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Observer Editor
Focus: Jazz: Ypsi Alehouse
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiJazz favorites by the trio of pianist Jeff Fessler, bassist Will van Campen, and saxophonist Jeff Kopmanis.
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James Muto: The Ranch
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborJackson pop-country singer-guitarist.
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Levona: Ziggy’s
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiYpsi pop-rock band. Openers: the Flint indie rock band Lopsider and the Detroit alt-rock band Wetbody.
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Cloverleaf.: The Arboretum
MoreThe Arboretum 984 E. Michigan Ave., SalineYpsi postpunk band. Openers: the Detroit-area emo band Mccloud and the local postpunk rock trio Shindig Machine. $15.
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The Trews Acoustic Trio: Ark
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborThree principal members of this acclaimed Canadian rock band—Colin Macdonald, John-Angus Macdonald, and Jack Syperek—perform stripped-down acoustic rendition of hits from their extensive catalog. $29.
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Headband Henny.: Blind Pig
MoreBlind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann ArborKalamazoo alternative R&B singer, Openers: the Wisconsin indie skate-rock band Social Cig, the Detroit-area alt-rock band FrostisRad, and the Clinton acoustic indie pop-rock band Luna Pier. $16.
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The Pherotones: Last Word
MoreLast Word 301 W. Huron, Ann ArborA 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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“MixPlates”: Ann Arbor Funhouse
MoreAnn Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann ArborEvery Thurs., except Aug. 27: “MixPlates.” With Ryan Cady and other DJs TBA.
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Eric Moore & The Fugitives: The Ranch
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborA new country side project by veteran local singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist Moore.
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Shiny Shiny Black: North Star Lounge
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborAward-winning alt-folk band from Indiana. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
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Gregory Stovetop
MoreVeteran Chelsea singer-songwriter, a self-styled “riff rock space cowboy” whose influences range from Elvis and Johnny Cash to Soundgarden and The Replacements.
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Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums: Live
MoreLive 102 S. First St., Ann ArborSwinging jazz standards and driving R&B by this acclaimed ensemble led by Lucky, better known in Ann Arbor as Steve Wethy, the frontman and pianist for the Blue Front Persuaders, a neo-jump blues quintet that was one of the great local bands of the early 80s. Wethy moved to San Francisco many years ago, but his local shows continue to draw big crowds.
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40 Stitches Later: Moonwinks Tavern
MoreMoonwinks Tavern 5151 Plymouth Rd. (734) 994-5151.Lansing Americana alt-country quartet.
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Masculine Lethargy: Ypsi Alehouse
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiPerformances by local male singer-songwriters TBA.
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Root Cause Analysis: Water Tower Distilling Co.
MoreWater Tower Distilling Co. 23 N. Washington,, YpsilantiDuo of local folk & Americana singer-songwriters Jill Baker & Lynne Frederickson.
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Pontiac Trail Blazers
MoreLocal bluegrass quartet known for its beautiful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess. Tonight they are joined by fiddler Grant Flick. 7–10 p.m. $10.
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La Tanya Hall Quartet: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborEnsemble led by this jazz vocalist renowned for her ability to breathe new life into the Great American Songbook.
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The Mighty Swells: Rumpus Room
MoreRumpus Room 506 N. Main, Chelsea, ChelseaGrateful Dead tribute band.
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D. Vaughn the Illest: Ziggy’s
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiDetroit hip-hop rapper. Openers: fellow Detroit-area hip-hop acts Mo Grease, Dre Dav, and Teddy Fux and The Fux Boys.
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Heavy K & the Freaks: Zal Gaz Grotto
MoreZal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor70s classic rock and dance music by this veteran local septet fronted by vocalist Kevin Whitehead.