Live Music & Entertainment

See you July 2025!

In addition to all of high-quality artists, you can experience a variety of free entertainment during your visit ranging from live music to family-friendly activities and performance artists. Three live entertainment stages will add to the artsy atmosphere of Ann Arbor during the fair to fill the streets with the sounds of local musical talent.

The Stage on Main: Summer Sounds

The Stage on Main is presented by WEMU 89.1, and features one of the top music clubs in the world, The Ark, a non-profit organization presenting the best of traditional and contemporary live music in downtown Ann Arbor for over 300 nights each year. We’re excited to bring live music each evening of the fair to the Stage on Main - Summer Sounds.

LOCATION: The corner of Main and William in the parking lot next to Palio restaurant.

Performance Schedule - The Ark

THURSDAY, JULY 18

• 6:00 PM - Phillip-Michael Scales
• 7:30 PM - Joe & The Ruckus

FRIDAY, JULY 19

• 6:00 PM - Jordan Hamilton
• 7:30 PM - Tony Furtado

SATURDAY, JULY 20

• 6:00 PM - Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective and Blueshouse

Additional Entertainment

THURSDAY, JULY 18

• 10am-1:00 PM- Neutral Zone
• 2-5:00 PM - Prison Creative Arts Project

FRIDAY, JULY 19

• 11am - 5:00 PM - Amplify and WCC Stage Takeover

SATURDAY, JULY 20

• 1:15pm-2:15 PM - Out Loud Chorus
• 3-5:00 PM - Saline Fiddlers

The William Street Stage

The Street Stage on William presented by Michigan Public will be located in the State Street District Art Fair. The stage will be operating all 3 days of the fair, July 18–20, 2024. Stop by to enjoy a wide variety of music and entertainment, from many great local groups and bands!

LOCATION: Near the Maynard and William intersection.

THURSDAY, JULY 18

• 12:00 PM - Esteban Morales (Latin Songs)
• 1:00 PM - Jazz Guitar Duo
• 2:00 PM - William Bennet-Ken Kozora Duo (Funky Jazz)
• 3:00 PM - John Dolph Jazz Quartet
• 4:00 PM - Laurel Federbush - Harp Music (Classical & Pop)
• 5:00 PM - Deep Steam Band (Fun Retro Dance Music)
• 6:00 PM - Steve Somers and Friends Band (Jazz, Blues, Motown & More)
• 7:00 PM - Steve Somers and Friends Band with Special Guests & Jazz Jam Session

FRIDAY, JULY 19

• 11:00 AM - Melvin Chisholm and the Clockwork Band (R & B and Smooth Jazz)
• 12:00 PM - Matasha Allen (Freedom Folk Songs)
• 1:00 PM - Esteban Morales (Latin Songs)
• 2:00 PM - Ypsilanti Youth Orchestra Jazz Combo
• 3:00 PM - Paul Keller Trio with Sarah D’Angelo & Ralph Tope (Jazz)
• 4:00 PM - Chris Casello Trio from Nashville (Rockabilly & Wild Guitar)
• 5:00 PM - Hullabaloo (Local Ska and Rock Band)
• 6:00 PM - Vlad Tovbin (Gypsy Jazz Group from Detroit)
• 7:00 PM - WCC Jazz Ensemble

SATURDAY, JULY 20

• 11:00 AM - Nitpickers (Ypsilanti Library Guitar Club, Folk Music)
• 12:00 PM - Global Rhythm Vibes with Ken Kozora & John Churchville
• 1:00 PM - The Somers Sisters
• 2:00 PM - Youth Talent Show (Sign up or Show Up, Prizes TBA)
• 3:00 PM - Gwenyth Hayes Trio (Jazz, Pop)
• 4:00 PM - The Terraplanes with Jerry Mack (Blues, Motown)
• 5:00 PM - Acoustic Jazz Trio with Danny Tyrell, Steve Somers & John Smolinski
• 6:00 PM - Steve Somers Band with Valerie Barrymore (Blues, Jazz, R&B)

The Fountain Stage

The Fountain Stage features continuous performances during the days of the Fair, July 18–20, 2024; creating an intimate and inviting sense of community and complementing the exceptional visual art at the Street Art Fair, The Original.

LOCATION: Located on Ingalls Mall, between E. Washington Street and N. University.

THURSDAY, JULY 18

• 11:00 AM - Mark Jewett 
• 12:00 PM - Esh Shaden & Joseph Gregory
• 1:00 PM - Perfect Average 
• 2:00 PM -  Neutral Zone After Hours
• 3:00 PM - Rebecca Cameron
• 4:00 PM - Taylor DeRousse
• 5:00 PM -  Scott Leeman
• 6:00 PM - Rochelle Clark, Johnny’s Speakeasy Benefit, Stage Take Over
• 7:00 PM -  Annie Capps Band, Johnny’s Speakeasy Benefit, Stage Take Over  
• 8:00 PM -  Delta 88, Johnny’s Speakeasy Benefit, Stage Take Over

FRIDAY, JULY 19

• 11:00 AM - Root Cause Analysis
• 12:00 PM - Karl Sikkenga
• 1:00 PM - Shannon Lee
• 2:00 PM - John D. Lamb
• 3:00 PM - Matt Truman Acoustic
• 4:00 PM - Michael Truman - Merchant of Joy
• 5:00 PM - Eric Moore
• 6:00 PM - The Sideman, Johnny’s Speakeasy Benefit, Stage Take Over
• 7:00 PM - Judy Banker Band, Johnny’s Speakeasy Benefit , Stage Take Over
• 8:00 PM - Dick Siegel, Johnny’s Speakeasy Benefit, Stage Take Over

SATURDAY, JULY 20

• 11:00 AM - Warehouse Cloggers
• 12:00 PM - Detroit Opera
• 1:00 PM - The Lucky Now's
• 2:00 PM - Ashley Pyle
• 3:00 PM - Angela Predhomme
• 4:00 PM - Lauren Blackford, Johnny’s Speakeasy Benefit, Stage Take Over
• 5:00 PM - Billy King Band, Johnny’s Speakeasy Benefit, Stage Take Over
• 6:00 PM - Hoodang, Johnny’s Speakeasy Benefit, Stage Take Over