Nightspots

Jump blues, R&B, and roots-rock band led by this acclaimed Etta James-style vocalist from Detroit. $30.

Livingston county teen rock band. Openers: fellow teen rock bands Stove Top Disaster and IBUS. $10.

Local indie rock trio.

U-M music student ensemble led by Detroit saxophonist Patton. 7 & 8:45 p.m.

All invited to bring a song, story, poetry, comedy, expression, magic, monologue, or other performance. Hosted by Annie Bacon & Forrest Hejkal. Sign-up starts at 6:30 p.m. 7-10 p.m. $5.

A veteran singer-songwriter who recently moved to Michigan from Madison (WI) where he led several groups, including the acclaimed Americana rock ‘n roll band Tent Show Troubadours. Tonight he plays a mix of originals and arrangements of alt-country and rock favorites. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

Local folk-rock singer-songwriter. 6:30–8:30 p.m.

The stage name of Jess LaCoy, a highly-regarded young Nashville roots-rock singer-songwriter known for her raw voice, ripping guitar solos, and raucous live shows. She has a brand-new album, Come Up Kid, that Americana Highways says “really hits the sweet spot with its contemporary Americana production… Musically, Jax can rock, and then bring things down to acoustics and make you cry a little and then shake it off with some power chords again.” $25.

Ypsilanti trans punk foursome.

Howell blues, blues-rock, and R&B quartet.

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

Local singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose delicate melodies and reflective lyrics take inspiration from Latvian folk music, the natural world, and her travels. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

Local Americana country-folk singer-songwriter.

Classic rock quartet from Jackson.

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

Local Brazilian, Latin, and jazz duo.

Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

Blues- and bebop-based jazz in a variety of styles and forms by this local ensemble led by saxophonist Haldeman. 7 & 8:45 p.m.

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