Leisa Thompson Photography

06/04/2026

I've been waiting for this day since the season came to a close at the end of August 2025. IT'S FINALLY TIME!!!! Get your sunscreen on and join us for Sonic Lunch today, June 4, 2026 at Liberty Plaza!

1:30 AM - Kate Peterson
12 PM - Lindsay Lou
Food Trucks: BTB Burrito, Ginger Deli, Funk It Up Fries, WanderBowls, Washtenaw Dairy

Our 19th season of bank of ann arbor Sonic Lunch kicks off tomorrow in Liberty Plaza! ann arbor's 107one 🌞
11:30 AM - Kate Peterson
12 PM - Lindsay Lou
Food Trucks: BTB Burrito, Ginger Deli, Funk It Up Fries, WanderBowls, Washtenaw Dairy
Lindsay Lou | June 4th | with Kate Peterson | 11:30 AM | FREE

08/28/2025

Join us for our bank of ann arbor Sonic Lunch finale this Thursday with JR JR and special guest Absofacto!! What a year and what an incredible way to close out 2025! ann arbor's 107one
JR JR | August 28th | with Absofacto | 11:30 AM | FREE

08/28/2025

Wowza...Neal Francis wsg Rabbitology was with us last week at bank of ann arbor Sonic Lunch...oh goodness, they were a good match! Both brought their dreamy and unique energy to the stage. Nat Timmerman of Rabbitology, who is also a University of Michigan student, energized us with some of her fresh techno and a voice that can certainly hit some high notes. What an incredible concert. We are so very lucky! Thank you bank of ann arbor for hosting such a magical event for our community during a summer months. Thanks also to ann arbor's 107one and Scott Vertical! Let's not forget the man who made it possible, bank of ann arbor President Tim Marshall! Big thanks to Matthew Altruda for gathering an incredible lineup of musicians, and boaa Marketing Manager Heather Herman , Graphic Designer & Marketing Coordinator Sarah Booth along with Molly Neary who is also part of their marketing team along with all the bank of ann arbor employees to volunteered to help! Well done!!

Today, August 28th is the LAST Sonic Lunch of the season! Are you ready Ann Arbor??? JR JR wsg Absofacto, musician Jonathan Visger, bringing us a unique touch for an incredible final show of the season!!! Hope you can come and soak up the tunes and sunshine with us today!

08/21/2025

Neal Francis, the Chicago piano rocker, addresses masculinity, sobriety, and shaking Catholic guilt on his new album 'Return to Zero.'

08/21/2025

Nothing like soulful energy and electrifying jams with Karl Denson's Tiny Universe and Ki5 Loops last week at bank of ann arbor Sonic Lunch!! I walked away feeling soooooo good! I'm grateful for all the great talent shared that day with us.
Today, August 21, 2025, will be another amazing day at Sonic Lunch! The sun is shining for us! Next up...
Neal Francis wsg Rabbitology!!! OMG! You don't won't to miss this! Bring your good selves over to Liberty Square! Starts at 11:30am.
Thanks so much to bank of ann arbor for sponsoring these free summer lunch time shows. It's a gift to see so many happy faces every week!! Thanks also to Scott Vertical and ann arbor's 107one!

08/14/2025

Are you ready to dance this Thursday?! Join us at bank of ann arbor Sonic Lunch featuring Karl Denson's Tiny Universe. Karl Denson is one of the most electrifying performers in music today. He co-founded the legendary funk and acid jazz group The Greyboy Allstars, toured the world as a member of Lenny Kravitz's
band on albums like Let Love Rule, Mama Said , and Are You Gonna Go My Way, and currently brings his powerhouse saxophone to stadiums across the globe as a touring member of the The Rolling Stones. Do not miss your chance to see this legend light up downtown Ann Arbor with a free lunchtime show packed with funk, soul, and unstoppable groove.
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe | August 14th | with Ki5 | 11:30 AM | FREE

08/14/2025

In case you missed it...Last week's bank of ann arbor Sonic Lunch was absolutely electrifying with Andrew Horowitz and special guest Casey Shea and friends! The crowd braved the heat and stood elbow to elbow filling up Liberty Street and Liberty Square to happily experience the magic together. What a gift this concert was to all!!!! Thank you bank of ann arbor and Matthew Altruda along with their incredible marketing team and Scott Vertical of ann arbor 107one for making this happen for our community!

Today, August 14, 2025, Sonic Lunch will continue to provide incredible talent to our community!!!
Welcome Karl Denson's Tiny Universe with special guest Ann Arbor's Ki5 Loops. Super excited for the good energy today! Hope to see you at Liberty Square starting at 11:30am! Hugs!!!!

08/07/2025

August 7th! Come and join us for bank of ann arbor Sonic Lunch!!!
11:30am Square in Ann Arbor

PS...This image of Tally Hall I shot while working for The Ann Arbor News back in the day! :)

This Thursday at bank of ann arbor Sonic Lunch, something special is brewing on Liberty Street, and it's happening on the Big Stage!
Tally Hall, the legendary band with an incredible cult following born right here in Ann Arbor, has been a source of pride and fascination since their days at the University of Michigan. Known for their whimsical creativity, color-coded ties, and genre-bending brilliance, they remain one of the most beloved bands to ever come out of our city.
This week, Andrew Horowitz, one of Tally Hall's principal songwriters, returns to the Sonic Lunch stage Andrew Horowitz and Friends | Aug 7th | with Casey Shea & More | 11:30 AM . But this isn't just any show.
Joining him is Casey Shea, a talented singer-songwriter who stepped into the Tally Hall universe as a live member. This isn't a Tally Hall "reunion show", but let's just say the lineup is secretly stacked. Longtime fans will not want to miss what's shaping up to be one of the anticipated performances in Tally History.
Whether you're a casual fan or someone who's kept every B-side in rotation, this might be your one chance to see a bit of Tally Hall magic live in 2025. No tour. No big announcements. Just Sonic Lunch doing what it does best by bringing the music back home.
Photo: Leisa Thompson

08/07/2025

Phillip Phillips and special guest Ben Goldsmith rocked it out with us last week on the big stage on Liberty Street, giving more people the chance to get a closer view of the incredible guitar riffs and absorb the stellar performances thanks to bank of ann arbor Sonic Lunch!

Today, August 7th is a big day at Sonic Lunch...
Andrew Horowitz, one of Tally Hall's principal songwriters, returns to the Sonic Lunch stage Andrew Horowitz and Friends | Aug 7th | with Casey Shea & More | 11:30 AM
Big stage!!! Come and join us!
HUGS!!! LT

07/31/2025

UPDATE! Tomorrow’s weather for bank of ann arbor Sonic Lunch has been downgraded from umbrellas to just pretending it’s mist. The National Weather Service is calling for only 0.01" of rain during the concert. Phillip Phillips | July 31st | with Ben Goldsmith | 11:30 AM | FREE ann arbor's 107one