Early jazz classics from Scott Joplin and Bessie Smith to Louis Armstrong and beyond by this veteran local septet led by trombonist Terry Kimura.
With local jazz players TBA.
Double bill. Known for her bittersweet lyricism, Baiman is a Chicago-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter and fiddler whose politically aware originals move effortlessly between bluegrass, folk, old-time, and country. Bowen is a young country-folk singer-songwriter & multi-instrumentalist from West Virginia whose videos have amassed a large following online, leading to a win on TikTok’s Greatest Talent competition. His music is a blend of Appalachian roots music with a mainstream country polish that Atwood Magazine calls a “soft, honeyed sound dripping with charismatic sweetness.” $29.
Young local pop-punk trio. Openers: the Detroit-area grunge-rock bands Birds Eÿe View and Wetbody.
Ensemble led by this L.A.–based saxophonist and flutist, a U-M jazz studies grad who’s touring in support of his forthcoming sophomore album, North Star.
Young Detroit-area folk-pop singer-songwriter whose music is influenced by Gracie Abrams and Lizzy McAlpine. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
All invited to bring a poem or monologue that they’ve written. Hosted by cat h. bradley & Forrest Hejkal. Sign-up starts at 6:30 p.m. 7–10 p.m.
Monthly performance by live electronic production musicians, using beat machines, samplers, modular systems, synths and similar instruments.
Joint performance by three innovative Michigan musicians. Ki5 is the stage name of Kyler Wilkins, a local singer-producer who layers vocals and beatbox rhythms using looping pedals to create a unique one-man a cappella band. Aviva Match is a local singer & multi-instrumentalist. Bettis is a Detroit R&B singer-songwriter & guitarist who sings in a voice reminiscent of Al Green and Otis Redding with lyrics in the contemporary pop style of crooners like Ed Sheeran and Jason Mraz. Part of “Voices,” a series showcasing up-and-coming Southeast Michigan musical acts. $24.
With the local psychedelic blues-rock trio Cyrano Jones, the Ypsi alt-rock band SKWRL, the Ypsi experimental stoner rock trio Cattywampus, and the local rock band Throne 2Gether. $18.
This Columbian-born jazz harpist is widely regarded as one of the instrument’s preeminent virtuosos. His technique melds jazz improvisation and sensibility with a range of classical, Spanish, and Flamenco influences. “My brain cracked open when I first saw this,” said singer Moses Sumney after watching Castañeda’s NPR Tiny Desk Concert. “Some classical instruments are so ingrained in our heads for sounding one way; Edmar restructures what we know of harp, defiantly expanding the bounds of the instrument.” $40 (dinner & show, $85).
World music–inspired ambient soundscapes by this local guitarist.
A wide range of jazz and jazzed-up popular music, from the 1920s to the present, by this all-star local quintet. With trumpeter Ross Huff, pianist Giancarlo Aversa, bassist Brennan Andes, violinist Jordan Adema, and drummer Wes Fritzemeier.
Northeast Ohio–based country-folk singer-songwriter. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
All invited to bring a song, story, poetry, comedy, expression, magic, monologue, or other performance. Sign up begins at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Coley Roberts and Thea Zuby. 7 p.m. Free.
Detroit blues-rock singer-songwriter & acoustic guitarist.
Rock originals and covers by this Ypsi band fronted by Mike Ridenour.
Improvisational synth and string music by an ensemble led by this local musician whose instruments include the nyatiti, an 8-stringed lyre native to the Siaya region of western Kenya.
Detroit emo-grunge trio.
A local pop-soul singer-songwriter.
