Join us for exceptional music, coffee, and dessert in an intimate setting at one of our Coffee House events.
We now have three locations! Please note which location is hosting your event!
Out Of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Dixboro location: 5221 Church Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Grace Church location: 3150 Glazier Way, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
No tickets are mailed; simply give your name at the door.
Doors open 30 minutes before show time.
Times are tough — money is tight. Music brings comfort and joy. If your budget prevents you from paying admission, please don’t stay away! At the door, simply pay what you can, or mention that you are on the guest list. It’s just not the same without you!
Is there an artist you’d like to see and hear, but the date conflicts with your schedule? Did you know that many artists sing in the Sunday 10am service at Grass Lake United Methodist Church while in the area? Upcoming special music at GLUMC: March 22, Laz and Jennifer; May 3, Don White; May 10, Don Henry; Sept 13, Mark Stuart; Sept 27, David Roth; Oct 4, Pierce Pettis; Nov 22, Rupert Wates. Come as you are; everyone welcome. 449 E. Michigan Ave.
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Sun13Sep20263:00 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $20
Matinee show, 3pm
Whether it be folk or bluegrass festival, "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," MTV, or Merlefest, Stuart's storytelling, guitar playing, vocals, and songs have graced stages all over the world. He serves up rock, blues, folk, country, and more, on electric, acoustic, and slide guitar. Some songs are autobiographical; some are from the viewpoint of a lifelong troubadour. He might very well toss a Paul McCartney, John Fogerty, or Woody Guthrie song into his set. markstuart.net
Suggested donation $20 per person. No fees when you pay by cash/check at the door. We are unable to accept credit cards at the door; only online in advance via Eventbrite.
(Mark will also present two or three songs in the 10am service at Grass Lake United Methodist Church, 449 E Michigan Ave, on Sunday, Sept 13.)
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Fri25Sep20267:30 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $20
Smilo and the Ghost delivers hard-driving, old-time influenced folk-rock.
Tyler Smilo’s emotionally charged lyrics and vocals are backed up by the virtuosity of Jassen Wilber (bass guitar) and Adam McKillip (mandolin, vocals). Their set moves from gritty hard-luck foot stompers to triumphant ballads. The recent addition of Dominick DeCecco on banjo has allowed for a deeper exploration of the band’s bluegrass and country chops. Smilo and the Ghost combine songs meant for singing and dancing with charismatic, high-energy performing on stage.
Smilo and the Ghost has opened for national acts including Grammy winners Dan + Shay and alt-rock legends 10,000 Maniacs.
Suggested donation $20 per person. No fees when you pay by cash/check at the door. We are unable to accept credit cards at the door; only online in advance via Eventbrite.
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Sat26Sep20264:00 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $20
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David Roth strikes many chords, hearts, and minds with his unique songs, offbeat observations, moving stories, sense of the hilarious, and powerful singing and subject matter. As singer, songwriter, recording artist, keynote speaker, workshop leader, and instructor, David has earned top honors at premier songwriter competitions and taken his music, experience, and expertise to a wide variety of venues in this and other countries full-time for more than two decades. David’s songs have found their way to Carnegie Hall; the United Nations; several "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books; the Kennedy Center; Peter, Paul, & Mary’s Discovered; the Kingston Trio’s Born at the Right Time; the classic folk song book, “Rise Up Singing," and 13 CDs.
David will also provide special music in the 10am service at Grass Lake United Methodist Church on Sept 27.
Suggested donation $20 per person. No fees when you pay by cash/check at the door. We are unable to accept credit cards at the door; only online in advance via Eventbrite.
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Sat03Oct20267:30 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $20
Pierce Pettis became a member of the “Fast Folk” movement in New York in the mid-1980’s. He released one independent solo album, Moments (1984) before signing with High Street Records, a division of Windham Hill. There, he released three albums. His relationship with producer Mark Heard transcended Pettis' recordings. After Heard’s untimely death in 1992, Pettis committed to including a song of Heard’s on every one of his own albums, a practice that continues to this day.
Pettis was a staff songwriter for PolyGram from 1993-2000. Later, he released four albums with Compass Records. Pierce Pettis’ songs have been recorded by many stellar artists including Dar Williams, Garth Brooks, and Art Garfunkel.
In 2013, New Agrarians -- Songs & Stories of the Southland was released, a co-effort by Pierce Pettis, Kate Campbell & Tom Kimmel. piercepettis.comSuggested donation $20 per person. No fees when you pay by cash/check at the door. We are unable to accept credit cards at the door; only online in advance via Eventbrite.
(Pierce will also present two or three songs in the 10am service at Grass Lake United Methodist Church, 449 E Michigan Ave, on Sunday, Oct 4.)
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Fri09Oct20267:30 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $20
There is no better storyteller than Chuck Brodsky. Ranging from poignant to hilarious, his songs are about the little things in the lives of everyday people. Chuck's soulful and compassionate voice brings his characters to life, and is the perfect instrument for infusing his lyrics with heartfelt humanity or biting wit. His spoken introductions to his songs can be as spellbinding as his colorful lyrics, which he brings to life with a well-travelled voice and a delivery that's natural and conversational. His groove-oriented strumming and fingerpicking draw on influences from the mountains of western North Carolina where he now lives, and from lots of different good old traditional folk stuff of all kinds. Chuck is widely known for his many wonderful songs about the heroes -- and zeroes -- of baseball. His latest CD is Gravity, Wings, and Heavy Things.
Suggested donation $20 per person. No fees when you pay by cash/check at the door. We are unable to accept credit cards at the door; only online in advance via Eventbrite.
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Thu22Oct20267:30 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $20
Sarah McQuaid's lush, velvety voice combines with her engaging personality and "brilliant musicianship" (fRoots) on acoustic and electric guitars, keyboards and (occasionally) drum to create a truly immersive experience. Her live performances are full of warmth, wit, and intimacy, and have earned her loyal followings on both sides of the Atlantic.
Born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holding dual Irish and American citizenship and now settled in rural England, she brings the eclecticism of her background to her "captivating, unorthodox songwriting" (PopMatters) and choice of material. From contemplative ballads to playful blues to atmospheric instrumentals, Sarah's music invites reflection, connection, and a deep appreciation of the quiet power of a well-crafted song.
In the words of one audience member: "Sarah is a truly impressive artist who takes you on a journey through storytelling, blending a variety of musical genres and instruments with ease and creativity. Her lyrics are down-to-earth yet incredibly captivating. Attending her concert feels like diving into a book of short stories — some resonate deeply, some spark your imagination, others make you pause and reflect, and a few bring tears or spontaneous laughter. Sarah's connection with the audience is both gentle and profound. You don't just watch a performance — you become part of it, part of the story she's telling. ... To anyone considering seeing her live: go. It's worth every second. You'll leave with your heart full and your soul touched — guaranteed."Photo credit: Phil Nicholls
Suggested donation $20 per person. No fees when you pay by cash/check at the door. We are unable to accept credit cards at the door; only online in advance via Eventbrite.
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Fri23Oct20267:30 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $20 Windborne is Lynn Mahoney Rowan, Will Thomas Rowan, Lauren Breunig, and Jeremy Carter-Gordon. Specializing in close harmony singing, the quartet has a vibrant energy and a strong connection, which is evident in their engaging performance. They educate as they perform, telling stories about the music and explaining the characteristics and stylistic elements of the traditions in which they sing. Over the past decade, Windborne has sought out masters of traditional singing styles in the US and around the world to study a variety of vocal music. Their dynamic concert programs include songs from Corsica, the Republic of Georgia, Bulgaria, Quebec, and Basque country, as well as traditional and original American folk music.
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Sat21Nov20267:30 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $20
Rupert Wates was born in London and studied at Oxford University. His music is an eclectic mix of acoustic, melodic art/folk, with flavors of jazz, vaudeville and cabaret. He has released twelve solo CDs. They have received outstanding reviews in the international online press and tracks from them have been played on radio all over the world. In addition, Wates' songs have been covered by other artists in the UK, Canada and the US. Two full length tribute CDs to his material have been recorded: Crazy Puzzle by Nashville-based performer Roxie Rogers, and Wide Open Heart by vocalist Susan Kohler. Both these CDs were initiated and funded entirely by the artists themselves, and comprise exclusively songs taken from Rupert Wates' back catalog. Over 20 recordings featuring Wates's songs by other artists were made in 2016 alone.
www.rupertwatesmusic.comRupert will also provide special music in the 10am service at Grass Lake United Methodist Church on Sunday, Nov 22.
Suggested donation $20 per person. No fees when you pay by cash/check at the door. We are unable to accept credit cards at the door; only online in advance via Eventbrite.
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Sat12Dec20267:30 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $20
Hiroya is a one-of-a-kind composer, guitarist and singer-songwriter from Kyoto, Japan. He began playing the five-string banjo when he was thirteen, and took up the guitar shortly after.
In 2000, Hiroya received a scholarship to Berklee College of Music and came to the United States. He formed his own group in Boston, INTEROCEANICO (inter-oceanic), which consists of unique musicians from different continents including Latin Grammy Colombian singer Marta Gomez. The group released three acclaimed records and Hiroya has released three solo albums.
Hiroya has been leading concerts internationally including several appearances at Blue Note (NYC), United Nations and Japanese National Television. In 2018, Hiroya won 2nd place in International Finger Style Guitar Championship.
www.hiroyatsukamoto.comSuggested donation $20 per person. No fees when you pay by cash/check at the door. We are unable to accept credit cards at the door; only online in advance via Eventbrite.
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Sun13Dec20263:00 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $20
Matinee show, 3pm
Partners in life and in music, Genna & Jesse offer up a blend of quirky chemistry, intricate vocal harmonies, and ardent storytelling in their vibrant live performances, with whispers (and sometimes roars) of folk, blue-eyed soul, jazz, blues, torch song, and popular music from the ’60s and ’70s. Their shows feel expansive, joyful, and deeply human, shaped by curiosity rather than convention.
Hailing from Michigan and Philadelphia, these modern troubadours spent the first decade of their career living nomadically and performing around the world. They've since settled into a country home in southern Italy, where they reside when not touring, enjoying a lifestyle that informs their music with a sense of movement and romance.
Suggested donation $20 per person. No fees when you pay by cash/check at the door. We are unable to accept credit cards at the door; only online in advance via Eventbrite.
