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Billy Brandt and Elaine Schoendorf

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

Duo of veteran Detroit country-flavored psychedelic folk-rock singer-songwriters. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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Open Mic.

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Sam Hill 5827 Jackson Rd.

All performers invited. Hosted by local folk-rock singer-songwriter Mike Gentry. Sign-up at 5:30 p.m.

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“Queer Open Mic”

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

All invited to bring a song, story, poetry, comedy, expression, magic, monologue, or other performance. Sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Coley Roberts and Thea Zuby. 7 p.m. Free.

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McLaughlin’s Alley

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Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

Detroit Irish-tinged pop-rock quintet fronted by sibling singer-songwriters Tina and Maureen Paraventi.

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Blou Reed

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Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

Young jazz sextet that plays funky original compositions along with classics from the hard-bop and post-bop catalog.

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Relics of The Future

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Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

Local jazz ensemble led by bassist Tim Berla. With clarinetist & percussionist Charles Dayringer, keyboardist Paul Bairley, and saxophonist & flutist Paul Girard.

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Girl Named Tom

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Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

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Set To Spiral

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

Ypsilanti hard-rock band. Openers: the Detroit rock band The Dirty News, the Detroit garage rock duo Reveries, and Andy Godwyn.

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“MixPlates”

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Ann Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann Arbor

Every Thurs., except Aug. 27: “MixPlates.” With Ryan Cady and other DJs TBA.

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Ramones Tribute Show

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Ann Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann Arbor

With Ramones covers, along with some originals, by local rock bands Templetons, Scissor Now!, and Human Skull.

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Ally the Piper

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Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

The stage name of bagpiper Ally Crowley-Duncan, an internet star who blends traditional Celtic music with rock & metal influences. $30.

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The Pherotones

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Last Word 301 W. Huron, Ann Arbor

A wide range of jazz and jazzed-up popular music, from the 1920s to the present, by this all-star local quintet. With trumpeter Ross Huff, pianist Giancarlo Aversa, bassist Brennan Andes, violinist Jordan Adema, and drummer Wes Fritzemeier.