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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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    AJ Lynn.: Sam Hill

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    Sam Hill 5827 Jackson Rd.

    Detroit folk-rock singer-guitarist.

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    Four Roses.: North Star Lounge

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

    Local rock cover band. 6:30–7:45 p.m. $20.

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    David Janeway Trio.: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    NYC-based jazz ensemble, led by veteran Detroit-bred pianist Janeway, that plays bright and measured original tunes in the style of Bill Evans.

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    Luvplanet.: Moonwinks Tavern

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    Moonwinks Tavern 5151 Plymouth Rd. (734) 994-5151.

    A psychedelic-tinged mix of rock, pop, and blues by this veteran Bay Area band led by singer Nicole Sutton and lead guitarist Mark McGee, a former sideman for Gregg Allman and Joe Satriani.

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    Leslie Vincent.: JD’s Stage

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

    Minneapolis jazz singer known for her joyful stage presence and wide ranging jazz interpretations of songs from the Great American Songbook, musical theater, and contemporary rock & pop.

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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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    Shade Zero.: The Arboretum

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    The Arboretum 984 E. Michigan Ave., Saline

    Detroit-area alt-rock band.

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    Laith Al-Saadi.: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    This veteran local singer-guitarist, a former finalist on The Voice, plays an eclectic mix of roots Americana, classic rock, and blues, including many originals. Guitar World calls him “a cross between Danny Gatton and Buddy Guy at their best.”

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    Rory Nevins.: Mash (Ypsilanti)

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    Mash (Ypsilanti) 400 W. River, Ypsilanti

    Mid-Michigan singer-guitarist who plays mainly acoustic classic rock covers.

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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.