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AADL Talks To: Dave and Linda Siglin
In this episode, Dave and Linda Siglin talk about the history of Ann Arbor's beloved folk venue, The Ark, from its humble origins in a house on Hill Street to its thriving location at 316 S. Main Street. Dave and Linda reminisce about some of the famous national and regional talent that has played the venue; the evolution of the business; changes within the folk music industry; and the Ark's signature fundraising event, the Ann Arbor Folk Festival.
Read historical articles about The Ark and the Siglins and the Ann Arbor Folk Festival.
AADL Talks To: The Chenille Sisters
In this episode, AADL Talks To The Chenille Sisters, Ann Arbor's favorite harmonizing trio. They are (left to right, below) Cheryl Dawdy, Grace Morand, and Connie Huber. The Chenille Sisters began singing together at Ann Arbor's Old Town Tavern in 1985. Within a year, they made their first of several appearances on Garrison Keillor’s popular “A Prairie Home Companion” radio program. The trio wrote and toured constantly through the early 2000s, appeared in numerous regional and national venues, and recorded 12 records.
Visit our Chenille Sisters topic portal for more information, documents, and photos covering their history.
Rick Danko 'At The Ark': His Last Concert
Rick Danko, a founding member of ”The Band,” and its bass player, also one of the lead singers, played his last concert at “The Ark” on December 6, 1999. I was there that night.
The Ark and Blue Llama Jazz Club at Night, October 15, 2021 Photographer: Amy Cantu
Year:
2021
The Ark's Calendar in the Window, Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020 Photographer: Amy Cantu
Year:
2020