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Phil Ogilvie’s Rhythm Kings.: Zal Gaz Grotto
MoreZal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann ArborLocal 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 King Oliver.
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Paul Vornhagen Quartet.: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborJazz standards by this local ensemble led by veteran saxophonist and flutist Vornhagen.
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Jordan Blanchard.: Ypsi Alehouse
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiHighly regarded local fingerstyle guitarist who plays mainly country & blues covers, along with some originals.
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The Stinkeyes.: Ziggy’s
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiEnergetic Wisconsin lo-fi punk trio whose music has been described as “Veruca Salt meets Motorhead,” and “If Rush were a riot grrrl band.” Openers: Rat Fight, a Minnesota power-punk band, and Vampire Cowgirl, a Detroit indie doom-punk duo.
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Jazz Jam Session.: Ann Arbor Funhouse
MoreAnn Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann ArborJazz ensemble led by veteran local drummer Pete Siers and Kenji Lee, a local saxophonist whose expressive brand of jazz draws on Japanese folk music, Western classical music, and punk.
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The Last War.: Blind Pig
MoreBlind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann ArborDetroit prog-rock duo. Openers: Detroit-area indie rock acts Painted Friends, Root Cause, and Isaac Ferraro. $16.
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Joe Summers & Pete Bullard.: El Limon
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Easy Street Jazz Band.: Zal Gaz Grotto
MoreZal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann ArborEarly jazz classics from Scott Joplin and Bessie Smith to Louis Armstrong and beyond by this veteran local septet led by trombonist Terry Kimura.
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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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Alex Wand & Nelle Anderson.: Ziggy’s
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiAn improvisational blend of opera and performance art by this duo of soprano-composer Anderson and Wand, a local guitarist who plays joyous and unpredictable instrumental originals featuring unconventional tunings. Tonight they are joined by L.A.–based violist Patrick Behnke.
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Mikey Abbasspour.: North Star Lounge
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborEclectic local singer-songwriter & classical guitarist. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
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Dennis Gregg.: Ypsi Alehouse
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiAcoustic folk-rock covers and some originals by this local singer-guitarist.
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Jacob Hart Piano Duo.: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborEnsemble led by this award-winning 17-year-old Detroit pianist. Free.
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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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“Let It Be(atles Night).”: North Star Lounge
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborTwo sets of Beatles songs covers by North Star Lounge favorite performers TBA. 7:30 & 8:45 p.m. $15.
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“Sound Invaders.”: Ziggy’s
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiShowcase of ambient and electronic music. Hosted by the local synthwave ambient artist Omo.
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Advance Base.
MoreThe stage name of Owen Ashworth, a soft-rock singer-songwriter from Illinois who writes melancholic electronic story songs. Openers: Brawny Lad, an Ypsi acoustic trio whose sound blends a number of American musical traditions, and Jim Cherewick, a versatile veteran local postpunk rock ’n’ roll singer-songwriter.
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Jake Nellett.: Blind Pig
MoreBlind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann ArborU-M student indie pop singer-songwriter. Openers: fellow U-M student bands Superego and The Quartet. $14.
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Out Ensembe.: North Star Lounge
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborA new local wind quintet committed to increasing the representation of LGBTQ+ composers. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
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Focus: Jazz.: El Limon
MoreEl Limon 2709 PlymouthJazz favorites by the trio of pianist Jeff Fessler, bassist Will van Campen, and saxophonist Jeff Kopmanis.