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Open Mic
MoreMoonwinks Tavern 5151 Plymouth Rd. (734) 994-5151.All performers invited. Hosted by local folk-rock singer-songwriter Mike Gentry. 6–9 p.m.
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NightspotsObserver Editor
Focus: Jazz
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiJazz favorites by the trio of pianist Jeff Fessler, bassist Will van Campen, and saxophonist Jeff Kopmanis.
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James Muto
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborJackson pop-country singer-guitarist.
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Levona
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiYpsi pop-rock band. Openers: the Flint indie rock band Lopsider and the Detroit alt-rock band Wetbody.
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Cloverleaf.
MoreThe Arboretum 984 E. Michigan Ave., SalineYpsi postpunk band. Openers: the Detroit-area emo band Mccloud and the local postpunk rock trio Shindig Machine. $15.
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The Trews Acoustic Trio
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborThree principal members of this acclaimed Canadian rock band—Colin Macdonald, John-Angus Macdonald, and Jack Syperek—perform stripped-down acoustic rendition of hits from their extensive catalog. $29.
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Headband Henny.
MoreBlind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann ArborKalamazoo alternative R&B singer, Openers: the Wisconsin indie skate-rock band Social Cig, the Detroit-area alt-rock band FrostisRad, and the Clinton acoustic indie pop-rock band Luna Pier. $16.
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The Pherotones
MoreLast Word 301 W. Huron, Ann ArborA 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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“MixPlates”
MoreAnn Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann ArborEvery Thurs., except Aug. 27: “MixPlates.” With Ryan Cady and other DJs TBA.
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Eric Moore & The Fugitives
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborA new country side project by veteran local singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist Moore.
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Shiny Shiny Black
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborAward-winning alt-folk band from Indiana. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
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Gregory Stovetop
MoreVeteran Chelsea singer-songwriter, a self-styled “riff rock space cowboy” whose influences range from Elvis and Johnny Cash to Soundgarden and The Replacements.
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Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums
MoreLive 102 S. First St., Ann ArborSwinging jazz standards and driving R&B by this acclaimed ensemble led by Lucky, better known in Ann Arbor as Steve Wethy, the frontman and pianist for the Blue Front Persuaders, a neo-jump blues quintet that was one of the great local bands of the early 80s. Wethy moved to San Francisco many years ago, but his local shows continue to draw big crowds.
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40 Stitches Later
MoreMoonwinks Tavern 5151 Plymouth Rd. (734) 994-5151.Lansing Americana alt-country quartet.
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Masculine Lethargy
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiPerformances by local male singer-songwriters TBA.
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Root Cause Analysis
MoreWater Tower Distilling Co. 23 N. Washington,, YpsilantiDuo of local folk & Americana singer-songwriters Jill Baker & Lynne Frederickson.
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Pontiac Trail Blazers
MoreLocal bluegrass quartet known for its beautiful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess. Tonight they are joined by fiddler Grant Flick. 7–10 p.m. $10.
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La Tanya Hall Quartet
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborEnsemble led by this jazz vocalist renowned for her ability to breathe new life into the Great American Songbook.
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The Mighty Swells
MoreRumpus Room 506 N. Main, Chelsea, ChelseaGrateful Dead tribute band.
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D. Vaughn the Illest
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiDetroit hip-hop rapper. Openers: fellow Detroit-area hip-hop acts Mo Grease, Dre Dav, and Teddy Fux and The Fux Boys.
