Warren & Flick creates music that feels both grounded and adventurous—rooted in tradition yet unafraid to explore. The genre-blending acoustic duo features Jacob Warren (double bass and tenor bass) and Grant Flick (violin, tenor guitar, nyckelharpa). Their original music is rooted in folk, jazz, and classical traditions—inviting yet exploratory, with a strong improvisational thread. The duo shares their work through performances, workshops, and published sheet music. Together they have released three albums of original music: Kestrel (2019), Waxwing (2022), and Cormorant (2025).

Ticketed Show | 6 PM | 5:30 PM Doors

Join three of Ann Arbor’s most prominent, up-and-coming female singer-songwriters (Ani Mari, Corazon Szell, Maddy Ringo) for an evening of music, community, and reproductive justice! All ticket proceeds go to Planned Parenthood Michigan to aid in their fight against their defunding by the Trump administration.

Ticketed Show | 8:30 PM | 8:00 PM Doors

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DeVeaux Gauger is a singer/songwriter from Ann Arbor, channeling the ’70’s troubadour sounds of Harry Chapin, Jim Croce & James Taylor. He blends introspective, fun, storytelling acoustic/folk/rock originals and covers played on 6 and 12 string guitars. Join him for a musical journey on life’s interesting road.

Join us for six short performances by some of our favorite regulars from our monthly Open Mic series
Performances by Chuchu Houle, Phoenix, Ray Asare, Vicalely Erickson, Lucy Price & Derek Jones. Hosted by Annie Bacon.

$10 cover

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Come along with singer Jeffrey Willets and accompanist Lois J. Kaarre as they take you on a journey of different "Aspects of Love" through popular, classical and Broadway tunes. This is sure to be a big hit for you and your sweetie for Valentine's Day :-)

Dyke Nights are monthly gatherings for queer babes to meet up, dance, and flirt at North Star Lounge✨🌈 This is a trans and non-binary inclusive space!

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The Revelators have been described as eclectic and rootsy. Jill Baker, Ralph McKee and Steve Rich are lead and harmony singers, songwriters and multi-instrumentalists. They wield guitars, bass, lap steel and three lifetimes of listening to the American songbook, blues, British invasion, rock, folk and echoes of other musical cultures. They would be most likely to describe themselves as simply serving the songs. They do so with affection and unexpected innovation.

Hailing from the Ann Arbor area, the Pontiac Trail Blazers have been the house bluegrass band for Detroit Street Filling Station since 2017. They are often joined by a bevy of special guests and focus on the beautiful harmonies and acoustic prowess that are unique to their Bluegrass roots. With a deep repertoire of traditional standards, originals, and unique covers, the Trail Blazers will keep you guessing with unexpected tunes and arrangements every week. Joining them this week is Jason Dennie on mandolin.

$10 cover

Expect nothing but the real deal this Valentines Day at North Star Lounge. Dave & Kristi, an actual couple in love, will celebrate all the best the day has to offer with the able assistance of Emily Slomovitz, one of Ann Arbor’s favorite fiddle players. And don’t worry. It won’t get so mushy that singles or first daters will start squirming. It may be a candy and flowers day, but Dave & Kristi know that the greater love beyond romance is where the real good stuff lies.

Ticketed Show | 6 PM | 5:30 PM Doors

With roots spanning from Texas, North Carolina, and all the way to Canada, Lucky 17 has forged a unique new musical offering here in Michigan. Singer-songwriters Ed Dupas, Caroline Barlow and Tony Pace have joined forces with local bass legend Ozzie Andrews to share their collective stories via song. Whether it's a dusty back road hymn, a song of loss, or a tune of hope and love, they deliver it all with authentic and soulful perspective. Three-part harmonies weave together with acoustic and electric instrumentation to offer an eclectic mix of song styles and textures. Collectively, their talents have graced many stages here and abroad including the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Ann Arbor Folk Festival, and Blissfest to name a few.

Ticketed Show | 8:30 PM | 8:00 Doors

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Michigan singer/songwriter Andy Baker has spent 3 decades captivating audiences with his unique style of soul satisfying folk. His recent accolades include winning the 2020 Kerrville Newfolk Songwriting Competition and the 2022 Great River Folk Festival Songwriting Competition, as well as being featured as an Emerging Artist at the 2020 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival. His 2020 album “North Country Sky” spent several months on the National Folk DJ charts, and Jon Stein, host of WTBQ’s Hootenanny Cafe declares “Andy weaves breathtaking lyrics and melodies…He left me wanting more…much more!”

Come join the drum circle and create a supportive, encouraging community as we share rhythms and voices and explore the music that can be created together. Sundance has been inspired by drumming influenced by the African rhythms that have spread around the world, and the true medicine that comes from letting go and tapping into the Ancestral Voices. From his many years studying hand drumming traditions, Sundance has learned how to guide the drum circle journey while encouraging all to share what they have to give. No experience needed, just listen to your own heartbeat, and share your song. Extra drums will be available.

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Elisabeth Pixley-Fink is a Michigan-based singer-songwriter, producer, and bandleader. Her emotion-focused folk and bratty garage rock hits you in the chest with guts, trust and hunger. Her current album, Heartskin, is a powerful interweaving of indie rock and folk storytelling, inspired by a masterful blend of riot grrrl, ambient stillness, and queer poetry.

Test your knowledge! Come with friends; make new friends, enjoy LGBTQ trivia like you’ve never experienced before! Your host, Terry McClymonds (who was the resident trivia master at Aut Bar for 9 years) will take you through both a verbal and written round. Food and drinks available for purchase. Come early for happy hour; club opens at 5pm

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Singer, Songwriter, Guitarists, Nicole Sutton and Mark McGee are the heart and fire behind Luvplanet and its musical mission! Together with undeniable chemistry they craft magnetic, feel good rock'n'roll filled with potent lyrics, lush vocal harmonies, psychedelic guitar jams and infectious optimism! Mixing Rock, Pop, Country and Blues their timeless songs ignite the hearts of the listeners. Together with drummer Michael Amos and bassist Zak Plantus, they generate a powerful presence and persuasive sound

Hailing from the Ann Arbor area, the Pontiac Trail Blazers have been the house bluegrass band for Detroit Street Filling Station since 2017. They are often joined by a bevy of special guests and focus on the beautiful harmonies and acoustic prowess that are unique to their Bluegrass roots. With a deep repertoire of traditional standards, originals, and unique covers, the Trail Blazers will keep you guessing with unexpected tunes and arrangements every week. They will be joined by Emily Slomovitz on fiddle & Billy King on guitar

$10 cover

Recently voted Detroit’s best Americana band by readers of the Detroit Metro Times, The Whiskey Charmers create their own brand of Dusty Americana with melancholy guitar weaving in and out of vocal melodies that tug at your heartstrings and give you the feeling of winding down a dusty desert road.

Ticketed Show | 6 PM | 5:30 PM Doors

Mike Vial not only believes life is stranger than fiction; he’s lived it. After 20+ years of teaching and playing acoustic centered music, writing songs and performing concerts, he has accumulated more stories than he can tell. Mike will be accompanied by bassist Ozzie Andrews.

Shiny Shiny Black, an award-winning alternative folk band from Goshen, IN, will be opening the show.

Ticketed Show | 8:30 PM | 8 PM Doors

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Lily Bowen is a singer/songwriter based in the Detroit area. She has 8 singles released on all streaming platforms, and is influenced by pop artists like Gracie Abrams and Lizzy McAlpine. She has performed at many local events, like the Ann Arbor Art Fair and Dally in the Alley.

Bring your song, story, poetry, comedy, expression, magic, monologue, mood, presence, attention, and appreciation and join the North Star creative community! Signup starts at 6:30.

$5 cover, though no one will be turned away due to inability to pay.

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Chris Halverson is a Royal Oak, MI-based guitarist and composer, attempting to blend elements of jazz, ambient and fingerstyle into a holistic sound all his own. His first single, Shadow of a Bird, was released on September 5th, 2025, closely followed by his debut full length, One Day We’ll Cut Down Our Own Tree, released October 3rd, 2025. He is currently writing, recording and readying his next release.

Bring your song, story, poetry, comedy, expression, magic, monologue, mood, presence, attention, and appreciation to a safe and welcoming space in the beautiful queer community as we connect with each other and each other’s art. Sign-up begins at 6:30

Hosted by Coley Roberts and Thea Zuby.

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Dave Keeney and Sophia Hanifi are known as the hardest working couple in the Ann Arbor music scene. Sophia’s versatile and distinctive vocals have graced bands from Map of the World, FUBAR and Hoodang. Dave has lent his considerable guitar, dobro and singing talent to scores of local artists as a versatile sideman, while also representing one third of the country rock outfit, Hoodang. Together, they bring new life into everything from country and pop standards to overlooked gems from any category you can name. Together in life and together in song, they make a greater sum than each of their individual talents.

Hailing from the Ann Arbor area, the Pontiac Trail Blazers have been the house bluegrass band for Detroit Street Filling Station since 2017. They are often joined by a bevy of special guests and focus on the beautiful harmonies and acoustic prowess that are unique to their Bluegrass roots. With a deep repertoire of traditional standards, originals, and unique covers, the Trail Blazers will keep you guessing with unexpected tunes and arrangements every week. Featuring David Keeney on guitar.

$10 cover

Four Roses is an acoustically driven cover band playing songs that audiences love. Passionate about vocal harmony, their joyful setlists range from Crosby, Stills & Nash to John Mellencamp, from Fleetwood Mac to Amos Lee.

Ticketed Show | 6:00 PM | 5:30 PM Doors

Award winning finger-style and slide guitarist Rollie Tussing teams up with trumpeter Ross Huff and bass player Serge van der Voo to perform timeless classic jazz and country blues, dewy-eyed tunes of the 20s and 30s, as well as godforsaken songs of the nineteenth century. Their own compositions are influenced by those same lonesome, haunted and abandoned melodies that we all forgot to remember.

Ticketed Show | 9 PM | 8:30 PM Doors

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Jeremy started regularly performing in the late 90’s, founded theillalogicalspoon in Jackson, MI in the year 2000, and Little Spoon River in the Irish Hills Area in 2019. His solo performances are full of emotional intensity and intimacy with a focus on the poetry and stories. With songs full of the ecstasy and trauma of being alive he explores the tensions between wildness and civilization, spirit and matter. The music moves from acoustic-punk to experimental to versions of traditional folk tunes, country blues, hymns, and sing-a-longs.

Calling all language dancers, fancy mouths, and word weavers to share and revel. From quiet haikus read from your notebook (or phone) to seasoned slam performers, we welcome poetry across the wide and ever-evolving genre.
Hosted by Forrest Hejkal & cat h. bradley.

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Cincinnati Beer Gut is a must see, one man cowpunk band from Ohio. Simultaneously playing drums, guitar and singing, CBG performs his unique blend of rockabilly, 60s garage rock and tear in your beer country ballads all while sporting a luchador mask and his signature western nudie suit. 

Tory Sparks (the founder & very first host of LGBTQ trivia at North Star!) is back to test your knowledge. Come with friends or make new friends in a fun and safe environment!
Food and drinks available for purchase. Come early for happy hour; club opens at 5pm, trivia starts at 7:00 sharp (get your team together and signed up before then!)

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Shannon, Kandy, and Hilary weave together intricate harmonies, acoustic instrumentation, and captivating original music. The trio pours their heart and soul into every song, creating a sound inspired by diverse music traditions, yet remaining uniquely their own.

Hailing from the Ann Arbor area, the Pontiac Trail Blazers have been the house bluegrass band for Detroit Street Filling Station since 2017. They are often joined by a bevy of special guests and focus on the beautiful harmonies and acoustic prowess that are unique to their Bluegrass roots. Joining them this week is Tony Pace on Dobro.

$10 cover

Ypsilanti, Michigan-based Paledave, a.k.a. Dave Buehrer, is a recording artist whose songs combine rock guitar with creative arrangements, thoughtful lyrics, and catchy pop hooks. His angst and rock n roll attitude works its way into your cells, but leaves you on a high note. Paledave performs solo, as an acoustic duo (Paledave & Jenny Fair), and with his full band. He began performing his music in 2004 and has 3 album releases - Find What You Love (2004), One Good Leg (2008), and Still Tickets Left (2018). While continuing to perform with his other bands, Outbound Packard and Turner Luce, in 2026 Paledave will be back in the public eye with new songs and shows. His fans say his music reminds them of REM, Michael Penn, The Wallflowers, Tom Petty, and The Replacements, his biggest influence.

Ticketed Show | 6:30 PM | 6:00 Doors

Turner Luce is an Ann Arbor-based band that has performed numerous shows in Southeast Michigan since forming in 2019. The band emphasizes country rock and Americana stylings, playing both original songs and so-called “deep covers” by such groups as Tom Petty, Paul Simon, Sam Philips, and other legendary artists. Turner Luce consists of Dave Buehrer on bass and vocals, Philip Camp on violin, Dan Degener on keyboard and vocals, and Mark Scott on guitar and lead vocals. The band will be performing several original songs from its double EP release—“Nothing Left to Say” and “Past the Time”—on Spotify and other music streaming services.

Ticketed Show | 8:30 PM | 8:00 Doors

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Hannah is a singer/songwriter from Flushing, Michigan, whose sound blends alternative folk with elements of R&B and soul. She currently has two singles out that you can listen to, as well as releasing her first music video this year. Hannah is currently working on her debut EP, which she plans to release next summer. She hopes her music resonates with you and appreciates your support on this journey

From backyards to barbershops, gyms to steamships, Don’t Tell Comedy creates a one-of-a-kind comedy experience featuring the best aspiring comics. Don’t Tell Comedy produces weekly shows in 100+ cities across the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. The performers are a secret until they hit the stage! Come join us on November 20th to see this generation's next best comics!

Get Tickets: 7 PM Show | 9 PM Show

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Jaded Ravins are a duo based out of a van. They play songs you never knew you needed to hear. Life, love, passion, and stories.

Dyke Nights are monthly gatherings for queer babes to meet up, dance, and flirt at North Star Lounge✨🌈 This is a trans and non-binary inclusive space!

Join us for a free happy hour concert!
Root Cause Analysis kicks off their 2026 World Tour with a free happy hour set. Expect rootsy Americana favorites, deep cuts, and originals, delivered with tight harmonies and loose logic. 
Lending legitimacy to the whole endeavor will be special guest, violin virtuoso Emily Slomovits!

Hailing from the Ann Arbor area, the Pontiac Trail Blazers have been the house bluegrass band for Detroit Street Filling Station since 2017. They are often joined by a bevy of special guests and focus on the beautiful harmonies and acoustic prowess that are unique to their Bluegrass roots. Featuring Rochelle Clark on vocals & guitar

$10 cover

Ryan Racine is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from southeast Michigan. Performing in bands for nearly 30 years, Ryan released his first solo album “Outsider’s Heart” in 2018. The album is a culmination of his experiences both musical and personal, exploring themes of belonging, depression, finding love, and accepting happiness, all sonically planted in American Roots styles.Between 2020 and 2023 Ryan released 5 singles and is currently recording a new full-length record for release in 2025.

Ticketed Show | 6:00 PM | 5:30 Doors

Paul Tinkerhess and Billy King come together for a reunion show over 20 Years in the making. Don't miss it or you might have to wait another 20 years to hear them together again! 

Ticketed Show | 8:30 PM | 8:00 PM Doors

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Detroit born Singer-songwriter Jan Krist was raised on rock, and schooled in the folk music of the 60’s and 70’s.Today, Krist's work reflects the power and poetry of having matured as an artist in that place and time.
Born in Flint, Alan Finkbeiner began drumming for his father’s honky tonk band when he was only four. He is a multi instrumentalist, with a deep understanding of folk, rock, and jazz, Alan’s musical contributions always hit the perfect notes. 

A night for those of you that sing in the shower and belt it in traffic. A night for those that have no proper place to perform. We have your stage at North Star Lounge! Lousy singer? We don’t care. Just bring a good time.

Hosted by our very own Ryan M.

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Hailing from Patrick County, Virginia and with her guitar in hand, Maggie Blankenship soulfully sings a combination of original and cover tunes that are guaranteed to take you on an uplifting journey. Influences of bluegrass and rock ‘n’ roll echo throughout her unique folk-rock music style. Anytime she steps on stage she is taken to a sacred place that welcomes anyone willing to join her. She delivers an unforgettable performance that often channels musical icons such as Susan Tedeschi, Grace Potter, Stevie Nicks, and Janis Joplin.

Make friends, have fun, win prizes! Join us for a comedic bingo experience with Zooey and Taylor from the Heads over Heels Show.

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The Myriad Project is a genre-defying electro-acoustic chamber ensemble based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Defined by a passion for community and collaboration, the ensemble (Emily Brownlee, oboe; Donald Schweikert, bassoon; and Daniel Fecteau, electric violin and loop station) curates their repertoire and performance experience in a way that emphasizes authenticity, creativity, and audience engagement. Their music has been described by listeners as colorful, whimsical, and fantasy-inspired, and features beautiful melodies and immersive textures. The trio formed during their shared time at the University of Michigan and has been enthusiastically exploring new projects, genres, and possibilities ever since.

Hailing from the Ann Arbor area, the Pontiac Trail Blazers have been the house bluegrass band for Detroit Street Filling Station since 2017. They are often joined by a bevy of special guests and focus on the beautiful harmonies and acoustic prowess that are unique to their Bluegrass roots. Featuring Wesley Fritzemeier on tenor guitar

$10 cover

Featuring renown singer-songwriter Jen Cass, the stunning work of harmonica legend Rosco Selley, and the vast and varied musical chops of multi-instrumentalists Eric Janetsky and Michael Robertson, The Lucky Nows have spent the last decade showcasing their stellar songwriting, exceptional musicianship, and intricate harmonies on some of the country’s most famous stages, from The Ark to Wheatland, and everywhere in between. The Lucky Nows have been honored to share the stage with many of our heros, and make it a point to extend opportunity and grace to new singer-songwriters at every step of our journey.
They will be joined by Ozzie Andrews on bass.

Ticketed Show | 6:30 PM | 6 PM Doors

Adam Labeaux has established an indelible legacy within the Michigan music scene. His music is deeply rooted in folk, classic rock, funk, pop, and soul. Amy Petty is an incredibly versatile performer. A classically trained vocalist, her voice is at the same time overwhelmingly powerful and impossibly delicate. 
Amy and Adam only perform together a few times each year. And when these musical friends come together the result is nothing short of magical. Their voices, matched in intensity and delicacy, weave and blend together effortlessly, and their songs sit beside each other comfortably painting stories that are intimate, personal, and universal. 

Ticketed Show | 9:00 PM | 8:30 Doors

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Root Cause Analysis kicks off their 2026 World Tour with a free happy hour set. Expect rootsy Americana favorites, deep cuts, and originals, delivered with tight harmonies and loose logic. 
Lending legitimacy to the whole endeavor will be special guest, violin virtuoso Emily Slomovits!

Bring your song, story, poetry, comedy, expression, magic, monologue, mood, presence, attention, and appreciation and join the North Star creative community! Signup starts at 6:30.

$5 cover, though no one will be turned away due to inability to pay.

Test your knowledge! Come with friends; make new friends, enjoy LGBTQ trivia like you’ve never experienced before! Your host, Terry McClymonds (who was the resident trivia master at Aut Bar for 9 years) will take you through both a verbal and written round. Food and drinks available for purchase. Come early for happy hour; club opens at 5pm

Join us for a free happy hour concert!
Formed as the creative endeavor of musical couple Ashleigh and Cody Cooper, Blockhouse Valley quickly gained a reputation for their unique takes on popular songs. Their original music draws deeply from the American Rust Belt, capturing the textures of Midwest living and Appalachian roots. Influenced by regional folk and bluegrass as much as by the alternative, rock, blues, pop, and country of the 90s and 00s, Blockhouse Valley creates music that blends grit and heart with modern relevance.

Hailing from the Ann Arbor area, the Pontiac Trail Blazers have been the house bluegrass band for Detroit Street Filling Station since 2017. They are often joined by a bevy of special guests and focus on the beautiful harmonies and acoustic prowess that are unique to their Bluegrass roots. With a deep repertoire of traditional standards, originals, and unique covers, the Trail Blazers will keep you guessing with unexpected tunes and arrangements every week. Joining them this week is Ryan Michaud on banjo.

$10 cover

The Kate Hinote Trio and Emily Rose will be joining forces for their collective North Star Lounge debut. Join us for a special 90 minute collaborative performance showcasing songs they have released independently or otherwise performed together over the last few years as their friendship and musical endeavors have intertwined and flourished.

Ticketed Show | 6:00 PM | 5:30 PM Doors

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Weaving styles from around the globe, Mikey creates a tapestry webbed with romantic boleros, classic tunes, and Celtic melodies. As a writer, Mikey draws from a worldly pool of influences and classical study to evoke wonders of nature and musical tales. As a songwriter, his influences include Bob Dylan, Fleet Foxes, and Wilco.

Calling all language dancers, fancy mouths, and word weavers to share and revel. From quiet haikus read from your notebook (or phone) to seasoned slam performers, we welcome poetry across the wide and ever-evolving genre.
Hosted by Forrest Hejkal & cat h. bradley.

Bring your song, story, poetry, comedy, expression, magic, monologue, mood, presence, attention, and appreciation to a safe and welcoming space in the beautiful queer community as we connect with each other and each other’s art. Sign-up begins at 6:30

Hosted by Coley Roberts and Thea Zuby.

In this age of AI (Artificial Intelligence), Mike Green and Bart Moore will trade songs and conversation that instead represent HMM (Human Made Music). This one-of-a-kind concert also features ABH (Almost Brutal Honesty); DQ (Disconcerting Questions); GGP (Great Guitar Playing); and songs that convey what is beautiful - and what is bizarre - in the worlds they inhabit. Bart and Mike bring deep experience and lifetimes of music to their fascinating songwriting and performances, and they will explore this and more with each other, and with you.

Ticketed Show | 9 PM | 8:30 PM Doors

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Critter Ruwart is a Michigan folk band rooted in authentic story telling and rhythmic instrumentation. Originally found in Wyoming by brothers Chris and Brendan Ruwart, the band has grown to include recent U of M grad’s Jack Michalak and Igor Trifunovic. 

Greg Austill is an Indie Folk Artist from Otisville, Michigan. From a young age, gospel and bluegrass music were a heavy influence on his musical direction, eventually leading to a love of Folk/Americana music. Priding himself on raw and authentic writing and performance style, Greg connects with his audience through original songs as well as thoughtfully arranged cover songs.

Ticketed Show | 6:00 PM | 5:30 PM Doors

Greg Austill is an Indie Folk Artist from Otisville, Michigan. From a young age, gospel and bluegrass music were a heavy influence on his musical direction, eventually leading to a love of Folk/Americana music. Priding himself on raw and authentic writing and performance style, Greg connects with his audience through original songs as well as thoughtfully arranged cover songs.
For this set, Greg will be joined by Critter Ruwart, a Michigan folk band rooted in authentic story telling and rhythmic instrumentation.

Ticketed Show | 8:00 PM | 7:30 PM Doors

Philip Bowen is a dynamic and engaging singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose sound is steeped in the rich traditions of his Appalachian roots. Born and raised in West Virginia, he picked up the fiddle at age four and built a loyal following through his energetic performances—amassing over 1.5 million fans and followers online. His viral success led to a win on TikTok’s Greatest Talent competition, and he’s since graced stages like The Bluebird Café, 3rd & Lindsley, and NPR’s Mountain Stage - with a potential return planned for 2025.

| 6:30 Show / Doors at 6:00 | 8:30 Show / Doors at 8:00 |