Nightspots
Events for August 1, 2026
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The Vig Arcadia
Detroit rock band whose music incorporates elements of blues, funk, and pop.
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Jill & Wolf
Local husband-and-wife acoustic duo of Jill & Wolf Reuter. 4:30–6:30 p.m.
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Jeff McNiven
Veteran Michigan acoustic roots rock and alt-country singer-songwriter. 5 p.m.
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Pleasure House
Local high-energy punk cover band.
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“Shadows & Light: The Music of Joni Mitchell”
Tribute band led by vocalist Olivia Van Goor (see Blue Llama) and Lansing drummer Jeff Shoup. Tonight they perform 2 sets of songs from Mitchell’s iconic 1979 live jazz crossover album Shadows & Light. 6:30 & 8:30 p.m. $25.
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John Finan
Canton folk-rock singer-songwriter who plays everything from mournful ballads and love songs to funny songs dripping with sarcasm and wit.
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40 Stitches Later
Lansing Americana alt-country quartet. Openers: area acoustic alt-country singer-songwriters Blair Kitch & Kerry Armes. Aug. 6: McLaughlin’s Alley. Detroit Irish-tinged pop-rock quintet fronted by sibling singer-songwriters Tina and Maureen Paraventi.
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The Social District Jazz Quartet
Local jazz ensemble.
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Chris Collins & the 2026 Detroit Jazz Festival All-Star Band.
Veteran saxophonist Collins leads this ensemble of top notch Detroit-area players in a program of original works inspired by John Coltrane, along with new interpretations of Coltrane compositions.
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The Machine
Pop, rock, and punk dance tunes by this local quartet featuring 2 former Bluescasters, guitarist Phil Ryski and bassist Doug Wolgat, along with drummer Rocky Di Iacovo and singer Aubrey Selaty.
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Blockhouse Valley
Pop & indie rock covers by the Detroit-area duo of vocalist Ashleigh Glass and guitarist Cody Cooper. Openers: veteran local alt-country honky-tonk and rockabilly singer-songwriter Ryan Racine and Detroit-area indie folk singer-songwriter Julia Rose.
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“Vibes Only Festival.”
With performances by the local horrorcore rapper Calmal, the Port Huron underground hip-hop rapper Pee.Tzu, the Detroit hip-hop rapper Forever Foy, and others TBA. Hosted by Detroit-area hip-hop rapper Magik Zig. 7 p.m.
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Natalie Lynch
Bluesy, soulful, countrified folk-rock by this Chicago singer-songwriter whose influences include Bob Dylan, Waylon Jennings, Carol King, and Joni Mitchell. $24.
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Nathan Grant
Classic rock covers by this Detroit-area singer-guitarist.
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“Disco Boutique”
Aug. 1: “Disco Boutique.” With local DJs Mogi Grumble and Gemstone James.
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“Bring Your Best Fest II.”
With the area blues trio Detroit Trouble, the Northern Michigan heavy metal band Of The Flesh, the Westland metal band Life Has Taught, the Detroit alt-rock band Day After Night, and the Detroit-area heavy rock band Daisyskin. $20.
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Habitat Jazz Collective
Jazz originals and standards by a local ensemble led by singer-bassist Rob Crozier.