Suki Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I just got the folk festival line-up in the mail today and Jeff is headlining on Friday January 30. It's at Hill Auditorium. Also playing are Old Crow Medicine Show. The rest of the acts (usually 6 - 8) haven't been announced yet. Should be fun! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Oh to be in Ann Arbor on 30 January. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Oh to be in Ann Arbor on 30 January.I expect it'll be really fucking cold here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I expect it'll be really fucking cold here. No problem. My mom's family is from the Flint area and my wife and I always go to see some snow each winter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalle Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I will definitely be going! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dixiecupdrinker Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Damn it. I'll be in MI a month too early. dcd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Has anyone gone to this in the past? Decent? I'm guessing it's indoors. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
austrya Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Hmmm, I think I'm about due for another concert. It's only been since last time JT played in Ann Arbor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
austrya Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Nevermind this post Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalle Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 It's supposedly at the Hill Auditorium, a pretty legendary venue, very very pretty inside. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hill_Auditorium Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Hill isn't too bad, but it's huge -- and seats for this festival sell pretty fast. Here are some photos. I'm not sure I've been to Hill since it was renovated. Here is some more information on the festival. Unless you're a member/patron/sponsor of The Ark, it may be difficult to get prime seats for the shows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M. (hristine Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 It would be nice if this gig portends other Tweedy solo shows this winter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Three dollars and 63 cents Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Here is some more information on the festival. Unless you're a member/patron/sponsor of The Ark, it may be difficult to get prime seats for the shows. I love the Ark. The staff was so friendly, and it was a great space for a show. I was a member for the summer, mostly because I had to join to be able to buy alcohol at the show I went to, but I was glad to make a donation. I've also wondered if Jeff might do a run of solo shows around this time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
austrya Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I love the Ark. The staff was so friendly, and it was a great space for a show. I was a member for the summer, mostly because I had to join to be able to buy alcohol at the show I went to, but I was glad to make a donation. I've also wondered if Jeff might do a run of solo shows around this time. I like the Ark too. I think I saw Dan Bern and Patty Griffin there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I saw Wilco at Hill Auditorium a few years back. It's pretty big, bit its also supposedly acoustically perfect, so even if you don't have a great view, you should be able to hear everything just fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Suki Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 This show is a fundraiser for The Ark, which is why the members get early ticket priority. For members they are going on sale on Friday the 31st. For the general public they go on sale on December 1. You can become a member for $50. I've never been to the Folk Festival but it gets rave reviews each year. It's two nights -- Jeff headlines the first night, which they call the night for the "up and comers" and the second night is more traditional. Saturday's headliner is Kris Kristofferson and also features Pete Seeger. If you buy the 2-night ticket you supposedly get better seats. Hill Auditorium is great -- it was built as a venue for classical music and has wonderful accoustics. I prefer sitting closer to the front but I know people who always sit in the second balcony because the sound is allegedly the best there. I think there are about 4,500 seats in total. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalle Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Anyone else get their tickets for the Friday today? I'm sitting in section 2 row M seats 201-204, pretty good seats can't complain at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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