Nightspots

This Texas-born, Nashville-based country singer-songwriter is known for her soulful and poetic lyrics, honey-sweet voice, and diverse sound that incorporates elements of classic country, folk-rock, and 70s pop-rock. She’s toured extensively with the Black Opry and was recently named an artist to watch by the Nashville Scene. “Denitia takes Americana and country vibes all the way to the brink of catchy popular music,” writes Americana Highways in a review of her 2024 album, Sunset Drive. “She just might take off big time with this album. The songwriting hits her goal of creating universally relatable numbers right on target.” $24.

Jazz ensemble led by Hamtramck composer-drummer Taylor.

Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

 Local Americana and soft rock trio.

A wide range of jazz and jazzed-up popular music, from the 1920s to the present, by this all-star local quintet. With trumpeter Ross Huff, pianist Giancarlo Aversa, bassist Brennan Andes, violinist Jordan Adema, and drummer Wes Fritzemeier.

Local country-folk singer-songwriter Edwards, the 1989 winner of the Billboard Country Songwriting Contest whose songs have been covered by the likes of Lee Roy Parnell and T. Graham Brown. His collaboration with former Ann Arborite Whit Hill, “What’d I Do,” was featured in the HBO series True Blood.

All invited to drum with renowned local percussionist Maruga Booker, who has played with the likes of George Clinton, Jerry Garcia, and Weather Report. 7 p.m.

All musicians invited. Hosted by singer-guitarist Brian Brickley.

Jazz favorites by the duo of pianist Jeff Fessler and saxophonist Jeff Kopmanis.

Jazz ensemble led by this Detroit-bred composer-bassist.

Vintage jazz in the style of gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt’s 1930s Parisian swing by this veteran local ensemble led by guitar virtuoso Andrew Brown and vocalist Katie Smith. $29.

Morenci (MI) hip-hop rapper with a working-class point of view. Openers: fellow area hip-hop rappers Philip & Barrs of Steel, along with house DJ Prophet Ecks. $14.

With an ensemble led by Rick Roe, a pianist whose repertoire includes Disney songs, Star Wars themes, TV themes, classical pieces, and Thelonious Monk classics, along with wildly inventive originals. 5 p.m. Free.

Quartet led by Nurullah, a big-voiced Detroit jazz singer who specializes in blues, ballads, and pop standards. 7 & 8:30 p.m.

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

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

Versatile local all-star folk-rock and rock ’n’ roll ensemble of vocalist Sophia Hanifi, guitarists Dave Keeney and Jim Latini, bassist John Sperendi, and others TBA.

A mix of pop, rock, and punk covers, along with a few originals by this local jam band.

DJ with dance records. Remainder of Jan. schedule TBA.

Local bluegrass quartet known for its beautiful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess. Tonight they are joined by dobro player Tony Pace. 7–10 p.m. $10.