Schedule/Calendar of Events
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FRIDAY, JUNE 13
FIRST FRIDAY: OPENING NIGHT
7:00–8:30 PM
My Dear Disco
Inventive “Dance Think Music”
9:00-11:00 PM
The Macpodz
Rock, jazz and fusion music
SATURDAY, JUNE 14
7:00-8:30 PM
Madcat and Kane Blues Band
Harmonica Blues
9:00-11:00 PM
Martin Simmons Band
R&B, soul, and good-time American dance music
SUNDAY, JUNE 15
FAMILY DAY: Free activities for kids of all ages
6:30-7:00 PM
Ariel & Zoey
9-year old harmonizing duet
7:15-7:45 PM
Zippity2dads
Family-focused energetic entertainment
8:15-9:30 PM
Orquesta Sensacional
Latin world music
10:00 PM MOVIE
Harry Potter: Order of the Phoenix
(PG13, 138 min, 2004)
MONDAY, JUNE 16
6:00–7:00 PM
Grassrootz Stage, 20-minute sets
Brandon Wiard
Bright and breezy experimental indie-pop.
Spencer Michaud
Elastic-voiced local singer-songwriter.
Mahoney
Anthemic two-piece indie rock band.
7:00–7:45 PM
The Ragbirds
Folk, African, Afro-Cuban, rock, hip-hop and reggae
7:50–8:10 PM
STREB: Outdoor Promotional Teaser
Extreme sports meets dance in this free outdoor preview performance
8:15-9:30 PM
The Terraplanes
House rockin blues, R&B, soul and rock
10:00 PM Movie
Lemony Snicket’s: A Series of Unfortunate Events
(PG, 108 min, 2004) - Shown in Closed Captioning
TUESDAY, JUNE 17
7:00–7:45 PM
Yoshi
Pacific Islands meets African American hip-hop
8:15–9:30 PM
Stewart Francke & The Regular Boys
Passionate intersection of rock and soul music
10:00 PM Movie
Some Like It Hot
(PG13, 120 min, 1959)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18
GLOBAL PARTY:
Afro-Brazilian Dance Party
6:30-7:45 PM
A Cor Do Brasil
From Chicago comes a synthesis of the musical worlds of Brazil and America
8:15–9:30 PM
Sun Messengers
Eight-piece, horn-driven R&B showband
10:00 PM Movie
Hairspray: The Musical
(2007, PG, 117 min)
THURSDAY, JUNE 19
7:00–7:45 PM
Laith Al-Saadi Band
One of the top four Blues guitarists in the country
8:15–9:30 PM
Chris Canas Blues Revolution
Classic covers and funky original blues songs
10:00 PM Movie
The Pursuit of Happyness
(PG13, 117min, 2006)
FRIDAY, JUNE 20
ann arbor’s 107one FM night
7:00–8:45 PM
Money Mark
Former Beastie Boy member, Money Mark and his band offer up funky, retro-flavored riffs
9:15-11:00 PM
The Mason Jennings Band
Uniquely insightful lyrics couple with raw, searing music fresh off the Jack Johnson’s tour
SATURDAY, JUNE 21
7:00–8:45 PM
Salmagundi
Horn-oriented rock and R&B dance music
9:15-11:00 PM
Hullabaloo
Refreshing blend of Afro- Caribbean rhythms and a swinging horn section with original, punky ska rock
SUNDAY, JUNE 22
GLOBAL PARTY: Pan-Asian Celebration
7:00–7:45 PM
Madame XD
Eclectic blend of traditional Eastern music and Western flavor
7:45-8:00
Japanese Bon Odori
A performance of a traditional Japanese folk dance.
8:15–9:30 PM
Nite Flight
Caribbean rhythms of reggae, soca, and calypso
10:00 PM Movie
Fearless
Shown on screen in Mandarin with English subtitles
(2006, PG13, 103 min) - Shown in Closed Captioning
MONDAY, JUNE 23
6:00–7:00 PM
Grassrootz Stage, 20-minute sets
iFunk
Funk-infused jazz.
Phonetic Sound
Strongly melodic alternative rock.
Echoes
Hardcore punk rock with pop sensibility.
7:00–7:45 PM
The Blue Rubys
Fun, romantic rock with country and rockabilly undertones
8:15–9:30 PM
The Carolyn Wonderland Band
Lively plethora of musical genres-from Blues to Zydeco from Austin, TX
10:00 PM Movie
Goldfinger
(PG, 110 min, 1964)
TUESDAY, JUNE 24
7:00–7:45 PM
Horse Cave Trio
Exciting and distinctly American rockabilly grooves
8:15–9:30 PM
The Witch Doctors
High-energy R&B cover tunes sure to get you on the dance floor
10:00 PM Movie
Vertigo
(PG, 129 min, 1958)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25
6:30–6:50 PM
The Dream Engine: Heliosphere
Enchanting outdoor spectacle of aerialist performers suspended from a larger-than-life helium balloon
7:00–9:15 PM
Rhythm Society Swing Orchestra
16-piece dance band specializing in true vintage swing music
9:30–9:50 PM
The Dream Engine: Heliosphere
The Heliosphere illuminates in a captivating light show for the evening performance
10:00 PM Movie
Superman Returns
(PG13, 154 min, 2006)
THURSDAY, JUNE 26
6:30–6:50 PM
The Dream Engine: Conedancers
Mystifying performance of aerialists dancing and tumbling against an inflatable 26-foot high cone-shaped structure
7:00–7:45 PM
Dave Sharp Quintet
Modern twist on be-bop.
8:15–9:15 PM
Dick Siegel & The Brandos
Unconventional lyrics set to a dynamic combination of folk, roots and jazz music
9:30–9:50 PM
The Dream Engine: Conedancers
The cone illuminates in a captivating light show for the evening performance.
10:00 PM Movie
L.A. Story
(PG 13, 95 min, 1991)
FRIDAY, JUNE 27
ann arbor’s 107one FM night
6:30–6:50 PM
The Dream Engine: Heliosphere
Enchanting outdoor spectacle of aerialist performers suspended from a larger-than-life helium balloon
7:00–8:00 PM
Bump
Fun lovin’ unique brand of intelligent art rock/pop coming to Ann Arbor from the stage at Wakarusa Festival
8:30–9:15 PM & 10:00-11:00 PM
Serena Ryder
Juno award winner for Best New Artist, Serena plays deep, bluesy, and soulful music
9:30–9:50 PM
The Dream Engine: Heliosphere
The Heliosphere illuminates in a captivating light show for the evening performance
SATURDAY, JUNE 28
6:30–6:50 PM
The Dream Engine: Conedancers
Mystifying performance of aerialists dancing and tumbling against an inflatable 26-foot high cone-shaped structure.
7:00–8:00 PM
FUBAR
Unique compositions of obscure cover songs
8:30–9:15 PM & 10:00-11:00 PM
Lady Sunshine & the X Band
Hot horn-fired blues & soul
9:30–9:50 PM
The Dream Engine: Conedancers
The cone illuminates in a captivating light show for the evening performance.
SUNDAY, JUNE 29
7:00–7:45 PM
Whit Hill and the Postcards
Bluegrass, traditional folk and saucy blues
8:15–9:30 PM
Al Hill & the Love Butlers
Roots rock, thumpin’ rhythm and blues, and heartfelt soul accompanied by boogie piano
10:00 PM Movie
Evan Almighty
(PG, 90 min, 2007) - Shown in Closed Captioning
MONDAY, JUNE 30
6:00–7:00 PM
Grassrootz Stage
Rock Band School and Jazz Band School from Ann Arbor Music Center
Unique local music school showcases its up-and-coming young talent.
7:00–7:45 PM
The Cadillac Cowboys
Lively mix of Western swing, classic country, boogie-woogie and rock
8:15–9:30 PM
Measured Chaos
Rock and roll, gospel, and R&B
10:00 PM Movie
Juno
(PG13, 96 min, 2007)
TUESDAY, JULY 1
planet TOP:
Top of the Park gets “green” with a variety of eco-friendly demonstrations and activities
7:00–7:45 PM
Sounds of the Czars
Power lounge rock and roll
8:15–9:30 PM
Like Water Drum and Dance
Percussion and dance troupe showcasing West African drumming and dancing
10:00 PM Movie
The Bourne Ultimatum
(PG13, 131min, 2007)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2
7:00–7:45 PM
Khalid Hanifi
Former frontman of the Maypops, Hanifi debuts his new solo album at TOP
8:15–9:30 PM
Great Lakes Myth Society
English folk-rock, pine-kissed Northern Americana and Midwest Carny grit
10:00 PM Movie
The Simpson’s Movie
(PG13, 87 min, 2007)
THURSDAY, JULY 3
6:30–7:45 PM
GLOBAL PARTY: Celtic Night
7:00–7:45 PM
Bill Grogan’s Goat
Traditional Celtic songs in a rock format fresh from the stage at Detroit Blowout 08
8:15–9:30 PM
Zebula Ave
World music blend of African rhythms, soulful harmonies, and urban guitars
10:00 PM Movie
Blades of Glory
(PG13, 93 min, 2007)
FRIDAY, JULY 4
7:00–7:45 PM
Bugs Beddow Band
Trombone-driven party blues and funk
9:00–11:00 PM
NOMO
Premiering songs from their new CD and fresh off the Bonnaroo Festival
SATURDAY, JULY 5
7:00–8:00 PM
Tumbao Bravo
Classic Cuban jazz
9:00–11:00 PM
Groupo Salvaje
Eleven-piece big band filled with captivating Latin Motown
SUNDAY, JULY 6
SO LONG SUNDAY: CLOSING NIGHT
7:00–7:45 PM
Kentucky Chrome
Five-piece rockabilly outfit that will get you dancing
8:15–9:30 PM
George Bedard & the Kingpins
Blues, rockabilly, swing and roots music
10:00 PM Movie
The Wizard of Oz
(G, 101 min, 1939)
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