Nightspots

An eclectic mix of 80s New Wave and acoustic rock covers & originals by this local singer-songwriter duo.

A mix of originals and 60s-90s rock covers by this local quintet. With guest vocalist Rachel Arnsdorf.

Self-styled postpunk “Bohemian goth” Detroit band led by singer-songwriter Keith Christmas. Openers: Origami Phase, a Detroit postpunk dreampop quartet and Roil Treatment, a Michigan rock ’n’ roll band.

Erin Zindle, the fiery fiddling frontwoman of the classy local eclectic band the Ragbirds who has also released a solo CD, Scenes from the Fragile, Agile Avian World, is joined by several established and up-and-coming luminaries of the Michigan music scene for her very popular annual program of new and old holiday music, now in its 18th year. There is  also a matinee show at 2 p.m. on Sat. $29–$40.

Popular retro rock n’ roll quartet from St. Louis whose music draws from early 70s psych-rock with a distinctly Zeppelin-esque flair. Buddy magazine calls them “a gut-punch of pure vintage rock.” Opener: Pearl, a rock-inspired singer-songwriter from Grass Lake known for her raspy voice who has gained popularity through TikTok. $26.

With an ensemble led by Ron Brooks, a veteran local bassist who plays bebop-rooted mainstream jazz. 5 p.m. Free.

Jazz ensemble led by U-M jazz bass professor Hurst. 7 & 9 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 originals and standards by a local ensemble led by singer-bassist Rob Crozier.

Superfine honky-tonk dance tunes from swing to vintage blues, country, rockabilly, and early rock ‘n’ roll classics, with some memorable originals penned by guitar genius Bedard.

Double bill. Singer-songwriter Collins is best known as the guitarist in the local jam-rock band Stormy Chromer, and Adams is a Lansing-area country singer-songwriter.

Chirp singer-guitarist who plays rock ’n’ roll, blues, and folk covers and originals.

Local bluegrass quartet known for its beautiful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess. Tonight they are joined by saxophonist Jack Wagner. 7–10 p.m. $10.

 Frank Zappa tribute band. No cover. 8:30 p.m.–midnight.

An eclectic mix of folk, rock, and pop, along with some originals, by this local singer-guitarist. 4:30–6:30 p.m.

An eclectic mix of covers and originals, including some parodies, by this local quartet.

Local classic rock cover band.

Detroit psychedelic art-rock trio. Openers: the local rock’n’roll garage quartet Zzvava, the Ypsilanti synth-rock band Saga, and the Detroit hardcore band Supreme Mystic.

Erin Zindle, the fiery fiddling frontwoman of the classy local eclectic band the Ragbirds who has also released a solo CD, Scenes from the Fragile, Agile Avian World, is joined by several established and up-and-coming luminaries of the Michigan music scene for her very popular annual program of new and old holiday music, now in its 18th year. There is  also a matinee show at 2 p.m. on Sat. $29–$40.

Detroit-based alt-rock band. $18.