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Local quartet whose music ranges from Irish pub rock to rockabilly, bluegrass, and roots- rock originals.

Local quintet led by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Gray Motsinger that plays an eclectic brand of outlaw country with punk, funk, and rock influences.

Lansing duo that specializes in classic country covers.

Young jazz ensemble, led by tenor saxophonist Sharp, that plays funky original compositions along with classics from the hard-bop and post-bop catalog.

All acoustic musicians invited for an open mic followed by an hour of jamming. Participants welcome to bring chord-and-lyric sheets of any well-known song for the jam.

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 King Oliver.

A set by a house band led by local jazz trumpeter Ingrid Racine. Followed by an open mic for vocalists, instrumentalists (including electronic), MCs, & poets.

Detroit-area folk-rock & Americana band.

Jazz ensemble led by composer-vibraphonist Mayman, a Community/Huron High grad now based in Philadelphia.

A former touring jazz saxophonist who recently reinvented herself as a folk-style singer-songwriter & guitarist. Haskell’s tender and personal songs evoke the jazz-inspired vocal stylings of Joni Mitchell with the fingerpicking guitar of James Taylor. She recently released her debut CD, Dedications & Postcards. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

Acoustic folk-rock singer-songwriter.

Ensemble led by saxophonist Lee, whose expressive brand of jazz draws on Japanese folk music, Western classical music, and punk.

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, violinist Jordan Adema, and drummer Wes Fritzemeier.

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

Local singer-guitarist duo.

Jackson-area band, led by big-voiced soul singer Stacey Murray, that plays originals along with covers from a variety of genres.

Self-styled postpunk “Bohemian goth” Detroit band led by singer-songwriter Keith Christmas. Openers: the Detroit-area shoegaze band Birds from Dinosaurs and the Ypsi psychedelic blues-rock trio TV Blackout.

Acclaimed Canadian jazz guitar virtuoso and vocalist whose playing style is influenced by the likes of Wes Montgomery, Grant Green, Joe Pass, and Kenny Burrell.

Habitat Jazz CollectiveJazz originals and standards by a local ensemble led by singer-bassist Rob Crozier.

Detroit rock band whose music incorporates elements of blues, funk, and pop.

World music–inspired ambient soundscapes by this local guitarist.

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

Veteran local folk-rock duo of singer-songwriter & guitarist Green and fiddler Slomovits. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

Popular Lansing-area modern outlaw country band that plays 90s-inspired line dancing originals along with classic country covers. 10 p.m.

Modern country covers by a band led by this soulful-voiced Detroit vocalist. 10 p.m.

Local blues-oriented singer-guitarist with an eclectic, wide-ranging repertoire.

Veteran local singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist.

Contemporary pop covers by this local singer-guitarist. 4:30–6:30 p.m.

New Age Celtic music ensemble.

Rock ’n’ roll classics by local one-man band Jim Burd.

A local pop-soul singer-songwriter.

Tight, horn-fueled reggae by an ensemble led by this Hawaiian singer-guitarist whose music incorporates elements of prog-rock, soul, blues, flamenco, and jazz. Opener: SensaMotion, a New Jersey reggae band. $30.

Local quartet, led by Pherotones trumpeter Ross Huff, that plays jazz standards, retro lounge music, and funk.

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

New local indie pop-rock band.

Jazz ensemble led by local guitarist Bowen, a U-M jazz studies grad.

Detroit-area instrumental quartet that plays fresh interpretations of vintage swing from the 1930s & 40s. 6:30–7:45 p.m. $15.

U-M student indie pop-folk groove septet. 9–10:15 p.m. $20.

Local folk-rock singer-songwriter who sings songs about love and life's transitions.

Grungy blues and rock by this Romulus band.

Detroit country-flavored folk-rock Americana quartet. 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Soft rock, blues and folk-rock covers by this local duo.

An eclectic mix of rock ’n’ roll, Motown, blues, soul, and R&B—mostly from the 1960s & 70s—by this finely tuned ensemble of veteran local musicians that’s fronted by vocalists Patty O’Connor, who plays keyboards and flute, and Myron Grant, who plays harmonica and guitar.

With local postpunk and emo bands Shindig Machine and Team Cabin.