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  • Are you ready? The Michigan Roots Jamboree is here! And we’ve put together this awesome little guide for you so that you’re prepared for the coolest weekend festival in Southeastern Michigan! Here we go!
    Festival Times:
    • The gates open at 3 p.m. on Friday Aug. 6 in Riverside Park for general admission ticket holders. Campers may begin set-up for the weekend in Frog Island Park at 12 p.m. on Friday.
    • The gates open Saturday morning at 10 a.m. for general admission ticket holders [...]

  • Bring together 25 of the greatest local and regional bands, 16 live artists, six delicious Michigan beers, and wrap it all up with two days of camping under the stars in the middle of Ypsilanti, and you’ve got the 2010 Michigan Roots Jamboree on Aug. 6 and 7 in Riverside Park.
    The Michigan Roots Jamboree lineup includes regional favorites like ekoostik hookah, The Ragbirds, UV Hippo, The Macpodz, nervous but excited, Theo Katzman of My Dear Disco, Ann Arbor folk legend [...]

  • Do you want a camping pass to the Michigan Roots Jamboree? Well, then you better get on it! We’re legitimately running out of spaces for campers. We have been approved by the City for a particular number of campers, and we’re nearing that magic number. Now is the time! If you’d like to purchase a camping pass, visit our tickets page for pricing! All tickets purchased through the website after 5 p.m. Friday July, 30 will not be mailed, but [...]

  • Here is the official schedule for the 2010 Michigan Roots Jamboree! For more information about any of the acts, check out our lineup page and click on the band’s name.

  • Meet Jambo Man! He’s the cuddly and highly recognizable mascot for the Michigan Roots Jamboree! Unfortunately, even with his stunning good looks and charming wit, he’s just not cutting it in the dating world. He really does have a great personality, and we don’t mean he’s fat! (Although, let’s be honest… He does have a bit of a beer belly.)
    So, with the help of iSPY magazine and YOU, we’re going to find one hot mama for Jambo Man to spend [...]

  • Tickets for the Michigan Roots Jamboree are now available at several local Ypsilanti businesses. Stop in to Beezy’s Cafe, Aubree’s Pizzeria in Depot Town, or Corner Brewery for tickets to Friday and Saturday’s shows, or pick up a weekend camping pass to experience all that this exciting music festival has to offer. You don’t want to miss the incredible lineup we have in store for you at the Michigan Roots Jamboree! Don’t forget, we have a limited amount of discounted [...]

Are you ready? The Michigan Roots Jamboree is here! And we’ve put together this awesome little guide for you so that you’re prepared for the coolest weekend festival in Southeastern Michigan! Here we go!
Festival Times:
• The gates open at 3 p.m. on Friday Aug. 6 in Riverside Park for general admission ticket holders. Campers may begin set-up for the weekend in Frog Island Park at 12 p.m. on Friday.
• The gates open Saturday morning at 10 a.m. for general admission ticket holders [...]

Bring together 25 of the greatest local and regional bands, 16 live artists, six delicious Michigan beers, and wrap it all up with two days of camping under the stars in the middle of Ypsilanti, and you’ve got the 2010 Michigan Roots Jamboree on Aug. 6 and 7 in Riverside Park.
The Michigan Roots Jamboree lineup includes regional favorites like ekoostik hookah, The Ragbirds, UV Hippo, The Macpodz, nervous but excited, Theo Katzman of My Dear Disco, Ann Arbor folk legend [...]

Do you want a camping pass to the Michigan Roots Jamboree? Well, then you better get on it! We’re legitimately running out of spaces for campers. We have been approved by the City for a particular number of campers, and we’re nearing that magic number. Now is the time! If you’d like to purchase a camping pass, visit our tickets page for pricing! All tickets purchased through the website after 5 p.m. Friday July, 30 will not be mailed, but [...]

Official Schedule Now Available!

Posted by admin On July - 26 - 2010 0 Comment

Here is the official schedule for the 2010 Michigan Roots Jamboree! For more information about any of the acts, check out our lineup page and click on the band’s name.

Your Shot at Free Tickets is Here!

Posted by admin On July - 21 - 2010 1 Comment

Meet Jambo Man! He’s the cuddly and highly recognizable mascot for the Michigan Roots Jamboree! Unfortunately, even with his stunning good looks and charming wit, he’s just not cutting it in the dating world. He really does have a great personality, and we don’t mean he’s fat! (Although, let’s be honest… He does have a bit of a beer belly.)
So, with the help of iSPY magazine and YOU, we’re going to find one hot mama for Jambo Man to spend [...]

Thanks to iSPY Magazine for this great story about the 2010 Michigan Roots Jamboree! To see the original story, click here, or visit iSPY online for more the latest Washtenaw arts and entertainment information. You can also pick up this great magazine at several Ypsilanti businesses, including Cafe Luwak, Beezy’s Cafe, Corner Brewery, and Bombadill’s Coffee Shop.
Jamboree features 25 acclaimed artists and 2 nights under the stars
By Amanda Slater
Summer is in full swing.
For some, that means plenty of great food, [...]

Tickets now available at Ypsilanti businesses!

Posted by admin On June - 24 - 2010 0 Comment

Tickets for the Michigan Roots Jamboree are now available at several local Ypsilanti businesses. Stop in to Beezy’s Cafe, Aubree’s Pizzeria in Depot Town, or Corner Brewery for tickets to Friday and Saturday’s shows, or pick up a weekend camping pass to experience all that this exciting music festival has to offer. You don’t want to miss the incredible lineup we have in store for you at the Michigan Roots Jamboree! Don’t forget, we have a limited amount of discounted [...]

Dick Siegel joins the Michigan Roots Jamboree

Posted by admin On June - 8 - 2010 0 Comment

We have a last minute addition to the lineup for this year’s Michigan Roots Jamboree. Ann Arbor Folk Musician Dick Siegel will be joining the lineup Saturday, August 7. Dick Siegel is the son of a classical violinist, and grew up in New Jersey in an environment that encouraged creative musical expression. After playing drums in his teens, he taught himself the guitar and honed his songwriting skills while majoring in English at the University of Michigan. It was at [...]

Ben Miller Band joins the lineup!

Posted by admin On May - 24 - 2010 2 Comments

We have a late addition to the Michigan Roots Jamboree! The Ben Miller Band from Joplin, Missouri will be joining the lineup for Saturday, Aug. 7. Their distinct blend of old style blues with bluegrass, zydeco, folk, and hip hop has a driving beat and is sure to get everyone dancing!
Each of these three very different musicians brings something unique to their “Ozark Stomp” sound. From Ben Miller’s slide guitar and vocals to the face-melting washboard work of Doug [...]

VIP Tickets are here!

Posted by admin On May - 23 - 2010 1 Comment

The Michigan Roots Jamboree is rolling out the red carpet for YOU! We now have a VIP Ticket Package available for purchase. Keep in mind, we have a very limited number of these tickets for sale, so be sure to get yours now!
The VIP Ticket Package includes:

Admission to the event both Friday and Saturday
Camping Pass for both Friday and Saturday night
Free Michigan Roots Jamboree T-Shirt
Free Poster signed by all the Michigan Roots Jamboree bands
Full access to the VIP tent and [...]