Nightspots
Events for August 6, 2026
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Billy Brandt and Elaine Schoendorf
Duo of veteran Detroit country-flavored psychedelic folk-rock singer-songwriters. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
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Open Mic.
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”
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
Detroit Irish-tinged pop-rock quintet fronted by sibling singer-songwriters Tina and Maureen Paraventi.
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Blou Reed
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
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
Sold out.
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Set To Spiral
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”
Every Thurs., except Aug. 27: “MixPlates.” With Ryan Cady and other DJs TBA.
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Ramones Tribute Show
With Ramones covers, along with some originals, by local rock bands Templetons, Scissor Now!, and Human Skull.
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Ally the Piper
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
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.