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UPCOMING EVENTS
Shows at The Robin are all-ages unless otherwise noted.
- Nov 30, 2023, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMLansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USAThe Robin is thrilled to welcome Maya de Vitry to Lansing! The Nashville-based singer/songwriter (& founding member of The Stray Birds) has a knack for penning songs of especially intimate, soulful quality. 7:30, 7PM doors. Info at the link!
- Dec 02, 2023, 8:00 PMLansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA8PM, all ages. Djangophonique is a virtuosic, instrumentally driven acoustic jazz quartet led by guitar player Andrew Brown (also of Appleseed Collective). An extremely talented group, inspired by the 'jazz manouche' (or gypsy jazz) of Django Reinhardt. More info at the link!
- Dec 09, 2023, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMthe robin books, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USAIf you missed October's class, not to worry! The next session will run Saturday, December 9th from Noon- 3pm, with kits available at the Robin during open hours beginning this Friday, November 10th. The kits are optional and include covers, instructions & more. Click for info!
- Dec 14, 2023, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMLansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USADancer, singer, and musician Nic Gareiss presents Wintersong, a solo feast of music and movement centering winter, solstice, and Yule. Wintersong combines traditional tunes and step dance from Ireland, Canada, and Appalachia with seasonal songs, ballads, and fiddle tunes. 7:30 show. Click for info!
- Dec 20, 2023, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMLansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USAPure Winds is an award-winning woodwind quintet based in Lansing, Michigan that promotes outside-of-the-concert-hall musical experiences. The group engages audiences of all ages through residencies, masterclasses, and performances. More info at the link!
- Feb 08, 2024, 7:30 PMLansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USACo-produced w/ The Ten Pound Fiddle! Wilson Thicket combines a hand-picked group of the top singers, instrumentalists, and songwriters that Michigan has to offer. Old school favorites and dynamic original songs are all delivered with strong doses of vocal harmony & creative instrumental mastery.
- Apr 24, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMLansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USATwo phenomenal trios, bringing stellar examples of American and Swedish string music traditions, one one bill! Both bands are making waves in folk/trad music communities, and we're thrilled to have the chance to host them. Don't miss this one! More info at the link. 8PM show.
PAST EVENTS
- Nov 21, 2023, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMLansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USARising stars in transatlantic folk music, Orkney (Scotland) born fiddler Louise Bichan and Indiana (USA) mandolinist Ethan Setiawan present a collaboration and meeting of their musical worlds. 7PM doors, 7:30 show. Click link for more info and tickets!
- Nov 18, 2023, 7:30 PMLansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USAComedy night! Mike Stanley headlines, Mike Geeter hosts and Dave Wellfare features on another excellent night of comedy at The Robin! Co-produced by SamRose Productions. Doors at 7PM, show at 7:30. Info and ticket at the link!
- Nov 16, 2023, 7:30 PM – 9:10 PMLansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USACo-bill! Micah Ling & Molly McBride join voices on cello, fiddle, banjo, guitar to share their love of traditional music. Nick Veine and Ben Traverse are preparing to release their new album of Irish music, "Me Grief and Tears to Smother: Traditional Songs and Ballads of the Irish Diaspora". 7:30PM.
- Nov 11, 2023, 12:00 PM – 12:35 PMLansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USAJoin us at The Robin for a free 30 min set of experimental generative ambient sounds with Lansing-based sound experimenter, tinkerer, and circuit-bender Stephanie E. Vasko. Come take a look at our new inventory and enjoy a preview of future bookshop performances. More info at the link. FREE
- Nov 08, 2023, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PMLansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA7:30 show. Proudly co-presented with the Ten Pound Fiddle. Click link for tickets! “Violet Bell truly pushes against the limitations and expectations of genres and genders.. Ross’s soulful vocal gymnastics sound downright wild… defying stylistic bounds.” -Indyweek
- Nov 02, 2023, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMLansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USAA supergroup of up-and-coming players in the old-time & bluegrass traditions! We're thrilled to welcome this group to Lansing. Steam Machine brings a bright and fresh approach to the genre, with lightning fast fiddling, precise picking & great harmonies. BYOB allowed. 7:30 show. Info at the link!
- Oct 28, 2023, 7:00 PMthe robin theatre, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USATICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR, ONLY! Bear witness to a cheerfully apocalyptic message, and join Super Secret Cult Band at a 30-minute initiation performance! Three chances to see the "show," in conjunction with REO Town's 'Nightmare Off Elm Street'! Doors open 15-min before show!
- Oct 25, 2023, 7:00 PMLansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USAJoin East Lansing Info (ELi) - a local, independent news source for East Lansing - for this fundraising event, watch-party of the 2022 film, Vengeance. This film is about a journalist who travels from New York City to Texas to investigate the death of a woman whom he hooked up with. (Rated R)
- Oct 22, 2023, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PMLansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USAPure Winds is an award-winning woodwind quintet based in Lansing, Michigan that promotes outside-of-the-concert-hall musical experiences. The group engages audiences of all ages through residencies, masterclasses, and performances. More info at the link!
- Oct 14, 2023, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMLansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USALocal artists perform music from Manchester, UK. Manchester is a factory town with a rich creative history, in many ways a spiritual cousin of Lansing, Michigan. Peter Richards produces this show, featuring familiar faces from the Lansing music scene. $10 adv, $15 doors. Info at the link!
- Oct 12, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PMLansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USAOne of our very favorite acts! Co-produced with the Ten Pound Fiddle! This trio of virtuoso multi-instrumentalists are immensely fun. Performing expertly curated songs from bygone eras, in antiquated styles, they deliver delightful and memorable shows every time. See link for info!
- Oct 08, 2023, 3:00 PMThe Robin Theatre, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USAThe award-winning guitarist, singer & storyteller, Hiroya Tsukamoto, returns to The Robin! A Robin Theatre favorite, Tsukamoto blends folk, Jazz & world music styles, all while spinning charming tales of his varied travels. 2022's Intl. Fingerstyle Guitar Championship, 2nd place winner! More below!
- Oct 07, 2023, 8:00 PMLansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USAEsteban Touma (Comedy Central, NPR) headlines this excellent night of standup comedy at The Robin. Andrew Yang features, Alexa Stanton hosts! With special guest, Leila Maleki! Treat yourself to the best standup comedy happening in Lansing. More info at the link!
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