Nightspots
Events for July 17, 2026
Ann Arbor Funhouse: Modus Operandi.
Ypsi DIY emo-punk band. Openers: the Ypsi psychedelic blues-rock trio TV Blackout and the Detroit emo-grunge trio Violet Daybed.
The Arboretum: “Jenni Fest.”
With the Detroit-area Slipknot tribute band Tattered & Torn, the Detroit-area female-fronted metal band Altered Thoughts, the Detroit metal band Precordial Thump, the local alt-rock band Swan Upon Leda, the local indie alt-country-rock-flavored power-pop band Petalwave, the local alt-rock band Lyloc, and others TBA. $20.
Blind Pig: Broadway Rave.
DJ dance party with Broadway tunes. Broadway character costumes encouraged. $22.
Blue LLama: Gene Dunlap Band.
Jazz ensemble led by this veteran Detroit-bred drummer, a former member of Earl Klugh’s band.
Habitat Lounge: Habitat Jazz Collective
Habitat Jazz CollectiveJazz originals and standards by a local ensemble led by singer-bassist Rob Crozier.
Mash (Ypsilanti): Ethan Timm.
Classic rock covers by this Ohio singer-guitarist.
Moonwinks Tavern: Steve Pichan.
Novi Americana pop-folk singer-songwriter.
North Star Lounge: Pontiac Trail Blazers.
Local bluegrass quartet known for its beautiful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess. Tonight they are joined by guitarist Sequoia Rose. 10 p.m. $10.
North Star Lounge: Ellis & M.E.
Eclectic local pop-folk trio. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
The Ranch: Billy Gunther & The Midwest Riders.
Flint band, led by singer-guitarist Gunther, that plays a high-energy mix of country, southern-rock, and blues.
Sam Hill: Gregory Stovetop.
Veteran Chelsea singer-songwriter, a self-styled “riff rock space cowboy” whose influences range from Elvis and Johnny Cash to Soundgarden and The Replacements.
Water Tower Distilling Co.: “Piano Bar Karaoke.”
All invited to request, sing, and/or listen to your favorite songs played by pianist Jesse Morgan. Requests can be sent in advance to [email protected].
Ypsi Alehouse: The Malty Taskers.
Old-time music from blues and country to hokum by this local quintet. 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Ypsi Alehouse: Doug Larsen & John Finan.
Local pop-rock & Americana singer songwriters.
Zal Gaz Grotto: Jerry Mack & the Terraplanes.
Veteran local band led by singer-guitarist Mack that plays a mix of houserocking blues, uptown swing, soulful R&B, and roots rock, along with a few Motown songs. With vocalist-percussionist Eddie Harding, guitarist Pete Bullard, keyboardist Jim Merte, saxophonist-percussionist Willie Rankins, bassist Al Kalaf, and drummer George Eberhard.
Ziggy’s: Josie G.
Benton Harbor lo-fi indie pop singer-songwriter whose music incorporates elements of R&B, hip-hop, gospel, and jazz.