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Norm & Sandy: Ypsi Alehouse
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiLocal duo of singer-guitarists.
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Rollin Brummette: The Ranch
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborLansing country band.
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Stephen Rush Trio: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborEdgy contemporary jazz by this ensemble led by pianist Rush, a U-M music professor.
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Cracked & Hooked: Ziggy’s
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiYpsi rock band whose music is said to occupy the territory “somewhere between Paul Westerberg and Neil Young.” Openers: Krumudgeon and Pillow Princess, a Detroit-area all-female hardcore band.
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Jim Dandy Band: Zal Gaz Grotto
MoreZal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann ArborRock ’n’ roll classics by local one-man band Jim Burd.
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Annie & Rod Capps Band: Ark
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborLocal ensemble led by the duo of singer-guitarist Rod Capps and his wife Annie, a singer-songwriter and electric guitarist who writes thoughtful, distinctively personal, warmly exuberant folk-rock songs and ballads that are both musically sophisticated and down-home. Tonight they celebrate the release of their brand-new album, Never Done. $24.
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The Lonesome Skeleton Band: Ann Arbor Funhouse
MoreAnn Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann ArborDark folk-rock by this Detroit-area one man band who performs in skeleton makeup.
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“Fuzz Fest 10.”
MoreAug. 27–29: “Fuzz Fest 10.” With 30-minute sets by 11 different area heavy rock bands each night. Aug. 27: the local stoner rock band Blue Snaggletooth, the area punk trio Human Skull, the Detroit rock ’n’ roll band Good Man’s Brother, ethereal folk-rock by Kat Steih and the Ferals, the Detroit psychedelic garage rock & Americana band Rose St. Germaine, the Detroit all-female punk-grunge quartet Twin Freaks, the Detroit-area garage rock band Kozy, the Wisconsin fuzz-rock band Golf Dolls, the local alt-rock pop-punk band Trouble Clinic, the Ypsi goth-flavored psychedelic rock trio Modern Lady Fitness, and the Ypsi psychedelic surf-rock quartet Virga. $20.
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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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Dirt Road Ramblers: Ypsi Alehouse
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiBlues, classic rock, and originals by this local band. 4:30–6:30 p.m.
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Motor City Moonshine: The Ranch
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborCountry and classic rock covers by this Detroit-area quartet.
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Ralph McKee Blues Trio: North Star Lounge
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborEnergetic, sophisticated blend of danceable soul, blues, and rock by this band led by Hoodang bassist McKee. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
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Shaun Garth Walker: Sam Hill
MoreSam Hill 5827 Jackson Rd.Local blues-oriented singer-guitarist with an eclectic, wide-ranging repertoire.
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Foundry Town Survivors: Live
MoreLive 102 S. First St., Ann ArborClassic Detroit rock’n’roll by this band led by veteran singer-songwriter & guitarist Mark Tomorsky.
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Prior Art: Moonwinks Tavern
MoreMoonwinks Tavern 5151 Plymouth Rd. (734) 994-5151.A mix of originals and 60s-90s rock covers by this local quintet.
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Paul Keller Trio: Water Tower Distilling Co.
MoreWater Tower Distilling Co. 23 N. Washington,, YpsilantiJazz ensemble led by veteran local bassist Keller.
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The Malty Taskers: Ypsi Alehouse
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiOld-time music from blues and country to hokum by this local quintet.
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Pontiac Trail Blazers: North Star Lounge
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborLocal bluegrass quartet known for its beautiful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess. Tonight they are joined by dobro player Tony Pace. 7–10 p.m. $10.north
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Xavier Davis Quartet: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborJazz ensemble led by veteran pianist Davis, an MSU jazz professor and longtime accompanist of the legendary jazz vocalist Betty Carter.
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Ferrario: Zal Gaz Grotto
MoreZal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann ArborPop, rock, and blues by this local quintet fronted by vocalist Carrie Ferrario.