Nightspots

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.

Jazz ensemble, named after the late jazz pianist and Earle cofounder Burgess, featuring drummer Robert Warren and a rotating roster of bassists and pianists.

Veteran local jazz guitar virtuoso. He is joined tonight by Medicine Men guitarist Pete Bullard.

Jazz originals and standards by a local ensemble led by singer-bassist Rob Crozier.

Ensemble led by local pop-rock singer-songwriter Menzo.

 Local rock cover trio.

Christmas and holiday favorites by this ad hoc ensemble of North Star regulars including Grant Flick, Andres Soto, Ryan Schildcrout, Jack Harris, various members of the Gerace Family, and others. 6–7:15 p.m. $15.