Ann Arborโs Laith Al-Saadi to play virtual concert with The Ark
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Musician Laith Al-Saadi will have a free concert on Saturday, Nov. 14, thanks to Ann Arborโs The Ark and Michigan Theater. As part of the Ark Family Room Series, the 8 p.m. concert can be watched through Facebook Live. Al-Saadi gained national fame when he brought his unique blend of blues and rock to season 10 of NBCโs โThe Voiceโ in 2016. The Nov. 14 concert is free but donations made through a virtual tip jar will support Al-Saadi, the Michigan Theater and The Ark. Over the course of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, The Ark has offered free and paid virtual events to keep music alive, support musical artists and to help audiences connect with their favorite musicians.
Ann Arbor Blues Festival's 50th anniversary features Laith Al-Saadi
This Friday marks the start of the 50th Ann Arbor Blues Festival. The festival started the same year Woodstock took place, with some of the greatest blues musicians of the time getting together in Ann Arbor. "I am really proud to be apart of this blues festival in my hometown," Al-Saadi said. You can watch Al-Saadi perform Friday night at the festival. For more information on performers and tickets go to the Ann Arbor Blues Festival website.