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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.

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    Chinese Football.: Blind Pig

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    Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    All ages. Upbeat indie pop-punk and dizzying math rock by this popular band from Wuhan, China, known for its instrumental virtuosity, with complex, arpeggiated guitar riffs and shifting time signatures. It’s name is a playful nod to the highly influential emo band American Football. $25.

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    Andy Baker.: North Star Lounge

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

    West Michigan singer-songwriter & guitarist known for his uplifting folk-rock originals. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    Nicole Zuraitis Quartet.: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    This acclaimed sultry-voiced NYC jazz vocalist & pianist is known for both for her mastery of jazz standards and her skill as an arranger and composer. Her 2024 album How Love Begins won a Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album, and she has played with a long list of jazz greats, including Christian McBride, Dave Brubeck, Darren Criss, and Teyana Taylor. 7 p.m. Dinner show: $85.

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    Runnin’ on Blues.: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Southern rock, blues-rock, and blues by this Livonia trio.

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    Devon Gilfillian.: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Young Nashville-based soul singer whose smooth, gospel-tinged falsetto harkens back to Al Green and Marvin Gaye but with a contemporary hip-hop sensibility and phrasing. Tonight he plays songs from his brand-new album Time Will Tell. Opener: Jon Muq, a Ugandan pop-rock singer-songwriter known for his honest songwriting and the joyful clarity of his voice. A crowd favorite at this year’s Ann Arbor Folk Festival. $35.

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    Exit Ticket.: Ziggy’s

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

    Detroit-area shoegaze band. Openers: Lyloc, a Detroit emo-grunge trio, and Wetbody, a Detroit alt-rock band.

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    Steff Kayser.: North Star Lounge

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

    Folk songs and originals by this singer-guitarist who recently moved to Ypsi from Arizona. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    Fresh Berrys.: El Limon

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    El Limon 2709 Plymouth

    An evening of jazz by guitarists Dan Denison and Austin Netherton, members of the local rock band Street Fiction.

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    Nate Topo Group.: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Detroit jazz-funk ensemble led by the young saxophonist Nate Topolewski.