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    Starfish.: North Star Lounge

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

    Wife-and-husband duo of local harmonica player & vocalist Brigitte Knudson and Randy Tessier, a veteran local bassist-guitarist who’s also a singer-songwriter with a knack for blending genres and spicing his shows with storytelling. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    Mike Vial.: Sam Hill

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    Sam Hill 5827 Jackson Rd.

    Local folk-rock singer-songwriter who sings songs about love and life’s transitions.

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    The Invasion.: Live

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    Live 102 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    Detroit-area British Invasion cover quartet led by singer-guitarist David Roof.

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    Tyreek McDole.: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    This Haitian American vocalist from Central Florida with expressive soulful baritone is only the second man to ever win the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Jazzwise calls his 2025 debut album, Open Up Your Senses, “an instant modern classic and a must-have recording for any lovers of vocal jazz.” $50.

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    Brad Phillips.: JD’s Stage

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    JD’s Stage 117 ½ S. Main, Chelsea, Michigan, United States

    Nationally renowned multi-instrumental string virtuoso from Saline whose music embraces a range of genres from old-time, bluegrass, and Celtic to jazz and pop.

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    Rick Burgess Trio.: Earle

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    Earle 121 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Jazz 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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    Rainbow Girls.: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    This Sonoma County (CA) trio is known for combining idealistic lyrics, crack guitar work, and startling vocal harmonies. They were crowd favorites at the Ann Arbor Folk Festival back in 2020, and a Glide reviewer calls them “a gang of sweet angels punching you in the heart.” Opener: Jordan Smart, a Kentucky based folk-rock singer-songwriter. $29.  

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    The Machine.: Mash (Ypsilanti)

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    Mash (Ypsilanti) 400 W. River, Ypsilanti

    Pop, rock, and punk dance tunes by this local quartet featuring 2 former Bluescasters, guitarist Phil Ryski and bassist Doug Wolgat, along with drummer Rocky Di Iacovo and singer Aubrey Selaty.

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    The Switchbacks.: Zal Gaz Grotto

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    Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

    Local hard-rocking country and blues quintet fronted by vocalist Janet Benson.

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    Pillow Princess.: Ziggy’s

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

    Solo local indie rock singer-songwriter. Openers: the local indie rock band Claire Kay, the Detroit indie rock band Kind of Animal, and the Detroit-area alt-rock band Dono Econo.

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    Toed.: Blind Pig

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    Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    Detroit funk-rock jam band. Opener: Mild Pulp, a Detroit-area nostalgic indie rock band, and Sugar Sharp, a Detroit pop-rock band. $20.

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    H.O.M.E.S. Project.: North Star Lounge

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

    Jazz trio led by U-M music professor Stephen Rush that uses depth data from various Great Lakes as the basis for their compositions. 6:30–7:45 p.m. $15.