San Diego alt-rock band, best known for the hit single “Boston,” whose laid-back, melodic songs are reminiscent of mid-90s bands like Counting Crows and the Goo Goo Dolls. Augustana is currently the solo project of its frontman, singer-songwriter Dan Layus. $40–$51.
Local singer-songwriter whose music draws on early rock ’n’ roll, pop, and country influences.
DJ Misanthropia Narcissus & DJ Remnant spin goth, industrial, synthpop, aggrotech, witch house, harsh noise, alternative, and EBM records.
An eclectic mix of blues, rock, and Americana by this local ensemble led by drummer Otto.
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 student ensemble.
This Scottish Celtic pop-rock band formed as a quartet on the Scottish Isle of Tiree in 2005. Since then they’ve grown to an octet, released several albums, and won some prestigious awards. They blend their traditional roots with influences from country to Cajun. “Skerryvore have crafted a world beating fusion, which takes pride in their heritage and above all else is a pure joy to listen to,” says Folk Radio UK. $29–$40.
Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.
Solo performance by this local singer-guitarist, a former finalist on The Voice whose repertoire is 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.” His 2016 CD, Real, a collection of songs drawing on blues, country, gospel, and roots rock, was recorded in L.A. with an all-star cast of session legends, and he won a 2018 Detroit Music Award for his 4-song EP of Jimi Hendrix covers.
Musicians of all ability levels invited to play ukulele with members of Michigan’s oldest ukulele club. 7-9 p.m.
All acoustic musicians invited. Hosted by Phil McMillion.
Early jazz classics from Scott Joplin and Bessie Smith to Louis Armstrong and beyond by this veteran local septet led by trombonist Terry Kimura.
Detroit electronic musician.
This trio of guitar virtuosos first got together as members of Robert Fripp’s League of Crafty Guitarists and struck out on their own in 1991, when they began playing in California clubs and coffeehouses. Known for its stunning virtuosity and sly sense of humor, the trio plays a brand of progressive acoustic music that fuses classical, jazz, blues, country, rock, and even surf styles. In addition to several originals, its repertoire ranges from an adaptation of a Bach lute prelude and a virtuoso cover of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” to a medley of the western standard “Ghost Riders in the Sky” and the Doors’ “Riders on the Storm.” Tonight they are joined by NYC guitarist Kaki King. $30.
With a lineup of Detroit area DJs and hip-hop rappers, including Le Rouge Modular Unit, 44Taxidriver, Spellbook, D-Noe, Satta Don Dada, Butter, 64bithustla, B.I.G, Athera Danklin, and others. $10.
U-M music student ensemble led by Detroit saxophonist Patton.
Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.
Local singer-guitarist who plays covers in a variety of genres.
Local blues- and folk-flavored rock singer-guitarist. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
Fronting a trio, young local jazz singer Van Goor is joined by fellow young Michigan guest vocalists Julie Savoy, Tiffany Gridiron, Ruby Smith, and Kait Bimer, for 2 sets of summer-themed vintage jazz songs. 7 & 9 p.m. $20.
Ypsilanti quartet that plays jazz, rock, and soul covers, along with some originals.