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    Jazz Jam Session.: Ziggy’s

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

    With local jazz players TBA.

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    Jeremy Siegrist.: North Star Lounge

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

    Jackson-area Americana singer-guitarist. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    Aris Chalin Trio.: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Ensemble led by this young local pianist. Free.

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    Poetry Open Mic.: North Star Lounge

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

    All invited to bring a poem or monologue that they’ve written. Hosted by cat h. bradley & Forrest Hejkal. Sign-up starts at 6:30 p.m. 7–10 p.m.

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    “Gear Lords: A Night in Electronic Music.”: Ziggy’s

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

    Monthly performance by live electronic production musicians, using beat machines, samplers, modular systems, synths and similar instruments.

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    The Jim White Trio.: Ann Arbor Funhouse

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    Ann Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann Arbor

    2 sets by this highly regarded avant garde ensemble led by Australian percussionist White best known as a member of the instrumental rock band Dirty Three. With Fugazi guitarist Guy Picciotto and Detroit multi-instrumentalist Colleen Burke. Second set is sold out.

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    FrostisRad.: Blind Pig

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    Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

     Detroit-area alt-rock band. Openers: the Canton metalcore and post-hardcore band Walking Down Main, the Detroit-area underground metal band Neon Coma, and the Toledo deathcore band Death Hex. $14.

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    Deacon Earl.: North Star Lounge

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

    Lansing blues singer-songwriter who accompanies himself on guitar and harmonica. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    Jeff Bainter.: El Limon

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    El Limon 2709 Plymouth

    Parodies of familiar tunes by this local singer-guitarist.

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    Open Mic.: Sam Hill

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    Sam Hill 5827 Jackson Rd.

    All performers invited. Hosted by Mike Gentry. Sign-up at 5:30 p.m.

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    Max Bowen.: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

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

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    McLaughlin’s Alley.: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Detroit Irish-tinged pop-rock quintet fronted by sibling singer-songwriters Tina and Maureen Paraventi.

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    Rory Nevins.: The Ranch

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    The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Mid-Michigan singer-guitarist who plays mainly acoustic classic rock covers.

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    Open Mic.: The Arboretum

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    The Arboretum 984 E. Michigan Ave., Saline

    Performers of all ages invited. 6–9 p.m. Free.

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    Ki5 & Friends.: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Ki5 is the stage name of Kyler Wilkins, a local singer-producer who layers vocals and beatbox rhythms using looping pedals to create a unique one-man a cappella band. Tonight he is joined by some of his musical friends TBA. Part of Voices, a series showcasing up-and-coming Southeast Michigan musical acts. $24.

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    Relics of the Future.: Zal Gaz Grotto

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    Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

    Local jazz ensemble led by bassist Tim Berla. With clarinetist & percussionist Charles Dayringer, keyboardist Paul Bairley, and saxophonist & flutist Paul Girard.