University Lutheran Church (ULC)

Name: The Stillhouse Junkies
Start: 2027-04-23T19:30:00-04:00
End: 2027-04-23T21:00:00-04:00
Location: University Lutheran Church (ULC)

1020 S Harrison Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823 United States Get Directions

Beginning the 2024-2025 concert season, the new home for most larger Ten Pound Fiddle concerts is the University Lutheran Church (ULC), 1020 S. Harrison, East Lansing.

This is the church (between two other large churches, the Islamic Center and the University Methodist) two long blocks north of the intersection of Harrison Road and Trowbridge Road.

ULC hosts almost 200 parking spots! behind the church – including ten handicapped spaces very close to the front door.

Events at this venue

September 2026
Aurora and Antheia, and Voices of the Revolution

Friday, Sep 18 @ 7:30 pm 10:00 pm

University Lutheran Church (ULC) 1020 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI, United States

The program will feature stunning compositions by the musical trio, Aurora and Antheia, consisting of Carolyn Koebel, Cori Beth Somers and Laurie Jarski, who will also provide a musical backdrop for spoken word performances by four members of Voices of the Revolution—Shelia Burks, Tari Muniz, Lisa Sarno and Ruelaine Stokes—who will offer lyrical insights into the enduring struggle for community, love, and justice, even in the face of oppression.

$25 Public; $20 Fiddle Members; $5 Students. Available online or at the box office one hour before showtime.
David Roth

Friday, Sep 25 @ 7:30 pm 10:00 pm

University Lutheran Church (ULC) 1020 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI, United States

David Roth is well-known to folk music enthusiasts as the author of 'May the Light of Love,' 'Manuel Garcia,' 'The Armor Song,' 'Last Day on Earth,' 'Is It Too Much to Ask,' and 'Some People Say,' among countless other songs.
“David has reached our hearts. With voices like his still singing, there’s a certainty that the candle will remain lit, the hope reasserted and the dream still sung…” - Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul, & Mary)

$25 Public; $20 Fiddle Members; $5 Students. Available online or at the box office one hour before showtime.
October 2026
Joel Mabus

Friday, Oct 2 @ 7:30 pm 10:00 pm

University Lutheran Church (ULC) 1020 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI, United States

The second performer to give a concert for the Ten Pound Fiddle, long-time supporter Joel Mabus gives his annual fall show to his many fans, friends and this, his folk music community. A very talented singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, and political and music historian, Mabus is often mentioned as one of the finest folk music artists in the country.

$25 Public; $20 Fiddle Members; $5 Students. Available online or at the box office one hour before showtime.
May Erlewine

Friday, Oct 9 @ 7:30 pm 10:00 pm

University Lutheran Church (ULC) 1020 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI, United States

May Erlewine continues to be one of Michigan's finest writers and performers of acoustic music. Her words have held solace for weary hearts. They offer a light in the darkness and leave space for both the pain and joy of being alive. May's annual Ten Pound Fiddle concert gives her fans a chance to hear what she has been up to over the past year.

$25 Public; $20 Fiddle Members; $5 Students. Available online or at the box office one hour before showtime.
Larry & Joe

Friday, Oct 23 @ 7:30 pm 9:00 pm

University Lutheran Church (ULC) 1020 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI, United States

Following a Jan., 2025 sold-out show at the Robin Theatre, Larry & Joe return to Greater Lansing with a 'Latingrass' show at the Fiddle's larger venue, the University Lutheran Church, East Lansing. "People that come to see our show can expect a mix of music, storytelling and dance, and that’s a powerful cocktail for healing and for joy." - Joe Troop

$25 Public; $20 Fiddle Members; $5 Students. Available online or at the box office one hour before showtime.
November 2026
Sally Rogers & Claudia Schmidt

Sunday, Nov 1 @ 3:00 pm 5:30 pm

University Lutheran Church (ULC) 1020 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI, United States

When an MSU student, Sally Rogers helped to start the Ten Pound Fiddle. Claudia Schmidt has performed at the Fiddle over 20 times. Great friends, together they will present a balanced, delightful, warm and funny Sunday afternoon program of poignant selections as well as old-favorites.

$25 Public; $20 Fiddle Members; $5 Students. Available online or at the box office one hour before showtime.
Cassie and Maggie

Sunday, Nov 8 @ 3:00 pm 5:30 pm

University Lutheran Church (ULC) 1020 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI, United States

The Celtic brilliance of Cassie and Maggie charmed a full Fiddle house four years ago. They are back for a special Sunday afternoon show. "Be it their foot percussion accompanying driving Nova Scotian sets, their perfect blend of sibling harmonies, added to a stunning interplay on various instruments, a musical evening spent with Cassie and Maggie is a great night, altogether" - Irish Music Magazine.

$25 Public; $20 Fiddle Members; $5 Students. Available online or at the box office one hour before showtime.
December 2026
“An Irish Christmas” – Cathie Ryan, John Doyle, Mick McAuley

Friday, Dec 4 @ 7:30 pm 10:00 pm

University Lutheran Church (ULC) 1020 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI, United States

“An Irish Christmas” promises a magical evening of songs, stories, and memories of Christmastime in Ireland shared by three of Irish Music’s most beloved and highly regarded performers. Veteran Ten Pound Fiddle performers in other configurations, this ensemble of Cathie Ryan, John Doyle, and Mick McAuley will present a rich evening of beloved music to remember.

$30 Public; $25 Fiddle Members; $5 Students. Available online or at the box office one hour before showtime.
The 24th Holiday Sing

Friday, Dec 11 @ 7:30 pm 10:00 pm

University Lutheran Church (ULC) 1020 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI, United States

For 23 years, song leader Sally Potter has sculpted two sets of past and present holiday favorites that everyone in the room sings - together. Pianist Doug Austin and dulcimer player Doug Berch lend their extraordinary instrumental talent. Spoken word artist Ruelaine Stokes shares pieces that blend with the sentiments of the season. Lyric sheets provided

$25 Public; $20 Fiddle Members; $5 Students. Available online or at the box office one hour before showtime.
January 2027
The Debutants

Friday, January 15, 2027 @ 7:30 pm 10:00 pm

University Lutheran Church (ULC) 1020 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI, United States

The Debutants stole their showcase debut at the 2024 FARM (Folk Alliance Region Midwest) Conference in Chicago. Their fan base has only increased since a 2025 sold out show at The Robin. All seven members of The Debutants will grace the Fiddle's larger stage to open the Fiddle's winter/ spring season. Do not miss the songs and tunes of this tight, talented, energetic string band.

$25 Public; $20 Fiddle Members; $5 Students. Available online or at the box office one hour before showtime.
Yellow Room Gang

Sunday, January 24, 2027 @ 3:00 pm 5:30 pm

University Lutheran Church (ULC) 1020 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI, United States

What happens when eight of Michigan's finest songwriters share the stage? Magic. Yellow Room Gang members Annie Capps, Jim Bizer, Jan Krist, David Tamulevich, Kitty Donohoe, David Barrett, Michael Hough and Matt Watroba present their songs in a round robin format, highlighting why many of their songs have become staples in the greater folk music community.

$25 Public; $20 Fiddle Members; $5 Students. Available online or at the box office one hour before showtime.
February 2027
VERY LAST and ABSOLUTE FINAL FINAL Used CD and LP Fiddle Scout Fundraiser

Friday, February 5, 2027 @ 6:30 pm 9:00 pm

University Lutheran Church (ULC) 1020 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI, United States

From 6:30-9pm on Friday and 11 am - 9 pm Saturday, it will be 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.

Free Admission
Mid-Winter Singing & Folk Festival Community Sing with Dan Chouinard

Friday, February 5, 2027 @ 7:30 pm 9:00 pm

University Lutheran Church (ULC) 1020 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI, United States

23 years ago hundreds of people showed up to sing wonderful songs - together - at the first Mid-Winter Singing Festival. On Friday, Feb. 5, the Community Sing will feature song leader extraordinaire Dan Chouinard. Is there a better song leader, anywhere, than Dan Chouinard? This will be Dan's seventh visit to the Singing Festival. Know someone who loves to sing but has not been to a Friday night Singing Festival Community Sing? Now is the time! Lyric sheets provided. (singingfestival.com)

$25 Public; $20 Fiddle Members; $5 Students. Available online or at the box office one hour before showtime.
VERY LAST and ABSOLUTE FINAL FINAL Used CD and LP Fiddle Scout Fundraiser

Saturday, February 6, 2027 @ 11:00 am 9:00 pm

University Lutheran Church (ULC) 1020 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI, United States

From 6:30-9pm on Friday and 11 am - 9 pm Saturday, it will be 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.

Free Admission
Six Afternoon Workshops, including TC Sings song leader Heather Kingham

Saturday, February 6, 2027 @ 12:00 pm 4:45 pm

University Lutheran Church (ULC) 1020 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI, United States

Between Noon - 4:45 pm, the Mid-Winter Singing and Folk Festival will offer six workshops in three one hour sessions of two each. Participants can choose between workshops led by Dan Chouinard, Heather Kingham, director of Traverse City Sings, Reggie Harris, and others TBA. One Saturday ticket is good for all Saturday afternoon workshops and the Saturday evening Reggie Harris concert (which will include lots of singing along). (singingfestival.com)

One Saturday ticket good for six afternoon workshops and the evening concert
Mid-Winter Singing & Folk Festival Concert with Reggie Harris

Saturday, February 6, 2027 @ 7:30 pm 10:00 pm

University Lutheran Church (ULC) 1020 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI, United States

On Saturday night, now Michigan resident Reggie Harris will officially present a concert - which will include a lot of singing along. Reggie is a favorite with Singing Festival followers. This show is a chance to hear his new material as well as sing some songs with one of the folk music community's best song leaders. Uniquely committed to “music as a community building vehicle,” Reggie’s music shares insightful perspectives on issues of life, history, education and human rights. In the spirit of his mentors, Pete Seeger and Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon, (founder of Sweet Honey in the Rock), Reggie is a master songleader who loves to help people discover that they can make a difference at any age, wherever they may live.

$25 Public; $20 Fiddle Members; $5 Students. Available online or at the box office one hour before showtime.
WINDBORNE

Friday, February 19, 2027 @ 7:30 pm 10:00 pm

University Lutheran Church (ULC) 1020 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI, United States

The world discovered WINDBORNE when a 50 - second clip of their four part, a cappella rendition of "Song for the Lower Classes," sung next to NYC Trump Tower signage, went totally viral. Since then, they have traveled the world as full - time musicians. Beyond simply dazzling the audience with vocal fireworks, Windborne evokes a deep emotional response, breathing new life into songs of change from the past that ring true in modern times. This show marks WINDBORNE's sixth visit to the Fiddle stage.

$25 Public; $20 Fiddle Members; $5 Students. Available online or at the box office one hour before showtime.
Lúnasa

Friday, February 26, 2027 @ 7:30 pm 10:00 pm

University Lutheran Church (ULC) 1020 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI, United States

Lúnasa are at that place where the past meets the future... they reveal a spirit few of their contemporaries can equal as they seem to choose from a palette containing a range of sounds and moods not available to more mortal players" - Hot Press (Ireland) In 2027, the stars finally aligned and Lúnasa will present a Friday night Fiddle concert. If you love Irish music and appreciate fine musicianship, do not miss this show!

$30 Public; $25 Fiddle Members; $5 Students. Available online or at the box office one hour before showtime.
March 2027
Annual Ten Pound Fiddle Membership Meeting

Friday, March 12, 2027 @ 7:00 pm 7:15 pm

University Lutheran Church (ULC) 1020 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI, United States

Annual Ten Pound Fiddle Membership Meeting, 7-7:15pm. All are welcome.
Maggie’s Wake

Friday, March 12, 2027 @ 7:30 pm 10:00 pm

University Lutheran Church (ULC) 1020 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI, United States

Maggie's Wake was the most entertaining showcase act at the 2025 FARM (Folk Alliance Region Midwest) Conference in Chicago. A high-energy folk roots band from Southwestern Ontario, Maggie's Wake blends Celtic-inspired fiddle, tin whistle and flute with the spirit of jazz, Americana, and classic country. Fronted by award-winning musicians Tara Dunphy and Lindsay Schindler, the group weaves rich harmonies, heartfelt storytelling, and irresistible rhythm into a sound that’s both timeless and fresh.

$25 Public; $20 Fiddle Members; $5 Students. Available online or at the box office one hour before showtime.
The Samual Nalangria Band and The Nathan Moore Affair

Friday, March 19, 2027 @ 7:30 pm 10:00 pm

University Lutheran Church (ULC) 1020 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI, United States

The Samuel Nalangria Band is rooted in generosity, perseverance, and openness. Samuel’s music is as much about community as it is about sound—inviting audiences into the heartbeat of Uganda while embracing a global musical conversation. The Nathan Moore Affair is a collective of veteran musicians, including guitarist Chris Schleuder, bassist Mark Glubke, and percussionist Carolyn Koebel, blending blues, folk, and rock into a unique musical gestalt.

$25 Public; $20 Fiddle Members; $5 Students. Available online or at the box office one hour before showtime.
April 2027
Matt Watroba and Anne Hills

Sunday, April 4, 2027 @ 3:00 pm 5:30 pm

University Lutheran Church (ULC) 1020 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI, United States

Matt Watroba, singer, songwriter, song leader and DJ, and Anne Hills, singer, songwriter, and member of several popular folk music singing groups, have been fast friends for a long time. Every so often, Anne drives west from her home in Bethlehem, PA and gives a series of concerts in Michigan (where she grew up and attended Interlochen) and in the Chicago area. For this Fiddle concert, Anne and Matt will split the bill, adding harmonies and accompaniment on each other's songs. Don't miss this afternoon of heartfelt music, friendship and community.

$25 Public; $20 Fiddle Members; $5 Students. Available online or at the box office one hour before showtime.
Nic Gareiss, Lissa Schneckenburger, Garrett Cameron

Friday, April 16, 2027 @ 7:30 pm 10:00 pm

University Lutheran Church (ULC) 1020 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI, United States

Each season, Lansing resident and world-renowned dancer, Nic Gareiss asks two different, nationally-known musical friends to help create a unique program of music and dance for a 3-4 stop Michigan tour. For this Friday night Fiddle show, fiddler extraordinaire Lissa Schneckenburger and multi-instrumentalist Garrett Cameron will join Nic for an evening of delightful music and expressive dance. "A show stopper... the most inventive and expressive step dancer on the scene." - Daniel Gewertz, The Boston Herald

$25 Public; $20 Fiddle Members; $5 Students. Available online or at the box office one hour before showtime.
The Stillhouse Junkies

Friday, April 23, 2027 @ 7:30 pm 9:00 pm

University Lutheran Church (ULC) 1020 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI, United States

Wherever they perform, The Stilhouse Junkies quickly become a fan favorite as they explore the worlds between roots, bluegrass, Texas swing, blues, and rock. Their free-flowing musical interplay and improvisation make every show unique as the trio weave through high-energy, intricately composed original songs, never taking the same path twice. This band is really fun, and talented! Don't miss the inaugural Fiddle show of the Colorado-based Stillhouse Junkies!

$25 Public; $20 Fiddle Members; $5 Students. Available online or at the box office one hour before showtime.

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