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    Josh McCullough.: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Local indie pop singer-songwriter. 4:30–6:30 p.m.

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    Justin Judge.: The Ranch

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    The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Mid-Michigan country singer-guitarist. 5 p.m.

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    Big Sky Company.: North Star Lounge

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    New all-star local folk-rock ensemble of singer-guitarists Geoff Michael, Mike Ward, and Dave Boutette, backed by Neil Donato on Hammond organ, and backing vocalists Annie Bacon, Kristi Davis, and Jim Latini. Tonight they celebrate the release of “Walk Up This Hill,” their new single recorded at Big Sky Studios. 6–7:45 p.m. $25.

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    Steve Pichan.: Moonwinks Tavern

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    Moonwinks Tavern 5151 Plymouth Rd. (734) 994-5151.

    Novi Americana pop-folk singer-songwriter.

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    Brawny Lad.: Water Tower Distilling Co.

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    Water Tower Distilling Co. 23 N. Washington,, Ypsilanti

    Ypsi acoustic trio whose sound blends a number of American musical traditions. Opener: Rollie Tussing Trio, an ensemble led by this nationally known veteran local guitar virtuoso who specializes in prewar country blues, hot jazz, and popular tunes of the 1920s & 30s.

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    Feminine Energy.: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Local female singer-songwriters TBA. Hosted by Alaina Lemon and Sara Lambert.

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    Rick Burgess Trio.: Earle

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    Earle 121 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Jazz ensemble, named after the late jazz pianist and Earle cofounder Burgess, featuring drummer Robert Warren and a rotating roster of bassists and pianists.

     

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    Xavier Davis Quartet.: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Jazz ensemble led by veteran pianist Davis, an MSU jazz professor and longtime accompanist of the legendary jazz vocalist Betty Carter.

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    Adam Ezra Group.: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Quartet from Boston, led by singer-songwriter guitarist Ezra, whose country-inflected folk-rock tunes feel uplifting even when the subject matter is dark. The group first emerged in the early 2000s and quickly garnered acclaim for their bold, insightful songwriting and interactive, high-energy live shows. Opener: Sirsy, a pop-rock and soul duo from Upstate New York. $35.

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    Airplane Weather.: The Arboretum

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    The Arboretum 984 E. Michigan Ave., Saline

    Kalamazoo indie rock band. Openers: the Grand Rapids garage rock band The Westside, the Detroit-area indie grunge band Baits, and the bluesy Kalamazoo rock ‘n’ roll band Bold Bluffs.

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    Medicine Men.: Zal Gaz Grotto

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    Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

    This local dance quintet plays classic R&B and Motown. With vocalist Terry Samuels, guitarist Pete Bullard, keyboardist Andy Adamson, bassist Doug Katchorek, and drummer Mike Moneart. They are backed by the Westside Girls, the vocal duo of Cheryl McIntire and Carol Shaw. 

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    Ellyeahdehd.: Ziggy’s

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    Ziggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Local garage punk and psychedelic rock trio that tonight celebrates the release of a new album, Colorable. Openers: the Detroit harcore band EKG, the Detroit rock ’n’ roll quintet The Lucid Furs, and Carmel Liburdi, a local folk-rock singer-songwriter.

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    Deer & Elk.: The Ranch

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    The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Lansing duo that specializes in classic country covers. 8:30 p.m.

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    Bill Edwards and David Starr.: North Star Lounge

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    Double bill. Edwards is a local country singer-songwriter whose songs have been covered by the likes of Lee Roy Parnell and T. Graham Brown. Starr is a blues-based Americana singer songwriter from western Colorado who has collaborated with John Oates, among others. 9–10:15 p.m. $25.

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    “Michigan Twang: Americana & Country Music Showcase.”: Blind Pig

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    Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    With Payton & Annabelle, a West Michigan alt-folk duo known for their intimate harmonies and confessional lyrics, and Maria and the Coins, a Minneapolis-based indie pop-rock band, led by big-voiced singer Maria Coyne, that’s known its earnest alt-rock–inspired pop anthems. $14

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    Open Blues Jam.: Water Tower Distilling Co.

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    Water Tower Distilling Co. 23 N. Washington,, Ypsilanti

    Performers of all skill levels invited. Hosted by James Bourland & the Staches, a local quintet fronted by versatile local rock singer-guitarist Bourland.