
September 2023
Miko Marks
This Flint native leans into life through her exquisite songs and stories. A veteran of the country / Americana music scene, The Fiddle is excited to finally host Miko Marks!
Find out more »October 2023
Joel Mabus
"It's hard to imagine another artist on the folk scene who combines the same concise, deceptively understated, lyrical insight and sometimes devastating wit with such world-class instrumental prowess." -MUSICHOUND FOLK
Find out more »Corn Potato String Band at The Robin Theatre
Co-presented with the Robin Theatre. This trio of virtuoso multi-instrumentalists are immensely fun. Performing expertly curated songs from bygone eras, in antiquated styles, they deliver delightful and memorable shows every time.
Find out more »Annie Capps and a Band of Badass Women
Featuring Annie Bacon, Fay Burns, Emily Slomovits, Sara Gibson, Julianna Wilson and a few more... what does Annie Capps have in store?
Find out more »John Doyle
You have seen him in Solas or playing with Liz Carroll. Don't miss this very rare solo visit by one of Celtic musics superstars!
Find out more »A Duo of Duos: The Dangling Participles and Dave Boutette and Kristi Lynn Davis
Two of Michigan's finest acoustic duos team up for a night of original songs, old favorites, and a lot of laughs.
Find out more »November 2023
May Erlewine
May Erlewine returns to her roots to present a rare, acoustic performance. Now an annual Fiddle event, May presents masterful songs describing real people living real lives in today's world.
Find out more »Violet Bell at the Robin Theatre
“In a crowded field of Americana artists who claim influence from disparate genres…. Violet Bell truly pushes against the limitations and expectations of genres and genders.. Ross’s soulful vocal gymnastics sound downright wild… defying stylistic bounds.” -Indyweek
Find out more »Adrienne Torf and Voices of the Revolution performing Torf’s and June Jordan’s “Collaboration”
A powerful, local performance poetry troupe teams with pianist Adrienne Torf to recreate her classic work, "Collaboration." Co-sponsored with the East Lansing Women in the Arts Festival.
Find out more »Joe Jencks, Alternative Holiday Sale Concert
Co-Produced with The Peace Education Center/ Alternative Holiday Sale. A veteran of the peace and justice caucus under the folk music umbrella, Joe Jencks presents songs to make us laugh, cry and sing along.
Find out more »December 2023
The Don Julin Trio
In his return to the Fiddle, Michigan's mandolin guru presents a night of musical magic.
Find out more »20th Annual Holiday Sing, hosted by Sally Potter wsg Doug Austin, Doug Berch and Ruelaine Stokes
For 20 years, song leader and banjoist Sally Potter has invited the community to sing holiday songs - together. With familiar faces Doug Austin on the grand piano and Doug Berch on hammered dulcimer, and spoken word artist Ruelaine Stokes, Potter leads familiar selections surrounding winter, Solstice, peace, Christmas, and beyond. Lyric sheets provided.
Find out more »January 2024
True Blues: Cedric Watson and Corey Harris
Two masters of the blues together for one very special evening!
Find out more »Liz Carroll and Nic Gareiss and Allison de Groot
Chicago Irish fiddler Liz Carroll joins Old Time banjoist Allison De Groot and percussive dancer extraordinaire Nic Gareiss for a night of music and dance exploration.
Find out more »February 2024
Mid-Winter Singing Festival Friday Night Community Sing
The 20th Mid-Winter Singing Festival starts with the huge Community Sing, led by veterans Robert B. Jones, Joel Mabus, Frank Youngman, and a very special guest (TBA in November). Lyric sheets provided.
Find out more »Mid-Winter Singing Festival Saturday Afternoon Community Sing
At this 20th Singing Festival, the Saturday afternoon community sing will pull songs from the two books that have sustained the community singing movement: Rise Up Singing and Rise Again. A group of experienced song leaders will take turns leading their favorites. Books welcome but not necessary; lyric sheets provided.
Find out more »Feufollet
The young and vibrant Southwest Louisiana band takes Cajun, honky-tonk, and string-band music as their starting point, and keeps an open mind about where their song craft will lead them. Food and Drinks available on site at Urban Beat.
Find out more »March 2024
Seth Bernard and Jordan Hamilton
Two great friends, and members of Michigan's Earthwork Collective, share an evening of songs and reflection.
Find out more »Jake Shulman-Ment and Laurel Premo at The Robin Theatre
What happens when the finest Klezmer fiddler of his generation teams up with a friend, a marvelous multi-instrumentalist? Come find out!
Find out more »April 2024
The Springtails CD Release Concert
The Springtails - led by Julianna and Andy Wilson - are a Michigan-based band known for their swing-era style vocals and eclectic instrumentation. Joining forces with the incomparable Joe Wilson, this special show will celebrate the release of their new recording AND their new line-up.
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