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Desmond Jones.: JD’s Stage
MoreJD’s Stage 117 ½ S. Main, Chelsea, Michigan, United StatesGrand Rapids groove-oriented funk-rock jazz fusion 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 veteran nationally renowned local harmonica virtuoso Peter Madcat Ruth. 7–10 p.m. $10.
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Desmond Jones.: JD’s Stage
MoreJD’s Stage 117 ½ S. Main, Chelsea, Michigan, United StatesGrand Rapids groove-oriented funk-rock jazz fusion quintet.
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Rick Burgess Trio.: Earle
MoreEarle 121 W. Washington, Ann ArborJazz ensemble, named after the late jazz pianist and Earle cofounder Burgess, featuring drummer Robert Warren and a rotating roster of bassists and pianists.
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Laith Al-Saadi.: Rumpus Room
MoreRumpus Room 506 N. Main, Chelsea, ChelseaThis veteran local singer-guitarist, a former finalist on The Voice, plays an eclectic mix of roots Americana, classic rock, and blues, including many originals. Guitar World calls him “a cross between Danny Gatton and Buddy Guy at their best.” $20.
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The RFD Boys.: Ark
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborAuthentic bluegrass by these longtime local favorites who have appeared in numerous festivals and on the cover of Bluegrass Unlimited magazine. Their shows blend top-notch musicianship with funny between-songs dialogue. $16 (seniors, students, & members, $15) at the door only.
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“Rhizome Roots Speakeasy.”: Water Tower Distilling Co.
MoreWater Tower Distilling Co. 23 N. Washington,, YpsilantiMusic and poetry open mic; all performers invited. 8–10 p.m.
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Ain’t Dead Yet.: Zal Gaz Grotto
MoreZal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann ArborLocal classic rock cover band.
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True Devil.: Ziggy’s
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiDetroit-area hard rock band. Openers: Soot, a local hard rock band, and Trouble Clinic, a Detroit-area alt-punk band.
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Billy Gunther & The Midwest Riders.: The Ranch
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborFlint band, led by singer-guitarist Gunther, that plays a high-energy mix of country, southern-rock, and blues. 8:30 p.m.
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“We’re All Friends.”
MoreAll ages. With performances by U-M student alt-rock bands Destined to Survive, Swan Upon Leda, 7th Street, The Supreme Court Rejects, Slipstream, and Carouselle. $14.
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ReMonda Palmer.: Habitat Lounge
MoreHabitat Lounge 3050 Jackson Rd., Ann ArborJazz ensemble led by this soulful Detroit-based vocalist.
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Rounding Third.: Ypsi Alehouse
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiLocal folk-rock quartet with bluegrass & Irish music flavors whose instrumentation features guitars, banjo, flute, and keyboard. 4:30–6:30 p.m.
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Keegan Jacko.: The Ranch
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborMainstream country covers, and some originals, by a band led by this Detroit-area singer-guitarist. 5 p.m.
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Fred & Dan.: Sam Hill
MoreSam Hill 5827 Jackson Rd.Duo that plays cover songs from a variety of genres.
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Joshua Elwood & Friends.: North Star Lounge
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborYoung jazz ensemble led by West Michigan saxophonist Elwood. $18.
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Isis Damil.: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborJazz ensemble led by this Detroit singer-songwriter with a sultry, soulful mezzo voice whose jazzy R&B songs seamlessly blend spirituality and sensuality.
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Paul Sprawl.: Moonwinks Tavern
MoreMoonwinks Tavern 5151 Plymouth Rd. (734) 994-5151.Rootsy blues- and folk-style singer-songwriter from California known for his wry, quirky lyrics and inventive guitar style that incorporates lots of alternate tunings and rhythmic tapping.
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Nikki D & The Sisters of Thunder.: JD’s Stage
MoreJD’s Stage 117 ½ S. Main, Chelsea, Michigan, United States7-piece multi-generational sacred steel family band from Toledo with a sound the Toledo Blade describes as “crisp, harmonious perfection, a mixture of church-ready gospel music and down home, gritty blues.” Sacred steel is a style of gospel music built around the steel guitar.
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Rick Burgess Trio.: Earle
MoreEarle 121 W. Washington, Ann ArborJazz ensemble, named after the late jazz pianist and Earle cofounder Burgess, featuring drummer Robert Warren and a rotating roster of bassists and pianists.