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    Patrick Clinton.: North Star Lounge

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

    Detroit-area pop-folk singer-songwriter. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    Indie Rock Royalty.: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    An eclectic mix of covers and originals by this local quartet.

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    Abigayle Oakley & Fairhazel.: North Star Lounge

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

    Nashville–based indie folk-rock duo of singer Oakley and multi-instrumentalist Fairhazel. 7:30–10 p.m. $20.

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    Hiss Golden Messenger.: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Popular North Carolina indie folk-rock band, led by MC Taylor, a veteran singer-songwriter whose sound blends country, soul, and gospel influences with deeply introspective, poetic, and politically conscious songwriting. The band’s new album, I’m People, is a reflective collection of songs about resilience, community, radical hopefulness, and quiet human moments. Tonight he is joined by Sam Amidon, an adventurous Americana singer-songwriter & multi-instrumentalist who specializes in experimental reworkings of traditional Appalachian folk tunes. $29.

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    Kathy Wieland.: North Star Lounge

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

    Local singer-songwriter who plays witty and thoughtful pop-folk. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    Steve Somers & Friends.: El Limon

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    El Limon 2709 Plymouth

    Jazz & blues standards by an ensemble led by WCC jazz guitar instructor Somers.

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    Lisa Sung Quartet.: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Jazz standards and originals by this ensemble led by Grand Rapids-based composer-pianist Sung.

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    Kari Holmes.: The Ranch

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    The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Contemporary country-pop, along with classic country covers, by a band led by this Detroit-bred singer-songwriter who has recorded in Nashville.

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    Great Lake Swimmers.: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Veteran Toronto alt-country quintet, led by singer-songwriter Tony Dekker, whose music channels an array of influences from Hank Williams to Gram Parsons. American Songwriter praises the band’s “stunning variety of tones and textures… nothing less than both cerebral and sublime.” Opener: Colleen Brown, a Canadian pop-folk singer-songwriter. $29.

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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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    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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    “Ecosystem 4.”: Ann Arbor Funhouse

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    Ann Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann Arbor

    With electronic music acts TBA. Sponsored by Ghostly International and Portage Garage Sounds.

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    Jeff Mac. ): Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Soft–rock, blues and folk covers by this local singer-guitarist. 4:30–6:30 p.m.

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    Mike Root.: The Ranch

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    The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Mid-Michigan country singer-guitarist. 5 p.m.

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    Nick James.: North Star Lounge

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

    Detroit-area country-folk singer-songwriter. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    The Invasion.: Live

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    Live 102 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    British Invasion cover quartet from Redford led by singer-guitarist David Roof.