Nightspots

South Lyon singer-guitarist who plays covers and originals in a variety of genres. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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.

Rock covers by this Detroit-area singer-guitarist.

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

Mainstream jazz by the local trio of keyboardist Jeff Fessler, saxophonist Jeff Kopmanis, and bassist Will Van Kampin.

 A mix of originals and 60s-90s rock covers by this local quintet that tonight is joined by 2 guest vocalists, saxophonist Tommy King and electric ukulele player Michael Anderson. With vocalist Doug Wochna on sax and keyboards, guitarist Alan Balkany, bassist Ryan Matthews, drummer Alan Warmanen, and percussionist Lawrence Krass.

Ypsilanti acoustic postpunk pop-rock trio.

Double bill. Djangophonique is a local quartet led by guitarist Andrew Brown that plays vintage jazz in the style of gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt’s 1930s Parisian swing. Harmonious Wail is a Wisconsin ensemble that plays a mix of swing and bluegrass standards & originals. $29.

All ages admitted. Veteran indie rocker Dan Campbell, frontman of the popular Philadelphia alt-rock band The Wonder Years, leads a large ensemble in what he calls a “character study conducted through music,” in which he dons the persona of West—a down-on-his-luck upstate New York singer-songwriter enduring an improbable litany of personal tragedies. “The big, driving force behind the music is the injection of communal joy into dark songs and dark spaces,” writes one Paste reviewer. “Aaron walks a fine line between being enraptured in the ecstasy of performing live in front of audiences and, sometimes, being forced to reflect on the losses that brought the songs to life in the first place.” Opener: Avery Springer, a Chicago indie pop singer-songwriter. $35.

Ensemble led by this MSU music professor, a Trinidad-born trumpeter-composer known for what a Downbeat reviewer calls “a velvet, supple tone that’s as melodically captivating as it is rhythmically agile.” Dinner shows: 7 & 9:30 p.m. $85.

DJ dance party featuring a variety of Latin genres, including bachata, salsa, merengue, reggaeton, and Top 40.

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 Crozier. The September show features guest vocalist Tiffany Gridiron, a sultry-voiced Lansing jazz singer.

All-star local ensemble led by veteran local blues and blues-rock singer-guitarist Jacquez. With keyboardist & guitarist Tom Loncaric, bassist Randy Tessier, and drummer Rich Dishman.

DJ Edward Alan in the Main Room spins pop, Top 40, and EDM. DJ DigiMark plays retro 80s to Top 40 pop videos in the Red Room.

Redford blues and blues-rock band.

Chirp singer-guitarist who plays rock ’n’ roll, blues, and folk covers and originals.

A longtime Detroit-area singer-songwriter and guitarist who spent 2 years as lead guitarist for California surf pioneers Jan & Dean, co-founded the chamber folk group Cairn to Cairn, and taught classical guitar at the Cleveland Institute of Music.

Local bluegrass quartet known for its beautiful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess. Tonight they are joined by bassist John Sperendi. 7–10 p.m. $10.

Local blues- and folk-flavored rock singer-guitarist. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.