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49th Ann Arbor Folk Fest Opening Night Concert
The 49th Ann Arbor Folk Fest opened with Greensky Bluegrass and special guest Junior Brown on Friday, January 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor. The event was The Ark's biggest annual fundraiser.
The opening night concert of the 49th Ann Arbor Folk Fest featured Michigan’s own Greensky Bluegrass and legendary Junior Brown at Ann Arbor’s Hill Auditorium. Known for their dynamic live performances, Greensky Bluegrass played selections from their eighth full-length album, Stress Dreams, blending bluegrass tradition with modern life experiences. The band’s strong bond shows through their music, reflecting real-life ups and downs.
Junior Brown, an American original, kicked off the evening with his unique voice and signature double-neck “Guit-Steel” guitar. Celebrated as a cross between Jimi Hendrix and Ernest Tubb, Brown’s performance spanned surf guitar classics and cleverly crafted traditional country songs full of pun-filled lyrics and emotional depth.
Tickets were $56.50, partially supporting The Ark’s mission. This night was both a celebration of folk music and a gathering of community around a shared love for acoustic roots sounds.
Junior Brown, an American original, kicked off the evening with his unique voice and signature double-neck “Guit-Steel” guitar. Celebrated as a cross between Jimi Hendrix and Ernest Tubb, Brown’s performance spanned surf guitar classics and cleverly crafted traditional country songs full of pun-filled lyrics and emotional depth.
Tickets were $56.50, partially supporting The Ark’s mission. This night was both a celebration of folk music and a gathering of community around a shared love for acoustic roots sounds.
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