Best known as one half of the popular 70s pop-soul duo Hall & Oates, Oates has also released several solo CDs, including the recent 1000 Miles of Life, which showcase his trademark blend of R&B, pop, and folk idioms. A benefit for the Ark. $35. [venue info]

The Blind Pig: Sister Hazel

Anthemic, guitar-fueled rock ‘n’ roll featuring crisp, stirring 4-part vocal harmonies by this Gainesville, FL, quartet. Opening acts are Matt Duke, a Philadelphia acoustic alternative rock trio, and another band TBA. Advance tickets: $20. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. [venue info]

Cleary’s Pub: Pete Trappen

Blues, rock, and country by thos acoustic singer-guitarist. [venue info]

Coffee House Creamery: Black Train

Young local roots music quintet that features hard-core country vocal harmonies. [venue info]

Crazy Wisdom Tea Room:

TBA. [venue info]

The Earle: Rick Burgess Trio

Veteran local jazz trio founded by the late pianist Rick Burgess which now usually features Patrick Whitehead on piano. [venue info]

Elbow Room: Hezekiah Jones

Philadelphia pop-folk singer-songwriter. Opening acts are Chris Kasper, a Philadelphia alt-folk singer-songwriter, and Wizards of Agriculture, a new Ypsilanti band with undisclosed musical predilections. [venue info]

Foggy Bottom Coffeehouse: Greg Z.

Country-folk originals and covers by this singer-guitarist. [venue info]

Goodnite Gracie: The Terraplanes

Local band led by singer-guitarist Jerry Mack that plays a mix of houserocking blues, uptown swing, soulful R&B, and roots rock. 6:30-9 p.m. [venue info]

The Habitat Ultralounge: Ultraviolet

Detroit band that plays 70s & 80s rock hits. [venue info]

Inverness Inn: Billy Mack & the Juke Joint Johnnies

Local roots-rock quartet led by former Starlight Drifters singer- guitarist Mack whose repertoire includes originals and rockabilly, early rock ’n’ roll, western swing, and hillbilly bop covers. [venue info]

Keystone Underground Martini Bar: Gas for Less

See review. Local alt-country honky-tonk and rockabilly band led by singer-songwriter (and former Lucky Haskins frontman) Ryan Racine. [venue info]

The Necto: Pride

Gay night with high-energy dance music by DJ Jace in the Dance Room, and retro pop and UK music videos with DJ Mark in the Red Room. [venue info]

Pierce’s Pastries Plus:

TBA. [venue info]

Zou Zou’s Cafe: Greg Zee

Country-folk covers and originals by this singer-guitarist. [venue info]

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