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The James Hunter Six.: Ark

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Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

English R&B singer-songwriter and guitarist with a smooth, tight, deliciously full vocal style that draws on Jackie Wilson, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, and other classic 50s R&B singers. Van Morrison once called him “one of the best voices, and best-kept secrets, in British R&B and soul.” Opener: McKinley James, a Nashville singer-songwriter & guitarist whose music is rooted in classic rock ‘n’ roll with a good dose of blues, R&B, and boogie-woogie. $40.

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Hemmingway Lane.: Blind Pig

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Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

Detroit-area indie rock band. Openers: the Chicago bluesy indie pop singer-songwriter Jenny Scara, the indie alt-rock band Love Circle, and the anthemic rock band Heartbreak America. $14.

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Sean Dobbins Organ Trio.: Blue LLama

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Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

Ensemble led by veteran local drummer Dobbins. Tonight it is joined by Indiana saxophonist Rob Dixon.

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Mark Maze.: Sam Hill

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Sam Hill 5827 Jackson Rd.

Rock & pop covers by this Detroit-area singer-guitarist.

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Starfish.: Water Tower Distilling Co.

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

Wife-and-husband duo of local harmonica player & vocalist Brigitte Knudson and Randy Tessier, a veteran local bassist-guitarist who’s also a singer-songwriter with a knack for blending genres and storytelling.

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“Irish Session.”: Ypsi Alehouse

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Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

All acoustic musicians invited. Hosted by Irish-ish, a trio from the Malty Taskers that plays traditional Irish music and Irish pub songs. 1–3 p.m.

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Feminine Energy.: Ypsi Alehouse

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Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

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

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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.