Nightspots



March 29, 2025

Ypsi Alehouse: Wood, Wind, & Steel.

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Jazzy folk-rock covers and originals by Mark Clevey & Jeremy Seligman, a local singer-songwriter dup whose instrumentation includes guitars, flutes, and piano.

March 29, 2025

Zal Gaz Grotto: 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, 2025

Ziggy’s: Stomp Rockets.

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This energetic local garage-punk quintet is the latest in a long, storied line of great bands fronted by the charismatic vocalist Dan Mulholland. Openers: Mazinga, a popular veteran Ypsilanti Detroit-style rock ‘n’ roll band, and other bands TBA.

March 30, 2025

Ravens Club: Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet.

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Local composer-bassist Sharp leads this world music-based jazz ensemble that explores traditions from Turkey, Egypt, Ukraine, India, Bulgaria, Armenia, and Greece. With violinist Henrik Karapetyan, percussionist Mike List, and oud player Igor Houwat.

March 30, 2025

Ark: John Gorka.

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Acclaimed by Rolling Stone as the “preeminent male singer-songwriter of the New Folk movement,” Gorka pens intimate, conversational songs and ballads that overflow with vividly imagined details and a sly, probing sense of humor. His 2016 CD, Bright Side of Down, is a collection of what the Associated Press calls “wry, slice-of-life observations reminiscent of Lyle Lovett and John Prine.” $25.

 


March 30, 2025

Blue LLama: Kathy Kosins.

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Jazz trio led by this acclaimed Detroit soul-drenched jazz vocalist, whom the Chicago Tribune called “one of the most alluring voices in jazz.” With pianist Joe Lehman and bassist Nick Caladro. Dinner shows: 6 & 7:45 p.m.

March 30, 2025

Canterbury House: Corazon Szell.

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This guitarist, a U-M jazz studies major, leads an ensemble in her senior recital. 

March 30, 2025

Conor O'Neill's: Traditional Irish Session.

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

March 30, 2025

Ypsi Alehouse: Midnight Crisis.

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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.

March 30, 2025

Zal Gaz Grotto: Phil Ogilvie’s Rhythm Kings.

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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.

March 30, 2025

Ziggy’s: The Wholesome Boys.

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Nashville quartet known for its high-energy rock’n’roll story songs. Openers: Cracked & Hooked, an Ypsilanti rock band whose music is said to occupy the territory “somewhere between Paul Westerberg and Neil Young,” and Bren ’n’ Co., a local rock band led by singer-songwriter & guitarist Brendan Collins.

March 31, 2025

The Necto: “Factory.”

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

March 31, 2025

Zal Gaz Grotto: Paul Keller Orchestra.

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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.