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February 26, 2026

Ark: Spencer LaJoye.

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Southwest Michigan indie pop-folk singer-songwriter & loop-pedal artist with a confident, Broadway-style vibrato whose songs treat themes of spirituality & the LGBT experience. Opener: DuPont Phillips, the Michigan acoustic folk-rock duo of Chris DuPont and Kylee Phillips. $29.

February 26, 2026

El Limon: Focus Jazz.

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Jazz favorites by the duo of pianist Jeff Fessler and saxophonist Jeff Kopmanis. 

 

February 27, 2026

Blind Pig: Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers.

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An energetic and lyrical Lansing pop-funk & soul quartet led by veteran singer-songwriter Hertler. Opener: Grenadine, a U-M student horn-fueled pop-funk ensemble. $25.

February 27, 2026

Ypsi Alehouse: Bluesdad.

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Blues & Americana singer-songwriter.

February 27, 2026

Ypsi Alehouse: John LaFave.

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Contemporary pop covers by this local singer-guitarist. 4:30–6:30 p.m.

February 27, 2026

Blue LLama: Kahil El’Zabar.

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Jazz ensemble, led by veteran Chicago-based percussionist El’Zabar, which draws on African rhythms, contemporary hip-hop, and R&B to perform avant-garde arrangements of material from the American Songbook, early 20th-century jazz standards, show tunes, and popular songs. Dinner shows: $95.

February 27, 2026

Mash (Ann Arbor): Michael May & The Messarounds.

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Jazz-inflected blues and blues-rock by this veteran local quartet led by vocalist and blues harpist May.

February 27, 2026

Water Tower Distilling Co.: Citizen Jones.

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Local blues duo of guitarist/vocalist Daniel Jones and harmonica player Tim Douthit.

February 27, 2026

Ark: The RFD Boys.

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Authentic bluegrass by these longtime local favorites who have appeared in numerous festivals and on the cover of Bluegrass Unlimited magazine. Their shows blend top-notch musicianship with funny between-songs dialogue. $16 (seniors, students, & members, $15) at the door only.

February 27, 2026

Rumpus Room: Eyes of the Raven.

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New Detroit-area Grateful Dead tribute band led by bassist Jim Rowan and guitarist Miko Fossum. 

February 27, 2026

Ziggy’s: Hunter & the Hasbeens.

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Ypsi rock trio. Openers: Rainbow Halo Sun, a Michigan lo-fi pop-folk singer-songwriter, and Jordan & Abbey Otto, an eclectic mix of blues, rock, and Americana by this local ensemble.

February 27, 2026

North Star Lounge: Dave Keeney & Sophia Hanifi.

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Local husband-and-wife folk-rock duo who perform, usually separately, in some of Ann Arbor’s best bands. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

February 27, 2026

North Star Lounge: Pontiac Trail Blazers.

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

February 27, 2026

Mash (Ypsilanti): Traveling Yanchos.

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Versatile Livingston County classic, rock, country, & blues quartet.

February 27, 2026

Zal Gaz Grotto: The Cellar Cats.

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An eclectic mix of rock ’n’ roll, Motown, blues, soul, and R&B—mostly from the 1960s & 70s—by this finely tuned ensemble of veteran local musicians that’s fronted by vocalists Patty O’Connor, who plays keyboards and flute, and Myron Grant, who plays harmonica and guitar.

February 28, 2026

Ziggy’s: Lily Bomber.

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High-energy Kalamazoo indie rock band. Openers: Maddy Ringo, Canadian singer-songwriter, currently a U-M voice student, whose songs are inspired by the likes of Joni Mitchell, K. D. Lang, and Suzanne Vega, and David Henry, a Michigan indie pop singer-songwriter. 

February 28, 2026

Zal Gaz Grotto: Ralph McKee Blues Band.

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Energetic, sophisticated blend of danceable soul, blues, and rock by this band led by Hoodang bassist McKee. 

 

February 28, 2026

Ark: Amelia Day.

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Young Nashville-based pop-folk singer-songwriter known for her joyful, heartfelt songs with perceptive lyrics, delivered in a big voice that’s earned her comparisons to Brandi Carlile, Norah Jones, and Alanis Morissette. $24. 

February 28, 2026

Water Tower Distilling Co.: “Adam Riccinto Piano Night.”

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All invited to request, sing, and/or listen to your favorite songs played by this veteran local pianist. 7–10 p.m.

February 28, 2026

Ypsi Alehouse: Ron Shelton.

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

 

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