Nightspots

Novi Americana pop-folk singer-songwriter.

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 ensemble led by this Detroit-bred composer-bassist.

Duo of veteran mandolinist Marshall, a former member of the David Grisman Quartet and the bluegrass supergroup Psychograss, and Brazilian guitar virtuoso Penezzi. Their style blends afro-brazillian jazz and bluegrass improvisational sensibilities on a range of Brazilian choro and samba standards. $35. 

Detroit-area alt-rock band. Openers: fellow Detroit-area rock acts Wet Body, Liam Kelly, and Puppet TV. $14.

Eclectic local singer-songwriter & classical guitarist. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

All invited to bring a poem or monologue that they’ve written. Hosted by cat h. bradley & Forrest Hejkal. Sign-up starts at 6:30 .p.m. 7–10 p.m.

Monthly gathering of live electronic production musicians, using beat machines, samplers, modular systems, synths and similar instruments.

Dark folk-rock by this Detroit-area one man band who performs in skeleton makeup.

Celtic pop-folk with choreographed Irish dancing by this Seattle-area acoustic trio whose music is known for its blend of exuberantly powerful rhythms, sprightly melodies, and pure sibling vocal harmonies.

With back-to-back sets by area electronic DJs. $20.

Jazz standards, originals, and selections from the Great American songbook by this acclaimed ensemble led by Danish American vocalist Ari Alexander and her guitarist husband Cecil, whom Jazzwise calls a “superb guitarist in the bop tradition, with bags of taste, swing and chops.”

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 acoustic finger-picking blues guitarist, a student of local blues guitar great Shari Kane. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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

Flint pop-punk band.

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.