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    Lila Fetter: North Star Lounge

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

    Local pop-rock singer-songwriter. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    AJ Lynn: Sam Hill

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    Sam Hill 5827 Jackson Rd.

    Detroit folk-rock singer-guitarist.

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    Pittsfield Open Band: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Veteran local ensemble that plays old-time American and Irish dance tunes.

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    Aguankó: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Local Afro-Cuban jazz ensemble led by composer-percussionist Alberto Nacif.

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    Prior Art: Zal Gaz Grotto

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    Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

    A mix of originals and 60s-90s rock covers by this local quintet.

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    Spiraling Suns

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    Local band that plays heavy, melodic guitar-driven rock spiced with progressive and metal elements. Openers: Media Panic, a Detroit-area old-school punk band formerly known as The DDTs, and the local rock band Tin Guns.

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    Raynes: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Sophisticated, irresistibly catchy folk-pop reminiscent of the Lumineers and Mumford & Sons by this British-American trio of singer-guitarists known for its intricate vocal harmonies, poetic lyrics, and unique instrumentation. $24.

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    “MixPlates”: Ann Arbor Funhouse

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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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    Los Drogas: Ann Arbor Funhouse

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    Ann Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann Arbor

    Ypsi proto-punk power trio. Openers: So Say We All (see Hear.Say) and Hard Candy, a local rock band fronted by Spark vocalist Robin Grant.

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    The Pherotones: Last Word

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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.

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    The Kis Bennah Duo: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Traditional jazz & swing covers by this local duo. 4:30–6:30 p.m.

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    Mike Root: The Ranch

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    The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Mid-Michigan country singer-guitarist. 5 p.m.

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    The Steve Taylor Three: North Star Lounge

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

    Acoustic trio led by Lake Orion Americana singer-songwriter Taylor. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    Mike Vial: Sam Hill

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    Sam Hill 5827 Jackson Rd.

    Local folk-rock singer-songwriter who sings songs about love and life’s transitions.

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    The Extrusions: Live

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    Live 102 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    Dance music by this popular local cover band with a huge repertoire of classic, New Wave, and modern rock hits and forgotten gems from the 1960s through the 2010s.

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    Alex Anest, Chris Bober, & Brynn Hilliker: Moonwinks Tavern

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

    Local jazz ensemble. Tonight they play original music, covers of songs by Chick Corea and Steve Swallow, and a set of tunes by Antonio Carlos Jobim sung in the original Portuguese by guest vocalist Erika Ventura.

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    Ron Shelton: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Americana country-rock and folk-rock covers by this local singer-guitarist.

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    Pontiac Trail Blazers: North Star Lounge

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

    Local bluegrass quartet known for its beautiful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess. Tonight they are joined by by guest musicians TBA. 7–10 p.m. $10.

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    Allen Dennard Quintet: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Mainstream jazz ensemble led by young local trumpeter Dennard, a U-M music grad whose music incorporates elements of hip-hop, R&B, and funk.