Thursday, July 3rd, 2025
Laith Al-Saadi- 12 PM
Judy Banker - 11:30 AM
Liberty Plaza - 310 S Division St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
https://www.soniclunch.com | FREE
Bank of Ann Arbor’s Sonic Lunch is a free summer outdoor concert series happening at the corner of Liberty and Division in downtown Ann Arbor Thursdays from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Each week, lunch will be available on-site for purchase from a local vendor. Sonic Lunch is a collaborative effort spearheaded by Bank of Ann Arbor, ann arbor’s 107one.
Michigander -
https://www.michiganderband.com
Michigander, who delivers elevated and eloquent songcraft, uplifting instrumentation, and plainspoken heartland storytelling punctuated by alternative flare, has racked up over 60 million career streams globally and garnered the acclaim of NPR, Paste, Consequence, SPIN, Forbes, BrooklynVegan, Guitar World, Ones To Watch, and more. In 2016, the now Nashville-based singer, songwriter, producer, and guitarist's independent debut single "Nineties" achieved viral success, claiming real estate on multiple major Spotify playlists. Michigander's first two EPs, Midland [2018] and Where Do We Go From Here [2019], have become fan favorites, with the latter's standout single "Misery" eclipsing 10 million streams and earning Michigander his first Triple A radio hit. 2021's critically lauded EP Everything Will Be Ok Eventually (C3 Records) elevated his career via the Top 5 Triple A radio hit "Let Down" and Top 10 Triple A radio hit "Better." Following a delay due to a severe leg break while recording a music video, Michigander's 2023 EP It Will Never Be The Same saw a return to the radio charts with "Stay Out Of It" reaching #5 at AAA. The EP also featured one of Singer's lifelong inspirations Manchester Orchestra on "In My Head" which was released while the bands toured together. On the road, Michigander has shared the stage with Manchester Orchestra, Band of Horses, The Lumineers, Hippo Campus, Mt. Joy, and graced the stages of such marquee festivals as Lollapalooza, Electric Forest, Summerfest, Shaky Knees and more as well as SXSW. In 2024, Michigander continues traveling on his musical expedition as he sets his eyes on his next project, a debut album. Having launched the project with his Top 10 AAA charting track "Giving Up" Singer is counting down the days to Feb 7th, 2025 for the release of his self-titled release.
Judy Banker -
https://www.judybanker.com
Described as “one of the brightest stars on the acoustic music scene” (PULP online) and “a monster singer-songwriter” (SEMI Bluegrass) Judy Banker’s genre-crossing style is a hybrid of Americana, folk-rock and tender balladry that is atmospheric and layered when performed by her full band and intimately raw and compelling in live solo performances. She is known for her stirring, hook-driven songwriting style, literate and deeply personal lyrics, and singular, expressive vocals that inevitably take the listener along on an emotional ride that leaves them knowing themselves a little better. With deep roots in the Michigan music scene, Judy emerged as a solo artist and songwriter over the last ten years with the release of four highly regarded studio albums, her most recent release Bona Fide (2023) reaching the top 100 on the Americana charts and a number of “Best of 2023” nods along with continued airplay across the country. Judy has also released several singles, including composing and recording - with exclusive permission from the Seeger estate - a musical score set to the poem Blessed Be the Nation written by Pete Seeger & Jim Mussleman which has received airplay across the country and in the UK. Back in the studio again, in pre-production sessions for another studio album due out in 2026, Judy collaborates with her all-star band members, multi-instrumentalist and sound engineer David Roof, bassist John Sperendi, guitarist Tony Pace, pedal steel player Alan Pagliere, and drummer Jim Latini, along with producer, Ben Sayler to create layered, signature arrangements that artfully express the heart of each of Judy’s original songs.
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