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    The Dirty Notion.: Ziggy’s

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

    Detroit-based reggae, ska, and rocksteady band. Openers: the 7-piece Detroit ska band The Belmarks and the Pinkney-area ska-punk band Superdot.

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    Weekend Comeback.: Mash (Ypsilanti)

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    Mash (Ypsilanti) 400 W. River, Ypsilanti

    High-energy Detroit-area cover band that plays hits from the 60s to the present day.

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    Kelly “Bird” McDermott.: Habitat Lounge

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    Habitat Lounge 3050 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor

    Ensemble led by this local jazz flutist-vocalist. With pianist Phil Lesky and drummer Marc Smith.

     

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    Velvet Snakes.: Blind Pig

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    Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    Ypsi psychedelic garage rock band. Openers: the Detroit proto-punk band Electric Bug, the Northern Ohio bluesy garage rock band The Tape Cassettes, and the local indie pop-rock band The Telephone Poles. $14.

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    Fernwood Underground.: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Eclectic electric jazz trio formerly known as Circus of Soul. 4:30–6:30 p.m.

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    Carl Pawluk.: 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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    Root Cause Analysis.: North Star Lounge

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

    Duo of local folk & Americana singer-songwriters Jill Baker & Lynne Frederickson. Tonight they are joined by fiddler Emily Slomovits and Alex Anest on pedal steel guitar. 6–7:15 p.m. $15.

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    David Wilcox.: JD’s Stage

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    JD’s Stage 117 ½ S. Main, Chelsea, Michigan, United States

    This acclaimed Asheville (NC)-based singer-songwriter is a Cleveland native with a laid-back singing style whose songs, alternately yearning and plaintive, are known for their emotional force and intimacy, for their canny blend of pop and folk aesthetics, and for an occasional deeply philosophical bent. He’s also a dynamic guitarist who favors offbeat tunings. Stephen Holden of the New York Times writes that he “sings with a mellow fluency that suggests a hybrid of [James] Taylor and Kenny Rankin, but he has better enunciation than either.” $33.

     

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    Jordan Blanchard.: Moonwinks Tavern

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

    Highly regarded local fingerstyle guitarist who plays mainly country & blues covers, along with some originals.

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    John Finan.: Water Tower Distilling Co.

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    Water Tower Distilling Co. 23 N. Washington,, Ypsilanti

    Canton folk-rock singer-songwriter who plays everything from mournful ballads and love songs to funny songs dripping with sarcasm and wit.

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    The Soundogs.: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    A  danceable mix of blues, jazz, and vintage rock by this local sextet led by guitarist Jack Scheerer and fronted by his wife, vocalist Surry Scheerer.

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    Rick Burgess Trio.: Earle

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    Earle 121 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Jazz ensemble, named after the late jazz pianist and Earle cofounder Burgess, featuring drummer Robert Warren and a rotating roster of bassists and pianists.

     

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    Sean Dobbins.: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Ensemble led by this veteran local drummer. Tonight they play a set of songs by Miles Davis and John Coltrane.

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    The Verve Pipe.: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Veteran dance-rock band led by West Michigan singer-songwriter Brian Vander Ark whose richly textured songs are known for their inventive arrangements, layered vocals, and searching lyrics. $35.

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    Outbound Packard.: Zal Gaz Grotto

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    Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

    A mix of rock and alt-country covers and originals by this local band led by guitarist Dave Buehrer (aka Paledave) and his wife, vocalist Jennifer Buehrer.

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    Kind of Animal.: Ziggy’s

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

    Detroit indie rock band.