This event is in the past.It took place on September 25, 2026 at The Ark.
Country Music ConcertOld Fourth Ward, Ann Arbor
Willie Watson and Joe Pug join forces for an evening of acoustic storytelling. The performance highlights Watson's deep roots in the American folk songbook alongside Pug's lyrical, introspective songwriting.
Willie Watson
Upstate New York folk singer‑songwriter, traditional American folk revivalist
Headliner
Willie Watson grew up in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York and discovered his love for the American folk songbook in his teens, later becoming known for his deep‑voiced interpretations of traditional folk and roots material.
Joe Pug
Chicago‑based folk‑rock singer‑songwriter, harmonica‑driven Americana
Joe Pug is a singer‑songwriter celebrated for his lyrical acumen and plaintive harmonica style; after dropping out of college he worked as a carpenter in Chicago before releasing critically‑acclaimed albums and touring extensively.
Country Music ConcertOld Fourth Ward, Ann Arbor
Willie Watson and Joe Pug join forces for an evening of acoustic storytelling. The performance highlights Watson's deep roots in the American folk songbook alongside Pug's lyrical, introspective songwriting.
Willie Watson
Upstate New York folk singer‑songwriter, traditional American folk revivalist
Headliner
Willie Watson grew up in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York and discovered his love for the American folk songbook in his teens, later becoming known for his deep‑voiced interpretations of traditional folk and roots material.
Joe Pug
Chicago‑based folk‑rock singer‑songwriter, harmonica‑driven Americana
Joe Pug is a singer‑songwriter celebrated for his lyrical acumen and plaintive harmonica style; after dropping out of college he worked as a carpenter in Chicago before releasing critically‑acclaimed albums and touring extensively.