 AMERICAN SONGBOOK
Tad Weed
Tad Weed is a powerhouse of a pianist who relocated from Los Angeles to Ann Arbor. Weed has performed with some of the greatest names in jazz including John Patitucci, Mundell Lowe, Carmen McCrae, Charles Lloyd and Woody Herman. His artistically rich and diverse background allows him to bring different influences to his music. He has played concerts, clubs, television and radio around the world, and he is in great demand for his piano clinics, offered in collaboration with other well-known pianists throughout the US.
Thursday, September 8, 2011, 12:10 pm
University Hospital Main Lobby, Floor 1
1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109
 OLD TIME PIANO
Jerry Perrine
Jerry Perrine specializes in the classic American piano styles of ragtime, traditional jazz, blues and boogie-woogie. As a teenager, Jerry became fascinated with the ragtime piano music of Scott Joplin and others, and he taught himself how to play ragtime piano. As he studied the music and the history of that piano style, he learned of other styles and pianists such as Eubie Blake, Jelly Roll Morton, Fats Waller and many others. He learned how to play and compose in each style, and he has enjoyed performing old time piano music for nearly thirty years in Ann Arbor, Detroit and Chicago.
Thursday, September 15, 2011, 12:10 pm
University Hospital Main Lobby, Floor 1
1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109
 GUITJO & CELLO DUO
Acoustic Eidolon
Joe Scott and Hannah Alkire incorporate a rich blend of musical influences, including Celtic, contemporary, bluegrass and Latin music to create Acoustic Eidolon’s unique sound. As they perform throughout North America and Europe, Scott plays an instrument he invented: the double-neck guitjo, an acoustic guitar with two necks. Scott’s playing is even more impressive with the knowledge that he has triumphed over focal dystonia, a neurological disorder that affects his hand, by relearning how to play the guitar in a new way. Combine Scott’s talent with Alkire’s stunning tone and impeccable cello-playing, and you have an exciting new acoustic sound.
Thursday, September 22, 2011, 12:10 pm
University Hospital Main Lobby, Floor 1
1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109
 JAZZ AND R&B
All Directions
Originally formed in 1976, All Directions includes original members Mike Ager (keyboards) and Pat Sorise (drums) and now includes Kimberly Ringer (vocals), Eric Korte (saxophone) and Rich Riker (bass) — back in the area from his stint with the Jay Leno-Connan O’Brien band. Over the years the band has played such R&B and jazz landmarks as the Golden Falcon Jazz Lounge, Mr. Floods Party, the original “Blind Pig”, the Del Rio, Union Street One and Union Street Two. The group served as the house band for the renowned Cobb’s Corner Lounge in the late 70s and hosted a Sunday evening Jazz Jam, which featured some of Detroit’s all time jazz and R&B greats.
Thursday, September 29, 2011, 12:10 pm
University Hospital Main Lobby, Floor 1
1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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Upcoming October Performances & Events
 FOLK MUSIC OF THE '60s
Folk Revival Band
Come hear "Blowin' in the Wind," "If I Had a Hammer" and other classic songs by Pete Seeger; Bob Dylan; Peter, Paul and Mary; Simon and Garfunkel and others. In addition, the show will feature traditional American folk songs performed on guitar, fiddle, mandolin, "bones" and folk flutes. The Folk Revival Band consists of twin brothers San and Laz Slomovits (also known as Gemini, Ann Arbor's nationally known children's folk musicians), who came of age during the 60s. They will be joined on drums by U-M School of Music graduate and local music teacher, Mike Morrison.
Thursday, October 6, 2011, 12:10 pm
University Hospital Main Lobby, Floor 1
1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109
 FINGERSTYLE GUITAR & UKULELE
Gerald Ross
Successfully blending the sounds of jazz, blues and swing, Gerald Ross has created a guitar style uniquely his own. Whether he is playing swing, blues, pop or tropical flavored melodies, Ross’ good humor and outstanding musical talent are captivating. Ross appeared on A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor, and he has performed with such greats as Arlo Guthrie and Bonnie Raitt.
Thursday, October 13, 2011, 12:10 pm
University Hospital Main Lobby, Floor 1
1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109
 CHINESE KITE MAKING WORKSHOP
Anne Mondro & Matthew Shlian
Anne Mondro and Matthew Shlian will demonstrate the art of making a traditional Chinese kite and various paper folding techniques. Watch as bamboo is spliced to create the kite frame and learn to paint a traditional Chinese symbol using watercolor paint. Matt Shlian will also demonstrate how to fold paper to inspire you to create your own contemporary kite structure. In the Gifts of Art gallery where the workshop will be held, an exhibition of the work of Chinese Kite Master Ha Yiqi will be on display. Mondro and Shlian recently studied Chinese kite making with Master Ha in Beijing. See a video here about the trip.
Thursday, October 20, 2011, 12:00-1:30 pm
University Hospital Main Lobby, Floor 1
1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109
 20TH CENTURY SONG & SWING
Brian Delaney & the Pumpkin Rollers
Guitarist Brian Delaney forges onward musically, with luminaries James Dapogny on acoustic piano and Tom Bogardus on clarinet. You’ll hear 20th Century popular song favorites as well as classics from the Swing Era and maybe even a ghostly melody. This lively trio is sure to put a smile on your face with its in-the-moment, fun-loving musicality.
Thursday, October 27, 2011, 12:10 pm
University Hospital Main Lobby, Floor 1
1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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