Blacksmith Shop Concert Kick-off Sept 24th

After a successful first year, Blacksmith Shop Concert Series, presented by Riverfolk Music and Arts kicks, off its 2nd rousing season this Saturday, September 24th. Doors open at 7:15pm and Metallurgy Brass Quintet, will be performing from 7:30-9pm. Blacksmith Shop Concerts made an impact last year not just due to the talented performers brought in, but also the food and drink samplings provided. The 2nd season should be equally scrumptious.

Almost every concert last year sold out, so purchase tickets early. Adult tickets are $20, students $10, and seniors $18, with a limited numbers of each. Tickets can be purchased here or by calling 734-223-6876, or at the door if still available.

Saturday’s opener, Metallurgy Brass Quintet, is the “house band" for New House Productions, a corporate management training and consulting firm based in Midland, Michigan. The members of Metallurgy have decades of combined experience performing with ensembles worldwide, including as an ensemble-in-residence for the Baroque On Beaver Music Festival, Beaver Island, Michigan.

Blacksmith Shop Concert Series will present 8 concerts from this weekend til May 27th.

• Septemeber 24 - Metallurgy Brass Quintet
• October 22 - CAS Faculty Concert
• November 26 Creole du Nord
• January 28 - Raisin Pickers
• February 25 - Jimmy Leach Trio
• March 25 - Dup Mosaic
• April 22 - Young Men’s Ensemble, Boychoir of Ann Arbor
• May 27 - Dodworth Duo

This series is generously supported by the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation.

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by Danielle Muntz

Danielle lives in Manchester Township and has many interests which she takes part in with varying degrees of success. She can be reached at Danielle.Does.Stuff@gmail.com.