
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<title>"Summer Music Series": Saline Main Street</title>
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<description>Jul. 18, 7-9 p.m. -- 
Every Thurs. except July 4, through Aug. 22 Downtown concerts by area bands. June 6: Beatles tribute band Toppermost. June 13: Bluegrass and high-energy American folk student fiddle ensemble the Saline Fiddlers. June 20: Detroit acoustic country-pop singer-songwriter Kari Holmes. June 27: the Saline...</description>
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<category>Festivals, Fairs, Shows, &amp; Sales</category>
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<title>Barn Swallow Concerts</title>
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<description>Jul. 18, 8 p.m. -- 
July 18 &amp; 26. Partial proceeds support various charities. July 18: Lindsay Lou &amp; the Flatbellys, the Lansing swing-flavored bluegrass band led by singer-guitarist Lindsay Lou Rilko. July 26: The Grand Rapids Americana folk-rock quintet The Crane Wives and local pop-folk singer-songwriter Abi...</description>
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<title>Art Fair Entertainment</title>
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<description>Jul. 19, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. -- 
July 17-20. Live music and other performances.  Today: Liberty at Ashley. Schedule TBA. Willard at Church. Local Americana rock singer-songwriter Adam Plomaritas (3-3:30 p.m.). Detroit singer-songwriter Brion Riborn (3:40-4:10 p.m.). Lansing experimental rock band Lights &amp; Caves (4:30-5 p.m.). L...</description>
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<title>Summer Concert Series: Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce Summer Series</title>
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<description>Jul. 19, 6:30-9:30 p.m. -- 
Every Fri. (except Aug. 9), June 14-Aug. 30.  June 14: Dexter Community Orchestra. Pops concert. June 21: From Grace. Jazz-inflected Christian pop-folk ensemble Opening act is Ebb Tide, a local folksy Americana trio.   June 28: Men in Black. Ann Arbor classic rock band.   July 5: Gemini. Family conc...</description>
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<title>DAYFest 2013: Downtown Association of Ypsilanti</title>
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<description>Jul. 19, 7-10 p.m. -- 
Every Fri., July 2-Aug. 9. Outdoor stage in downtown Ypsilanti with a variety of dance bands. Also, food concessions and other vendors. (In case of rain, held indoors.)   July 12: Devil Elvis Show(7 p.m.), an Ypsilanti punk-rockabilly Elvis tribute band, and The Martindales  an Ypsilanti blues and r...</description>
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<title>Three Men and a Tenor: 34th Annual Festival at St. Joseph Church</title>
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<description>Jul. 19, 7 p.m. -- 
This high-energy a cappella quartet of MSU alums Chuck Colby, Mark Stiles, Paul Felch, and Glenn Williams (he's the tenor) performs everything from originals to Gregorian chant, barbershop, contemporary pop, and rap. </description>
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<category>Music: Classical, Religious, &amp; Cabaret</category>
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<title>Art Fair Entertainment</title>
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<description>Jul. 20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. -- 
July 17-20. Live music and other performances.  Today: Liberty at Ashley. Schedule TBA. Willard at Church. Saline singer-guitarist Noelle Caprarese (noon-12:30 p.m.). Young Detroit singer-songwriter Olivia Millerschin (12:45-1:15 p.m.). Local singer-songwriter Samantha West (1:30-2 p.m.). Mineheart ...</description>
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<title>Pittsfield Open Band: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance</title>
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<description>Jul. 20, 3-6 p.m. -- 
 All musicians invited for a contra dance music open jam. Bring Judi Morningstar's The Ruffwater Fakebook, Susan Songer's The Portland Collection, and Bill Matthiesen's The Waltz Book if you have them. </description>
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<title>"Kerrytown Market &amp; Shops Courtyard Concert": Kerrytown Shops</title>
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<description>Jul. 21, 1-3 p.m. -- 
Every Sun. A variety of local performers.  July 7: Gemini. Popular acoustic duo of twin brothers Sandor and Laszlo Slomovits, who have built a strong following among kids and adults throughout the Great Lakes area. July 14:  Drummunity. All invited to play on a collection of hand drums and percussio...</description>
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<title>"Sonic Lunch": Bank of Ann Arbor</title>
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<description>Jul. 25, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. -- 
Every Thurs. (except July 4 &amp; 18), June 6-Aug. 29. Musical entertainment by local and area performers.  June 6: Martha Reeves &amp; the Vandellas. Fronted by Reeves' magnificent gospel-inspired vocals, the Vandellas were one of the great early Motown groups, with durably popular hits like "Danci...</description>
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<title>Gifts of Art: U-M Hospitals</title>
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<description>Jul. 25, 12:10 p.m. -- 
July 11: The local Latin jazz band Los Gatos, led by drummer Pete Siers. July 18: Detroit-area trio Global Jazz Project. July 25: The popular local honky-tonk band George Bedard &amp; the Kingpins.</description>
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<title>Comhaltas</title>
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<description>Jul. 25, 6:30-9:30 p.m. -- 
Every Thurs. All invited to join members of this local chapter of the Detroit Irish Music Association for an informal evening playing traditional Irish music on various instruments. Lessons offered. </description>
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<title>"Summer Music Series": Saline Main Street</title>
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<description>Jul. 25, 7-9 p.m. -- 
Every Thurs. except July 4, through Aug. 22 Downtown concerts by area bands. June 6: Beatles tribute band Toppermost. June 13: Bluegrass and high-energy American folk student fiddle ensemble the Saline Fiddlers. June 20: Detroit acoustic country-pop singer-songwriter Kari Holmes. June 27: the Saline...</description>
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<title>Summer Gazebo Concerts: Village of Manchester</title>
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<description>Jul. 25, 7:30 p.m. -- 
Area musicians perform a series of outdoor concerts in Manchester's downtown gazebo. Bring picnics, chairs, and blankets. Rain or shine.  June 13: Family-friendly concert by Pinckney musician Guy Louis. June 20: Moxie Strings. Local Celtic and Americana fiddle/cello duo.  June 27: Sister Wilene. Mic...</description>
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<title>Summer Concert Series: Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce Summer Series</title>
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<description>Jul. 26, 6:30-9:30 p.m. -- 
Every Fri. (except Aug. 9), June 14-Aug. 30.  June 14: Dexter Community Orchestra. Pops concert. June 21: From Grace. Jazz-inflected Christian pop-folk ensemble Opening act is Ebb Tide, a local folksy Americana trio.   June 28: Men in Black. Ann Arbor classic rock band.   July 5: Gemini. Family conc...</description>
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<title>DAYFest 2013: Downtown Association of Ypsilanti</title>
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<description>Jul. 26, 7-10 p.m. -- 
Every Fri., July 2-Aug. 9. Outdoor stage in downtown Ypsilanti with a variety of dance bands. Also, food concessions and other vendors. (In case of rain, held indoors.)   July 12: Devil Elvis Show(7 p.m.), an Ypsilanti punk-rockabilly Elvis tribute band, and The Martindales  an Ypsilanti blues and r...</description>
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<title>Barn Swallow Concerts</title>
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<description>Jul. 26, 8 p.m. -- 
July 18 &amp; 26. Partial proceeds support various charities. July 18: Lindsay Lou &amp; the Flatbellys, the Lansing swing-flavored bluegrass band led by singer-guitarist Lindsay Lou Rilko. July 26: The Grand Rapids Americana folk-rock quintet The Crane Wives and local pop-folk singer-songwriter Abi...</description>
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<title>"Kerrytown Market &amp; Shops Courtyard Concert": Kerrytown Shops</title>
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<description>Jul. 28, 1-3 p.m. -- 
Every Sun. A variety of local performers.  July 7: Gemini. Popular acoustic duo of twin brothers Sandor and Laszlo Slomovits, who have built a strong following among kids and adults throughout the Great Lakes area. July 14:  Drummunity. All invited to play on a collection of hand drums and percussio...</description>
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