Vintage prewar jazz ensemble led by Giblin, a Detroit vocalist whose influences include Connee Boswell, Billie Holiday, Mildred Bailey and Ella Fitzgerald. 5 & 6 p.m. Free.
With local rock bands impersonating popular 1980s & 1990s acts, including One Exit Down as The Cars, Ten and a Half as Black Flag, Lyloc as Nirvana, and John Connor & the Two-Track Heaven Band as George Straight. $20.
Americana country-rock and folk-rock covers by this local singer-guitarist. 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Ensemble led by veteran local folk singer-songwriter Paul Tinkerhess. Tonight he is joined by his son cellist Eric Tinkerhess and Eric’s wife, Mana, on harp. $15. 8:30–9:45 p.m.
Mother and Son duo, old school country, folk and bluegrass.
An Ann Arbor-bred, NYC-based indie soul-folk singer-songwriter & guitarist best known as the co-founder of the Brooklyn rock ’n’ soul quartet On the Sun. Tonight he plays a set of catchy original songs from his forthcoming album Redemption. $15. 6–7:15 p.m.
Popular local gospel-flavored blues band led by Lady Sunshine, a fiery, rich-voiced singer whose style blends elements of Aretha Franklin, Koko Taylor, and Denise LaSalle. The band’s latest CD is Big Sexee.
Brighton rock quintet.
An evening of Celtic music, song, and dance hosted by Mick Gavin, a veteran Detroit Irish fiddler (and County Clare native), with an assortment of guest performers TBA. $29.
Jazz originals and standards by a local ensemble led by singer-bassist Rob Crozier.
Jazz trio led by local bassist Armstrong. 6:30 & 8:30 p.m.
A new local country-folk & Americana ensemble led by veteran singer-songwriter & guitarist Milan Seth.
Worldbeat ensemble led by renowned percussionist Muruga Booker, a Detroit native who’s played with everyone from Dave Brubeck and Babatunde Olatunji to Jerry Garcia and Stevie Wonder. $20.
Electronic jazz duo of Travis Aukerman & Galen Bundy. 10:15–11:15 p.m.
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 & blues standards by an ensemble led by WCC jazz guitar instructor Somers.
Local 10-piece big band led by tubaist Chris Smith that specializes in the old-time big band music of the late 1920s and early 1930s associated with Jelly Roll Morton and King Oliver.
Ensemble led by the young Detroit jazz bassist Rose, a recent MSU grad.
All invited to join or listen to an instrumental jam session.
Local composer-bassist Sharp leads this world music-based jazz ensemble that tonight showcases Catalyst, their new album of tunes by Gregg Hill, a Lansing jazz composer whose music incorporates ideas from blues and swing that give musicians interesting material with which to improvise. With violinist Henrik Karapetyan, percussionist Mike List, and guest guitarist Elden Kelly.
