Nightspots



January 23, 2026

Ypsi Alehouse: Hard Candy.

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Local rock band fronted by Spark vocalist Robin Grant. 9:30–11:30 p.m.

January 23, 2026

Zal Gaz Grotto: Jerry Mack & the Terraplanes.

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Veteran local band led by singer-guitarist Mack that plays a mix of houserocking blues, uptown swing, soulful R&B, and roots rock, along with a few Motown songs.

January 23, 2026

Blue LLama: Ona.

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All-female Detroit jazz ensemble of drummer Gayelynn McKinney, bassist Laura-Simone Martin, and Redwood, the stage name of jazz singer & keyboardist Sequoia Snyder.

January 23, 2026

Ark: The Rupple Brothers.

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Saginaw-area acoustic pop-folk trio with an air of psychedelia.

 

January 24, 2026

Ypsi Alehouse: Ron Shelton.

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

January 24, 2026

Ypsi Alehouse: The Wildflowers.

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Harmonically intricate original by this local acoustic Americana ensemble.

January 24, 2026

North Star Lounge: Bobby Pennock Trio.

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Folk-rock ensemble led by Pennock, a Plymouth singer-songwriter whose style draws its influences from Paul Simon and Harry Chapin, with a helping of the Beatles thrown in for zest. 6–7:15 p.m. $15.

January 24, 2026

Ypsi Alehouse: The Second.

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Acoustic duo of Lansing singer-guitarists whose music ranges from classic rock and country to alt-rock and contemporary hits. 9:30–11:30 p.m.

January 24, 2026

Zal Gaz Grotto: Deep Steam.

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Ypsi quartet that plays jazz, rock, and soul covers, along with some originals.

January 24, 2026

Ziggy’s: Lawncare.

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Local indie rock ’n’ roll quartet. Openers: TBA.

January 24, 2026

Habitat Lounge: Habitat Jazz Collective.

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

January 24, 2026

Ark: “A Tribute to Todd Snider.”

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A Folk Fest kickoff event in honor of this beloved late Memphis folk-rock singer-songwriter. With performances by an all-star lineup of local acts, including Ani Mari, Chris Buhalis, Dave & Kristi, Jetty Rae, Jill Jack, The Lucky Nows, Michael Robertson, The Minor Pieces, Misty Lyn, The RFD Boys, Wilson Thicket, and others.

January 24, 2026

Earle: Rick Burgess Trio.

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Jazz ensemble, named after the late jazz pianist and Earle cofounder Burgess, featuring drummer Robert Warren and a rotating roster of bassists and pianists.

January 24, 2026

Blue LLama: Nick Collins Sextet.

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Local jazz ensemble led by drummer Collins.

January 24, 2026

Blind Pig: Stormy Chromer.

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Two sets by this popular genre-shifting Ypsi-based jam-rock quartet. $25.

January 25, 2026

Conor O'Neill's: Traditional Irish Session.

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

January 25, 2026

Ravens Club: Lisa Sung Quartet.

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Jazz standards and originals by this ensemble led by Grand Rapids-based composer-pianist Sung. 

January 25, 2026

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.

January 25, 2026

Ypsi Alehouse: Steve Somers & Friends.

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