Acclaimed blues singer and guitar virtuoso from Florida known for his gravelly voice, electrifying guitar solos, and high-energy live shows. Rolling Stone calls Birchwood “a remarkable, contemporary bluesman…a powerhouse young guitarist and soulful vocalist.” $29.

West Michigan alt-folk duo known for their intimate harmonies and confessional lyrics. Openers: the Kalamazoo indie rock band Two Dollar Bills and the U-M student jam band On Tap. $14.

Jazz standards and originals by this ensemble led by Grand Rapids-based composer-pianist Sung.

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

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. Free.

Every Thurs., except Aug. 27: “MixPlates.” With Ryan Cady and other DJs TBA.

With Ramones covers, along with some originals, by local rock bands Templetons, Scissor Now!, and Human Skull.

Sold out.

The stage name of bagpiper Ally Crowley-Duncan, an internet star who blends traditional Celtic music with rock & metal influences. $30.

Young jazz sextet that plays funky original compositions along with classics from the hard-bop and post-bop catalog.

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.

Duo of veteran Detroit country-flavored psychedelic folk-rock singer-songwriters. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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.

Local bedroom-pop producer & rapper. Openers: the Detroit-area pop singers Kaisa and Liquidpretty, along with area EDM DJs Avernon and Rinbossanova.

Brooklyn-based duo of pop-folk singer-songwriters Mary Collins and Kaye Hamada, a pair of Ann Arbor natives known for their sophisticated guitar lines and rich, crystal-clear vocal harmonies. The duo return to town with a collection of songs featuring tender and harsh everyday stories about contemporary young adulthood. Opener: Maddy Ringo. Canadian singer-songwriter, a recent U-M voice grad, whose songs are inspired by the likes of Joni Mitchell, K. D. Lang, and Suzanne Vega. $24.

Ensemble led by young Detroit-area jazz singer & composer Van Goor who tonight perform a tribute concert to Anita O’Day.

Jazz ensemble led by this local crooner known for his style and swagger.

Local blues-rock band led by singer-guitarist John Babij.

Eclectic local string quartet that plays everything from Beethoven to the Beatles.

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