Nightspots
Events for August 26, 2026
Saahnjoo
Detroit-area ambient-pop singer-songwriter. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
Ypsi Alehouse: Ukulele Jake
Ann Arbor-bred, NYC-based ukulele player and stand-up comic known for his up-beat and entertaining live shows.
North Star Lounge: Open Mic
All invited to present a song, story, poem, monologue, comedy bit, magic act, other performance. Hosted by Annie Bacon & Forrest Hejkal. Sign-up starts at 6:30 p.m. 7–10 p.m. $5.
Nightspots
Blue LLama: Aya Sekine Trio
Experimental jazz improvisations by this ensemble led by veteran Japanese vocalist-keyboardist Sekine.
Hunter & the HasBeens
Ypsi rock trio fronted by vocalist Hunter Walrod. Openers: the Ypsi punk & metal band Berate, the Taylor thrash-metal band Convolsis, and the Detroit deathcore band Living Dissection.
Ark: River Shook
A fiery fusion of twangy outlaw country and punk by this non-binary North Carolina singer-songwriter & guitarist who recently changed their name and embarked on a solo career after years fronting the popular alt-country band Sarah Shook & the Disarmers. “There’s always been a conspiratorial smokiness in their singing, a crackle of long nights and bleary mornings penetrating their drawl,” writes Pitchfork in a review of Shook’s brand-new self-titled album. “They’ve learned to augment that intuitive gruffness with subtler and sweeter melodies.” Opener: Moe Reen, an acclaimed young country-folk singer-songwriter from Ohio. $29.
Blind Pig: Jay Webb
All ages. Popular Alabama country singer and YouTuber whose music features gritty contemporary country lyrics sung over hip-hop trap beats. Opener: Caitlynne Curtis, a contemporary country singer-songwriter from Nashville. $25.