Nightspots

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.

Popular Toronto quintet whose music is a rousing, raucous blend of Scottish and Canadian Celtic music (and of Scottish and Canadian musicians) with rock, bluegrass, Caribbean, and world music. Instrumentation includes fiddle, bagpipes, tin whistle, guitars, keyboards, and drums. The band’s new single, “Swallowed by a Whale,” is a blistering true story sea-shanty. $30.

Quiet & sultry jazz by this duo of veteran Toledo vocalist Collins and local pianist Monear. Dinner show: 7:30 p.m.

All invited to join or listen to an instrumental jam session.

Versatile area acoustic Americana trio known for its rich vocal harmonies that plays a mix of classic rock, country, & bluegrass covers, along with some originals.

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.

All jazz musicians & singers invited. Hosted by drummer John Blanchette.

Highly regarded young Nashville-based alt-country singer-songwriter from Ludington who says she was “raised on bluegrass festivals and family harmonies.” $20.

Local singer-guitarist who plays covers in a variety of genres. 6–9 p.m.

DJ Misanthropia Narcissus & DJ Remnant spin goth, industrial, synthpop, aggrotech, witch house, harsh noise, alternative, and EBM records.

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.

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. 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. 7–9 p.m.

Early jazz classics from Scott Joplin and Bessie Smith to Louis Armstrong and beyond by this veteran local septet led by trombonist Terry Kimura.

Acclaimed Aberdeen traditional Scottish music quintet known for powerful percussion, improvisational flair, and for its ability to assimilate jazz, rock, and reggae elements without sacrificing the traditional character of its music. $20.

All ages admitted. Grand Rapids emo band. Openers: the local rock band Dayproof, the Detroit-area prog-rock quartet Occlusion, and the Lansing alternative rock band Gray Rapidian. $10.

Local jazz ensemble led by composer and multi-instrumentalist Lee, who tonight features on upright bass. With saxophonist Alexander Lahti-Thiam, pianist Aya Sekine, trombonist Zoë Cutler, and drummer Jesse Kramer.

Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

Local singer-guitarist who plays acoustic folk and pop covers. 5–7 p.m.