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So Say We All

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Hear.Say Brewing + Theater. 2350 W. Liberty.

Local self-described “glitter-noir” ensemble that plays rock covers and originals infused with elements of psychedelia and glam-punk.

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Jill & Wolf

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Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

Local husband-and-wife acoustic duo of Jill & Wolf Reuter. 4:30–6:30 p.m.

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Rounding Third

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Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

Local folk-rock quartet with bluegrass & Irish music flavors whose instrumentation features guitars, banjo, flute, and keyboard. 4:30–6:30 p.m.

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Mallery Lynn

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The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

Jackson-based country-rock singer.

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Bobby Pennock Trio

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

Folk-rock ensemble led by Pennock, a Plymouth singer-songwriter whose style draws its influences from Paul Simon and Harry Chapin, with a helping of the Beatles thrown in for good measure. 6:30–7:45 p.m. $15.

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Kait Bimer

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Moonwinks Tavern 5151 Plymouth Rd. (734) 994-5151.

Thoughtful folk-style originals by this U-M jazz vocals student.

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Ben Paterson Organ Trio

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Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

Ensemble led by acclaimed NYC jazz organist Paterson. Tonight they are joined by veteran guitarist Randy Napoleon, an Ann Arbor native and MSU jazz professor.

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BlankSlate

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

Detroit-based progressive alt-rock band. Openers: Pillow Princess (see above), the young local pop-punk trio Vitascopes, and psychedelic blues-rock and grunge by the Will Conrad Band.

 

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Ralph McKee Blues Band

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Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

Energetic, sophisticated blend of danceable soul, blues, and rock by this band led by Hoodang bassist McKee.

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Maddy Ringo

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Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

Canadian singer-songwriter, a recent U-M voice grad, whose songs are inspired by the likes of Joni Mitchell, K. D. Lang, and Suzanne Vega. Opener: Mikey Abbasspour, an eclectic local singer-songwriter & classical guitarist. $24.

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My Salamander

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

Eclectic young local indie rock band. 9–10:15 p.m. Ticket price TBA.

 

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Team Cabin

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Ann Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann Arbor

Detroit-area pop-punk and emo band. Opener: Shindig Machine, a local postpunk rock trio.

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“Fuzz Fest 10.”

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Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

Aug. 27–29: “Fuzz Fest 10.” With 30-minute sets by 11 different area heavy rock bands each night.

Aug. 29: the Detroit postpunk power pop garage trio The Strains, the Detroit psychedelic punk band Cherry Drop, the popular veteran Ypsi Detroit-style rock ‘n’ roll band Mazinga, the Ypsi psychedelic garage rock band Velvet Snakes, the Detroit hardcore band Supreme Mystic, the Detroit prog rock band Blood Rune Sigil, the Detroit self-styled “poolside glitter punk” band Hayley & The Crushers, the Grand Rapids doom-metal stoner band Ghost Pipe, the Grand Rapids skate punk band Reckless Rhythms, the Chicago instrumental prog-rock duo Coyote Man, and the Ypsi self-styled “space-sludge emo-crust” band Tongue. $20.