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Local 10-piece big band led by tubaist Chris Smith that specializes in the old-time big band music of the late 1920s and early 1930s associated with Jelly Roll Morton and King Oliver.

With sets by 3 preeminent Detroit jazz vocalists—Pamela Wise, Lady Vonne, and Naima Shambourger—backed by a trio of accomplished female Detroit-area jazz players.

Large ensemble that plays late 30s swing and 40s R&B hits ranging from Duke Ellington and Miles Davis to Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, and the Blues Brothers.

Bluegrass ensemble led by Tyminski, the guitarist and mandolinist in Alison Krauss’s Union Station most widely known as the singing voice of George Clooney in O Brother, Where Art Thou? In recent years, Tyminski’s live shows with his band have become bluegrass fan favorites. “See the Dan Tyminski Band if they’re playing anywhere within a […]

Jazz ensemble led by veteran local drummer Pete Siers and Kenji Lee, a local saxophonist whose expressive brand of jazz draws on Japanese folk music, Western classical music, and punk.

Jazz standards by an ensemble fronted by Saline singer-pianist Wilson.

Award-winning 14-piece big band led by bassist Keller and featuring vocalist Sarah D’Angelo and occasional guest vocalists. Also, each week features a middle set by a guest college or high school student ensemble.

Missouri-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for his evocative lyrics and clever turns of phrase, with songs that range from cowboy ballads to narco-corridos and trucker songs. His forthcoming album, The Universal Bubba, features songs that employ a broad sonic palette, with synthesizers and double electric guitars, along with more traditional instruments, to explore a cast […]

Early jazz classics from Scott Joplin and Bessie Smith to Louis Armstrong and beyond by this veteran local septet led by trombonist Terry Kimura.

Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

Ypsi psychedelic blues-rock band.

Pioneering country-rock band from Ohio who first broke out in 1975 with their hit single “Amie,” a song that bridged the radio pop of the day with more traditional American roots music. Known for their lush harmonies, fingerpicking guitar, and driving rhythms, the group has been credited as a major influence on everyone from Counting […]

All ages. Popular California rapper known for his beachy vibe and laid-back fusion of hip-hop, reggae-rock, and alt-pop. $35.

Young folk-rock singer-songwriter whose music channels Bob Dylan and Tom Waits. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

All invited to present a song, story, poem, monologue, comedy bit, magic act, other performance. Hosted by Annie Bacon & Forrest Hejkal. Sign-up starts at 6:30 p.m. 7–10 p.m. $5. 

A new Detroit-area instrumental ensemble that plays fresh interpretations of vintage swing from the 30s & 40s.

Sold out.

All ages. North Carolina high-energy jazz-fusion band led by popular YouTube drummer Zack Graybeal, widely known online as ZackGrooves. $22.

Nashville-based indie folk singer-songwriter. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

Infectious rock ‘n’ roll by an ensemble led by this veteran singer-songwriter, cofounder with his sister Sophia of the great 80s band Map of the World as well as frontman of the popular local 90s bands Kiss Me Screaming and the Maypops. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

Local singer-guitarist whose repertoire includes country tunes, folk songs, and ballads, along with some originals.

Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

Ensemble led by U-M jazz professor Rowe, a local pianist whose repertoire includes original compositions and reimagined versions of standards. With bassist Rob Bickley and drummer Pete Siers.

Sold out.

All invited to bring a song, story, poetry, comedy, expression, magic, monologue, or other performance. Sign up begins at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Coley Roberts and Thea Zuby. 7 p.m. Free.

Outlaw country and 90s country covers by this mid-Michigan singer-guitarist.

Veteran local ensemble that plays old-time American and Irish dance tunes.

Double bill. Blueshouse is a local blues trio led by veteran English singer-guitarist Mike Brooks, and Brain Plasticity is a collective, also led by Brooks, comprising some 20 musicians of various ages and levels of expertise. Instruments include ukuleles, guitar, flute, percussion, trumpet, accordion, bass, and melodica. A benefit for Cancer Support Community of Greater […]

East Lansing alt-rock band. Openers: the local indie alt-country-rock-flavored power-pop band Petalwave, the local alt-rock band Lyloc, and  the Ypsi postpunk band Cloverleaf.

Detroit-area country band. 8:30 p.m.

A wide range of jazz and jazzed-up popular music, from the 1920s to the present, by this all-star local quintet. With trumpeter Ross Huff, pianist Giancarlo Aversa, bassist Brennan Andes, violinist Jordan Adema, and drummer Wes Fritzemeier.   

All musicians invited. Hosted by singer-guitarist Brian Brickley.

Novi punk-rock band. Openers: the psychedelic prog-rock band Paradise Day, the noise-punk band Stubborn Assholes, and the hardcore-screamo band Basement Floor.

All ages. A catchy blend of reggae, hip-hop, R&B, and indie pop by this California band led by veteran singer-songwriter Mike Garmany. Openers: Cydeways, a California reggae-influenced alt-rock band, and Dylan Reese, an indie R&B singer-songwriter. $25.

Country covers by this Grand Rapids singer-guitarist. 5 p.m.

With an ensemble led by veteran local drummer Sean Dobbins. Tonight they play a set of Stevie Wonder songs. 5 p.m. Free.

All-star local ensemble led by veteran local blues and blues-rock singer-guitarist Jacquez. With keyboardist & guitarist Tom Loncaric, bassist Randy Tessier, and drummer Rich Dishman.

Local indie rock band.

Jazz ensemble, named after the late jazz pianist and Earle cofounder Burgess, featuring drummer Robert Warren and a rotating roster of bassists and pianists.  

Ensemble led by this acclaimed young Japanese saxophonist known for her nimble and powerful playing style.

Progressive bluegrass band from Kentucky known for its lightning-fast picking and extended improvisational jams.

A mix of mostly instrumental funk, rock, jazz, R&B, and blues covers by this local guitarist.

Local bluegrass quartet known for its beautiful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess. Tonight they are joined by guitarist Mike Savina. 7–10 p.m. $10.

All invited to present a song, story, poem, monologue, comedy bit, magic act, other performance. Hosted by Annie Bacon & Forrest Hejkal. Sign-up starts at 6:30 p.m. 7–10 p.m. $5.

With various acts TBA.

Local rock duo of singer-songwriters Kevin Revels and Mike Schorsch.

Acclaimed California piano virtuoso who blends rigorous classical technique with the fluid, high-wire exploration of improvisational jam-rock. She’s best known for her intricate, note-for-note solo piano transcriptions of live performances by Phish and The Grateful Dead. $29.

Chirp singer-guitarist who plays rock ’n’ roll, blues, and folk covers and originals.

Music and poetry open mic; all performers invited. 8–10 p.m.

InPopular local 80s cover band.

Philadelphia garage punk band. Openers: Rawhide, a Michigan fuzz-punk duo, and Rose St. Germaine, a Detroit psychedelic garage rock & Americana band.

Detroit-area nostalgic country-rock band led by big-voiced singer-guitarist Redline. 8:30 p.m.

Detroit-area emo-punk band that incorporates elements of rap-rock and goth-pop. Openers: Violet Daybed, a Detroit emo-grunge trio, and Love Circle, an indie alt-rock band.

Young Michigan indie pop singer-songwriter who made a name for herself touring with the Taylor Swift Experience tribute show. $20.

Swinging jazz by an ensemble led by this soulful Toledo vocalist.

Mainstream country covers, and some originals, by a band led by this Detroit-area singer-guitarist. 5 p.m.

Local indie rock bandWith local jazz keyboardist Galen Bundy, Canadian indie punk singer-songwriter Garlic Jr., and the Brynn Hilliker Trio jazz ensemble. 5:30–9:30 p.m.

Happy hour to benefit Michigan Humane with live music by the Cellar Cats. All proceeds go to Michigan Humane, which has representatives attending to answer questions and collect additional donations of food, toys, and blankets for the animals. 6:30-9 p.m., Live Nightclub. $10 suggested donation.

Local husband-and-wife duo of acoustic guitar virtuosos whose repertoire includes both traditional and original blues, gospel, swing, and ragtime. 6:30–7:45 p.m. $20.

Jazz ensemble, named after the late jazz pianist and Earle cofounder Burgess, featuring drummer Robert Warren and a rotating roster of bassists and pianists.  

Ensemble led by this local guitar virtuoso. With bassist Pathe Jassi and drummer Rick Beamon.

Local dance band with a huge repertoire of classic, New Wave, and modern rock hits.

A talented singer-songwriter known for a jazz-inspired, classically trained vocal style she describes as “pop illiterate,” Werner writes incisive, vividly imagined songs in a variety of moods. Tonight she is joined by the King Margo Band, a Nashville-based ensemble led by the singer-songwriter duo of former Ann Arborite Lucciana Costa and Rachel Coats who play […]

Detroit pop-rock singer-songwriter.

Detroit-area emo-punk band that incorporates elements of rap-rock and goth-pop. Openers: the Detroit alternative pop-rock band Jackson & the Poolsharks, the Cleveland punk trio C-Level, the Toledo shoegaze band No Luck, the alt-rock band Hollow, Birdie, and Detroit-area indie rock acts Root Cause, Internal Revenue, and Flowers in Winter.

With local DJs Mogi Grumble and Gemstone James.

All ages. The stage name of Garrett Charles Nash, a singer and rapper whose music blends emo melancholy with introspective R&B and hip-hop lyrics. $28.

Jazz originals and standards by a local ensemble led by singer-bassist Rob Crozier.

This local singer-guitarist, a versatile performer who specializes in all forms of American roots music, leads an all-star ensemble in a rare performance of his original compositions, with songs exploring topics from heartbreak to redemption. 9–10:15 p.m. $18.