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Todd Marcus & Virginia MacDonald Quintet

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Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

Straight-ahead jazz with a modern touch by this ensemble led by Baltimore bass clarinetist Marcus and Toronto clarinetist MacDonald.

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Chris Pierce

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Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

California folk-rock and Americana singer-songwriter & guitarist known for his brassy tenor voice, introspective lyrics, and fiery harmonica solos. American Songwriter calls him “one of America’s most talented, gifted, and affecting artists.” $29.

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Void of Infinite Consequence

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

Detroit-area experimental noise-drone death metal band. Openers: 3 the Hard Way (see Ann Arbor Funhouse) and Mother Behemoth, a Detroit-area solo noise and punk project.

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Bay Faction

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Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

All ages. Veteran Boston indie rock trio. Opener: Nuffer, an L.A.–based indie rock singer-songwriter. $25.

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Jazz Jam Session

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Ann Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann Arbor

Jazz ensemble led by Kenji Lee, a local saxophonist whose expressive brand of jazz draws on Japanese folk music, Western classical music, and punk.