Nightspots



February 28, 2026

Water Tower Distilling Co.: “Adam Riccinto Piano Night.”

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All invited to request, sing, and/or listen to your favorite songs played by this veteran local pianist. 7–10 p.m.

February 28, 2026

Ypsi Alehouse: Tony Linzmeier.

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An eclectic mix of 80s New Wave and acoustic rock covers & originals by this local singer-songwriter. 4:30–6:30 p.m.

February 28, 2026

Ypsi Alehouse: Ron Shelton.

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Americana country-rock and folk-rock covers by this local singer-guitarist.

 

February 28, 2026

Zal Gaz Grotto: Ralph McKee Blues Band.

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Energetic, sophisticated blend of danceable soul, blues, and rock by this band led by Hoodang bassist McKee. 

 

February 28, 2026

Ziggy’s: Lily Bomber.

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High-energy Kalamazoo indie rock band. Openers: Maddy Ringo, Canadian singer-songwriter, currently a U-M voice student, whose songs are inspired by the likes of Joni Mitchell, K. D. Lang, and Suzanne Vega, and David Henry, a Michigan indie pop singer-songwriter. 

March 1, 2026

Ark: Rochelle Clark & The Familiars.

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Country- and folk-based Americana by this ensemble led by Clark, a veteran golden-voiced Chelsea singer-songwriter whose well-crafted story songs are known for their emotional directness and vulnerability. Opener: Lauren Blackford, a local indie-pop singer-songwriter. $29.

March 1, 2026

Blue LLama: “Jazz & Poetry with One Single Rose.”

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Detroit singer & spoken word artist Rosemarie Wilson (aka One Single Rose) performs her poetry, interspersed with jazz music by an ensemble TBA.

March 1, 2026

Old Town: Judy Banker Band.

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Local country-folk ensemble led by Banker, a veteran local singer-songwriter and guitarist known for her hook-driven, intensely personal songwriting and expressive voice.

March 1, 2026

Ravens Club: Elvin Sharp Quartet.

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Young jazz ensemble, led by tenor saxophonist Sharp, that plays funky originals along with hard-bop and post-bop classics.

March 1, 2026

Ypsi Alehouse: Elaine Schoendorf.

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Detroit country-flavored psychedelic folk-rock singer-songwriter.

March 1, 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.

March 2, 2026

El Limon: Charles Harnes.

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Local singer-guitarist.

March 2, 2026

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 or high school student ensemble.

March 3, 2026

Ark: Masters of Hawaiian Music.

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Performances by 3 legends of Hawaiian slack key guitar regularly featured on the renowned Slack Key Show at the Napili Kai Beach Resort on Maui: George Kahumoku Jr., Led Kaapana, and Sonny Lim. $35.

March 3, 2026

Zal Gaz Grotto: Easy Street Jazz Band.

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

March 3, 2026

Ziggy’s: “Open Jazz Jam.”

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All jazz musicians & singers invited. Hosted by drummer John Blanchette.

March 4, 2026

Ark: Trace Bundy.

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Internationally acclaimed Boulder guitar virtuoso, aka the Acoustic Ninja, known for his intricate arrangements of pop songs and crowd-pleasing techniques, such as playing with multiple capos and moving his strumming hand to the fretboard. $29.

March 4, 2026

Blind Pig: Worry Club.

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Vulnerable and self-effacing bedroom-pop lyrics with a sharp alt-rock sound by this young Chicago-based indie band led by singer-songwriter & guitarist Chase Walsh. Openers: Edgehill, a high-energy Virginia indie rock trio, and Bugsy, an offbeat indie rock band from Minneapolis. $30.

March 4, 2026

Blue LLama: Alex Anest Trio.

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Ensemble led by local guitarist Anest. With organist Jim Alfredson and drummer David Ward.

March 4, 2026

North Star Lounge: Jeremy Siegrist.

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Jackson-area Americana singer-guitarist. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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