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    Andy Baker.: North Star Lounge

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

    West Michigan singer-songwriter & guitarist known for his uplifting folk-rock originals. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    Nicole Zuraitis Quartet.: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    This acclaimed sultry-voiced NYC jazz vocalist & pianist is known for both for her mastery of jazz standards and her skill as an arranger and composer. Her 2024 album How Love Begins won a Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album, and she has played with a long list of jazz greats, including Christian McBride, Dave Brubeck, Darren Criss, and Teyana Taylor. 7 p.m. Dinner show: $85.

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    Runnin’ on Blues.: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Southern rock, blues-rock, and blues by this Livonia trio.

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    Devon Gilfillian.: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Young Nashville-based soul singer whose smooth, gospel-tinged falsetto harkens back to Al Green and Marvin Gaye but with a contemporary hip-hop sensibility and phrasing. Tonight he plays songs from his brand-new album Time Will Tell. Opener: Jon Muq, a Ugandan pop-rock singer-songwriter known for his honest songwriting and the joyful clarity of his voice. A crowd favorite at this year’s Ann Arbor Folk Festival. $35.

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    Exit Ticket.: Ziggy’s

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

    Detroit-area shoegaze band. Openers: Lyloc, a Detroit emo-grunge trio, and Wetbody, a Detroit alt-rock band.

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    Steff Kayser.: North Star Lounge

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

    Folk songs and originals by this singer-guitarist who recently moved to Ypsi from Arizona. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    Fresh Berrys.: El Limon

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    El Limon 2709 Plymouth

    An evening of jazz by guitarists Dan Denison and Austin Netherton, members of the local rock band Street Fiction.

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    Nate Topo Group.: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Detroit jazz-funk ensemble led by the young saxophonist Nate Topolewski.

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    Deer & Elk Duo.: The Ranch

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    The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Classic country, western swing, and hillbilly boogie covers by the Lansing-area duo of Jason Lantrip and Jeffery Gower.

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    Paula Cole.: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

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    The Velvet Walrus.: Zal Gaz Grotto

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    Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

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

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    James Bourland & His Ex-Husbands.: Ziggy’s

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

    Rock ensemble led by versatile local singer-guitarist Bourland. Tonight they celebrate the 35th anniversary of the release of Nirvana’s Nevermind by playing the album in its entirety. Opener: Gregory Stovetop, a veteran Chelsea singer-songwriter whose influences range from Elvis and Johnny Cash to Soundgarden and The Replacements.

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    Catzap.: Ann Arbor Funhouse

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    Ann Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann Arbor

    Kalamazoo indie psych-rock and bedroom-pop instrumentalist who specializes in live digital loops. Opener: the East Lansing psych-rock and emo trio Tequila Mockingbird, the East Lansing rock quartet Final Boss Fight, and the Detroit-area pop-punk and emo band Team Cabin.

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    My Salamander.: Blind Pig

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    Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    Eclectic young local indie rock band. Openers: the Grand Haven indie rock singer-songwriter Stephen Lubera, the local indie alt-country-rock-flavored power-pop band Petalwave, and Toadally.

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    The Pherotones.: Last Word

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    Last Word 301 W. Huron, Ann Arbor

    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. 

     

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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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    Jeff McNiven.: The Ranch

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    The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Veteran Michigan acoustic roots rock and alt-country singer-songwriter. 5 p.m.

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    Blockhouse Valley.: North Star Lounge

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

    Pop & indie rock covers by the Detroit-area duo of vocalist Ashleigh Glass and guitarist Cody Cooper. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    Shaun Garth Walker.: Sam Hill

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    Sam Hill 5827 Jackson Rd.

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

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    Michelle Belanger Band.: Live

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    Live 102 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    Honky-tonk, rockabilly, Western swing, and vintage country by this local ensemble fronted by singer-guitarist Belanger.

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    Russ Macklem Detroit Quintet.: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Edgy contemporary jazz that harkens back to 60s hard bop by this Windsor & Detroit ensemble led by acclaimed Canadian composer-trumpeter Macklem.