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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.

High-energy rock ’n’ roll by a trio led by this Nashville-based, Michigan-bred singer-songwriter & bassist, who draws on blues, classic, and progressive rock traditions to make her energetic and introspective songs.

Local quintet led by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Gray Motsinger that plays an eclectic brand of outlaw country with punk, funk, and rock influences. 

Mid-Michigan country singer-guitarist.

All acoustic musicians invited for an open mic followed by an hour of jamming. Participants welcome to bring chord-and-lyric sheets of any well-known song.

Winnipeg alt-country band known for writing twangy roots-rock originals flavored with stirring harmonies, slide guitar, and Hammond B-3 organ. The band’s recent material from their 2025 album, Dog Ear, explores themes of family and the quest for stability amidst the itinerant life of a touring musician. Opener: Madeleine Roger, a Canadian folk-rock singer-songwriter. $35.

A set by a house jazz band led by local trumpeter Ingrid Racine. Followed by an open mic for vocalists, instrumentalists (including electronic), rappers & poets.

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.

Local piano and vocal duo.

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.

Young contemporary bluegrass trio from Virginia whose songs on such unconventional themes a gender dysphoria flirt with soul, post-rock, and even emo. “Palmyra makes you believe they’ve been singing together for decades, their harmonies are so electric and full of life,” writes The Bluegrass Situation. $29.

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.

Exuberant, vibrant blues- and folk-style songs about small-town life by this Northern Michigan singer-songwriter who accompanies himself on guitar and harmonica, with splashes of kazoo, beat-boxing, and scat singing. Free; nonperishable donations for Food Gatherers accepted.

Local jazz ensemble.

All ages. Upbeat indie pop-punk and dizzying math rock by this popular band from Wuhan, China, known for its instrumental virtuosity, with complex, arpeggiated guitar riffs and shifting time signatures. It’s name is a playful nod to the highly influential emo band American Football. $25.

West Michigan singer-songwriter & guitarist known for his uplifting folk-rock originals. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

This acclaimed sultry-voiced NYC jazz vocalist & pianist is known for both for her mastery of jazz standards and her skill as an arranger and composer. Her 2024 album How Love Begins won a Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album, and she has played with a long list of jazz greats, including Christian McBride, Dave […]

Southern rock, blues-rock, and blues by this Livonia trio.

Young Nashville-based soul singer whose smooth, gospel-tinged falsetto harkens back to Al Green and Marvin Gaye but with a contemporary hip-hop sensibility and phrasing. Tonight he plays songs from his […]

Detroit-area shoegaze band. Openers: Lyloc, a Detroit emo-grunge trio, and Wetbody, a Detroit alt-rock band.

Folk songs and originals by this singer-guitarist who recently moved to Ypsi from Arizona. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

An evening of jazz by guitarists Dan Denison and Austin Netherton, members of the local rock band Street Fiction.

Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

Detroit jazz-funk ensemble led by the young saxophonist Nate Topolewski.

Classic country, western swing, and hillbilly boogie covers by the Lansing-area duo of Jason Lantrip and Jeffery Gower.

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

Rock ensemble led by versatile local singer-guitarist Bourland. Tonight they celebrate the 35th anniversary of the release of Nirvana’s Nevermind by playing the album in its entirety. Opener: Gregory Stovetop, a veteran Chelsea singer-songwriter whose influences range from Elvis and Johnny Cash to Soundgarden and The Replacements.

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.

Kalamazoo indie psych-rock and bedroom-pop instrumentalist who specializes in live digital loops. Opener: the East Lansing psych-rock and emo trio Tequila Mockingbird, the East Lansing rock quartet Final Boss Fight, and the Detroit-area pop-punk and emo band Team Cabin.

Eclectic young local indie rock band. Openers: the Grand Haven indie rock singer-songwriter Stephen Lubera, the local indie alt-country-rock-flavored power-pop band Petalwave, and Toadally.

Veteran Michigan acoustic roots rock and alt-country singer-songwriter. 5 p.m.

Pop & indie rock covers by the Detroit-area duo of vocalist Ashleigh Glass and guitarist Cody Cooper. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

Local blues-oriented singer-guitarist with an eclectic, wide-ranging repertoire.

Honky-tonk, rockabilly, Western swing, and vintage country by this local ensemble fronted by singer-guitarist Belanger.

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

Edgy contemporary jazz that harkens back to 60s hard bop by this Windsor & Detroit ensemble led by acclaimed Canadian composer-trumpeter Macklem.

With local singer-songwriters Tom Alter, Milan Seth, and Kat Steih.

Nationally-touring Grand Haven–based Americana band known for blending traditional bluegrass with jazz, western swing, and rock ‘n’ roll.

Double bill of acoustic pop-folk singer-songwriters.

Double bill of 2 of the top acts in contemporary American roots music. Pug is a highly regarded Chicago-based folk-rock singer-songwriter whose music draws on a variety of influences from John Prine to the late alt-country songwriter Walter Hyatt. Watson is an Americana folk singer best known for singing the tenor lead and playing rhythm […]

Toledo classic rock & pop cover trio.

This local dance quintet plays classic R&B and Motown. With vocalist Terry Samuels, guitarist Pete Bullard, keyboardist Andy Adamson, bassist Doug Katchorek, and drummer Mike Moneart. They are backed by the Westside Girls, the vocal duo of Cheryl McIntire and Carol Shaw.

Local pop-soul singer-songwriter.

All ages. Popular Nashville-based Christian alt-rock singer-songwriter. Opener: Nathan Colberg, a Virginia indie pop singer-songwriter whose sound has drawn comparisons to Noah Kahan and Jon Bellion. $27.

Jazzy folk-rock covers and originals by Mark Clevey, Jeremy Seligman, and Bill Connnors, a local trio whose instrumentation includes guitars, flute, mandola (the ancestor of the mandolin), and keyboard. 

Local acoustic rock cover band. 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Double bill. Manzi is an L.A.–based pop-rock singer-songwriter whose music is influenced by Marshall Crenshaw, Tom Petty, and Bruce Springsteen, among others. Erlewine is a local pop-folk singer-songwriter whose songs are known for their delicate lyrics. 6:30–7:45 p.m. $12.

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

Local indie punk-polka band.

Detroit-area alt-rock band.

Ohio-based jam-oriented instrumental funk-rock band. 

Rootsy pop-rock by this NYC-based, Georgia-bred singer-songwriter & multi-instrumentalist whose music ranges from guitar-fueled anthems to introspective ballads. Lonesome Highway calls him a “a terrific guitar and keyboard player, and a natural storyteller, with an ease that endears him immediately to the audience.” $40.

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

Local horn-powered Motown/Memphis soul tribute band featuring vocalist Sheila Rhodes. 

Ypsi pop-rock band. Openers: the new local soul and R&B band Rose Tones and the Macomb country indie rock band Ricochet The Kid.

Toledo electronic artist. Openers: fellow area electronic acts Maxine, Naomi Lou, and Paradise Day.

All ages. Dark alt-pop with a glitchy electronic edge by this NYC singer-songwriter known for his theatrical live shows, androgynous stage presence, and powerful vocals. Opener: Golden Cats, a NYC alt-pop duo. $30.