Judy Banker

Dave Roof, John Sperendi, and I are thrilled to be a part of this popular Ferndale house concert series. We'll be doing our stripped down version of some of the new songs coming out on my new album, BONA FIDE (Nov. 2023) and lots more outside in the gazebo or indoors in case of rain.

I always look forward to being a part of this important annual concert in support of the Veterans For Peace Chapter 93 Peace Scholarship Fund. Proceeds will go to scholarships for college students enrolled in an accredited peace studies program and for programs to assist combat veterans suffering from serious trauma. I'll be joined by my friends Tony Pace and John Sperendi to perform a song for the occasion. Lots of great musician friends also appearing!

So excited to be a part of my good friend, record producer, and essential bandmate Dave Roof's wonderful Funky River Fest this year! This 5-day music festival in downtown Ypsilanti features runs 10/10 - 10/14 in the beautiful Riverside Arts Center. I'll be performing for the closing show on Saturday 10/14 at 2pm in a songwriter in the round event with Jeff Brach and Matthew Thick followed by a rocking performance by Paul's Big Radio. Check out the full schedule and purchase tickets on Evenbrite at https://tinyurl.com/2duh6xbt

So thrilled to be able to celebrate the release of my 4th studio album, BONA FIDE, at one of the finest listening rooms anywhere, The Ark - Ann Arbor! It is also my birthday, which brings something extra special to the evening. Joining me are my band members who all played a significant part in the development and recording process for this album. With endless thanks to David Roof/Rooftop Recording Studio (engineering, keys, guitar, background vocals); John Sperendi (bass, background vocals); Alan Pagliere (pedal steel); Tony Pace (electric guitar); and Brian Williams (percussion) and to producer Ben Sayler, my son and creative listening ear, who was instrumental in bringing out the heart of each song. Special guest opener is a favorite artist of mine, the wonderful Annie Bacon. To add to the event, I will have available for purchase photos from my Jerusalem Road series, a rural area just outside of Ann Arbor I love to photograph. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, an organization that works to preserve these precious natural spaces.

After a 3 year hiatus, the iconic Pete Seeger Birthday Concert and fundraiser for The Ark returns, Thursday, May 2, 2024! I am very happy to be taking the reins on organizing this return event. There will be a lineup of bands and solo artists from all musical genres who will take turns covering the songs of Pete Seeger -- with (in true Pete Seeger style) singalongs galore.

One of the jewels of Michigan music festivals, my whole band will be appearing at the popular Noreast'r Music Festival in Mio, MI at the start of summer, the weekend of June 7-9, 2024. More details to come, but we are so excited to be back performing as part of this beloved Michigan music tradition! Tickets go on sale in November!