Nightspots



March 28, 2024

Ark: Vance Gilbert.

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Singer-songwriter from Cambridge (MA), a veteran of the Boston folk scene who, according to Boston Globe reviewer Craig Harris, sings “in a soulful, Al Jarreau-like voice, accompanying himself with heavily syncopated acoustic guitar melodies.” Gilbert’s songs address a range of topics from the experience of being black in America to the hard inner life of single parents, and they are distinguished by a subtle sense of rhythm and a trenchant sense of humor. His 2023 album, The Mother of Trouble, mixes both straight-ahead ballads with more adventurous folk tunes tinged with funk, jazz, and R&B. $20.

March 28, 2024

Blind Pig: Evan Zegiel.

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Versatile Michigan-based tuba player, a U-M music grad, who plays everything from Bach to Broadway tunes to heavy metal. Tonight he is joined by pianist Mary Grace Ellerbee. Openers: the local punk-rock quintet Lake Mosaic, the Detroit alt-rock band Living Ai, and the Detroit-area prog-rock quartet Occlusion. $15.

March 28, 2024

Blue LLama: Rick Roe Quartet.

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Hot swinging, bop, and blues-infused originals by this jazz ensemble led by veteran local pianist Roe.

March 28, 2024

El Limon: The Revelators.

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Blues and folk music by the local roots music trio of singer-guitarists Ralph McKee, Steve Rich, and Jill Baker.

 

March 28, 2024

Last Word: The Pherotones.

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 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.


March 28, 2024

Mash (Ann Arbor): Brothers 3.

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Toledo ensemble whose music is an eclectic, danceable mix of jazz, funk, R&B, soul, and rock. 

March 28, 2024

Ypsi Alehouse: The Glen Leven Band.

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Local quartet whose eclectic repertoire ranges from traditional Irish music to rockabilly, bluegrass, novelty songs, and roots-rock originals.

March 28, 2024

Earle: Jake Reichbart.

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Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

March 29, 2024

Ark: The RFD Boys.

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Authentic bluegrass by these longtime local favorites who have appeared in numerous festivals and on the cover of Bluegrass Unlimited magazine. Their shows blend top-notch musicianship with funny between-songs dialogue. $16 (seniors, students, & members, $15) at the door only.

March 29, 2024

Blind Pig: “Emo Nite.”

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With bands TBA. $16.

March 29, 2024

Blue LLama: Keyon Harrold.

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Jazz ensemble led by Harrold, a Ferguson (MO) trumpeter whose adventurous music draws on elements of jazz, classical, rock, blues, and hip-hop. Dinner shows: $65 & $95. 6:30 & 9 p.m. (Fri) and 6 & 8:30 p.m. (Sat.).

March 29, 2024

Blue LLama: Houston Patton Quartet.

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U-M music student ensemble led by Detroit saxophonist Patton. 10:45 p.m.–midnight.

March 29, 2024

Habitat Lounge: Eventjazz.

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Jazz originals and standards by a local ensemble led by singer-bassist Rob Crozier.

March 29, 2024

Live: Salmagundi.

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

March 29, 2024

Mash (Ann Arbor): The Scott Martin Band.

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Canton alt-country-rock quartet led by singer-songwriter Martin.

March 29, 2024

Mash (Ypsilanti): “Don Draper’s Cocktail Party.”

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 DJ Cuvee spins vintage jazz & bossa nova vinyl.

March 29, 2024

The Necto: “Pride.”

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DJ Edward Alan in the Main Room spins pop, Top 40, and EDM. DJ DigiMark plays retro 80s to Top 40 pop videos in the Red Room.

March 29, 2024

Ypsi Alehouse: Steve Somers & Friends.

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Jazz & blues standards by an ensemble led by WCC jazz guitar instructor Somers.

March 29, 2024

She-Bop.

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Local girl-group-style ensemble fronted by vocalists Laurie Lounsbury, Carol Shaw, and Sarah Sands. With guitarist Tom Hollyer, bassist Al Kalaf, and drummer Dan Koker.

March 29, 2024

Ziggy’s: DJ Krystal Palace.

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Several  DJs play various sorts of electronic, house, and dance music.