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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.

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    Full Cord.: JD’s Stage

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    JD’s Stage 117 ½ S. Main, Chelsea, Michigan, United States

    Nationally-touring Grand Haven–based Americana band known for blending traditional bluegrass with jazz, western swing, and rock ‘n’ roll.

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    Rick Burgess Trio.: Earle

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    Earle 121 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

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

     

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    Joe Pug & Willie Watson.: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Double bill of 2 of the top acts in contemporary American roots music. Pug is a highly regarded Chicago-based folk-rock singer-songwriter whose music draws on a variety of influences from John Prine to the late alt-country songwriter Walter Hyatt. Watson is an Americana folk singer best known for singing the tenor lead and playing rhythm guitar with Old Crow Medicine Show. His repertoire ranges from Utah Phillips and Leadbelly tunes to traditional songs collected by the 1930s folk-country crossover pioneer Bascom Lamar Lunsford and Rabbit Brown’s iconic “James Alley Blues.” He made his acting debut in the Coen Brothers’ 2018 Netflix film The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. $35.

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    NuAudio.: Mash (Ypsilanti)

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    Mash (Ypsilanti) 400 W. River, Ypsilanti

    Toledo classic rock & pop cover trio.

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    Medicine Men.: Zal Gaz Grotto

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    Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

    This local dance quintet plays classic R&B and Motown. With vocalist Terry Samuels, guitarist Pete Bullard, keyboardist Andy Adamson, bassist Doug Katchorek, and drummer Mike Moneart. They are backed by the Westside Girls, the vocal duo of Cheryl McIntire and Carol Shaw.

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    Sacha.: Ann Arbor Funhouse

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    Ann Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann Arbor

    Local pop-soul singer-songwriter.