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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Fri17Apr20267:30 pmGrace Church, 3150 Glazier Way, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Suggested Donation $25
In a career that spans six decades, 29 albums and three Grammy awards, Hudson Valley Troubadour Tom Chapin has covered an incredible amount of creative ground. In addition to his work as a recording artist, concert performer, storyteller and activist, he’s performed on Broadway and worked extensively in television, radio and film.The son of noted jazz drummer and teacher Jim Chapin and the grandson of author/critic Kenneth Burke and portrait painter James Chapin, 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 The Chapin Brothers.
Chapin and his songs were featured in the seminal 1970 documentary film Blue Water, White Death, for which he spent six months sailing the Indian Ocean searching for great white sharks.
In 1971, he began a five-year run as the host of Make A Wish, an Emmy and Peabody Award winning TV show presented by ABC News. Chapin's recent project, ”The Make A Wish Songbag," released in March 2025, is a "lost" CD of songs from Make A Wish which Tom recorded in 1976. Tom was the show's host, and he got his then unknown brother Harry the job to write the songs - 2 per episode. This is a selection of Tom's favorite songs from the Make A Wish years, the best-known being the “Chapin Anthem,” Circle.
Chapin launched his solo recording career with 1976's Life Is Like That. It was the first of a string of albums that further established his reputation as both a gifted storyteller and a natural entertainer, winning him an uncommonly loyal fan base in the process.
In 1988, Tom released his first Family recording, Family Tree. His music was aimed at elementary school children, who understood language and humor. His songs were embraced by kids, parents, and teachers. This launched a whole new career for Chapin, and was the first of 13 albums that have received countless awards including 5 Grammy nominations. Tomʼs pioneering approach to a sophisticated style of storytelling filled a niche between songs for toddlers and teen rebellion music. Engaging the heart, mind and imagination with life-affirming songs which convey positive messages about relationships, family, good food and the green earth.
He continued to venture into other creative areas, playing the lead role in the hit Broadway musical Pump Boys and Dinettes, working off-Broadway as musical director of both Cotton Patch Gospel and Harry Chapin: Lies and Legends, and serving as host of TV's National Geographic Explorer. He's also written and performed satirical topical songs for National Public Radio's Morning Edition, and had a cameo role as the Vice Presidential candidate in Jonathan Demme's 2004 remake of The Manchurian Candidate.
Simon and Schuster has released three children’s books based upon his songs: This Pretty Planet, Library Song (The Library Book), and The Backwards Birthday Party. Chapin also serves as narrator of a series of children's books, three of which, Mama Don't Allow, There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly and The Train They Call The City Of New Orleans, have won Grammy awards in the Best Spoken Word Album for Children category.
Currently in development is “Grandfather Camp: An Orchestral Fantasy.” This hybrid theater/orchestra piece for families combines the talents of Tom Chapin and John Forster, along with the SONOS Chamber Orchestra led by Erik Ochsner. It is inspired by the writings of the late Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Dr. Ruth believed that the grandparent/grandchild bond needed to be understood, valued and nurtured. The project will culminate with a live concert piece for 3 actors and an orchestra, a recording, as well as an illustrated book.
Chapinʼs new recording, Songs Of Hope, will be released in early 2026. Featuring a collection of songs containing hopeful, positive, meaningful messages in these trying times. Some tell stories in the Chapin Tradition, some evoke moments and emotions that grew into songs. Helped by amazing musicians, including Tomʼs daughters Abigail and Lily (The Chapin Sisters), John McCutcheon, and longtime bandmates Michael Mark and Jon Cobert. Musical support from friends including Eric Weisberg, Robin Batteau, Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, Jonathan Edwards, and Larry Campbell.
In addition to his musical and media endeavors, Chapin has long been an advocate for environmental causes, issues of hunger and social justice, and a supporter of music and the arts in public schools.
"I'm at that place in my life where I follow what interests me," Chapin concludes. "I still love the guitar, I still love to sing, and I still love the thrill of creation: a good song, a good recording, a good concert. I feel blessed to be my own boss, creating my own material and performing for so many different audiences, ages and generations."
Suggested donation $25 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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Sat25Apr20267:30 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $20
Matt Watroba brings a very special set of talents to the stage whenever he appears as a folk musician. His excellent guitar playing, mellow voice, friendship with his audience, and knowledge of his presentations is impressive. Add to that Matt's own special brand of humor and you are in for a most entertaining and enlightening evening. You will feel his obvious love of folk music, both traditional and contemporary; its writers and performers, its heroes and villains. Matt sings songs of compassion, inner strength, humor, and everyday living. www.mattwatroba.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.
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Fri08May20267:30 pmAnn Arbor location: Grace Church, 3150 Glazier Way, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Suggested Donation $30
Livingston Taylor's 50-year career has encompassed performance, songwriting and teaching. Livingston is the fourth child in a very musical family that includes Alex, James, Kate and Hugh. Livingston recorded his first release at age 18, and continues to create well crafted, introspective, and original songs that have earned him fans worldwide.
From top-40 hits, “I Will Be in Love with You” and, “I’ll Come Running,” to “I Can Dream of You” and “Boatman,” both recorded by his brother James, Livingston’s creative output has continued unabated. He is equally at home with a range of musical genres—folk, pop, gospel, jazz—and from upbeat storytelling to touching ballads.
Livingston has never stopped performing since those early coffeehouse days, touring with major artists such as Linda Ronstadt, Jimmy Buffett and Jethro Tull, and he maintains a busy concert schedule of over 80 shows a year. He is a natural performer, peppering his shows with personal stories, anecdotes and ineffable warmth. His relaxed on-stage presence belies the depth of his musical knowledge, as fans might be treated to classic Gershwin or something from the best of Broadway.
Rock bass legend, Freebo, weaves his fretless stylings into Alice’s soulful vocals for a harmony-driven experience. Freebo is a folk, rock, and blues icon best known for his ten years as bassist with Bonnie Raitt. Alice Howe enraptures with the unaffected beauty of her voice and her poetic lyrics and lovely melodies. Alice & Freebo have been working as a duo since 2017. Their collaboration reveals a musical kinship that transcends their generational divide. Their latest album Alice Howe & Freebo Live debuted as the #1 Most Played Album on the Folk Radio charts, and also landed on its Top Ten Albums of 2025. http://www.alicehoweandfreebo.com/Suggested donation $30 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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Sat09May20267:30 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $20
Grammy Award winner Don Henry's songs have been recorded by legends such as Ray Charles, Patti Page and Conway Twitty; by country crooners including Gene Watson, John Conlee and B.J. Thomas; and by today's hitmakers such as Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, and Kathy Mattea. But his songs shine most when performed by the very artist who wrote them. Don Henry is a 37 year veteran in the music business. Wit and wisdom grace Don's songs, from campfire favorites, to the poignant tribute to Martin Luther King, "Beautiful Fool;" or, of course, the Grammy award-winning country classic, "Where've You Been." In addition to the Grammy, Kathy Mattea's version of "Where've You Been" took Song of the Year honors from the Academy of Country Music, The Country Music Association and Nashville Songwriter's Association International - the first song ever to be awarded all four honors in the same year. Expect an exceptional evening of music and humor.
Don will also provide special music in the 10am service at Grass Lake United Methodist Church on Sunday, May 10.
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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Sun31May20263:00 pmOut of Eden location: 2415 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Suggested Donation $20
Matinee show, 3pm
Born in Budapest, Hungary in 1949, Laz Slomovits emigrated with his parents after the 1956 Revolution and lived in Israel for three years before moving to the United States. Laz grew up hearing a rich variety of music at home. His father, a fine singer and a cantor in the synagogue, taught him everything from religious music and Italian opera to Hungarian and Yiddish folk songs.
At age seven, Laz began studying violin, and by then he'd been singing in public for almost three years. Later, he began playing guitar, slide guitar, and pennywhistle, mandolin, harmonica, and various flutes. By his twenties, he had begun writing songs.
Accompanying Laz on the bowed psaltery is poet, Jennifer Burd. Jennifer is author of three full-length books of poetry, a chapbook with CD of original poems set to music by Laz, and a book of creative nonfiction. She is co-author of a children's play based on Patricia Polacco's book, I Can Hear the Sun. Burd received her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Washington in Seattle.
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.
(Laz and Jennifer will also present two or three songs in the 10am service at Grass Lake United Methodist Church, 449 E Michigan Ave, on Sunday, March 22.)
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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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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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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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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.
