Nightspots



January 31, 2025

Moonwinks Tavern: Charlie Millard Band.

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Americana folk-rock band from northern Michigan led by Millard, a singer-songwriter whose influences range from Dylan & Van Morrison to Rufus Wainwright. 6–9:30 p.m.

January 31, 2025

The Necto: “Pride.”

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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.

January 31, 2025

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 Dylan Charles. 7–10 p.m. $10.

January 31, 2025

North Star Lounge: Marco Bruschtein.

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Local folk-rock singer-songwriter & guitarist. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free.

January 31, 2025

Ypsi Alehouse: Mary Ann Kirt.

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Pop-folk and indie rock originals by this local singer-guitarist. 4:30-6:30 p.m.


January 31, 2025

Ypsi Alehouse: Kandy Fredrick & Cameron Getto.

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Originals, country, folk, and some classic rock buy this local singer-songwriter duo.

January 31, 2025

Zal Gaz Grotto: Ralph McKee Blues & Soul Project.

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Energetic, sophisticated blend of danceable soul, blues, and rock by this band led by Hoodang bassist McKee. With harmonica player Tim Douthit, guitarist Randy Lear, keyboardist Brian Mangino, and drummer Greg Lytle, along with several guest vocalists and guitarist Kip Godwin on some tunes. 

January 31, 2025

Ziggy’s: Januzzi Watchmen.

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Kalamazoo postpunk Americana quartet. Openers: Towner, an Ypsilanti alt-rock quartet, and Haskins. A local country-flavored indie rock quintet.

February 1, 2025

Ark: Mindy Smith.

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 Highly regarded veteran Long Island–born singer-songwriter with a crystalline voice whose intimate, edgy songs blend straight-ahead country with alternative rock and new folk. “Her voice carves melodies so sharp and fine you can almost see them,” writes one New York Times reviewer. $25.

February 1, 2025

Blind Pig: Nickie P.

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This popular local soul-inflected hip-hop singer and rapper leads a lineup of other area female hip-hop rappers, including Shayla Hamady, Lucy V, and Notorious Vonna C. Hosted by Duke Newcomb. $10.

February 1, 2025

Blue LLama: Jonathon Muir-Cotton & Expressions.

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Jazz ensemble, led by young Detroit bassist Muir-Cotton, whose sound is influenced by funk, gospel, blues, R&B and neo-soul. Dinner shows: 6:30 & 9 p.m.

February 1, 2025

Blue LLama: Jacob Hart Quintet.

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Ensemble led by young Detroit-area pianist Hart. 10:30 p.m.–midnight.

February 1, 2025

Earle: Rick Burgess Trio.

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

February 1, 2025

Habitat Lounge: Eventjazz.

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Jazz originals and standards by a local ensemble led by singer-bassist Rob Crozier. The Feb. 7 show features guest vocalist Ryan DeHues, a jazz crooner known for his style and swagger.

February 1, 2025

Mash (Ypsilanti): Ben Awrey / Aaron Johnson.

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Double bill. Awrey is a Brighton postpunk indie rock singer-songwriter, and Johnson is a veteran mid-Michigan pop-rock singer-songwriter.

February 1, 2025

Mash (Ann Arbor): Michael May & the Messarounds.

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Jazz-inflected blues and blues-rock by this veteran local quartet led by vocalist and blues harpist May. 

February 1, 2025

Moonwinks Tavern: Scott Fishkind & Bobby Pennock.

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Duo of local indie pop and Americana singer-songwriters. 7:30–9:30 p.m.

February 2, 2025

Ark: Peter Mulvey.

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Acclaimed folk singer-songwriter from Milwaukee known for his complex guitar work, expressively playful vocals, and dark, vividly rendered lyrics. His 2019 album Fool’s Errand is a contemplative, self-consciously literary collection marked by what a Shepherd Express reviewer calls “ruminative lyrics that come off primarily as self-talk to nurture a wounded soul.” Opener: Katie Dahl, a highly regarded Wisconsin singer-songwriter with a powerful alto voice. $25.

February 2, 2025

Blue LLama: GSL Trio.

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All-female Detroit jazz ensemble of drummer Gayelynn McKinney, bassist Laura-Simone Martin, and Redwood, the stage name of jazz singer & keyboardist Sequoia Snyder. Dinner show: 5 p.m.

February 2, 2025

Club Above: “Pride Night.”

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DJ spins a mix of pop hits and club classics.