Nightspots

Zou Zou's Cafe

101 N. Main, Chelsea [map]
433-4226
zouzouscafe.com/

Newly renovated and expanded café features live music most Fri. & Sat., 8-10 p.m. No cover, no dancing.

 
 
 

September 5: Open Mike

All acoustic musicians invited.

September 11: Pete Bullard & the Zou Animals

Blues, swing, and rockabilly by an ensemble led by veteran local guitarist Bullard.

September 12: Open Mike

All acoustic musicians invited.

September 13: Joel Palmer & Friends

Ensemble led by Palmer, a veteran Detroit singer-guitarist whose repertoire includes vintage and original blues, swing, and folk-style tunes.

September 14: The Cloudbuilders

Energetic folk-rock & soul band fronted by former Ragbirds guitarist Adam Labeaux.

September 18: The Blue Rays Trio

Eclectic blues-based trio with bassist Ralph McKee, guitarist Peter Holland, and harmonica player Tim Douthit.

September 19: Open Mike

All acoustic musicians invited.

September 20: Billy Brandt

Rootsy, country-flavored psychedelic folk-rock by this veteran Detroit singer-songwriter. He is accompanied by dobro player Dave Falk.

September 21: Jay Stielstra

Folk-country originals by this veteran local singer-songwriter, a mainstay of the local folk scene since the early 70s who is most widely known as the author of Tittabawassee Jane and other Michigan-based folk musicals. Tonight he is joined by several musical friends to celebrate his birthday.

September 25: Rollie Tussing & Friends

Local blues-oriented vocalist and guitar virtuoso is joined by bassist Todd Perkins and drummer Dave Bendena. 8-10 p.m.

September 26: Open Mike

All acoustic musicians invited.

September 27: Rachel Garcia & Thu Tran

Soulful, swinging pop-folk by this California-based singer-songwriter duo. Opener: Annie Bacon, a recent transplant from San Francisco who's a veteran Americana folk-rock singer-songwriter with a new album Nothing Stays the Same.

September 28: Drew Nelson

This Grand Rapids-based Americana roots-rock singer-songwriter recently released Tilt-a-Whirl, a CD that drew praise from AllMusic reviewer James Allen for its thoughtful lyrics.

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