Nightspots

Mash

207 E. Washington [map]
222-4095
mashbar.net

See review. This lounge in the basement of the Blue Tractor tavern features live music Wed. 9 p.m.-midnight and Thurs.-Sat., & occasional other nights, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Weekend happy hour music, 6-9 p.m. Dancing, no cover.

March 5: T.E.A.M.

A mix of pop, rock, and punk covers, along with a few originals by this local jam band.

March 6: Dave Menzo Band

Ensemble led by local pop-rock singer-songwriter Menzo.

March 6: Dan Orcutt

Veteran local folk-rock singer-songwriter. 6-9 p.m.

March 7: The Invasion

British Invasion cover quartet from Redford led by singer-guitarist David Roof.

March 7: Mia Green

Young Detroit-area pop-folk singer-songwriter. 6-9 p.m.

March 11: Reeds 'n' Steel

Acoustic jazz-inflected blues and blues-rock by the duo of singer and harmonica player Michael May and a guitarist TBA.

March 12: The Urban Legend Trio.

Soul-based music by this Toledo ensemble whose music also draws on elements of blues, funk, R&B, and jazz.

March 13: Twenty TwentyFour Duo

Duo from this Toledo ensemble whose music is an eclectic, danceable mix of jazz, funk, R&B, soul, and rock. 6-9 p.m.

March 13: Isaac Ryder Band

Neo-soul & funk band from Flint, led by Ryder, the stage name of South Haven singer-songwriter Joel Rydecki.

March 14: David Roof

Local blues-rock singer-guitarist. 6-9 p.m.

March 14: Chris Canas Band

Detroit blues band fronted by young blues vocalist and virtuoso guitarist Canas.

March 18: Sugartips Acoustic

Acoustic postpunk rock cover duo from suburban Detroit. 6-9 p.m.

March 19: Michael May & the Messarounds

Jazz-inflected blues and blues-rock by this veteran local quartet led by vocalist and blues harpist May.

March 20: Dave Menzo

This local pop-rock singer-songwriter uses guitar, bass, synths, and other electronics to improvise instrumental tracks on the spot to sing with. 6-9 p.m.

March 20: Detroit's Own Soul Purpose

An eclectic mix of genres from funk and blues-rock to hard country by this Westland quintet fronted by vocalist Carol Holmes.

March 21: Matt Boylan

Covers and originals by this local pop-folk singer-guitarist. 6-9 p.m.

March 21: The Scott Martin Band

Canton alt-country-rock quartet led by singer-songwriter Martin.

March 25: Jason Dean

Local singer-songwriter.

March 26: Dave Menzo

This local singer-songwriter uses guitar, bass, synths, and other electronics to improvise instrumental tracks on the spot to sing with. His recent CD, Shhh, is a collection of cinematic soundscapes created entirely with acoustic, electric, and electronic instruments from the Ann Arbor District Library Music Tools collection. Photo: Myra Klarman.

March 27: Robert Johnson

Solo acoustic folk and blues by this Northville singer-guitarist. 6-9 p.m.

March 27: Pajamas

Local pop-rock jam trio.

March 28: Slowfoot

Old-school Detroit rock 'n' roll and blues-rock by this Waterford quintet.

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