Nightspots

Old Town

122 W. Liberty [map]
662-9291
oldtownaa.com

This downtown corner bar features live music Sun., Wed., & occasional other nights, 8-10 p.m. No dancing, no cover. The performers are usually accompanied by various drop-in friends.

August 1: Catwalk

This local ensemble presents a tribute to Emily Remler's quartet music. With trumpeter Ingrid Racine, guitarist Alex Anest, bassist Eric Nachtrab, and drummer David Alvarez III.

August 5: Danny Kline

Veteran local alt-country singer-songwriter and guitarist.

August 8: 4Peace4

Postbop jazz by this ensemble led by local guitarist Carl Michel. With vocalist Chris McCall, saxophonist Paul VornHagen, and bassist Keith Malinowski.

August 12: Whit & Al Hill

Nashville-based former Ann Arborite duo of multitalented performance artist Whit Hill (aka Whitley Setrakian), the winner of the 2012 Kerrville Folk Festival new folk competition who writes richly imaginative country-folk originals that are often spiked with her offbeat sense of humor, and her husband, Al Hill, a veteran R&B and blues keyboardist and guitarist known for his soulful vocal style.

August 15: Nick Collins Trio

Local jazz ensemble led by drummer Collins. With guitarist Randy Napoleon and bassist Jeff Pedraz.

August 19: Ryan Racine

Veteran local alt-country honky-tonk and rockabilly singer- songwriter.

August 22: Emma Aboukasm Trio

Ensemble led by this local jazz singer. With guitarist Alex Anest & bassist Eric Nachtrab.

August 26: Eric Moore

Veteran local singer-songwriter known for his playfully ironic lyrics and jazz- and blues-inflected fingerstyle guitar playing.

August 29: Bob Sweet Trio

Jazz trio led by drummer Sweet. With pianist Tad Weed & bassist Kurt Krahnke.