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Local 10-piece big band led by tubaist Chris Smith that specializes in the old-time big band music of the late 1920s and early 1930s associated with Jelly Roll Morton and […]

Performers of all skill levels invited. Hosted by James Bourland & the Staches, a local quintet fronted by versatile local rock singer-guitarist Bourland.

Sign-up starts at 7 p.m.

Jazz ensemble led by veteran local drummer Pete Siers and saxophonist Kenji Lee (see Blue Llama).

A mix of acoustic originals and traditional music by this duo of singer-guitarist Rich and singer-songwriter and “mandolin maniac” Prosser.

Award-winning 14-piece big band led by bassist Keller and featuring vocalist Sarah D’Angelo and occasional guest vocalists. Also, each week features a middle set by a guest college or high […]

All acoustic performers invited. Fifteen acts are selected randomly from those who sign up (doors open 7:30 p.m.) to perform 8 minutes (or 2 songs) each. The most talented and […]

Chicago-based avant-garde string quartet whose music incorporates electronic soundscapes and extensive improvisations.

Early jazz classics from Scott Joplin and Bessie Smith to Louis Armstrong and beyond by this veteran local septet led by trombonist Terry Kimura.

Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

An all-star lineup of local musicians TBA perform peace-themed songs. Previous performers include Laith Al-Saadi, Judy Banker, Al Bettis, Chris Buhalis, Annie & Rod Capps, Jill Jack, Shari Kane & Dave Steele, Billy King, the Pontiac Trailblazers, Maddy Ringo, Rollie Tussing, Matt Watroba, and others. A benefit for the Veterans for Peace scholarship fund. $24.

Jazz ensemble led by local drummer Payne. Opener: Techtonique. Nov. 12: “Sound Invaders.” Showcase of ambient and electronic music. Hosted by the local synthwave ambient artist Omo.

All ages. Radiohead tribute band. Openers: Common People, a polished L.A.–based alt-rock band. $25.

Detroit-area pop-folk singer-songwriter. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

An eclectic mix of covers and originals by this local quartet.

Nashville–based indie folk-rock duo of singer Oakley and multi-instrumentalist Fairhazel. 7:30–10 p.m. $20.

Popular North Carolina indie folk-rock band, led by MC Taylor, a veteran singer-songwriter whose sound blends country, soul, and gospel influences with deeply introspective, poetic, and politically conscious songwriting. The […]

Local singer-songwriter who plays witty and thoughtful pop-folk. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

Jazz & blues standards by an ensemble led by WCC jazz guitar instructor Somers.

Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

Jazz standards and originals by this ensemble led by Grand Rapids-based composer-pianist Sung.

Contemporary country-pop, along with classic country covers, by a band led by this Detroit-bred singer-songwriter who has recorded in Nashville.

Veteran Toronto alt-country quintet, led by singer-songwriter Tony Dekker, whose music channels an array of influences from Hank Williams to Gram Parsons. American Songwriter praises the band’s “stunning variety of […]

Local dance band with a huge repertoire of classic, New Wave, and modern rock hits.

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, […]

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

With electronic music acts TBA. Sponsored by Ghostly International and Portage Garage Sounds.

Sold out.

Soft-rock, blues and folk covers by this local singer-guitarist. 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Mid-Michigan country singer-guitarist. 5 p.m.

Detroit-area country-folk singer-songwriter. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

British Invasion cover quartet from Redford led by singer-guitarist David Roof.  

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

Minnesota folk-rock & Americana singer-songwriter with a wry, plainspoken vocal style that has earned him comparisons to Woody Guthrie and Ry Cooder. $23.  

Detroit-area instrumental quartet that plays fresh interpretations of vintage swing from the 30s & 40s.

Local bluegrass quartet known for its beautiful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess. Tonight they are joined by guitarist Clint Weaner. 7–10 p.m. $10.

Lansing jam-rock singer-guitarist. 

New blues-based folk-rock band led by Highland singer-songwriter Doug Larsen.Tonight they are joined by local singer-songwriters Scott Shadow and Bluesdad.

Grand Rapids alt-rock band. Opener: HomiSui, a Detroit-area emo-punk band that incorporates elements of rap-rock and goth-pop.

This innovative, often comical Nashville-based quartet of ace musicians has revitalized the genre of the cowboy song. Inspired by the 1930s group the Sons of the Pioneers, the quartet includes […]

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

Local classic rock cover band.

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

Local honky-tonk band. 8:30 p.m.

Detroit-area house DJ collective.

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 […]

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

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

Mid-Michigan country singer-guitarist. 5 p.m.

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.

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

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

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 […]

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

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

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.

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.

Local high-octane neo-rockabilly quartet.

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.

Detroit indie rock band.

Local acoustic folk-rock duo. 8:30–9:45 p.m. $20.

Country cover band from Taylor. 8:30 p.m.

With short sets by the Detroit postpunk power pop garage trio The Strains, the Detroit blues-rock trio The Muggs, the Detroit rock ’n’ roll quintet The Lucid Furs, the Detroit hardcore band Supreme Mystic, the Detroit prog rock band Blood Rune Sigil, the female-fronted Detroit doom metal band  Angel of Mars, the Novi punk-rock band […]

All ages.  With bands TBA. $23.

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