Vintage rock ’n’ roll dance jams—everything from mellow Dylan tunes to psychedelic rock with some reggae, blues, and country mixed in—by this local band led by the father-son duo of Larry and Brian Genoa. With singer-bassist Ralph McKee and guitarist Kip Godwin, along with guest musicians.
Ypsi trio of Black Jake & the Carnies members that plays twangy, high-energy country rock, with songs about vampires, mummies, and other fantastical creatures. 8–9:45 p.m. $15.
A revue of songs about Michigan, from hunting stories to chemical plants and the auto industry, by this folk-rock and Americana ensemble led by veteran local singer-guitarist Dan Ripke. 6–7:15 p.m. $15.
Local funk-rock jam quartet.
Young jazz sextet that plays funky original compositions along with classics from the hard-bop and post-bop catalog. 10:30 p.m.–midnight.
Burlington (VT) gospel-infused funk-rock band.
Detroit-area postpunk rock band. Openers: Tidals, a Detroit-area postpunk trio, and Lie, a West Michigan heavy rock band. $14.
Jazz ensemble led by this veteran Detroit composer-pianist, a 2-time winner of a Detroit Music Award for Outstanding Gospel/Christian Musician. 6:30 & 8:30 p.m.
DJ spins a mix of pop hits and club classics.
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.
In the Main Room DJ Skoob E, DJ YodatheBard, VJ Bosslady, and MC 3Steez spin Top 40, hip-hop, and dance music.
Contemporary R&B-flavored pop trio.
All invited to join or listen to an instrumental jam session.
Lansing jam-oriented jazz ensemble led by Hammond B3 organist Jim Alfredson. With guitarist Larry Barris and drummer Randy Marsh. Tonight they are joined by veteran New York saxophonist Ron Blake.
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.
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.
Lansing singer-songwriter and guitarist known for her bluesy lyrics, down-home music, and sultry vocals. Opener: Mars McCartney, a pop-folk singer-songwriter from East Lansing. $29.
Rootsy country-rock quartet from Chicago that describes its music as “catchy rock ’n’ roll with a smack of Texas saloon and a taste of Motown soul.” Tonight they play a holiday show that mixes seasonal classics like “Silent Night” and “Run Run Rudolph” with fresh and fun originals like “Party at the North Pole” and “Snow Day.” $24.
Acclaimed veteran NYC klezmer band that mixes the traditional East European dance and party music with avant-garde jazz styles, gospel, punk, Latin, and Balkan music. “The Klezmatics have raised the bar for Eastern European Jewish music, made aesthetically, politically and musically interesting recordings, inspired future generations, created a large body of work that is enduring, and helped to change the face of contemporary Yiddish culture,” writes The Village Tap. Tonight’s show is a Hanukkah celebration featuring songs from the band’s 2006 album Happy Joyous Hanukah of klezmer songs set to lyrics by Woody Guthrie. $40.
