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Secular Behavior.

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Ann Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann Arbor

Detroit-area psychedelic punk duo. Opener: Vagrant Symphony, an Ypsi psychedelic indie rock band.

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East Nash Grass.

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Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

Rowdy contemporary bluegrass by this Nashville ensemble led by acclaimed fiddler-vocalist Maddie Denton. Winners of the 2024 International Bluegrass Music Association Best New Artist Award, the band is known for its tight musicianship and evocative songwriting, and is quickly making a name for itself as a force on the national touring scene. “Fast picking, bright harmonies, and timeless lyricism,” writes Glide Magazine. $24.

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Paxton/Spangler Band.

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Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

Veteran Detroit drummer RJ Spangler and trombonist-vocalist John “Tbone” Paxton lead a band of area musicians in swing, modern jazz, and swinging blues.

 

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Habitat Jazz Collective

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Habitat Lounge 3050 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor

Jazz originals and standards by a local ensemble led by singer-bassist Rob Crozier.

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T.E.A.M.

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Mash (Ypsilanti) 400 W. River, Ypsilanti

A mix of pop, rock, and punk covers, along with a few originals by this local jam band.

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Pontiac Trail Blazers.

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

Local bluegrass quartet known for its beautiful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess. Tonight they are joined by singer-guitarist Rochelle Clark. 7–10 p.m. $10.

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The Dangling Participles.

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

Lansing indie folk duo of singer-guitarist Austin Kaufmann and vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Tamiko Rothhorn known for their spirited duets, soulful harmonies, and vibrant folk-jazz instrumentation. Free. 5:30–6:30 p.m.

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Myke Kelly.

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The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

Solo performance by the Motor City Moonshine frontman. 5 p.m.

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Motor City Moonshine.

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The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

Country and classic rock covers by this Detroit-area quartet. 8:30 p.m. Remainder of the July schedule TBA.

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Eric Moore.

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Sam Hill 5827 Jackson Rd.

Veteran local singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist.

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Jess Jones.

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

Alt-country & Americana singer-songwriter from Indianapolis.

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Rick Weitzel & Friends.

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Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

Acoustic folk-rock covers and some originals by this local singer-guitarist. 4:30–6:30 p.m.

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Rounding Third.

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Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

Local folk-rock quartet with bluegrass & Irish music flavors whose instrumentation features guitars, banjo, flute, and keyboard.

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Rent Strike.

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

Banjo-driven Lansing folk-punk band. Openers: the Detroit-area queer alt-punk “femmegrass” duo Yell at God, the Detroit artsy pop-rock band Izak, and Swamp Rats, a guitar and banjo duo from Florida that plays a hard-driving punk-inflected brand of bluegrass & Americana.