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Mike Vial.: Sam Hill
MoreSam Hill 5827 Jackson Rd.Local folk-rock singer-songwriter who sings songs about love and life’s transitions.
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The Invasion.: Live
MoreLive 102 S. First St., Ann ArborDetroit-area British Invasion cover quartet led by singer-guitarist David Roof.
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Tyreek McDole.: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborThis Haitian American vocalist from Central Florida with expressive soulful baritone is only the second man to ever win the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Jazzwise calls his 2025 debut album, Open Up Your Senses, “an instant modern classic and a must-have recording for any lovers of vocal jazz.” $50.
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Dwight Street Troubadours.: Water Tower Distilling Co.
MoreWater Tower Distilling Co. 23 N. Washington,, YpsilantiLocal trio that plays a mix of originals and pop, rock, and soul covers.
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“Karaoke Night.”: Ypsi Alehouse
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Brad Phillips.: JD’s Stage
MoreJD’s Stage 117 ½ S. Main, Chelsea, Michigan, United StatesNationally renowned multi-instrumental string virtuoso from Saline whose music embraces a range of genres from old-time, bluegrass, and Celtic to jazz and pop.
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Rick Burgess Trio.: Earle
MoreEarle 121 W. Washington, Ann ArborJazz 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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“Magik Ziggidy Birthday Bash.”: The Arboretum
MoreThe Arboretum 984 E. Michigan Ave., SalineWith performances by area hip-hop rappers Magik Ziggidy, Peetzu, Ron1n Sumo, Charmm, Mikejack, and others.
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Rainbow Girls.: Ark
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborThis Sonoma County (CA) trio is known for combining idealistic lyrics, crack guitar work, and startling vocal harmonies. They were crowd favorites at the Ann Arbor Folk Festival back in 2020, and a Glide reviewer calls them “a gang of sweet angels punching you in the heart.” Opener: Jordan Smart, a Kentucky based folk-rock singer-songwriter. $29.
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The Machine.: Mash (Ypsilanti)
MoreMash (Ypsilanti) 400 W. River, YpsilantiPop, rock, and punk dance tunes by this local quartet featuring 2 former Bluescasters, guitarist Phil Ryski and bassist Doug Wolgat, along with drummer Rocky Di Iacovo and singer Aubrey Selaty.
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The Switchbacks.: Zal Gaz Grotto
MoreZal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann ArborLocal hard-rocking country and blues quintet fronted by vocalist Janet Benson.
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Pillow Princess.: Ziggy’s
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiSolo local indie rock singer-songwriter. Openers: the local indie rock band Claire Kay, the Detroit indie rock band Kind of Animal, and the Detroit-area alt-rock band Dono Econo.
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Hunter Neff & The Rodeo Clowns.: The Ranch
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborLocal honky-tonk band.
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Telepathic Wax.: Ann Arbor Funhouse
MoreAnn Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann ArborDetroit-area house DJ collective.
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Toed.: Blind Pig
MoreBlind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann ArborDetroit funk-rock jam band. Opener: Mild Pulp, a Detroit-area nostalgic indie rock band, and Sugar Sharp, a Detroit pop-rock band. $20.
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H.O.M.E.S. Project.: North Star Lounge
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborJazz trio led by U-M music professor Stephen Rush that uses depth data from various Great Lakes as the basis for their compositions. 6:30–7:45 p.m. $15.
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Sean Dobbins & The Collegiate Collage.: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborAll-star ensemble of area jazz educators led by veteran local drummer Dobbins.
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Backbeat Manifesto.: Water Tower Distilling Co.
MoreWater Tower Distilling Co. 23 N. Washington,, YpsilantiDetroit-area jam band whose music draws on blues, funk, soul, and jazz-jam.
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John Finan, Kandy Frederick, & Hilary Finchum-Sung.: Ypsi Alehouse
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiIn-the-round performance by these local folk-rock singer-songwriters.
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Devin Scillian.: JD’s Stage
MoreJD’s Stage 117 ½ S. Main, Chelsea, Michigan, United StatesA mix of country and Southern rock covers, along with some originals by this former WDIV-TV news anchor.
