Nightspots

Americana country-rock and folk-rock covers by this local singer-guitarist. 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Local rock band.

Veteran Ypsilanti punk quartet that tonight celebrates the release of a new CD. Openers: the Detroit lo-fi indie rock band Ness Lake, the Warren alt-rock band Loudfoxcult, and the Ypsilanti emo-punk band Marto.matic.

A Virginia singer-songwriter whose songs are known for their engaging mix of emotional directness and drily humorous wit. Rolling Stone calls his music “equal parts humorous and heartfelt, shot through with social commentary, working-class twang and character-driven songwriting.” $29. 

Local jazz ensemble led by trumpeter Stanco.

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

With performances by local folk singer-guitarist Steff Kayser and the harmonica & guitar folk duo Ban(ne)d CiaoDiPao. Followed by an Open Mic (all acoustic performers invited; sign up 2–3 p.m.) and a set by the duo of vocalist Katie Smith & guitarist Andrew Brown of the local gypsy jazz group Djangophonique. 3–6 p.m.

Hosted by the Jesse Kramer Trio, a local jazz ensemble led by drummer Kramer.

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

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.

Pop-folk and indie rock originals by this local singer-guitarist. 

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.

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

With an avant-jazz ensemble led by multi-instrumental reeds player Piotr Michalowski, a retired U-M Near Eastern studies professor. Other members are cornetist Ken Kozora, keyboardist Kenn Thomas, guitarist Shoshke-Rayzl Yuni and mezzo-soprano Deana Relyea.