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44th Ann Arbor Folk Festival to run extra night in tribute to John Prine
Read full article: 44th Ann Arbor Folk Festival to run extra night in tribute to John PrineANN ARBOR โ The Ark announced Monday that its 44th Ann Arbor Folk Festival will be extended by one day for a special tribute to John Prine by various Michigan artists. On Sunday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m., tune in to the virtual John Prine tribute show, which will feature covers of his classic songs performed by artists with Michigan roots. Read: Jeff Daniels will host this yearโs Ann Arbor Folk FestivalStreaming passes ($10) are now on sale for the show, which will be available for unlimited viewing through Feb. 7. John Prine (Credit: Andrew Rogers)โWhen we say The Ark wouldnโt be what it is today without John Prine, thatโs not just a figure of speech,โ read a news release by The Ark. โJohn Prine was the headliner for the very first Ann Arbor Folk Festival in 1976, at a time when the club was deep in debt, and closing the doors was a distinct possibility.