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    Checker.: Blind Pig

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    Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    Detroit indie rock duo who describe their music as “attic rock for off-colored people.” Openers: Baits, a local bedroom pop singer-songwriter, and Brown Sugar, a Detroit-area pop and R&B cover duo.

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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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    Ditch Tea Steepers.

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    Indiana folk-rock & Americana ensemble that plays play old-time country and Tin Pan Alley standards, along with fiddle tunes from a variety of traditions. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    Eric Moore.: Sam Hill

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    Sam Hill 5827 Jackson Rd.

    Bluesy folk-rock singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist.  

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    Saints of Soul.: Live

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    Live 102 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    Detroit R&B, soul, and funk septet fronted by vocalist Sorilbran Stone.

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    Saahnjoo.: Water Tower Distilling Co.

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    Water Tower Distilling Co. 23 N. Washington,, Ypsilanti

    Detroit-based ambient-pop artist who layers field recordings with synth, voice, and other instruments.

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    The Non-Prophits.: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Blues-inflected Southern rock ensemble.

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    Ray Bonneville.: JD’s Stage

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

    Veteran blues and country-rock guitarist and harmonica player from Montreal known for his raspy, laid-back vocals.

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    Rick Burgess Trio.: Earle

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    Earle 121 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Jazz 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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    Ladyship Warship.: The Arboretum

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    The Arboretum 984 E. Michigan Ave., Saline

    Detroit hard-rock duo of singer-guitarist EZ Myers and singer-drummer Kristin Lyn.

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    David Nail.: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Veteran Nashville country singer-songwriter from Missouri known for his raw & direct lyrics and powerful voice. “Nail’s robust, resonant tenor just might be country’s most limber and soulful this side of Ronnie Dunn,” writes The Washington Post. Tonight he plays songs from his extensive catalog, along with new tunes from an album set to be released later this year. $40.

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    Shelby & Jake.: Mash (Ypsilanti)

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    Mash (Ypsilanti) 400 W. River, Ypsilanti

    Lansing wife-and-husband duo of acoustic country-pop singer-guitarists.

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    Outbound Packard.: Zal Gaz Grotto

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    Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

    A mix of rock and alt-country covers and originals by this local band led by guitarist Dave Buehrer (aka Paledave).

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    TV Blackout.: Ziggy’s

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

    Ypsi psychedelic blues-rock trio. Openers: local blues-rock singer-songwriter & guitarist Adam Snyder, and the Detroit soul-inflected alt-pop singer-songwriter Bega.

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    Briscoe.: Blind Pig

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    Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    All ages. Austin-based Americana folk-rock duo known for their twangy, countrified vocal harmonies on songs that evoke 60s & 70s classic folk-rock. Americana UK praises their 2025 album Heat of July as “a hugely satisfying listen from start to finish. For anyone who likes their Americana to be closer to the folky end, but still wants something to play in the car with the ‘top down’, this is a record that is full of fresh air, clear skies and open roads.” Opener: Leon Majcen, a Florida folk-rock singer-songwriter. $25.