Jack Van Cleaf, a California-raised and Nashville-based singer/songwriter, started his opening run with Madi Diaz in Ann Arbor, Michigan at The Ark on March 5, 2024. Van Cleaf’s alternative indie-folk sound beautifully set the stage for the night. His music is filled with deep emotional connection, speaks to the human experience, and was truly felt by each and every person in attendance. 

Van Cleaf played a mix of tracks from his debut full-length album, Fruit from the Trees, and a handful of unreleased songs. He performed his breakthrough single, “Rattlesnake”, which has amassed over 9 million streams and is included in over 25,000 playlists made by listeners. 

Van Cleaf has a few shows left with Madi Diaz before taking the stage at an official SXSW showcase, Fort Worth, Texas’ Southside Spillover Festival, and will finish out the spring opening for Katie Pruitt.

Article and Photo Gallery by Isabel Dowell