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    FrostisRad.: Blind Pig

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    Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

     Detroit-area alt-rock band. Openers: the Canton metalcore and post-hardcore band Walking Down Main, the Detroit-area underground metal band Neon Coma, and the Toledo deathcore band Death Hex. $14.

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    Deacon Earl.: North Star Lounge

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

    Lansing blues singer-songwriter who accompanies himself on guitar and harmonica. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    Jeff Bainter.: El Limon

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    El Limon 2709 Plymouth

    Parodies of familiar tunes by this local singer-guitarist.

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    Open Mic.: Sam Hill

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    Sam Hill 5827 Jackson Rd.

    All performers invited. Hosted by Mike Gentry. Sign-up at 5:30 p.m.

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    Max Bowen.: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Jazz ensemble led by local guitarist Bowen, a U-M jazz studies grad.

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    McLaughlin’s Alley.: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Detroit Irish-tinged pop-rock quintet fronted by sibling singer-songwriters Tina and Maureen Paraventi.

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    Rory Nevins.: The Ranch

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    The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

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

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    Open Mic.: The Arboretum

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    The Arboretum 984 E. Michigan Ave., Saline

    Performers of all ages invited. 6–9 p.m. Free.

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    Ki5 & Friends.: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Ki5 is the stage name of Kyler Wilkins, a local singer-producer who layers vocals and beatbox rhythms using looping pedals to create a unique one-man a cappella band. Tonight he is joined by some of his musical friends TBA. Part of Voices, a series showcasing up-and-coming Southeast Michigan musical acts. $24.

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    Relics of the Future.: Zal Gaz Grotto

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    Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

    Local jazz ensemble led by bassist Tim Berla. With clarinetist & percussionist Charles Dayringer, keyboardist Paul Bairley, and saxophonist & flutist Paul Girard.

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    Billy Gunther & The Midwest Riders.: Ziggy’s

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

    Flint band, led by singer-guitarist Gunther, that plays a high-energy mix of country, southern-rock, and blues. Openers: local country & rock singer-guitarists Blaine Luise, Bleau Otis, and Kevin Rousse.

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    Greek.: Blind Pig

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    Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    All ages. The stage name of Michael Davie, a young Virginia indie pop singer-songwriter known for his lo-fi crooning anthems that incorporate elements of soul and R&B. Marvin magazine calls his sound “reminiscent of James Blake and Frank Ocean with a little Leonard Cohen thrown in.” Opener: Paco. $29.

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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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    Mary Ann Kirt.: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Pop-folk and indie rock originals by this local singer-guitarist. 4:30–6:30 p.m.

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    Myke Grayshaw.: The Ranch

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    The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Country covers by this Detroit-area singer-guitarist. 5 p.m.

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    Lauren Crane.: North Star Lounge

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

    Local blues-folk singer-songwriter known for her witty, often saucy observational lyrics. Her 2020 debut Makin’ Honey was produced by Annie Capps. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    Mike Gentry.: Sam Hill

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    Sam Hill 5827 Jackson Rd.

     Local folk-rock singer-songwriter.

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    Al Jacquez Band.: Live

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    Live 102 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    All-star local ensemble led by veteran local blues and blues-rock singer-guitarist Jacquez. With keyboardist & guitarist Tom Loncaric, bassist Randy Tessier, and drummer Rich Dishman.