Nightspots

Local pop-folk singer-songwriter. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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

Mainstream jazz by the local trio of keyboardist Jeff Fessler, saxophonist Jeff Kopmanis, and bassist Will Van Kampin.

Local jazz ensemble led by bassist Tim Berla. With clarinetist & percussionist Charles Dayringer, keyboardist Paul Bairley, and saxophonist & flutist Paul Girard.

Soulful Ypsilanti folk-rock band. Openers: Elisabeth Pixley Fink & Stefen Weiner, a duo led by Kalamazoo folk-rock singer-songwriter Fink.

The former lead singer of the Rugburns, Poltz is best known as the coauthor of Jewel’s hit single “You Were Meant for Me.” He’s also a famously enchanting live performer who works without a set list to be free to respond to the mood of a room. $35.

Jazz ensemble led by local drummer Dobbins.

DJ dance party featuring a variety of Latin genres, including bachata, salsa, merengue, reggaeton, and Top 40.

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 originals and standards by a local ensemble led by singer-bassist Crozier. The October show features guest vocalist Lori Lefevre, a swinging jazz singer from Toledo.

All-star local ensemble led by veteran local blues and blues-rock singer-guitarist Jacquez. With keyboardist & guitarist Tom Loncaric, bassist Randy Tessier, and drummer Rich Dishman.

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.

Veteran Monroe psychedelic blues-rock trio.

Local blues-rock band led by singer-guitarist John Babij.

Local hard-rock trio. $10.

Local bluegrass quartet known for its beautiful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess. Tonight they are joined by pedal steel guitarist Mike Harrington. 7–10 p.m. $10.

Ypsilanti rock band. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

Former touring jazz saxophonist who recently reinvented herself as a folk-style singer-songwriter & guitarist. Her tender and personal songs blend the jazz-inspired vocal stylings of Joni Mitchell with the fingerpicking guitar of James Taylor. Tonight she celebrates the release of her debut CD, Dedications & Postcards, with a solo performance of the album, followed by a jazz afterparty, with Haskell fronting a jazz trio on saxophone & clarinet.

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

Americana country-rock and folk-rock covers by this local singer-guitarist.