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Open Mic.: Tap Room
MoreTap Room 201 W. Michigan, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiAll musicians invited. Hosted by singer-guitarist Brian Brickley.
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Arbor Adema.: Ann Arbor Funhouse
MoreAnn Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann ArborPop & rock covers by this German-born local singer-guitarist.
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Token.: Blind Pig
MoreBlind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann ArborAll 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
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborLocal country-rock singer-songwriter. 5 p.m.
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Wood, Wind, & Steel.: North Star Lounge
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborJazzy 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
MoreLive 102 S. First St., Ann ArborThis 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
MoreJD’s Stage 117 ½ S. Main, Chelsea, Michigan, United States8-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
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiLocal band that plays an eclectic mix of rock, folk, blues and country.
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Rick Burgess Trio.: Earle
MoreEarle 121 W. Washington, Ann ArborJazz 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
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborSwinging, 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
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborLocal 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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The Mighty Swells.: Rumpus Room
MoreRumpus Room 506 N. Main, Chelsea, ChelseaGrateful Dead tribute band.
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Steve Poltz.: Ark
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborThe 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
MoreThe Arboretum 984 E. Michigan Ave., SalineDetroit-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
MoreZal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann ArborLocal horn-powered Motown/Memphis soul tribute band featuring vocalist Sheila Rhodes.
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We Used to Cut Grass.: Ziggy’s
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiExperimental 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)
MoreMash (Ypsilanti) 400 W. River, YpsilantiChirp singer-guitarist who plays rock ’n’ roll, blues, and folk covers and originals.
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Motor City Moonshine.: The Ranch
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborCountry and classic rock covers by this Detroit-area quartet. 8:30 p.m.
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Ain’t Dead Yet.: Ann Arbor Funhouse
MoreAnn Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann ArborLocal classic rock cover band.
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Rob Crozier, Sven Anderson, Max Bowen, & Rob Avsharian.: Habitat Lounge
MoreHabitat Lounge 3050 Jackson Rd., Ann ArborLocal jazz quartet of bassist Crozier, pianist Anderson, guitarist Bowen, and drummer Avsharian.
