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A Celebration of the Music of Jay Stielstra
Legendary Michigan songwriter Jay Stielstra’s life and music were honored on Saturday, September 28, at 8 p.m. on The Ark stage in Ann Arbor. Beloved Michigan musicians performed songs from his many musical plays at this benefit concert.
Jay Stielstra, whose legacy includes unforgettable songs and musical plays cherished by Michigan's community, was celebrated during this special evening at The Ark in Ann Arbor. The concert featured musicians who had worked with Jay or appeared in his plays over the years, bringing to life songs from productions like North Country Opera and Old Man In Love. The lineup included Mr. B, Chris Buhalis, Judy Banker, and many others, along with the North Country Opera’s Buckhorn Bar Band. This benefit show supported The Ark, which had been Jay’s musical home since its early days.
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