AmericaJR.com has complied the complete list of live entertainment for the four art fairs that make up the 2016 Ann Arbor Art Fair! This year’s theme is “Four Fairs. One Event.” We hope you’ll join us on the University of Michigan central campus: Thursday, July 21 – Sunday, July 24…
The Art Fair Main Stage: South University
The Art Fair Main Stage at Ann Arbor’s South University Art Fair brings fun and excitement with every performance. Enjoy outstanding music in a variety of styles and relax with a cold refreshment underneath the shade of the nearby beer tent. It’s all happening at the corner of Willard and Church street, just one block south of South University.
Thursday July 21st
11 a.m. | Creole du Nord | |
12:30 p.m. | Dave Menefee | |
2:30 p.m. | Jay Stielstra | |
4:30 p.m. | Rhythm Machines | |
6:30 p.m. | the INVASION | |
8:30 p.m. | Drivin’ Sideways |
Friday, July 22
11 a.m. | Dave Sharp and Friends | |
12:30 p.m. | Hullabaloo | |
2:30 p.m. | North Congress | |
4:30 p.m. | Dragon Wagon | |
6:30 p.m. | Vibratrons | |
8:30 p.m. | Shoot the Messenger |
Saturday, July 23
11 a.m. | Out Loud Chorus | |
12:30 p.m. | EMU Jazz Combo | |
2:30 p.m. | Danny James/Johnny Cash Tribute | |
4:30 p.m. | Andy Adamson Quartet | |
6:30 p.m. | Bovine | |
8:30 p.m. | Keri Lynn Roche |
Sunday, July 24
12:00 p.m. | Daniel Orcutt & The Big Blue Cosmic | |
2:00 p.m. | The Switchbacks | |
4:00 p.m. | Corndaddy |
The Original Street Art Fair’s Fountain Stage
The Fountain Stage showcases an exciting and eclectic mix of music and performances from community and student groups that is family friendly, forward thinking and innovative. The Fountain Stage features over 20 acts throughout the four days of the Fair; creating an intimate and inviting sense of community and complementing the exceptional visual art at the Original Fair. The stage is located on Ingalls Mall, between E. Washington Street and N. University, next to the fountain. Grab a table, take a seat and enjoy entertainment perfect for all ages!
Thursday July 21st
11am – 12pm | Bob Hausler | Americana |
12pm – 1pm | Sydney Burnham | Folk Rock |
1pm – 2pm | WCC Dancers | Dance |
2pm – 3pm | Cayenne & Ginger | Acoustic pop |
3pm – 4pm | Anthony Retka | Singer-songwriter |
4pm – 5pm | Alex Mendenall | Soul folk |
5pm – 6pm | Angela Predhomme | Folk pop |
6pm – 7pm | Carolyn Striho | Eclectic rock/pop |
Friday July 22nd
11am – 12pm | Josh Birdsong | Indie acoustic |
12pm – 1pm | Randazzo | Dance |
1pm – 2pm | John D. Lamb | Acoustic singer-songwriter |
2pm – 3pm | Pure Existence | Contemproary Dance |
3pm – 4pm | Emerson Summer Orchestra-Onamatapoetic | Classical |
4pm – 5pm | Il Segreto String Quartet | Classical, rock, jazz, and improvisations |
5pm – 6pm | Rob Norum | Rock, pop, country |
6pm – 7pm | Shane | Bluesy rock |
Saturday, July 23rd
11am – 12pm | Lia K. Catallo | Acoustic pop |
12pm – 1pm | Damon Terrell | Jazz |
1pm – 2pm | Cellos Unleashed | Classical pop |
2pm – 3pm | Hoaloha Polynesian Dance Group | Dance |
3pm – 4pm | Gary Niemenski | Acoustic rock |
4pm – 5pm | Keynote Sisters | Acoustic duo |
5pm – 6pm | Amy Saari | Soul |
6pm – 7pm | Bus Stop Poets | Acoustic rock |
Sunday, July 24th
12pm – 1pm | Bichini Bia Congo | Drums/dance |
1pm – 2pm | Carly Bins | Acoustic pop |
2pm – 3pm | Antonia | Acoustic R&B |
3pm – 4pm | Rela | World percussion |
4pm – 5pm | Tracy Kash | Jazz-flavored pop |
Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair Stage
The Ark is a non-profit organization presenting the best of tradional and contemporary live music in downtown Ann Arbor over 300 nights each year. At The Ark, performers and audiences connect in a state-of-the-art listening room for an in mate music experience. We’re excited to bring a sampling of what we do year-round. Located in the Palio Parking lot on the corner of Main & William.
Thursday, July 21
6-9pm: Open Stage with host John Bommarito
Friday, July 22
4:30 – 5:30pm: Saline Fiddlers
6:00 – 7:00pm: Sam Corbin and Jen Sygit 7:30 – 9:00pm: PigPen Theatre Co.
Saturday, July 23
4:30 – 5:30pm: Anne Heaton
6:00 – 7:00pm: Haskin
7:30 – 9:00pm: Stooges Brass Band
Be sure to check out the stage throughout all four days of the fair for performances booked by our friends at Pakmode Media!