Launched in December 2006, MichiganFolkLive.com is Michigan’s premier source of current information on the Michigan Live Roots Music scene. We strive to always provide the timeliest, most current, most comprehensive source of all things Folk Music related in Michigan. We aspire to always be your first choice whenever you want to know what is happening on the Michigan Roots Music landscape.
Michigan's own Craig Carrick honored with FolkAlley's Folk Spoke award.
Folk Alley's new feature was named the Folk Spokes award because spokes support wheels while connecting an unbroken circle of the best of musical traditions. Folk Spokes is an opportunity for you to nominate the unsung individuals (or spokes) in your community and to give them a well-deserved moment in the spotlight.
"Craig Carrick is involved with a number of projects to promote Folk Music in Michigan. He has a highly successful house concert series, "Carrick House Concerts" that promotes about 8 concerts a year, with all proceeds go to the artists. He is involved in a project that gives free guitars to aspiring young musicians through the Noreast'r Music and Arts Festival. He is heavily involved in planning, promoting and booking talent for that non-profit festival. He also is helping to book talent for both the "Ortonville Jams" concert series and a new Folk Series at Callahan's in Auburn Hills Michigan. ~ Steven Johnson"
Now is the time to weigh-in to protect our wilderness UP!
Click on the picture above to learn about the sulfide mining threat to our wild UP!
July's "You’re Going to Thank Me Later!" Artist
B.B. Wolfe
B.B. Wolfe was born in Flint, Michigan an orphan child. He grew, went through the public school system and onto college, became a visual artist, teacher, and musician.
In 2005 he released his first album, AKA, that was played worldwide on roots stations and now in 2008 he has released HEART WORN SLEEVE.
Three years have past since AKA hit the airwaves. In that time B.B. has traveled through the heart of American Roots music, from Avalon to the Appalachian's, with the ghost of Harry Smith as his guide.
In these nine songs on HEART WORN SLEEVE you will hear the longing that lays within the spaces of each note played and feel the footprints each one leaves behind. Joining bb on HEART WORN SLEEVE is a group of young musicians’ who call themselves the Goldmine Pickers. You can also find their music right here on www.cdbaby.com/goldminepickers. Also, joining bb is his recording guru Bruce Bartlett and a friend from the other end of the country, MJ Bishop.
It's not often I pop in a disc from an unfamiliar local performer and I'm not only thoroughly impressed, but I'm surprised almost to the point of being stunned. Mesmerizing, soothing vocals, combined with thoughtful superb writing. The voice is unique, but familiar, it recalls early Dylan of the basement tapes era, but there is more there, an additional warmth reminiscent of Greg Brown or Chris Smither. This is a honest CD, written and performed in the heartland with the unfettered Midwestern sensibilities of an artist possessing uncanny maturity for his sophomore release. I found myself listening to it over and over this afternoon. Highly recommended, one of my favorite CDs of 2008.
4th Annual Bluegrass in the Park (Atlanta, MI)
The McKinney Washtub Two will be playing the Sunday morning gospel hour at this wonderful Northern Michigan festival. Located at Briley Township Park on the beautiful Thunderbay River in Atlanta, MI. M-33. Briley Township Park (Atlanta] No admission charge. For more info on the festival visit www.bluegrassinthepark.com. Festival runs from Aug. 1-3rd.
5 August 2008
ANDY IRVINE at the Crow (Saginaw, MI)
Andy Irvine has been hailed as "a tradition in himself." Musician, singer and songwriter, Andy has maintained both personal integrity and highly individual performing skills throughout his 40-year career. From Sweeney's Men in the mid sixties to the enormous success of Planxty in the 70s, to THE Irish super group, Patrick Street, White Crow Conservatory-Music (Saginaw) TICKETS $17.50 8:00 pm
6 August 2008
Annie and Rod Capps (Ann Arbor, MI)
Join them with a few good friends for what is always a great way to spend a Wednesday evening! Zingermans Roadhouse (Ann Arbor] 6-9pm
Bob Marshall at Ole Forest Inn (Curtis, MI)
Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn presents: Bob Marshall, Bob does what entertainers are meant to do. What does Bob do? The most important thing that an entertainer can do. Bob connects with people. Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn (Curtis] P.O. Box 307 Curtis, MI 49820 PHONE (906) 586-6000 or 1-800-292-0440 email: info@chamberlinsinn.com
Winter Sessions (Charlevoix, MI)
Concerts are held weekly inside a newly remodeled 1870's barn. Potluck at intermission. Barn capacity 200. Band information can be found through our website. Dhaseleer Events Barn LLC / Black Cat Concerts (Charlevoix] Tickets $12 advance / $15 door / $10 student / kids under 12 free. Season tickets available for 13 shows June - Aug for $90. Group rates available by calling 231-547-6945. Advance tickets are available at Woolly Bugger Coffee Shop downtown Charlevoix 7:00 pm
MICHAEL BEAUCHAMP & JAY LAPP (South Haven, MI) http://myspace.com/michaelbeauchamp - http://jaylapp.com - Kalamazoo singer-songwriter Michael Beauchamp and Goshen, IN mandolinist/songwriter Jay Lapp (Goldmine Pickers) spin beautifully melodic yarns about lost love, travel, and the importance of live music. Foundry Hall (South Haven] $5 - Tickets available at www.foundryhall.com, #800.838.3006, and at the door on the night of the show unless sold out. Doors open 1/2 hour before show time. 8:00 pm
Michael Dimitri at the Crow (Saginaw, MI)
AMERICANA songwriter and Performer.. Country/Folk/Blues Michael Dimitri makes North Carolina his Home but the world his Stage! IN HIS OWN WORDS! "I have been writing, playing and performing since I was 14 possibly younger, and have been very fortunate to have worked with a few of the legends in our business. White Crow Conservatory-Music (Saginaw] Tickets $10 8:00 pm
9 August 2008
Barbara Bailey Hutchison (Boyne Falls, MI)
This is the 14th Season of the Summer Concerts in The Barn series presented by Aten Place, a not-for-profit endeavor that promotes roots music and singer/songwriters. Visit www.atenplace.com for complete schedule and other important information. Aten Place (Boyne Falls] $10 at the door 7:30 pm
13 August 2008
THE GINN SISTERS (South Haven, MI) http://theginnsisters.com - country/acoustic duo from Austin, TX - The Ginn Sisters are funnier than they look. Whether they are on Mountain Stage or in a "biker bar" the formula is the same: stun them with beautiful singing and then charm them with humor. Foundry Hall (South Haven] $5.00 - Tickets available at www.foundryhall.com, #800.838.3006, or at the door on the night of the show unless sold out. Doors open 1/2 hour before show time. 7:00 pm
14 August 2008
Stonecross at the Ole Forest Inn (Curtis, MI)
Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn presents: Stonecross,STONECROSS is one of the strongest American duos out there! Great vocals, great instrumentals. Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn (Curtis] P.O. Box 307 Curtis, MI 49820 PHONE (906) 586-6000 or 1-800-292-0440 email: info@chamberlinsinn.com On the web-http://www.chamberlinsinn.com/index.html 7:00 pm
16 August 2008
Featured Performers Arlington Station (South Lyon, MI)
Our June appearance at the Gallery Cafe was so much fun we're doing it again! Come on out! Gallery Cafe of South Lyon (South Lyon] Cost : Free 6:30 pm
Detour Bluegrass (Boyne Falls, MI)
This is the 14th Season of the Summer Concerts in The Barn series presented by Aten Place, a not-for-profit endeavor that promotes roots music and singer/songwriters. Visit www.atenplace.com for complete schedule and other important information. Aten Place (Boyne Falls] $10 at the door 8:00 pm
Jam on the Grand/Riverstock Folk Festival (Grand Rapids, MI)
The Blue Water Ramblers and you will share songs all afternoon at Jam on the Grand at Riverside Park on Monroe Avenue NW in Grand Rapids. The Ramblers and 4 other bands will appear on the Riverstock Folk Festival from 10 AM through 6 PM. Riverside Park (Grand Rapids] Free 8:00 pm
17 August 2008
Antje Duvekot (Ann Arbor, MI)
She's the next great American folk singer/songwriter and guitarist. Her songs are provocative, dark-eyed ballads, that fans of a young Shawn Colvin will enjoy. Call 734-761-1800 for more details The Ark (Ann Arbor] Price: $15.00 7:00 pm
18 August 2008
Antje Duvekot (Saugatuck, MI)
(pronounced DOO-va-kot) is a Heidelberg, Germany native but currently resides in Massachusetts.She's the next great American folk singer/songwriter and guitarist. Her songs are provocative, dark-eyed ballads, that fans of a young Shawn Colvin will enjoy. Saugatuck Center for the Arts (Saugatuck] phone: 269-857-2399 8:00 pm
August 19, 2008
Switchback
Concerts are held weekly inside a newly remodeled 1870's barn. Potluck at intermission. Barn capacity 200. Band information can be found through our website. 7:00 pm Dhaseleer Events Barn LLC / Black Cat Concerts (Charlevoix, MI) Tickets $12 advance / $15 door / $10 student / kids under 12 free. Season tickets available for 13 shows June - Aug for $90. Group rates available by calling 231-547-6945. Advance tickets are available at Woolly Bugger Coffee Shop downtown Charlevoix
August 21, 2008
Whit Hill and the Postcards
Second Annual NashBash mini-festival at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market. The Postcards will play, then make way for special guest Dana Cooper, a fabulous singer/songwriter from Nashville! Other artists TBA. Come on down and make those dog days of summer sit, stay and roll over. Plus it’s a THURSDAY -- what else you got going on? 6:00 pm City of Ann Arbor Farmers Market (Ann Arbor, MI)
August 22, 2008
Gretchen Witt
Singer/Songwriter Gretchen Witt uses threads of folk, country, and pop to weave a sound ripe with feminity and edge. She was selected as a Finalist in the Kerrville Folk Festival’s New Folk Competition, as a Top 5 Finalist in the Telluride Bluegrass 7:00 am Jackson Coffee Co. (Jackson, MI) free
Porcupine Mountains Music Festival
Featuring: Enter the Haggis, Mountain Heart, Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, John Gorka, Tony Furtado, The Dixie Bee-Liners, Seth Bernard and Daisy May, and many more! noon to 10 PM Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, (Carp Lake, MI) $59.50 weekend pass, $25.50 each day, Children 6 and under get in free.
Laura Bates & Brandon Foote
Concerts are held weekly inside a newly remodeled 1870's barn. Potluck at intermission. Barn capacity 200. Band information can be found through our website. 7:00 pm Dhaseleer Events Barn LLC / Black Cat Concerts (Charlevoix, MI) Tickets $12 advance / $15 door / $10 student / kids under 12 free. Season tickets available for 13 shows June - Aug for $90. Group rates available by calling 231-547-6945. Advance tickets are available at Woolly Bugger Coffee Shop downtown Charlevoix
ANNIE & ROD CAPPS http://anniecapps.com - modern day folk duo from Chelsea, MI - Rich melodies are delivered with a disarming, earthy voice and driven by tuneful picking - all punctuated seamlessly by Rod, who handles guitars, bass and the tenor banjo with equal grace. 8:00 pm Foundry Hall (South Haven, MI) $5.00 - Tickets available at www.foundryhall.com, #800.838.3006, or at the door on the night of the show unless sold out. Doors open 1/2 hour before show time.
August 23, 2008
Porcupine Mountains Music Festival
Featuring: Enter the Haggis, Mountain Heart, Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, John Gorka, Tony Furtado, The Dixie Bee-Liners, Seth Bernard and Daisy May, and many more! noon to 10 PM Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, (Carp Lake, MI) $59.50 weekend pass, $25.50 each day, Children 6 and under get in free.
Artisans Weekend with Truckstop Souvenir
This is an amazing duo ... Both of them are incredibly gifted and accomplished musicians and song writers. Lauryn Shapter-Vocals, Fiddle, Guitar, Dennis James-Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin Dennis 2:00 pm Rose City Winery (Rose City, MI) Web site is http://www.rosevalleywinery.net
Mystic Shake - Holt Hometown Festival
Fun outdoor fair with activities and music including Jen Sygit, Cheap Girls, and more 6 - 7:00 Kiwanis Park - Holt MI (Delhi, MI)
August 24, 2008
Judy Insley at the Royal Oak Flea Market
Back at the market again, this time with your favorite flea items. 11 am to 1 pm Royal Oak Flea Market (Royal Oak, MI)
Porcupine Mountains Music Festival
Featuring: Enter the Haggis, Mountain Heart, Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, John Gorka, Tony Furtado, The Dixie Bee-Liners, Seth Bernard and Daisy May, and many more! 10 AM to 7 PM Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, (Carp Lake, MI) $59.50 weekend pass, $25.50 each day, Children 6 and under get in free.
August 28, 2008
Harmony & Grits at the Brown Trout Restaurant
Their rich blend of roots music styles bring an enjoyable variety to every set. They share themselves through a well-fitted repertoire of their originals,as well as other fine artists' materials played with their own unique flavor. 5-8 PM Brown Trout Restaurant (Indian River, MI) Gratuities welcome
Seth Bernard & Daisy May
Concerts are held weekly inside a newly remodeled 1870's barn. Potluck at intermission. Barn capacity 200. Band information can be found through our website. 7:00 pm Dhaseleer Events Barn LLC / Black Cat Concerts (Charlevoix, MI) Tickets $12 advance / $15 door / $10 student / kids under 12 free. Season tickets available for 13 shows June - Aug for $90. Group rates available by calling 231-547-6945. Advance tickets are available at Woolly Bugger Coffee Shop downtown Charlevoix
SOLTRE http://myspace.com/soltre - Irish/folk from Syracuse, IN - Characteristic blend of driving, rhythmic dance music and Kevin Joiner's soulful contemporary songs. Creative, fiery arrangements are presented with a wild, uninhibited flair, while remaining true to tradition. 8:00 pm Foundry Hall (South Haven, MI) $5 - Tix available at http://foundryhall.com, #800.838.3006, or at the door on the night of the show unless sold out. Doors open 1/2 hour before show time.
You know who you are. You’re the person for whom this web-site was developed. You have long ago left behind all the over-hyped, commercialized panderings of commercial radio, where each station sounds like the next one down the dial, and this weeks “flavor of the hour” is determined by a few mass media conglomerates.
You found yourself returning to the music of your youth. You may have discovered it on your local public broadcast station. Or maybe you found that you can find the music you love on satellite radio, or even streaming out of the speakers on your PC from your favorite internet radio station. It may be the blues that drew you back, or folk, celtic, bluegrass, gospel or newgrass. You might enjoy only one genre or maybe you appreciate the heartfelt musicianship of them all. This is your website, designed so that you can see these artists live, whether they are appearing in your backdoor or across the state.
In the months ahead, we have many improvements planned. We’ll be redesigning the site to support a wider range of browsers. We will be adding concert and record reviews in addition to other changes we have planned. But one thing won’t change, our fierce devotion to promoting the music, venues and musicians we love. Remember this is your web-site, please email any suggestions you have to me at the address below.
American folk music, also known as Americana, is a broad category of music including Native American music, Bluegrass, country music, gospel, old time music, jug bands, Appalachian folk, blues, Tejano and Cajun. The music is considered "American" because it is either native to the United States or there varied enough from its origins that it struck musicologists as something distinctly new; it is considered "roots music" because it served as the basis of music later developed in the United States, including rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and jazz.
