
April 2022
Showman and Coole
Clawhammer banjo picking songwriter Chris Coole and his long-time musical collaborator, fiddler extraordinaire, John Showman.
“John Showman has made his mark as “one of the very best and most influential fiddle players in Canada” -Steve Pritchard, CIUT 89.5 FM
“Chris’ clawhammer banjo playing is, frankly, incomparable” -Mitch Podolak, Penguin Eggs Magazine
Find out more »Emma´s Revolution: Pat Humphries and Sandy O.
Emma's Revolution is the dynamic, award-winning activist duo of Pat Humphries & Sandy O, whose songs have been sung for the Dalai Lama, praised by Pete Seeger, and covered by Holly Near. With beautiful harmonies and genre-defying eclecticism, Emma’s Revolution delivers an uprising of truth and hope for these tumultuous times.
Find out more »May 2022
Postponed – Lynn Miles
Postponed until Spring, 2023. Please check back for new date.
Co-produced with The Robin Theatre, in Lansing´s REO Town. Her 2018 Fiddle show at the Robin Theatre was magical; everyone in the room felt lucky to be there.
“If it is possible to be addicted in one single hearing, that's how hard I fell for Miles' music and voice.” — Arthur Wood, Maverick Magazine
Contra and Square Dance
Caller: Laurie Pietravaile; Band: Big Fun.
Find out more »SOLD OUT! Sweet Water Warblers: Rachael Davis, May Erlewine, Lindsay Lou
Michigan's favorite songbirds Rachael Davis, Lindsay Lou, and May Erlewine, return to the Fiddle for a SATURDAY evening with the organic vocal harmonies and seamlessly interwoven instrumentation that leaves listeners breathless.
Find out more »SOLD OUT! Allison de Groot and Tatiana Hargreaves – Wednesday Show
Co-produced with The Robin Theatre, in Lansing's REO Town. Already leaders in the young generation of roots musicians, de Groot has become known for her intricate clawhammer banjo work with Molsky’s Mountain Drifters, while Hargreaves has brought her powerhouse fiddling to the stage with Gillian Welch and Laurie Lewis. Together they create a sound that is adventurous, masterful, and original, as they expand on the eccentricities of these old songs, while never losing sight of what makes them endure.
Find out more »Cancelled: Frank Youngman and Seth Bernard: FAMILY SHOW
The Frank Youngman and Seth Bernard Family Show scheduled for Sat., May 14 at 5pm has been cancelled. Their 7:30pm show that evening will go on as planned. We look forward to bringing you a robust Fiddle Scouts program in our 2022-23 season.
Find out more »Frank Youngman and Seth Bernard
Singing Festival favorite and Lost World String Band founder, Frank Youngman teams up with Earthworks Music founder, songwriter and environmental activist Seth Bernard for a night of these two great friends sharing music, stories and fun.
Find out more »SOLD OUT! The Chenille Sisters, wsg The Royal Garden Trio
From Ann Arbor, the Chenille Sisters return to the same building where they played their first Ten Pound Fiddle performance 30 years ago. Word was out. That night, the Copper Chimney Lounge was packed to the brim. For this show, we'll be in the much larger sanctuary. The night will begin with a shorter set by the incredibly talented, Michigan-based Royal Garden Trio.
Find out more »Sound an Echo: Sara Pajunen and Rachael Kilgour – Wednesday Show
In Sound an Echo, Rachael Kilgour and Sara Pajunen bridge their distinct yet complementary musical histories within traditional music from their European heritages. What happens when a Finnish fiddler extraordinaire teams up with a veteran singer songwriter? Magic. These Minnesota natives match energy, speed and intonation and deliver an evening of solid sound and song.
Find out more »September 2022
Evie Ladin & Keith Terry
Innovative musicians/dancers with a quirky neo-trad soul, Oakland, California-based Evie Ladin & Keith Terry throw down original folk songs and deep interpretations of old songs, with the kinetic thrill of percussive dance.
Find out more »Contra and Square Dance
Caller: Bev Bernbaum; Band: MJM Music Makers band
Find out more »From Scotland, Old Blind Dogs
"The Old Blind Dogs play with a compelling energy and intoxicating rhythm," says The Scotsman, “...as players and audience seem to share a wild ecstasy of emotion."
Find out more »Vance Gilbert
“If Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens had a love child, with Rodney Dangerfield as the midwife, the results might have been something close to the great Vance Gilbert.” It has been too long since Gilbert has given a Fiddle show. We welcome him back!
Find out more »October 2022
Contra and Square Dance
Caller: Laurie Pietravaile; Band: Tana and the Tall Boys
Find out more »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 »Kitty Donohoe
'Kitty Donohoe is a true treasure - a rare songwriter with tremendous range, a beautiful voice and an ability to write haunting, melodic and literate songs.' - All Music Guide
Find out more »Contra and Square Dance
Caller: Rick Szumski; Band: Asking for Trouble
Find out more »Stella! and The Lesser Halves
Stella! is the Michigan-based, singer-songwriting trio of Jo Serrapere, Jen Sygit, and Julianna Wilson. From comic relief to heartbreaking ballads, they accompany their three-part harmonies with guitar, banjo, upright bass, and percussion. For this special event, each member of Stella! will also perform with their respective lesser half: John Divine, Geoff Lewis, and Andy Wilson.
Find out more »May Erlewine
Michigan's May Erlewine returns to the Fiddle to give a rare solo performance. Don't miss this opportunity to experience wonderful songs penned by this marvelous singer. May Erlewine has the sort of soul-baring voice that moves the Alan Lomaxes of the world to abandon the ivory tower for the back roads of rural America." - The Harvard Independent
Find out more »November 2022
John McCutcheon
The Smoke Rise, GA-based musician, whom Johnny Cash once referred to as “the most impressive instrumentalist I’ve ever heard” is greatly looking forward to sharing his new music as well as beloved favorites with the Ten Pound Fiddle audience.
Find out more »Contra and Square Dance
Caller: Mike Clark; Band: Banjo Tramps
Find out more »Nervous but Excited – Women in the Arts Festival
It's a 10-year Reunion show! Co-produced with the East Lansing Women in the Arts Festival, the Fiddle is excited to welcome back Kate Peterson and Sarah Cleaver of Nervous but Excited for a very special evening at Edgewood United Church.
Find out more »David Roth at THE ROBIN THEATRE. Special Engagement: Limited Seating
Co-produced with The Robin Theatre, in Lansing´s REO Town.
Find out more »Windborne, Alternative Holiday Sale Concert
Co-Produced with The Peace Education Center/ Alternative Holiday Sale. “The best musical discovery of the year...Old songs. Bold harmony. A profound vocal experience. "Stunningly powerful vocal harmony...Windborne sets a new bar for folk harmony singing today”-Brian O’Donovan, GBH Boston
Find out more »Contra and Square Dance
Caller: Maeve Devlin; Band: Liberty String Band
Find out more »December 2022
Full Cord
Their infectious stage show and breadth of material pushed Full Cord through to a win of the 2022 Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Competition in June and a nomination as the Momentum Band of the year at the upcoming International Bluegrass Music Awards. With two shows never the same, their followers in Michigan and beyond try to catch every show, never knowing what teaser or new song will be in the set list.
Find out more »Contra and Square Dance
Caller: Martha Vander Kolk; Band: MJM Music Makers
Find out more »Holiday Sing with song leader Sally Potter, Doug Berch, Connie Gamage and spoken word artist Ruelaine Stokes
For 20 years, song leader and banjoist Sally Potter has invited the community to sing holiday songs - together. With help from Connie Gamage on the grand piano, Doug Berch on hammered dulcimer, and spoken word artist Ruelaine Stokes, Potter and guests create a soulful, moving evening full of familiar selections surrounding winter, Solstice, peace, Christmas, and beyond. Lyric sheets provided.
Find out more »“Song of Solstice” featuring OCEAN Celtic Quartet
A Celtic Christmas Celebration for all! Bring your voices, as you’ll be invited to sing along!
Find out more »Contra and Square Dance
Caller: Carol Steiner; Band: Scarlet Runner String Band
Find out more »New Years Eve Contra and Square Dance
New Years Eve Dance. Caller: Darlene Underwood; Band: The Johns
Find out more »January 2023
Contra and Square Dance
Caller: Julie Levy-Weston; Band: Tana and the Tall Boys
Find out more »The Wilson Brothers feat. Elden Kelly
The Fiddle is thrilled not only to present Michigan's own Wilson brothers, but the addition of Elden Kelly makes this a 'can't miss' night for acoustic music lovers.
Find out more »Gender Inclusive Contra and Square Dance
Caller: Mae Wilson; Band: Pimento Mori
Find out more »Damn Tall Buildings
“Damn tall buildings is a damn fine trio, mixing bluegrass, swing, and foot-stomping old-time music you wouldn’t think possible from a band from Brooklyn.” — No Depression
Find out more »February 2023
19th Mid-Winter Singing Festival Community Sing
On Friday night, Jean Chorazyczewski and Lori Fithian will join Singing Festival favorites Mark Dvorak and Joel Mabus for one night of high energy community singing. Lyric booklets provided.
Find out more »Mark Dvorak’s Children’s Concert
Chicago native and Singing Festival favorite Mark Dvorak will give his signature Children's Concert at 11 am on Saturday, February 4, 2023 as part of the 19th Annual Mid-Winter Singing Festival.
Find out more »19th MWSF Saturday Workshops and Afternoon Community Sing
The MWSF Saturday events provide another opportunity for our community to sing and play music - together!
Find out more »Contra and Square Dance
Caller: Rick Szumski; Band: Banjo Tramps
Find out more »From Scotland, Tannahill Weavers
"An especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new." - New York Times
Find out more »Ruby John and John Warstler
Ruby John has been captivating audiences with her driving fiddle style. She with John Warstler will present a night full of a variety of fiddle tunes, sing some songs, and tell stories of Ruby's life in her journey to blend her fiddling with her Native heritage.
Find out more »Contra and Square Dance
Caller: Laurie Pietravaile; Band: The Johns
Find out more »From Nova Scotia, Cassie & Maggie
“With songs ranging from heartbreakingly beautiful and soft to loud and boisterous, Cassie and Maggie's sisterly voices blend in such a way that you automatically know it is genetic… theirs are voices that wrap themselves around each other more than others.” -No Depression
Find out more »March 2023
Drummunity Percussion Experience with Lori Fithian
Celebrate the return of Fiddle Scouts with the return of Lori Fithian and her “Drummunity” circle!
Find out more »Afternoon: English Country; Evening: Contra & Square Dance
English : Gaye Fifer; Music: Debbie Jackson, Josh Burdich, and Susie Lorand
Contra: Gaye Fifer; Music: Meg Dedolph, Jonathan Whitall & Peter Martin
MOVED TO SUNDAY, 3PM: Matt Watroba and Claudia Schmidt
Fiddle favorites Matt Watroba and Claudia Schmidt return for a heartwarming evening of song and story.
Find out more »Deidre McCalla
Singer-songwriter Deidre McCalla, the "dreadlocked troubadour" celebrates the power and diversity of the human spirit.
Find out more »From Ireland, Karan Casey Trio
"...the Irish equivalent of Emmylou Harris." - WASHINGTON POST
Find out more »Contra and Square Dance
Caller: Carol Steiner; Band: Tana and the Tall Boys & Friends (Fred Johnson, Tana Denning, Charlie Anderson, and Sarah Tyriver)
Find out more »Postponed: Violet Bell
“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 »Jake Blount, Nic Gareiss & Laurel Premo + Fiddle’s Annual Membership Meeting
Jake Blount, Nic Gareiss and Laurel Premo, award-winning folk performers, have joined forces in a bewitchment of rich tones, deft movements and stories long untold. Through traditional songs familiar and arcane, this new trio celebrates the deep rhythms and subtle harmonies of America’s eldest musics.
Annual Ten Pound Fiddle Membership Meeting, 6 pm – 7 pm. All are welcome. (Only) Fiddle members vote on any issues. Meet the Fiddle Board of Directors. Held at the UUMC before the concert.
Find out more »April 2023
Youngman & Oldman feat. Peter Madcat Ruth (Frank Youngman, Mark Schrock, & Madcat Ruth)
This eclectic Michigan-based trio has a quirky repertoire performed on a variety of instruments that will delight children of all ages.
Find out more »Contra and Square Dance
Caller: Patricia Reeser; Band: Call Us What You Will ( John Hatton, Mike Ross, Marilyn Branch, and Jim Cooper)
Find out more »‘Performer’s Workshop’ presented by James Keelaghan
You are invited to spend an evening exploring elements that make up a top notch artistic presentation.
Find out more »SOLD OUT – James Keelaghan – In Concert at The Robin Theater
James Keelaghan returns to the Fiddle in support of his CD release for 'Second Hand.'
Find out more »Lady of the Lake – Karrie Potter Richards, Pooh Stevenson, and Wanda Degen and many special guests
A forty-year anniversary celebration with special guests Doug Berch, Kay Rinker-O'Neil, Dave Langdon, John Mikelsavage, and Mike Ross
Find out more »Contra and Square Dance
Caller: Laurie Pietravaile; Band: Big Fun
Find out more »April Verch and Cody Walters
The Fiddle welcomes a world-class duo of virtuosic fiddle, dance, banjo & song from the Ottawa Valley to the Hills of Appalachia.
Find out more »Katie Dahl
“Katie Dahl’s songs aren’t just melodies and words, they’re journeys that are firmly grounded in a sense of place—beautiful, real landscapes that help you feel places that you may have never been before. That’s the very best kind of songwriting. - Dar Williams
Find out more »May 2023
Miss Wanda & Mister Dan (Wanda Degen & Dan Giacobassi)
Musicians Wanda Degen & Dan Giacobassi present a fun, educational, interactive concert for children & families.
Find out more »Contra and Square Dance
Caller: Mike Clark; Band: Liberty String Band
Find out more »Contra and Square Dance
Caller: Darlene Underwood; Band: Pimento Mori
Find out more »June 2023
Contra and Square Dance
Caller: Kathy Anderson; Band: Banjo Tramps
Find out more »September 2023
SOLD OUT! Lone Piñon at the Robin Theatre
Co-presented with the Robin Theatre. Lone Piñon is a New Mexican string band, or “orquesta típica”, whose music celebrates the integrity and diversity of their region's cultural roots.
Find out more »Contra and Square Dance
Caller: Carol Steiner; Band: Tana and the Tall Boys
Find out more »The Very Last Not-So-Annual Fiddle Scouts Used CD and LP Fundraiser
Your last opportunity to sift through thousands of classic folk, blues and Americana CDs and LPs, most for $1 each. All proceeds go to fund Fiddle Scouts, a program where musicians play music with children.
Find out more »Anne Hills wsg Matt Watroba
Old friends Anne Hills and Matt Watroba will join together to share a night of new songs and old favorites.
Find out more »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 »Contra and Square Dance
Caller: Julie Levy-Weston; Band: Banjo Tramps
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