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    Zal Gaz Grotto: Easy Street Jazz Band

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    Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

    Early jazz classics from Scott Joplin and Bessie Smith to Louis Armstrong and beyond by this veteran local septet led by trombonist Terry Kimura.

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    Ziggy’s: Possum Belly

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

    Detroit-based grungy hard rock band with dusty Americana undertones. Openers: the Detroit blues-rock and southern-rock band Armada Lodge and the Livonia alt-rock band Blind Season. Followed by stand-up comedy sets by local comics Alex Bradley, Skippy Rose, Zach Pearlman, and Julianna Loera Wiggins.

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    Ark: Fink

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Sparse, pulsating folk-rock soaked in 70s nostalgia by this English band led by singer-songwriter, and former dance music DJ, Fin Greenall. “The sound here is rooted in folk, but buoyed by Greenhall’s upbringing in dance and electronic music always grooves and pulses,” writes Under the Radar in a review of his brand-new album The City is Coming to Erase It All. “The feeling pervades that the listener could just as easily be at a downtempo and deeply atmospheric dance party as a folk club.” $35.

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    North Star Lounge: Jordan Smith-Hays

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

    A mix of mostly instrumental funk, rock, jazz, R&B, and blues covers by this local guitarist. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

  • Ypsi Alehouse: Dog Latin

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    The Stage name of Chris McGorey, a Canton singer-songwriter who plays adventurous folk-rock.

  • North Star Lounge: G-Fours

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

    Eclectic local string quartet that plays everything from Beethoven to the Beatles. 7–9:30 p.m. $10.

  • Ziggy’s: “Sound Invaders.”

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

    Showcase of ambient and electronic music. Hosted by the local synthwave ambient artist Omo.

  • Blind Pig: Final Boss Fight

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    Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    East Lansing rock quartet. Openers: the Warren alt-rock band LoudFoxCult, the Detroit-area indie rock band Hemmingway Lane, and the Oklahoma emo pop-punk duo Sunfo. $14.

  • North Star Lounge: Lila Fetter

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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.

  • Sam Hill: AJ Lynn

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    Sam Hill 5827 Jackson Rd.

    Detroit folk-rock singer-guitarist.

  • Ypsi Alehouse: Pittsfield Open Band

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

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

  • Blue LLama: Aguankó

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

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

  • Zal Gaz Grotto: Prior Art

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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.

  • 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.

  • Ark: Raynes

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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.

  • Ann Arbor Funhouse: “MixPlates”

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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.

  • Ann Arbor Funhouse: Los Drogas

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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.

  • Last Word: The Pherotones

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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.

  • Ypsi Alehouse: The Kis Bennah Duo

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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.