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The Ranch: Double Wide Ride

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The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

Popular Lansing-area modern outlaw country band that plays 90s-inspired line dancing originals along with classic country covers.

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Sam Hill: Killer Flamingos

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Sam Hill 5827 Jackson Rd.

Popular veteran band from Dearborn that performs rock ’n’ roll covers and originals.

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North Star Lounge: Ani Mari & Co.

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

Ensemble led by this Houghton-bred Americana roots music singer-songwriter, a U-M student. Tonight Mari plays 2 shows celebrating the vinyl release of a new single from her upcoming sophomore album, The Masquerade. 6:30 & 8:30 p.m. $20.

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Ypsi Alehouse: Gold

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Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

Celtic new age band.

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Water Tower Distilling Co.: Jordan Blanchard

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

Highly regarded local fingerstyle guitarist who plays mainly country & blues covers, along with some originals.

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Ypsi Alehouse: Sansabelt

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Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

Alt-country and indie rock cover band.

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Blue LLama: Kevin Jones & 10th World

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Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

Jazz ensemble led by Jones, a veteran New Jersey-bred percussionist whose playing is distinguished by its strong Afro-Cuban pulse.

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Ziggy’s: A Grim Existence

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

Local metal band. Openers: fellow area heavy rock bands Grand Snake, Fool’s Spring, and Basket Case.

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Zal Gaz Grotto: Breakdown

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Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

Local Tom Petty tribute band led by singer-guitarist Shawn McGinnis.

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Ark: George Bedard

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Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

Local guitar great Bedard leads a band of veteran local musicians in his popular annual series exploring the history of American roots music. Tonight’s first set pays tribute to the legendary rock ‘n’ roll guitar pioneer Carl Perkins, featuring songs like “Honey Don’t,” “Blue Suede Shoes,” and “Dixie Fried.” The second set explores music from the year 1963, from rock’n’roll and surf music to country and R&B, with songs by a variety of artists, including George Jones, The Surfaris, Otis Redding, Little Johnny Taylor, and Bob Dylan. $35.

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Blind Pig: Bloody Run

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Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

Detroit-area heavy shoegaze band. Openers: the local punk & grunge quartet The Blank, the Detroit shoegaze duo Nurse, and the Detroit-area post-hardcore alt-punk band Reader. $14.

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Habitat Lounge: Kelly “Bird” McDermott

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Habitat Lounge 3050 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor

Ensemble led by this local jazz flutist-vocalist. With pianist Phil Lesky and drummer Marc Smith.