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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Sun02Mar20253:00 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $15
Matinee show, 3pm
Snacks and beverages available. Kids welcome.
Grammy Award nominee Leslie Mendelson has released her fourth studio album, After The Party. For this latest effort, she collaborates with not one, but three producers: the legendary Peter Asher (James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt), the young, in-demand Tyler Chester (Madison Cunningham, Sara Bareilles, Sara Watkins) and her longtime songwriting partner, three-time Grammy Award-winner, Steve McEwan. Recorded at Jackson Browne’s Grove Masters studio, she was joined by an ace band featuring guitarists Waddy Wachtel and John Jorgenson, bassists Leland Sklar and Derrick Anderson, and drummers Jim Keltner and Abe Rounds.
Mendelson crafts a distinctive folk-rock, pop-Americana flavor, evoking the sounds of Laurel Canyon, but with the downtown grit and sharp wit of Brooklyn, the city she has called home for over two decades.
With her enchanted voice and evocative songwriting, Leslie Mendelson has won the hearts and minds of both an adoring fanbase and fellow artists alike.
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Fri07Mar20257:30 pm2415 Norvell Road, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $20
Suggested donation $20. Snacks and beverages available. Kids welcome.Get ready for an unforgettable night of folk music as Peter Case and Sid Griffin hit the road for their "Sings Like Hell" tour! Inspired by Case's iconic 1993 album, this tour showcases two legends of Americana and roots music bringing their rich histories and unparalleled artistry to the stage. With Peter Case's Grammy-nominated songwriting and groundbreaking work in bands like The Plimsouls and The Nerves, and Sid Griffin's trailblazing Americana legacy with The Long Ryders, audiences will be treated to an evening of raw, soulful performances steeped in tradition and innovation. From Case's emotionally resonant piano melodies to Griffin's bluegrass mandolin and clawhammer banjo stylings, this tour is a celebration of the enduring power of folk music. Catch them live in the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest—don't miss this rare chance to see two master storytellers share the stage!
As a founding member of the early punk era trio, The Nerves, in 1977 Case toured the nation sharing bills with the Ramones, Mink DeVille, Pere Ubu, and Devo. The Nerves' single, “Hanging on the Telephone,” was covered by Blondie. In 1979, Case formed the Plimsouls. Their single, “A Million Miles Away,” entered the Billboard charts and remains a garage rock standard, performed by bands around the world. The band performed in the cult classic film, "Valley Girl," and the Nerves and Plimsouls timeless teenage rock ‘n’ roll continues to appeal to fans of each new generation. After the Plimsouls, Case rediscovered his musical roots on his self-titled solo debut, produced by T Bone Burnett. The New York Times declared it best album of 1986. It earned a five-star Rolling Stone review and a Grammy nomination. As one of the first songwriters of his generation to turn from rock music toward an acoustic sound, Case also helped usher in what has become known as Americana music. petercase.com
Sid Griffin is best known for being the ringleader of the Long Ryders, one of the first Americana/alt-country acts on the scene. Starting out as a disciple of The Byrds' 12-string Rickenbacker sound, Griffin now features bluegrass mandolin and clawhammer banjo in his act. sidgriffin.com
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Fri21Mar20257:30 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $15
Snacks and beverages available. Kids welcome.
Nashville husband/wife duo, Mike T. Lewis and MaryBeth Zamer, charm listeners with their award-winning catalogue of Americana, folk, and blues anthems. They balance serious instrumental and vocal chops with witty banter and a lighthearted approach to living and to performing.
In January, the Twangtown Paramours had the #1 record on the Folk Alliance International Chart, had more plays than any monthly #1 artist for all of last year, and had six of the top ten songs for the month.
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Thu03Apr20257:30 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $15
Snacks and beverages available. Kids welcome.
What began as a side project, an homage to the classic country duets of the 60’s and 70’s, My Darling Clementine has overtaken the solo careers of its two protagonists, Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish. They have released six critically acclaimed albums and a DVD collection, and have played over 1000 shows worldwide. Partners in life and in music, Michael and Lou are Americana gems from the United Kingdom! mydarlingclementinemusic.co.uk
Heywood Banks is simply one-of-a-kind, almost impossible to describe, with a style his very own. Equal parts genius and buffoon, this songwriter-comic-singer-poet-musician has become a cult hero and a pop icon. Heywood intersperses his humorous observations of life with twisted, inventive, bizarre songs, sung and played in a variety of styles, from folk, to country, to rock, to pop. heywoodbanks.com -
Sat12Apr20257:30 pmDixboro United Methodist Church, 5221 Church Rd, Ann Arbor MI 48105
Suggested Donation $20
Vocalist and composer Carla Cooke is the youngest daughter of the legendary Sam Cooke, whose musical life encompassed religion, romance, and history. Carla’s career mirrors that of her father, in that she crafted her sound in the church. Carla sought not to use her father’s name, but to build her own reputation. Now the younger Cooke knows that her roots are firmly entwined in her father's as she connects with them through his music.
Carla Cooke’s style is diverse in gospel, Christian, R&B, soul, and pop styles. With a strong vocal range and warm personality, Carla shows that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, as she channels the raw talent, emotion, beauty, and charisma of the Cooke family persona.
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Fri25Apr20257:30 pmDixboro United Methodist Church, 5221 Church Rd, Ann Arbor MI 48105
Suggested Donation $20
There are songs that transport you to good times remembered. Songs like, “I’d Really Love To See You Tonight,” “Nights Are Forever Without You,” and, “Love Is The Answer” have that effect on many of us. These songs and numerous others have made John Ford Coley a singing legend.
John is most revered as half of the duo England Dan and John Ford Coley. The classically-trained pianist and talented guitarist continues performing the gold and platinum record hits for audiences around the world. Some of Coley’s other hits are, “Gone Too Far,” “We’ll Never Have To Say Goodbye Again,” and, “Sad To Belong."
John’s experiences comprise a broad background. Although he performed throughout high school and college as a classical and rock pianist, he chose to major in English Literature in college, and is an avid student of history. In the mid-1980’s, John began acting in television and in feature films. He recently penned a book, "Backstage Pass," about his years in the music industry.
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Sat26Apr20257:30 pmDixboro United Methodist Church, 5221 Church Rd, Ann Arbor MI 48105
Suggested Donation $20
In a career that spans 23 albums and includes three Grammy awards, Tom Chapin has covered a lot of creative ground. In addition to his work as a recording artist and concert performer, Chapin has acted on Broadway and worked in films, television and radio. Tom grew up in a family that encouraged artistic pursuits. He began performing professionally as a teenager in the early 1960s, playing in Greenwich Village folk clubs alongside his siblings, Harry and Steve, as one of The Chapin Brothers. In 1971, he began a five-year run as the host of the ABC-TV children's series, "Make A Wish." Chapin and his songs were also featured in the 1970 documentary film, "Blue Water, White Death," for which he spent six months sailing the Indian Ocean searching for great white sharks.As a music-maker, Chapin has maintained two parallel careers, as a highly respected contemporary folk artist and as a pioneer in the field of children's music. In the former role, Chapin has established a reputation for insightful, heartfelt songcraft and charismatic live performances. In the latter, he continues to engage the hearts, minds and imaginations of young listeners with witty, life-affirming original songs delivered in a sophisticated array of musical styles. Chapin's infectious songs, sterling musicianship and personal warmth shine, whether he's performing on record or in a concert hall, an outdoor festival, a school, in front of a symphony orchestra, or in an intimate coffeehouse.
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Sat03May20257:30 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $20
Snacks and beverages available. Kids welcome.
Back by popular demand! Don White combines heartfelt, serious lyrics with side-splitting laughs to provide an evening not to be forgotten. This Massachusetts comedian/singer/songwriter/author is best-known in these parts for his radio gems, "Rascal," "Psycho Mom and Dad" and "I Know What Love Is." A Don White show promises to delight new audiences and devoted "repeat offender" fans, alike.
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Fri09May20257:30 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $15
Snacks and beverages available. Kids welcome.
Growing up in Sweden and unmistakably Nordic in flavor, Sofia Talvik somehow still conforms to American interpretations of her own original music, a North Sea siren blending sparkle and melancholy.
Primarily a live artist, Talvik has taken her music across Europe and through 48 U.S. states, riding in her 1989 Winnebago Warrior with her husband at the wheel, digging deep into the American sound and channeling it through her Nordic roots to create a singular brand of Americana. Talvik has performed at festivals ranging from Lollapalooza to SXSW. She has opened for Maria McKee and David Duchovny, and has collaborated with former Suede guitarist Bernard Butler, as well as Tobias Fröberg (Peter Bjorn and John). She has also released two albums in Swedish as part of the acoustic duo, Hansan, with cellist David Floer.
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Sat10May20257:30 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $15
Snacks and beverages available. Kids welcome.
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.
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Sun01Jun20253:00 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $15
Matinee show, 3pm
Snacks and beverages available. Kids welcome.
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.
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Sun07Sep20257:30 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $15
Billy Jonas (vocals, guitar, re-percussion) co-founded Oberlin's Big Bang Theory in the 80's, went on in the 90's to funky folk fame and fortune with The Billys, and now with The Billy Jonas Band goes hummin' and strummin' and bangin' and sangin' across North America, promulgating "industrial re-percussion," genre-bending "funky family folk," and the participatory joy of "everybody's in the band." The Billy Jonas Band loves to engage and delight both young and adult audiences. They strive for a musical excellence that inspires, entertains, and moves people, literally and figuratively. With word magic, homemade instruments, exquisite vocal harmonies, plus guitar and bass, they love to create community through song and story. In 2010, the Billy Jonas Band was honored with a performance at the White House! billyjonas.com
Suggested donation $15 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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Fri19Sep20257:30 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $15
Detroit born singer-songwriter Jan Krist was raised on rock and schooled in the folk music of the 60's and 70's. Today her music reflects the power and poetry of having matured as an artist in that place and time. Jan is a two time finalist in the Kerrville New Folk Competition and has won four Detroit Metro Music Awards.
Poignant and quirky, hilarious and heartfelt, Jim' Bizer's songs are beautiful and startling. With his commanding stage presence and virtuoso guitar skills, Jim shares a contagious joy and enthusiasm with his audience.
Best known for a long performing career with Rod Capps, her partner in life and in song, Annie Capps offers up music that is genuine and playful; effortless and endearing. She has recently embarked on a concurrent endeavor, releasing a solo album in 2022.
Suggested donation $15 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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Sat27Sep20257:30 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $15
Chuck Mitchell started singing in Detroit folk clubs in the 1960s. In Toronto, on his first out of town gig, he met Canadian songwriter Joni Anderson. They married, and as a duo Chuck and Joni Mitchell played the coffeehouse circuit, and gin rummy, until they divorced in 1968. Mitchell's credits include A Prairie Home Companion and repertory theatre in Texas and in England. He has played Harold Hill in "The Music Man" and Woody Guthrie in "Woody Guthrie's American Song." He wrote and produced "Mr. Foster & Mr. Twain," in which Stephen Foster joins Mark Twain for an evening of story and song. A Chuck Mitchell show combines his seasoned skills as an actor, singer and guitarist with a selection of delightful material. He sings cabaret songs and whimsical songs, and weaves poetry by Robert Frost and T.S. Eliot into his shows. He has been called a renaissance man, and thinks he is old enough to be one.
www.mitchellsong.comSuggested donation $15 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.
(Chuck will also present two or three songs in the 10am service at Grass Lake United Methodist Church, 449 E Michigan Ave, on Sunday, Sept 28.)
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Fri03Oct20257:30 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $15
Jon Shain is a veteran singer-songwriter who’s been turning heads for years with his words and his fiery acoustic guitar work. His musical style combines improvised Piedmont blues with bluegrass, swing, and ragtime. He is the 2019 winner of the International Blues Challenge in the solo/duo category. Shain’s most recent solo disc, Gettin’ Handy with the Blues: A Tribute to the Legacy of WC Handy, was released in 2018 and is soon to come out as a music book published by Mel Bay.
www.jonshain.comSuggested donation $15 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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Sun05Oct20253:00 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $15
Matinee show 3pm
Sally Barris is a Nashville based performing songwriter whose songs have been covered by stellar artists including Kathy Mattea, Martina McBride, and Lee Ann Womack. Her song, “Let The Wind Chase You,” recorded by Trisha Yearwood and Keith Urban, received a Grammy nomination. Sally's bright spirit and expressive mountain soprano combine with her folk and Celtic roots for an exquisite afternoon of music. sallybarris.com
Suggested donation $15 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.
(Sally will also present two or three songs in the 10am service at Grass Lake United Methodist Church, 449 E Michigan Ave, on this day.)
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Fri10Oct20257:30 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $15
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 $15 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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Sat11Oct20257:30 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $15
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 $15 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.
(Smilo and the Ghost will also present two or three songs in the 10am service at Grass Lake United Methodist Church, 449 E Michigan Ave, on Sunday, Oct 12.)
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Sun12Oct20253:00 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $15
Matinee show 3pm
Ari is a Grammy nominated singer/songwriter who began his career as an independent artist in 2001. He built a loyal following touring the college circuit, after which he released two albums on Columbia Records, Someone To Tell and The Break-In, while touring in the U.S. and abroad with artists including Martin Sexton, Suzanne Vega, and Ani DiFranco.
In 2008 Ari wrote, recorded and released a new song every Monday in his 52 project, and in 2009 released Twelve Mondays, a collection of re-mixed fan favorites from 52. Ari has released four other albums: Sunset Over Hope Street, The Fire Plays, Shouts And Whispers, and the Grammy nominated Silver Skies Blue, a duets album with Judy Collins.
Many of Ari's songs have appeared in TV shows and films, including The Path, The Lincoln Lawyer, Private Practice, Army Wives, and One Tree Hill.
Celebrating 20 years as a songwriter and performer, Ari released a retrospective album, I Remember When, in 2021.
Suggested donation $15 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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Sun12Oct20257:30 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $15
Paul McKenna has long been ranked one of Scotland's finest singer/songwriters, armed with a powerful, emotive voice and passionate social conscience, a combination that’s brought comparisons to the great Dick Gaughan. Cutting his teeth as the front person for The Paul McKenna Band, he traveled the world for over a decade. He is now touring on his own. Born and raised in Glasgow, McKenna has made a significant impact on the Scottish folk scene, blending traditional influences with modern sensibilities. His work is celebrated for its lyrical depth and powerful storytelling, often exploring themes of love, loss, and the Scottish landscape.
www.paulmckennaband.com/paul-mckenna/
Suggested donation $15 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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Sat18Oct20257:30 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $15
Reggie Harris combines spirituals and roots music, historic inspiration, and moving original songs, often in the themes of unity and social justice: songs of joy, hope, and freedom. Known for over 40 years as one half of the duo, Kim & Reggie Harris, Reggie continues to crisscross the country, carrying the message of joy, unity, and peace through the powerful medium of live music. Reggie writes from a personal sense of mission filled with possibility and hope. His songs are about life and love and deep aspects of the human experience. He is a vocalist, arranger, and guitarist whose open spirit and wide smile invite us to share in an inspirational evening of music and stories.Suggested donation $15 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.
(Reggie will also present two or three songs in the 10am service at Grass Lake United Methodist Church, 449 E Michigan Ave, on Aug 31.)
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Sun19Oct20257:30 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $15
Based in Guelph, Ontario, James Gordon is one of Canada's most prolific songwriters, well known for his songs about social justice, heritage and environmental issues. His classic "Frobisher Bay" has been recorded and performed by hundreds of acts world-wide and was an audition piece for "Canadian Idol." His song, "Mining For Gold" was featured on the Cowboy Junkies' landmark album The Trinity Sessions and was heard in John Sayles' film "Silver City."
James has made countless appearances on television and radio, and was a resident songwriter on CBC radio for 12 years. He tours as a solo performer and with his sons, and has released over 30 albums as a solo artist or with the legendary folk trio "Tamarack." Between tours, James is a record producer, playwright, community activist and theatre director.
Suggested donation $15 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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Sun26Oct20253:00 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $15
Matinee show 3pm
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.Suggested donation $15 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 this day.)
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Fri07Nov20257:30 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $15
Buddy Mondlock writes songs. Great songwriters have recorded his songs on their own albums: Guy Clark, Nanci Griffith, and Janis Ian, to name a few. You might’ve heard his song, “The Kid,” recorded by David Wilcox; Peter, Paul and Mary; and Cry, Cry, Cry.
Buddy toured North America and Europe with Art Garfunkel and Maia Sharp in support of their album, Everything Waits To Be Noticed, which they wrote and recorded together as a trio.
In recent years Buddy has been writing songs with military veterans through a program sponsored by an organization called Music Therapy of the Rockies and he includes several of those songs in his shows and on his latest release, Filament.
Buddy and Maia Sharp have also been collaborating on a new musical, The Girl In the Red Dress. It includes several songs from their project with Art Garfunkel and new material from Buddy and Maia.
In addition to writing and touring, Buddy also teaches songwriting in workshops and retreats across the U.S. and Europe, and has been a staff instructor at the Swannanoa Gathering and the Kerrville Folk Festival Song School.
Suggested donation $15 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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Sat08Nov20257:30 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $15
Jeremy Horn grew up in Memphis, but his music sounds more like the Beatles than B.B. King or Elvis. He writes songs for the church and songs for the radio. Growing up on the sounds of James Taylor and Tom Petty, Jeremy spent most of his early years emulating the sounds and styles of the popular culture. "I wrote songs about social injustices in the world," says Horn. "That progressed into writing songs for Jesus, and that was the process that unexpectedly led me to become a worship leader." Jeremy's music is a fixture on Michigan's 17 Smile-FM Contemporary Christian music stations; his "I Will See Angels" and "First Love" are two of his radio hits. This is a rare opportunity to see Jeremy Horn in a small venue setting. Bring a friend!
Suggested donation $15 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.
Jeremy will also lead worship in the 10am service at Grass Lake United Methodist Church, 449 E Michigan Ave, on Sunday, November 9, at 10am.
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Fri14Nov20257:30 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $15
All About Eve presents GOOD TROUBLE: an evening of folk songs, woke songs, likely-to-provoke songs.Close harmony vocal trio All About Eve (Katie Geddes, Deb Wood, Mary Fithian) offers up a repertoire of traditional and contemporary songs encompassing folk, country, pop, and gospel genres, with an emphasis on edgy lyrics and topical content. Eric Fithian accompanies on guitar.
This evening will feature repertoire chosen especially for these times!
Suggested donation $15 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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Sun16Nov20253:00 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $15
Matinee show 3pm
The Rough & Tumble are as easy to detect as a stray dog on your doorstep -- and as difficult to send home. The dumpster-folk, thrift store-Americana duo, consisting of Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler and their menagerie of classic folk and homemade instruments, has been hobbling around the country in their 16-ft camper with their dogs since 2015, taking their songs to the far corners of the US and to the weird little towns they pass along the way.Suggested donation $15 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.
(The Rough & Tumble will also present two or three songs in the 10am service at Grass Lake United Methodist Church, 449 E Michigan Ave, on this day.)
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Thu20Nov20257:30 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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Fri05Dec20257:30 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
CANCELLED DUE TO BAND MEMBER ILLNESS
You haven't heard "Pinball Wizard" or "People Are Strange" until you've heard it played on jugs and "various other sundries." Jug band music is blues, ragtime, swing and jazz combined in a strange concoction spawned in Loiusville, home of the Juggernaut Jug Band. Jug bands flourished in towns along the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers in the 1920s and 1930s. Today, as then, a jug band is the ultimate party band. The Juggernauts have been featured on the "Today Show" and radio's "Dr. Demento Show."
Suggested donation $15 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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Fri19Dec20257:30 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $15
Annual holiday show fundraiser for the Coffee House Series.
Katie Geddes sings traditional and contemporary folk, country-folk, and folk-pop tunes. In deft interpretations of beloved songs, Katie's captivating voice and velvety-smooth delivery bring new life to the compositions of writers such as John Prine, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Michael Nesmith and Lennon and McCartney. Katie’s CD release, We Are Each Other’s Angels, has received extensive airplay across the country and around the world. When not doing her own gigs, Katie has been known to “moonlight” singing harmony for folk-rock legend Melanie and local favorite Matt Watroba. katiegeddes.comMatt Watroba's mellow voice, friendship with his audience, and knowledge of his presentations is impressive. Add to that Matt’s own brand of humor, and you will feel his love of folk music, both traditional and contemporary--the writers and performers, the heroes and villains. Matt sings songs of compassion, inner strength, humor, and everyday living. www.mattwatroba.net
Katie will be accompanied by Eric Fithian on guitar, and Eric and Mary Fithian on harmony vocals.
Suggested donation $15 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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Sat20Dec20257:30 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $15
Come enjoy an Irish Christmas with Zig and Siusan! Songs of the season, carols, and stories, flavored with unmistakable Irish flair. Partners in music and in life, Zig and Susan offer up a warm, delicious evening of festive, fiddly fun.
The daughter of first generation Irish Americans, Siusan O'Rourke was brought up to appreciate the music of her culture. Drawn to music recounting the experience of emigration, she serves up renditions of old-time selections along with inspired original songs. Siusan sings in a deep rich alto, with a warm and inviting delivery. She offers music and stories, both somber and whimsical. Siusan travels seamlessly from treasured timeless tunes to contemporary Irish songs to Irish-tinged American roots music.
Zig Zeitler is dedicated to the creation, performance, and teaching of music. He brings every kind of American roots music to the duo's repertoire, on guitar, banjo, fiddle, harmonica, and the Irish bouzouki. When not performing solo or with Siusan, he is touring with his own band, Ziggie and The Nationals, presenting a tasty blend of Cajun zydeco and blues. siusanandzig.com
Suggested donation $15 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.
