Nightspots

Acclaimed veteran NYC klezmer band that mixes the traditional East European dance and party music with avant-garde jazz styles, gospel, punk, Latin, and Balkan music. “The Klezmatics have raised the bar for Eastern European Jewish music, made aesthetically, politically and musically interesting recordings, inspired future generations, created a large body of work that is enduring, and helped to change the face of contemporary Yiddish culture,” writes The Village Tap. Tonight’s show is a Hanukkah celebration featuring songs from the band’s 2006 album Happy Joyous Hanukah of klezmer songs set to lyrics by Woody Guthrie. $40.

 Local K-pop cover band. $14.

NYC-based jazz ensemble, led by veteran Detroit-bred pianist Janeway, that plays bright and measured original tunes in the style of Bill Evans. “…not only is Janeway’s playing sparkling but so is his ability to write tuneful compositions,” says All About Jazz reviewer Michael P. Gladstone.

Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

South Lyon pop-folk singer-songwriter. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

All invited to bring a poem or monologue. Hosted by cat h. bradley & Forrest Hejkal. Sign-up starts at 6:30 p.m. 7–10 p.m.

Highly regarded rootsy bluegrass band from southwestern Ohio known for its tight harmonies, driving groove, and what All Music Guide calls the “rich, chesty baritone roar” of lead singer Tim Shelton. The group has recently re-united after a 10-year hiatus, and has a brand-new single “Need to Get Some Highway In.” $29.

With local rock bands impersonating popular 1990s acts, including A Blurry Pink as Weezer, Flowers In Winter as Everclear, Killer Is Me as Alice in Chains, and Theatre Girl as Oasis. $20.

Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

An eclectic mix of classic rock covers by this local singer-guitarist.

A wide range of jazz and jazzed-up popular music, from the 1920s to the present, by this all-star local quartet. With trumpeter Ross Huff, pianist Giancarlo Aversa, bassist Brennan Andes,  drummer Wes Fritzemeier, and violinist Jordan Adema. 9 p.m.-midnight.

Detroit rock party band that covers songs from the current century.

U-M student jazz guitar duo. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

All invited to bring a song, story, poetry, comedy, expression, magic, monologue, or other performance. Hosted by Coley Roberts and Thea Zuby. Sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m.

All musicians invited. Hosted by singer-guitarist Brian Brickley.

Guitar/Keys/Vocals. Blues/Jazz duo.

Bluesy folk-rock quintet led by singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist Moore.

Ypsilanti indie pop-folk singer-songwriter. Openers TBA.

Old-time music in the wide array of styles, from blues and hokum to pop characteristic of prewar songsters by this founding member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, an infectiously engaging vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who has also written a number of songs in old-time styles. MOJO magazine calls him “one of the most accomplished American Folk Artists… few have pumped as much lifeblood into tradition as he has.” $29 (free for Ark members at the $50 Solo level and above).

All ages. This highly regarded progressive bluegrass quintet from Boulder, Colorado, blends the high lonesome harmonies and fast-paced picking of traditional bluegrass with a penchant for extended jams. The group’s repertoire is a mix of originals with bluegrass and folk standards. “Yonder Mountain is a powerhouse quintet that can knock the door off its hinges,” writes Americana UK in a review of the band’s 2024 album,  Nowhere Next. “It’s clear the members of this band should be taken seriously as songwriters.” $50.