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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.

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    Jauron Perry Quartet

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Jazz ensemble led by up-and-coming Detroit trumpeter Perry.

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    “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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    AJ Lynn

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    Sam Hill 5827 Jackson Rd.

    Detroit folk-rock singer-guitarist.

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    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.

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    Aguankó

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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

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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

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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”

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.