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

Jazz, country, and pop tunes by this local trio led by bassist Tim Berla and fronted by vocalist Naya Loftus.

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 […]

Ensemble led by Detroit pianist Anderson, an MSU jazz studies grad.

Performers of all skill levels invited. Hosted by James Bourland & the Staches, a local quintet fronted by Bourland, a singer-guitarist who specializes in all forms of American roots music. […]

Local world music–inflected jazz ensemble of drummer Jesse Kramer, guitarist John Arnold, and bassist & vocalist Pathe Jassi.

U-M student indie pop-folk groove septet. Tonight they are joined by Ananda Murari, an Ypsi pop-folk singer-songwriter. whose work is influenced by Indian music. $24.

Sign-up starts at 7 p.m.

Jazz ensemble led by Kenji Lee, a local saxophonist whose expressive brand of jazz draws on Japanese folk music, Western classical music, and punk.

Duo of veteran local jazz guitar virtuosos.

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

Sparse, pulsating folk-rock soaked in 70s nostalgia by this English band led by singer-songwriter, and former dance music DJ, Fin Greenall. “The sound here is rooted in folk, but buoyed by Greenhall’s upbringing in dance and electronic music always grooves and pulses,” writes Under the Radar in a review of his brand-new album The City […]

Detroit-based grungy hard rock band with dusty Americana undertones. Openers: the Detroit blues-rock and southern-rock band Armada Lodge and the Livonia alt-rock band Blind Season. Followed by stand-up comedy sets by local comics Alex Bradley, Skippy Rose, Zach Pearlman, and Julianna Loera Wiggins.

A mix of mostly instrumental funk, rock, jazz, R&B, and blues covers by this local guitarist. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

Jazz ensemble led by up-and-coming Detroit trumpeter Perry.

The Stage name of Chris McGorey, a Canton singer-songwriter who plays adventurous folk-rock.

Eclectic local string quartet that plays everything from Beethoven to the Beatles. 7–9:30 p.m. $10.

Showcase of ambient and electronic music. Hosted by the local synthwave ambient artist Omo.

East Lansing rock quartet. Openers: the Warren alt-rock band LoudFoxCult, the Detroit-area indie rock band Hemmingway Lane, and the Oklahoma emo pop-punk duo Sunfo. $14.

Local pop-rock singer-songwriter. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

Detroit folk-rock singer-guitarist.

Local Afro-Cuban jazz ensemble led by composer-percussionist Alberto Nacif.

Veteran local ensemble that plays old-time American and Irish dance tunes.

Sophisticated, irresistibly catchy folk-pop reminiscent of the Lumineers and Mumford & Sons by this British-American trio of singer-guitarists known for its intricate vocal harmonies, poetic lyrics, and unique instrumentation. $24.

A mix of originals and 60s-90s rock covers by this local quintet.

Local band that plays heavy, melodic guitar-driven rock spiced with progressive and metal elements. Openers: Media Panic, a Detroit-area old-school punk band formerly known as The DDTs, and the local rock band Tin Guns.

Every Thurs., except Aug. 27: “MixPlates.” With Ryan Cady and other DJs TBA.

Ypsi proto-punk power trio. Openers: So Say We All (see Hear.Say) and Hard Candy, a local rock band fronted by Spark vocalist Robin Grant.

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.

Traditional jazz & swing covers by this local duo. 4:30–6:30 p.m.

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

Acoustic trio led by Lake Orion Americana singer-songwriter Taylor. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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

Dance music by this popular local cover band with a huge repertoire of classic, New Wave, and modern rock hits and forgotten gems from the 1960s through the 2010s.

Mainstream jazz ensemble led by young local trumpeter Dennard, a U-M music grad whose music incorporates elements of hip-hop, R&B, and funk.

Local jazz ensemble. Tonight they play original music, covers of songs by Chick Corea and Steve Swallow, and a set of tunes by Antonio Carlos Jobim sung in the original Portuguese by guest vocalist Erika Ventura.

Energetic folk-rock & soul by this former Ragbirds guitarist.

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

Americana country-rock and folk-rock covers by this local singer-guitarist.

Dexter alt-country quintet formerly known as Mercury Switch.

Detroit-area alt-rock band.

Austin-based folk-rock & Americana band fronted by a trio of singer-songwriters—Marco Gutierrez, Daniel Davis, and Colin Gilmore, son of legendary Texas troubadour Jimmie Dale Gilmore. “While the band tends to describe its sound as Southwestern rock ’n’ roll, you’ll also hear influences of Tejano and Conjunto, the Pogues, the British Invasion, and even New Age […]

Toledo classic rock & pop cover trio.

Ypsi indie experimental trio. Openers: the Detroit-area garage rock band Rat Paws, Jim Cherewick (see Ann Arbor Funhouse), and Confusion Reactor, an Ypsi experimental psychedelic band led by guitarist and electronic musician Thomas Barton.

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

Detroit-area house DJ collective.

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

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

Popular veteran band from Dearborn that performs rock ’n’ roll covers and originals.

Ensemble led by this Houghton-bred Americana roots music singer-songwriter, a U-M student. Tonight Mari plays 2 shows celebrating the vinyl release of a new single from her upcoming sophomore album, The Masquerade. 6:30 & 8:30 p.m. $20.

Jazz ensemble led by Jones, a veteran New Jersey-bred percussionist whose playing is distinguished by its strong Afro-Cuban pulse.

Celtic new age band.

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

Alt-country and indie rock cover band.

Ypsi acoustic postpunk pop-rock trio.

Local guitar great Bedard leads a band of veteran local musicians in his popular annual series exploring the history of American roots music. Tonight’s first set pays tribute to the legendary rock ‘n’ roll guitar pioneer Carl Perkins, featuring songs like “Honey Don’t,” “Blue Suede Shoes,” and “Dixie Fried.” The second set explores music from […]

Lansing jam-rock singer-guitarist.

Local metal band. Openers: fellow area heavy rock bands Grand Snake, Fool’s Spring, and Basket Case.

Local Tom Petty tribute band led by singer-guitarist Shawn McGinnis.

Detroit-area heavy shoegaze band. Openers: the local punk & grunge quartet The Blank, the Detroit shoegaze duo Nurse, and the Detroit-area post-hardcore alt-punk band Reader. $14.

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