Nightspots

Old Town

122 W. Liberty [map]
662-9291
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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.

December 2: Darrin James Band

Blues-inflected folk-rock by a band led this local singer-songwriter who has released 3 CDs, including the recent Strange Storm, a collection of songs responding to the contemporary climate of constant violence, blatant greed, religious hypocrisy, and political chaos.

December 5: Estar Cohen Trio

Local modern jazz ensemble led by vocalist Cohen. With Fender Rhodes electric pianist Galen Bundy and drummer Travis Aukerman.

December 9: Paul's Big Radio

Rootsy country-pop band led by local singer-songwriter Paul Lippens.

December 12: Kenji Lee Trio

Jazz trio led by saxophonist Lee whose repertoire includes Lee originals along with music by Chick Corea, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, Cedar Walton, and others.

December 16: Mike Latini

Patterson (NY) singer-songwriter.

December 19: Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet

World music-based jazz by this ensemble led by local bassist Sharp. With oud player Igor Houwat, violinist Henrik Karapetyan, and percussionist Mark List.

December 23: Midwest Territory Band

Local acoustic trio led by blues-oriented vocalist and guitar virtuoso Rollie Tussing. With bassist Serge van der Voo and percussionist Jim Carey.

December 26: Ben Rolston Quartet

Local jazz trio led by bassist Rolston.

December 30: Whiskey Charmers

Classy Detroit neo-honky-tonk duo featuring singer- guitarists Carrie Shepard and Lawrence Daversa, who bill their music as "electric heartbreak on the rocks."

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