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    Jacob Hart Piano Duo.: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Ensemble led by this award-winning 17-year-old Detroit pianist. Free.

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    “Sound Invaders.”: Ziggy’s

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

    Showcase of ambient and electronic music. Hosted by the local synthwave ambient artist Omo.

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    Advance Base.

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    The stage name of Owen Ashworth, a soft-rock singer-songwriter from Illinois who writes melancholic electronic story songs. Openers: Brawny Lad, an Ypsi acoustic trio whose sound blends a number of American musical traditions, and Jim Cherewick, a versatile veteran local postpunk rock ’n’ roll singer-songwriter.

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    Jake Nellett.: Blind Pig

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    Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    U-M student indie pop singer-songwriter. Openers: fellow U-M student bands Superego and The Quartet. $14.

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    Out Ensembe.: North Star Lounge

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

    A new local wind quintet committed to increasing the representation of LGBTQ+ composers. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    Focus: Jazz.: El Limon

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    El Limon 2709 Plymouth

    Jazz favorites by the trio of pianist Jeff Fessler, bassist Will van Campen, and saxophonist Jeff Kopmanis.

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    Tariq Gardner & the Evening Star.: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Afro-futuristic jazz by this ensemble led by drummer Gardner, a recent U-M music school grad whose music also draws on elements of hip-hop and neo-soul. Dinner shows: $125 (includes drink pairings from Two James Distillery).

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    Lonnie Spangler.: The Ranch

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    The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Country and classic-rock covers by this Lansing-area singer-guitarist.

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    Norm & Sandy.: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Local singer-guitarist duo.

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    The Claudettes.: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Self-styled “garage cabaret” quartet from Chicago whose music fuses New Orleans piano-based blues with the energy of rockabilly and punk and the sultriness of 60s soul. The Minneapolis Star-Tribune calls their sensibility “equal parts James Dean and David Lynch.” $29.

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    Indie Rock Royalty.: Zal Gaz Grotto

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    Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

    An eclectic mix of covers and originals by this local quartet.

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    Fenrot.: Ziggy’s

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

    Detroit-area death–metal band. Openers: fellow Detroit-area heavy–metal acts Sins of Madness and Tyler RG.

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    Swan Upon Leda.: Blind Pig

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    Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    U-M student alt-rock band. Openers: fellow U-M student bands The Supreme Court Rejects, Carouselle, Puppy Teeth, and Lanternfly. $14.

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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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    Durt.: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Local acoustic folk-rock singer-songwriter & guitarist. 4:30–6:30 p.m.

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    Jeremy Kratky.: The Ranch

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    The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Country covers by this Lansing singer-guitarist. 5 p.m.