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Andy Baker.: North Star Lounge
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborWest 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
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborThis 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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Jake Reichbart.: Earle
MoreEarle 121 W. Washington, Ann ArborSolo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.
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Runnin’ on Blues.: Ypsi Alehouse
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiSouthern rock, blues-rock, and blues by this Livonia trio.
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Devon Gilfillian.: Ark
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborYoung 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
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiDetroit-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
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborFolk 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
MoreEl Limon 2709 PlymouthAn 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
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborDetroit jazz-funk ensemble led by the young saxophonist Nate Topolewski.
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Jake Reichbart.: Earle
MoreEarle 121 W. Washington, Ann ArborSolo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.
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Deer & Elk Duo.: The Ranch
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborClassic 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
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborSold out.
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The Velvet Walrus.: Zal Gaz Grotto
MoreZal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann ArborLocal 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
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiRock 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
MoreAnn Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann ArborKalamazoo 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
MoreBlind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann ArborEclectic 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
MoreLast Word 301 W. Huron, Ann ArborA 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
MoreTap Room 201 W. Michigan, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiAll musicians invited. Hosted by singer-guitarist Brian Brickley.
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Jeff McNiven.: The Ranch
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborVeteran Michigan acoustic roots rock and alt-country singer-songwriter. 5 p.m.
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Blockhouse Valley.: North Star Lounge
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborPop & 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
MoreSam Hill 5827 Jackson Rd.Local blues-oriented singer-guitarist with an eclectic, wide-ranging repertoire.
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Michelle Belanger Band.: Live
MoreLive 102 S. First St., Ann ArborHonky-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
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborEdgy contemporary jazz that harkens back to 60s hard bop by this Windsor & Detroit ensemble led by acclaimed Canadian composer-trumpeter Macklem.
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“Songwriters Circle.”: Moonwinks Tavern
MoreMoonwinks Tavern 5151 Plymouth Rd. (734) 994-5151.With local singer-songwriters Tom Alter, Milan Seth, and Kat Steih.