Greensky Bluegrass to Take Center Stage at Ann Arbor Folk Fest in 2026
Kalamazoo's beloved bluegrass quintet, Greensky Bluegrass, has been tapped as the headlining act for next year's Ann Arbor Folk Fest. The band will kick off the four-day festival with a full-length concert on Friday, January 30th, marking a new format for the event.
According to organizers, this move was made in response to audience feedback, who expressed enthusiasm for a longer headline performance. Greensky Bluegrass is set to deliver a high-energy show at Hill Auditorium, where the event will also raise funds for The Ark, a nonprofit venue that has been a staple of the local music scene.
The festival's lineup includes an eclectic mix of artists, including Amos Lee, Dawes, and the Crane Wives, who will perform on Saturday, January 31st. Jon Muq and Rabbitology will join Ryan Montbleau as part of the event's traditional MC rotation. Tickets for the festival range from $56.60 to $281.50.
Founded in 2000, Greensky Bluegrass has become a staple of the jam band scene by blending bluegrass sounds with other musical influences. The five-piece lineup consists of Dave Bruzza on guitar, Paul Hoffman on mandolin, Michael Arlen Bont on banjo, Anders Beck on dobro, and Mike Devol on upright bass.
Tickets for the Friday show go on sale at 10 a.m. on November 21st. Tickets for the Saturday show are available now through The Ark's website.
Kalamazoo's beloved bluegrass quintet, Greensky Bluegrass, has been tapped as the headlining act for next year's Ann Arbor Folk Fest. The band will kick off the four-day festival with a full-length concert on Friday, January 30th, marking a new format for the event.
According to organizers, this move was made in response to audience feedback, who expressed enthusiasm for a longer headline performance. Greensky Bluegrass is set to deliver a high-energy show at Hill Auditorium, where the event will also raise funds for The Ark, a nonprofit venue that has been a staple of the local music scene.
The festival's lineup includes an eclectic mix of artists, including Amos Lee, Dawes, and the Crane Wives, who will perform on Saturday, January 31st. Jon Muq and Rabbitology will join Ryan Montbleau as part of the event's traditional MC rotation. Tickets for the festival range from $56.60 to $281.50.
Founded in 2000, Greensky Bluegrass has become a staple of the jam band scene by blending bluegrass sounds with other musical influences. The five-piece lineup consists of Dave Bruzza on guitar, Paul Hoffman on mandolin, Michael Arlen Bont on banjo, Anders Beck on dobro, and Mike Devol on upright bass.
Tickets for the Friday show go on sale at 10 a.m. on November 21st. Tickets for the Saturday show are available now through The Ark's website.
, but at the same time, I think it's kinda weird that they're going to play a full-length concert on just one night... doesn't that feel too long for anyone? I mean, wouldn't you rather spread out the energy over two days or something? 
And what about all the other awesome artists like Amos Lee and Dawes who are playing on Saturday? Are they gonna get lost in the shuffle with Greensky Bluegrass taking center stage? 
They're one of my fave bands ever! I've seen them live and it's always such an epic experience - they have this energy that just gets you moving 
. The fact that the organizers listened to audience feedback and decided to give us a longer headline performance is, like, totally awesome 
. Can't wait to see them at Hill Auditorium next year! 
. tix are goin up fast, u better cop 'em 4 the friday show ASAP 
they've been doin this thing for so long and have such a unique sound...i mean have u ever listened to their live shows? it's like nothin u've ever experienced before 
plus, they're playin at hill auditorium which is always a sick venue 
the lineup looks fire too - dawes and amos lee are gonna bring some sick harmonies 
can't wait to get those tix on sale in nov 
I've been listening to them nonstop lately and I can already imagine the crowd going wild with Dave Bruzza's sick guitar riffs 
Tickets are looking like they're going to sell out fast, so mark your calendars for November 21st when tickets go on sale. 
. And I love how the event is raising money for The Ark, they're doing some amazing work in the community. Anyone else thinking of making a weekend out of it?