Nightspots

Saturday Nov 23, 2019

Ann Arbor Distilling Co.: Neal Anderson

Rhyta Musik trumpeter whose compositions pay melodic homage to Lee Morgan and Roy Hargrove while establishing a wistful, sometimes playful, but distinctive voice of his own. He is joined tonight by pianist Nathan Flanders. [venue info]

Blind Pig: Earthgang

Veteran Atlanta duo of soul-funk hip-hop rappers Olu and WowGr8. Openers: Benji, a Pittsburgh hip-hop rapper and singer, and Guapdad4000, the stage name of hip-hop rapper James Delgado. [venue info]

Blue Llama: James Blood Ulmer Odyssey Trio

Ulmer is a celebrated avant-garde guitarist, a disciple of Ornette Coleman and an heir of Jimi Hendrix best known for his hard-driving, funk- oriented, blues-based fusion of traditional and free jazz. He is currently showcasing material from his recent CD Odyssey. $35-$55. 7 & 9:30 p.m. [venue info]

Conor O'Neill's: Pajamas

Local pop-rock jam trio. [venue info]

Crazy Wisdom Tea Room: Beverly Meyer

Local singer-songwriter with a rich, soulful voice whose emotionally engaging songs draw on blues, jazz, folk, and pop idioms. [venue info]

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. [venue info]

Mash: Jason Dean

Local postmodern pop singer-songwriter. 6-9 p.m. [venue info]

Mash: The Scott Martin Band

Canton alt-country-rock quartet led by singer- songwriter Martin. [venue info]

Ravens Club: Justin Walter's Poe Boys

Traditional jazz stomps, shuffles, and 1920s-1930s show tunes by this local ensemble led by trumpeter & cornetist Justin Walter. With saxophonist- clarinetist Chris Tabaczynski, guitarist-banjoist Erik McIntyre, and sousaphonist Chris Smith. [venue info]

Ypsi Alehouse: Soundogs

A danceable, improvisational mix of blues, jazz, and rock by this local ensemble whose repertoire ranges from Billie Holiday, Dave Brubeck, and Miles Davis to Elvis Costello and Wilco. 8-10 p.m. [venue info]

Zal Gaz Grotto: Spark

Local pop-rock quartet fronted by vocalist Robin Grant. With guitarist John Rasmussen, bassist Cy Clone, and drummer Jim Weyman. [venue info]

Ziggy's: "734 Saturdays."

Open mike, along with a featured performer TBA. Sign-up starts at 7 p.m. [venue info]

Zou Zou's Cafe: Lilly MacPhee

Yearning, ethereal folk-rock by this Detroit indie singer-songwriter. [venue info]

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