Nightspots

Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

All acoustic musicians invited. Hosted by Skinned Knees.

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

Jazz improvisations by this duo of drummer Ashton and saxophonist Shelton.

Funk and R&B–inflected jazz ensemble led by local saxophonist Sullivan, a U-M medical student.

Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

Young folk-rock singer-guitarist who writes stark yet effusive songs exploring longing, grief, and hope. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

An evening of lighthearted and humorous songs by local singer-songwriters Kathy Wieland, Lauren Crane, and Pat Clinton. 7–9:30 p.m. $15.

An eclectic mix of covers and originals by this local quartet. 

Monthly gathering of live electronic production musicians, using beat machines, samplers, modular systems, synths and similar instruments. Tonight: dark ambient music by Prompt Critical (7 p.m.), Ypsi ambient artist Tobias Haus (7:45 p.m.), veteran Detroit hip-hop and drum & bass DJ Jason Hogans (8:30 p.m.), Detroit techno DJ Silent Conversation (9:30 p.m.), and local “synthwave” ambient artist OMO (10:30 p.m.).

This Texas-born, Nashville-based country singer-songwriter is known for her soulful and poetic lyrics, honey-sweet voice, and diverse sound that incorporates elements of classic country, folk-rock, and 70s pop-rock. She’s toured extensively with the Black Opry and was recently named an artist to watch by the Nashville Scene. “Denitia takes Americana and country vibes all the way to the brink of catchy popular music,” writes Americana Highways in a review of her 2024 album, Sunset Drive. “She just might take off big time with this album. The songwriting hits her goal of creating universally relatable numbers right on target.” $24.

Jazz ensemble led by Hamtramck composer-drummer Taylor.

Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

 Local Americana and soft rock trio.

A wide range of jazz and jazzed-up popular music, from the 1920s to the present, by this all-star local quintet. With trumpeter Ross Huff, pianist Giancarlo Aversa, bassist Brennan Andes, violinist Jordan Adema, and drummer Wes Fritzemeier.

Local country-folk singer-songwriter Edwards, the 1989 winner of the Billboard Country Songwriting Contest whose songs have been covered by the likes of Lee Roy Parnell and T. Graham Brown. His collaboration with former Ann Arborite Whit Hill, “What’d I Do,” was featured in the HBO series True Blood.

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.

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

Jazz favorites by the duo of pianist Jeff Fessler and saxophonist Jeff Kopmanis.

Jazz ensemble led by this Detroit-bred composer-bassist.