Nellie McKay News

At a minute or two after 8:00, the audience wasn't altogether seated--the Bijou looked only about half-full--when the slight young woman stepped onto the stage, into a thicket of equipment set up for the convenience of the headliner, Madeleine Peyroux.

MARKET NOSTALGIA: Singer/songwriter/interpreter Nellie McKay finds joy and inspiration in the myths and music of classic Hollywood and Broadway.

Set in the world of Russian immigrants living in New York City, Downtown Express uses music to explore the clash of old world values against the lure and excitement of a new country.

The Ann Arbor Summer Festival announced Tuesday the headliners for its 2012 indoor season.