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    Open Mic.: Tap Room

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    Tap Room 201 W. Michigan, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    All musicians invited. Hosted by singer-guitarist Brian Brickley.

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    Arbor Adema.: Ann Arbor Funhouse

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    Ann Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann Arbor

    Pop & rock covers by this German-born local singer-guitarist.

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    Token.: Blind Pig

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    Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    All ages. Popular hip-hop rapper from Salem (MA) whose rapid-fire delivery, complex lyricism, and intense, fast-paced flows have earned comparisons to Eminem. Openers: the Boston-area hip-hop producer and rapper Clark D, and DJ Lucas. $30.

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    Kari Moore.: The Ranch

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    The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Local country-rock singer-songwriter. 5 p.m.

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    Wood, Wind, & Steel.: North Star Lounge

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

    Jazzy folk-rock covers and originals by Mark Clevey, Bill Connors and Jeremy Seligman, a local singer-songwriter trio whose instrumentation includes guitars, flutes, piano, and mandolin. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    Stomp Rockets.: Live

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    Live 102 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    This energetic garage rock quintet is the latest in a long, storied line of great bands fronted by the charismatic local vocalist and rock ’n’ roll song catcher Dan Mulholland.

     

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    LowDown Brass Band.: JD’s Stage

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

     8-piece horn band from Chicago whose music layers dancehall and street rhythms with elements drawn from hip-hop, jazz, reggae, and soul. Its music centers on themes of resilience, community, and the unifying power of dance. $28.

     

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    Twist of Fate.: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Local band that plays an eclectic mix of rock, folk, blues and country.

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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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    Dave Stryker.: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Swinging, soulful jazz by this versatile Detroit-area guitarist. Tonight he is joined by members of the Kalamazoo-based Kzoo Jazz Project.

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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 Keith Billik on banjo.7–10 p.m. $10.

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    Steve Poltz.: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    The former lead singer of the Rugburns, Poltz is best known as the coauthor of Jewel’s hit single “You Were Meant for Me.” He’s also a famously enchanting live performer who works without a set list to be free to respond to the mood of a room. $35.

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    Root Cause.: The Arboretum

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    The Arboretum 984 E. Michigan Ave., Saline

    Detroit-area soft rock band. Openers: Zero Sun, a U-M student rock band, and Shade Zero, a Detroit-area alt-rock band.

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    Salmagundi.: Zal Gaz Grotto

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    Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

    Local horn-powered Motown/Memphis soul tribute band featuring vocalist Sheila Rhodes.

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    We Used to Cut Grass.: Ziggy’s

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

    Experimental jazzy prog-rock instrumental ensemble from New Jersey whose sound is heavily influenced by Frank Zappa, John Zorn, and Sun Ra. Openers: Vethaken, a Brooklyn-based post-hardcore jazz-prog band, and the progressive synth-rock band Terraform.

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    Jay Frydenlund.: Mash (Ypsilanti)

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    Mash (Ypsilanti) 400 W. River, Ypsilanti

    Chirp singer-guitarist who plays rock ’n’ roll, blues, and folk covers and originals.

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    Motor City Moonshine.: The Ranch

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    The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Country and classic rock covers by this Detroit-area quartet. 8:30 p.m.