Bluegrass fans in Traverse City can look forward to a live performance by the internationally touring Henhouse Prowlers on Friday, November 20.

The quartet is scheduled to take the stage at Milliken Auditorium inside the Dennos Museum Center at 7 p.m.

The Chicago-based ensemble brings together Ben Wright on banjo, Chris Dollar on guitar, Jon Goldfine on bass and Jake Howard on mandolin.

Their performances draw on the rich traditions of American bluegrass while reflecting the musicians' experiences traveling internationally.

A lineup built around these acoustic instruments offers plenty of room for individual solos and close musical interplay.

For listeners who appreciate string-band music, the concert provides a chance to hear skilled players work together in a live setting.

The band's wider work has also included educational outreach that introduces audiences to the sounds and stories behind American roots music.

That educational focus is reflected in a separate Bluegrass Ambassadors school performance scheduled for 10 a.m. on November 20.

The morning session is designed for students and includes musical storytelling and opportunities to learn about bluegrass traditions.

The school program lists a $5 seat price.

The evening concert is part of the Dennos Museum Center's Milliken Auditorium concert offerings.

It gives residents another opportunity to experience visiting musicians without traveling outside the Grand Traverse area.

A bluegrass concert may be a welcome choice for audiences seeking a different kind of Friday-night entertainment.

Expect an emphasis on acoustic textures, rhythm and the distinctive sound of banjo and mandolin.

Ticket availability may change, so confirm details before heading to the auditorium.

The show is scheduled for Friday, November 20, 2026, at 7 p.m. on Northwestern Michigan College's Traverse City campus.