Nightspots
Friday Aug 9, 2019

Blind Pig: Pinback
All ages admitted. Complex, cerebral, enchanting indie rock by this San Diego-based band whose music blends seductive melodies, deftly articulated guitar lines, and sparring vocal harmonies that are alternately sweet and straining. Opener: Nick Reinhart, the singer-guitarist from the California experimental rock band Tara Melos. $20-$25.
Blue Llama: Tenth World
NYC-based quintet whose music blends the harmonic sensibilities of jazz and soul with the rhythms of the African diaspora
CoOp: Frankie
Opener: Trish Vekima, a Chicago-based pop singer-pianist.
Crazy Wisdom Tea Room: Rochelle Clark
Chelsea singer-songwriter who's half of the Americana duo The Potter's Field.
Earle: Rick Burgess Trio
Jazz ensemble, named after the late jazz pianist and Earle cofounder Burgess, featuring drummer Robert Warren and a rotating roster of bassists and pianists.
Habitat Lounge: Still Rain
Detroit Top 40 country and pop dance band fronted by vocalist Rena Wilson.
Mash: The George and Laura Duo
Funky soul and R&B by the duo of vocalist Laura Rain and her husband, guitarist George Friend. 6-9 p.m.
Rumpus Room: Open Mike
All musicians invited. Hosted by Jacob Gibson. Sign-up begins at 6 p.m. 7-11 p.m.
Zou Zou's Cafe: Kameryn Ogden Duo
Jazz by the Detroit duo of vocalist Kameryn Ogden Mathewson and keyboardist Galen Bundy.

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