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Veteran local alt-country honky-tonk and rockabilly singer-songwriter.

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.

Detroit ensemble that plays standards and originals, along with lesser-known arrangements by prolific composers. With pianist Ben Maloney, bassist Jeff Pedraz, and drummer Travis Aukerman.

Michigan-bred, Nashville-based Americana singer-songwriter best known locally as the frontwoman of the former Michigan bluegrass band The Flatbellys. Rolling Stone calls her “an artist who has been deftly weaving bluegrass into ethereal, indie-folk explorations.” $29.

Jazz ensemble led by veteran local drummer Pete Siers and saxophonist Kenji Lee (see Blue Llama).

Chelsea rock band, led by Spark vocalist Robin Grant, that covers lesser-known bands and deep cuts, along with some familiar hits.

Pop-folk and indie rock originals by this local singer-guitarist.

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.

Chicago-based indie alt-folk singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and audio engineer who creates immersive avant-garde soundscapes. Opener: Mirror Fish.

Intimate acoustic performance by this veteran Florida indie rock band known for its introspective lyrics and dreamy melodies. Opener: Jenny Dee, an indie folk singer-songwriter from Chicago. $35.

 A new project by Ypsi indie pop-rock singer-songwriter Seth Findley. Openers: The Doozers, a Detroit indie rock quartet. and Colin Bracewell, an indie pop singer-songwriter from Minneapolis.

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.

Veteran Minneapolis modern jazz-fusion ensemble that has won critical acclaim over the years for their daring live shows, innovative groove-oriented sound, and willingness to buck conventional trends. It comes to town on a farewell tour with the latest, piano-less, incarnation of the band, featuring guitarist Ben Monder and saxophonist Chris Speed joining founding members bassist […]

With local jazz players TBA.

All ages. Anthemic indie rock with country-folk and Southern-rock influences by this up-and-coming South Carolina band known for their high-energy live shows. Note: Oct. 6 is sold out. $30.

Ensemble led by this award-winning 17-year-old Detroit pianist.

Acclaimed pop-folk singer-songwriter from England known for her hushed, girlish voice, percussive guitar style, and poetic lyrics. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

Ensemble led by this award-winning 17-year-old Detroit pianist.

All invited to bring a poem or monologue that they’ve written. Hosted by cat h. bradley & Forrest Hejkal. Sign-up starts at 6:30 p.m. 7–10 p.m.

Double bill of acclaimed Scandinavian folk bands. Jaerv is an innovative folk quintet from Sweden that plays jazz- and pop-influenced interpretations of Scandinavian folk songs, some dating back 700 years. The OK Factor is the Minneapolis crossover string duo of cellist Olivia Diercks and violinist Karla Peters that’s known for arrangements of folk tunes that […]

Monthly performance by live electronic production musicians, using beat machines, samplers, modular systems, synths and similar instruments.

All ages. Anthemic indie rock with country-folk and Southern-rock influences by this up-and-coming South Carolina band known for their high-energy live shows. Note: Oct. 6 is sold out. $30.

Roots-rock & Americana covers, along with some originals by this local singer-songwriter & guitarist. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

Blues and folk music by the local roots music trio of singer-guitarists Ralph McKee, Steve Rich, and Jill Baker.

Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

Local ensemble led by Roe, a pianist whose repertoire includes Disney songs, Star Wars music, TV themes, classical pieces, and Thelonious Monk classics, along with wildly inventive originals.

Michigan folk-rock & Americana trio led by veteran mandolin virtuoso Jason Dennie. With guitarist George Merkel & bassist Tommy Reifel.

Flint band, led by singer-guitarist Gunther, that plays a high-energy mix of country, southern-rock, and blues.

Detroit-area instrumental quartet that plays fresh interpretations of vintage swing from the 1930s & 40s.

A widely acclaimed veteran singer-songwriter from Boston known for dynamic vocals that range from falsetto crooning to muted trumpet sounds. Tonight he plays songs from his acclaimed 2001 album, Live Wide Open, along with some new material and covers. Opener: Chris Trapper, a Boston alt-rock singer-songwriter. $46.

Local acoustic Americana quartet fronted by Switchbacks vocalist Janet Benson and singer-guitarist John Baltic.

Local indie rock band. Opener: David Freund, the frontman of the Ypsi rock band Cracked & Hooked.

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.

Featuring back-to-back dj sets by Detroit-area electronic acts, including Kenjiro & Charles Trees, Omo & Bileebob, and Kikiki & Taylor Monai.

Detroit-area femme punk band. Openers: the local soul-pop singer-songwriter Bubbles Is the Problem, Inferior, and the U-M student alt-rock band Carouselle. $14.

Detroit-based jazz ensemble, led by saxophonist Elliot, that blends contemporary jazz idioms with hip-hop and R&B influences.

With performances by local rock acts Mayday, Coloring Gray, Confusion, Reactor, Mallory Wayt, and Kid Levy. 2:30 p.m. 

Acoustic guitar-driven postpunk folk-rock originals. 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Lansing duo that specializes in classic country covers. 5 p.m.

Milford rock quartet, led by vocalist Nicole Sutton and lead guitarist Mark McGee, whose throwback sound incorporates elements of blues, country, and psychedelic rock. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

Performers of all skill levels invited. Hosted by James Bourland & the Staches, a local quintet fronted by guitarist Bourland. 6–9 p.m.

Detroit-area British Invasion cover quartet led by singer-guitarist David Roof.

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 Grand Rapids multi-instrumental string virtuoso and pop-folk songwriter.

Northern Michigan rock band. Opener: The Antivillains, a Toledo alt-country band.

Detroit-area jam band whose music draws on blues, funk, soul, and jazz-jam.

Jazz & blues standards by an ensemble led by WCC jazz guitar instructor Somers.

Detroit-based jazz ensemble, led by saxophonist Elliot, that blends contemporary jazz idioms with hip-hop and R&B influences.

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

This veteran local singer-guitarist, a former finalist on The Voice, plays an eclectic mix of roots Americana, classic rock, and blues, including many originals. Guitar World calls him “a cross between Danny Gatton and Buddy Guy at their best.” Opener: Abbey Rose, a local acoustic pop-folk singer-songwriter. $20.

Groove-oriented Illinois-based sextet who play a blend of alt-rock, Southern-rock, and Motown they call “Rustbelt Soul.”

Washington, D.C., quartet that plays Celtic-inspired original music in infectiously high-energy arrangements that incorporate a rock ’n’ roll spirit and an array of stylistic influences from classical to East European and Middle Eastern music. $29.

Pop, rock, and punk dance tunes by this local quartet featuring 2 former Bluescasters, guitarist Phil Ryski and bassist Doug Wolgat, along with drummer Rocky Di Iacovo and singer Aubrey Selaty.

Popular Lansing-area modern outlaw country band that plays 90s-inspired line dancing originals along with classic country covers. 8 p.m.

Pop, rock, and blues by this local quintet fronted by vocalist Carrie Ferrario.

Michigan lo-fi pop-folk singer-songwriter. Opener: Skinned Knees, an Ypsi indie pop-folk singer-songwriter.

Detroit-area house DJ collective.

All ages. Canadian American acoustic singer-songwriter whose music blends rock, folk, and soul. $35.

Ensemble led by this local jazz flutist-vocalist. With pianist Phil Lesky and drummer Marc Smith.

A trio from the Malty Taskers that plays traditional Irish music and Irish pub songs.

Local folk-rock & Americana singer-songwriter.

Contemporary country-pop, along with classic country covers, by a band led by this Detroit-bred singer-songwriter who has recorded music in Nashville. 5 p.m.

Northern Michigan country-folk band led by singer-songwriter Chris Ruwart. 6–9:15 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 veteran local drummer.

Ensemble led by Farmer, a longtime Detroit-area singer-songwriter and guitarist who spent 2 years as lead guitarist for Jan & Dean, co-founded the chamber folk group Cairn to Cairn, and taught classical guitar at the Cleveland Institute of Music. With keyboardists Neil Donato and Dale Grisa. Tonight they are joined by Detroit-area Americana pop-rock singer-songwriter […]

Local pop-folk singer-songwriter.

Local folk-rock quartet with bluegrass & Irish music flavors whose instrumentation features guitars, banjo, flute, and keyboard.

New all-female Michigan-based folk-rock supergroup featuring Annie Bacon, Annie Capps, Sara Gibson, Anne Heaton, Carolyn Koeel, Cori Somers, and Julianna Wilson. $29.

Livonia rock quartet.

A mix of rock and alt-country covers and originals by this local band led by guitarist Dave Buehrer (aka Paledave).

Open mic, along with a featured performer TBA. Sign-up starts at 7 p.m.

Country and classic rock covers by this Detroit-area quartet. 8:30 p.m.

Detroit-area alt-punk band. Openers: TV Blackout, an Ypsi psychedelic blues-rock trio, and Jenn's Apartment, a Lansing rock band.

All ages. Nashville-based singer-songwriter whose music blends elements of vintage soul, R&B, and alt-pop with crooning vocals and guitar-driven grooves. Opener: Brother Elsey, a Detroit-bred, Nashville-based, folk-rock & Americana sibling trio. $25.

Ensemble led by this local jazz flutist-vocalist. With pianist Phil Lesky and drummer Marc Smith.