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March 20, 2026

The Arboretum: 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. Openers: the Lansing Americana alt-country quartet 40 Stitches Later, the Detroit emo band The Bodyguards, and the young Lansing-area singer-guitarist Jhonen Grammer. 7–11 p.m. $5.

March 20, 2026

Blind Pig: The Technicolors.

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All ages. Veteran indie rock band, led by Nashville-based singer-songwriter Brennan Smiley, known for its rich, distorted, riff-driven alt-rock sound and gloomy vocals reminiscent of 90s Britpop. Opener: Veaux, a young Nashville alt-pop trio. $25.

March 20, 2026

Blue LLama: Linda May Han Oh.

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Jazz trio led by this NYC-based Malaysian-born composer-bassist who came on the scene in the early 2000s as the bass player in bands led by Pat Metheny and Vijay Iyer. “The bass has long been regarded as a foundational or a cornerstone instrument, but in Oh’s hands, it’s nimbler,” says NPR Fresh Air jazz critic Martin Johnson in a review of her acclaimed 2025 album, Strange Heavens, recorded with acclaimed drummer Tyshawn Sorey and trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire. “She can move from setting the beat to dancing with the soloist in the blink of an eye.” $50 (dinner & show, $95.).

March 20, 2026

El Limon: Chris Canas Band.

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Detroit blues & blues-rock band fronted by vocalist and virtuoso guitarist Canas.

March 20, 2026

Mash (Ypsilanti): Jay Frydenlund.

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

March 20, 2026

North Star Lounge: The Myriad Project.

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U-M music student chamber trio. With oboist Emily Brownlee, bassoonist Donald Schweikart, and Dan Fecteau on electric violin and looping station. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

March 20, 2026

North Star Lounge: Pontiac Trail Blazers.

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

March 20, 2026

Rumpus Room: Minor Pieces.

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Newly formed indie-rock local quartet who play soulful ballads and raucous anthems. 

March 20, 2026

Ypsi Alehouse: Malty Taskers.

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Old-time music from blues and country to hokum by this local quintet. 4:30–6:30 p.m.

March 20, 2026

Ypsi Alehouse: The Blair Kitsch Project / Poser Jay.

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Double bill of acoustic folk-rock singer-songwriters.

March 20, 2026

Zal Gaz Grotto: The Machine.

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Pop, rock, and punk dance tunes by this local quartet featuring 2 former Bluescasters, guitarist Phil Ryski and bassist Doug Wolgat, along with drummer Rocky Di Iacovo and singer Aubrey Selaty.

March 20, 2026

Ziggy’s: The Premadonnas.

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Local rock ’n’ roll band. Openers: the Ypsi noise-rock act An Angel Submerged, the Port Huron digital looping artist Yeddie, and Milan & the Ellipsis, a quartet led by Milan Anderson, a local pop-folk singer-songwriter who plays cello and guitar.

March 21, 2026

Ark: Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes.

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Postpunk Americana by this ensemble led by Cody Diekhoff, a singer-songwriter from Illinois farm country who writes story songs in the tradition of Woody Guthrie, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, and John Prine. Joe Pug calls him “One of the most haunting voices of our generation.” $29.

March 21, 2026

The Arboretum: Sonic Distance.

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Detroit-area rock singer-guitarist. 7:30–11 p.m. $10.

March 21, 2026

Blind Pig: Broadway Rave.

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All ages. DJ dance party with Broadway tunes. Broadway character costumes encouraged. $22.

March 21, 2026

Blue LLama: Laura-Simone Quartet.

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Ensemble led by 19-year-old bassist Laura-Simone Martin, an MSU jazz student.

March 21, 2026

Mash (Ann Arbor): JP & the Energy.

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Contemporary pop-rock and pop-punk covers and originals by this Lansing trio.

March 21, 2026

Mash (Ypsilanti): Traveling Yanchos.

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Versatile Livingston County classic, rock, country, & blues quartet.

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