Blues-flavored rock ’n’ roll with a touch of country swing by this veteran local singer-songwriter & guitarist. Opener: Warren & Flick, the local acoustic string duo of bassist Jacob Warren and fiddler Grant Flick whose music blends elements of folk, old-time, and classical music. $24.
With the suburban Detroit rock quintet Icarus Fell, the Battle Creek groove metal band Decyphered, the Columbus (OH) hard-rock band Red Light Running, the Battle Creek rock band Hollowvein, and the Michigan indie alt-rock quartet NewFound. $20.
With the Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet, a local world music-based jazz ensemble that explores traditions from Turkey, Egypt, Ukraine, India, Bulgaria, Armenia, and Greece. With bassist Sharp, violinist Henrik Karapetyan, percussionist Mike List, and oud player Igor Houwat. 5 p.m. Free.
Ensemble led by MSU jazz professor Whitaker, a former member of Wynton Marsalis’ Sextet and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra.
Harmonically intricate folk-rock originals by this local acoustic Americana trio of singer-songwriters Kandy Fredrick, Shannon Lee, and Hilary Finchum.
Jazz ensemble led by this Detroit R&B-influenced vocalist.
Detroit-area party band fronted by vocalist Angelina Pace. Its repertoire ranges from classic rock, blues, and country to soul and Motown.
Classic rock quartet from Jackson.
Solo performance by this Stormy Chromer singer-guitarist.
This veteran local rock ’n’ roll bassist leads an ensemble in a variety of original tunes, along with covers of everyone from Mel Torme to the Beatles. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
Local bluegrass quartet known for its beautiful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess. Tonight they are joined by fiddler Brad Phillips. 7–10 p.m. $10.
Music and poetry open mic; all performers invited. 8–10 p.m.
Pop-folk and indie rock originals by this local singer-guitarist. 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Jazz & blues standards by an ensemble led by WCC jazz guitar instructor Somers.
Local 11-piece rock, blues, and soul cover band.
Detroit hip-hop rapper. With other area hip-hop acts TBA.
Classic rock covers by this Ohio singer-guitarist. Openers: Swamp Rats, a Detroit-area punk-bluegrass duo, and Agatha Haag, a Toledo indie rock duo.
An evocative, passionate vocalist who sings in a deep, resounding baritone, Keelaghan is a Canadian singer-songwriter who has been compared to John Gorka (see below) and the late Stan Rogers. He’s best known for the old-style ballad “Jenny Bryce” and other original ballads and lyrical songs on a wide range of historical themes, from the evacuation of Dunkirk to Chief Tecumseh. $35.
With The Dude Revue and The Macpodz. (See reviews). $25.
Veteran L.A.–based duo of pianist Handelman and Sutton, a Grammy-winning vocalist known for her refined elegance and taut lyricism. Their large repertoire ranges from standards to show tunes and even country songs. $50 (dinner & show, $95).
