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    “Fallout Shelter.”: Ziggy’s

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

    Freeform electronic music night with rotating DJs spinning a mix house, techno, bass, and dance music.

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    Slothrust.: Blind Pig

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    Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    All ages. Boston-area alt-rock band led by singer-guitarist Leah Wellbaum, an engaging performer and versatile songwriter known for her cheeky lyrics and grungy choruses. Opener: The Velveteers, a polished female-fronted heavy alt-rock band from Colorado. $25.

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    Yellowhammer.: Habitat Lounge

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    Habitat Lounge 3050 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor

    Local quartet, led by Pherotones trumpeter Ross Huff, that plays jazz standards, retro lounge music, and funk.

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    Esh Schaden Trio.: North Star Lounge

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

    Local jazz ensemble led by pianist Schaden. 9–10:15 p.m. $20.

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    Fangs & Twang.: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Ypsi trio of Black Jake & the Carnies members that plays twangy, high-energy country rock, with songs about vampires, mummies, and other fantastical creatures. 9:30–11:30 p.m.

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    Patty PerShayla.: JD’s Stage

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

    High-energy rock ’n’ roll by a trio led by this Nashville-based, Michigan-bred singer-songwriter & bassist, who draws on blues, classic, and progressive rock traditions to make her energetic and introspective songs.

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    Unkle Lay Lee & the Moonshine All-Stars.: Old Town

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    Old Town 122 W. Liberty, Ann Arbor

    Local quintet led by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Gray Motsinger that plays an eclectic brand of outlaw country with punk, funk, and rock influences. 

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    Mike Root.: The Ranch

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    The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Mid-Michigan country singer-guitarist.

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    “Ann Arbor/Ypsi Acoustic Jammers.”: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    All acoustic musicians invited for an open mic followed by an hour of jamming. Participants welcome to bring chord-and-lyric sheets of any well-known song.

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    The Brothers Landreth.: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Winnipeg alt-country band known for writing twangy roots-rock originals flavored with stirring harmonies, slide guitar, and Hammond B-3 organ. The band’s recent material from their 2025 album, Dog Ear, explores themes of family and the quest for stability amidst the itinerant life of a touring musician. Opener: Madeleine Roger, a Canadian folk-rock singer-songwriter. $35.

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    “The Sunday Circle.”: Ziggy’s

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

    A set by a house jazz band led by local trumpeter Ingrid Racine. Followed by an open mic for vocalists, instrumentalists (including electronic), rappers & poets.

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    Jazz Jam Session.: Ann Arbor Funhouse

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    Ann Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann Arbor

    Jazz 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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    Paul Keller Orchestra.: Zal Gaz Grotto

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    Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

    Award-winning 14-piece big band led by bassist Keller and featuring vocalist Sarah D’Angelo and occasional guest vocalists. Also, each week features a middle set by a guest college or high school student ensemble.

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    Palmyra.: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Young contemporary bluegrass trio from Virginia whose songs on such unconventional themes a gender dysphoria flirt with soul, post-rock, and even emo. “Palmyra makes you believe they’ve been singing together for decades, their harmonies are so electric and full of life,” writes The Bluegrass Situation. $29.

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    Cousin Curtiss.: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Exuberant, vibrant blues- and folk-style songs about small-town life by this Northern Michigan singer-songwriter who accompanies himself on guitar and harmonica, with splashes of kazoo, beat-boxing, and scat singing. Free; nonperishable donations for Food Gatherers accepted.