Country Music Legend Junior Brown to Open for Greensky Bluegrass at Ann Arbor Folk Fest
In a move that promises to electrify the stage, country music icon Junior Brown has been announced as the opening act for Michigan's beloved jam band, Greensky Bluegrass, at this year's 49th Ann Arbor Folk Festival. The festival is set to kick off on January 30.
Brown, known for his innovative "guit-steel" playing style, which combines elements of electric guitar and lap steel guitar, will take the stage alongside Greensky Bluegrass to deliver a high-energy performance that blends traditional country with surf rock elements. Fans of Brown's unique sound have long praised him as a cross between Jimi Hendrix and Ernest Tubb.
A fixture on the Ann Arbor music scene for years, Junior Brown has also been a popular performer at The Ark, the non-profit acoustic music venue that hosts the festival as part of its fundraising efforts. This year's festival will feature an updated format, with Friday's headliner Greensky Bluegrass followed by a larger lineup on Saturday.
Saturday's bill includes a mix of local and national acts, including Amos Lee, Dawes, The Crane Wives, Jon Muq, Rabbitology, and Ryan Montbleau. Festival-goers can expect to hear a diverse range of sounds, from country to rock to folk.
Tickets for the festival are now on sale, ranging in price from $56.60 to $281.50. Fans can secure their spot at The Ark's website, where all ticket information is available.
In a move that promises to electrify the stage, country music icon Junior Brown has been announced as the opening act for Michigan's beloved jam band, Greensky Bluegrass, at this year's 49th Ann Arbor Folk Festival. The festival is set to kick off on January 30.
Brown, known for his innovative "guit-steel" playing style, which combines elements of electric guitar and lap steel guitar, will take the stage alongside Greensky Bluegrass to deliver a high-energy performance that blends traditional country with surf rock elements. Fans of Brown's unique sound have long praised him as a cross between Jimi Hendrix and Ernest Tubb.
A fixture on the Ann Arbor music scene for years, Junior Brown has also been a popular performer at The Ark, the non-profit acoustic music venue that hosts the festival as part of its fundraising efforts. This year's festival will feature an updated format, with Friday's headliner Greensky Bluegrass followed by a larger lineup on Saturday.
Saturday's bill includes a mix of local and national acts, including Amos Lee, Dawes, The Crane Wives, Jon Muq, Rabbitology, and Ryan Montbleau. Festival-goers can expect to hear a diverse range of sounds, from country to rock to folk.
Tickets for the festival are now on sale, ranging in price from $56.60 to $281.50. Fans can secure their spot at The Ark's website, where all ticket information is available.
just heard that Junior Brown is opening for Greensky Bluegrass at the Ann Arbor Folk Fest! his "guit-steel" sound is gonna be epic 
i've seen him live before and he's always got the energy 
can't wait to see what kind of setlist they'll throw together - a mix of country, surf rock, and maybe some surprise jams 
have you guys been to the Folk Fest before?
. i've been listening to him nonstop since i found out about this festival. i'm not even a huge country fan, but his energy is infectious 
. can't wait to see him bring that wild show to ann arbor! also, the lineup for saturday looks lit 
amos lee and dawes are already on my wish list 
in those fingers of his. And Greensky Bluegrass too? This is going to be EPIC 
I'm so stoked about Junior Brown opening for Greensky Bluegrass at Ann Arbor Folk Fest! I mean, who wouldn't want to see that legendary "guit-steel" style live? 
The fact that he's been a staple on the Ann Arbor music scene for years just adds to the excitement. Can't wait to see what the whole lineup has in store - Amos Lee, Dawes, and The Crane Wives all sound amazing too! 
Ticket prices might be a bit steep, but trust me, it's gonna be worth every penny 
can't wait to see the energy on stage! Amos Lee is also on the bill, I've seen him live before and he's so underrated, gonna be cool to see him share the stage. Anyone else been to The Ark before? Been a staple in Ann Arbor music scene for ages 
I mean, who doesn't love a good country-surf rock fusion? Junior's "guit-steel" style is like nothing else out there, and I'm sure he'll bring the house down alongside those talented Greensky Bluegrasses. It's going to be an epic show! The lineup looks super solid too - can't wait to see Amos Lee and Dawes on Saturday... 
it was like the sky was on fire! I was thinking about how cool it would be to have a national park with a giant steel guitar on top of a mountain or something... like Junior Brown's stage props should totally be bigger than life 
Junior Brown's got skills tho, wasnt expecting him to open for Greensky Bluegrass but i guess that energy would work out 
! And $56.60? 
that's still pretty affordable considering how lit the show will be 
. i mean, have u ever noticed how some cafes r just better than others? i swear, this one gets everything right 
. anyway, back 2 the topic... junior brown is gonna bring so much energy to that festival! i've heard he's like a wild card on stage lol what do u think of him as a performer?
. He's got this crazy energy that's gonna get the crowd movin' and groovin'. Can't wait to see him bring the house down alongside Greensky Bluegrass on January 30