Nightspots



July 10, 2025

Ypsi Alehouse: Dale Osborn

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Veteran Leo Kottke-style singer-guitarist.

July 10, 2025

Ziggy’s: Take Your Meds

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Local punk duo. Openers: the Ypsilanti postpunk metal band Blowhole, the all-female Ferndale self0styled “twat punk” duo SeaHag, and Wtchbtchtea, an Ypsilanti-based nonbinary singer-songwriter whose music explores themes of religious trauma, queerness, and heartbreak.

July 10, 2025

Earle: Jake Reichbart

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Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

July 10, 2025

Tap Room: Open Mic

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

July 11, 2025

Ark: Chatham Rabbits

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Original story songs rooted in a variety of old-time traditions by the rural North Carolina husband-and-wife singer-songwriter duo of banjoist Sarah and guitarist Austin McCombie. Americana Highways calls their brand-new album, Be Real With Me, “rooted in an ethereal guitar mode with folky banjo notes & rich harmonic voices that float through the melody.” $29.

July 11, 2025

Blind Pig: “Emo Nite.”

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All ages admitted.  With bands TBA. $23.

July 11, 2025

Blue LLama: Kasan Belgrave Quartet

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Jazz ensemble led by saxophonist Belgrave, the son of the late Detroit trumpeter Marcus Belgrave.

July 11, 2025

Habitat Lounge: Eventjazz

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Jazz originals and standards by a local ensemble led by singer-bassist Rob Crozier. The July show features guest vocalist Adia Dobbins, a Detroit soul diva.

July 11, 2025

Crazy Wisdom Bookstore: Patric Clinton & Marty Kohn

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In the round performance by these veteran local acoustic folk singer-guitarists who specialize in funny songs.

July 11, 2025

Mash (Ann Arbor): Nobody’s Business

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Redford blues and blues-rock band.

July 11, 2025

Mash (Ypsilanti): Brenna Collins

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Solo performance the guitarist in the local jam-rock band Stormy Chromer.

July 11, 2025

Moonwinks Tavern: Peter McCauley

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Folk-rock and Americana singer-songwriter.

July 11, 2025

North Star Lounge: Kat Steih

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Ethereal folk-rock by this local singer-songwriter whose music is described by one AllMusic reviewer as “an infectious anthem of femme power”. Tonight she is joined by Mikey Abbasspour, an eclectic singer-songwriter & classical guitarist. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

July 11, 2025

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 pedal steel guitarist Mike Harrington. 7–10 p.m. $10.

July 11, 2025

Rumpus Room: “EDM in the Rumpus.”

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With electric dance music DJs JONVH, OnDemand, and DJ Flounder.

July 11, 2025

Ypsi Alehouse: Bob Skon Trio

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Jazz-tinged folk-rock covers and originals by this ensemble led by Skon, a veteran local singer-songwriter known for his wry songs about love and loss.

July 11, 2025

Zal Gaz Grotto: Jerry Mack & the Terraplanes

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Veteran local band led by singer-guitarist Mack that plays a mix of houserocking blues, uptown swing, soulful R&B, and roots rock, along with a few Motown songs. With vocalist-percussionist Eddie Harding, guitarist Pete Bullard, keyboardist Jim Merte, saxophonist-percussionist Willie Rankins, bassist Al Kalaf, and drummer George Eberhard.

July 11, 2025

Club Above: “Latin Night”

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

July 11, 2025

Earle: Rick Burgess Trio

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

July 11, 2025

The Necto: “Pride”

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 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.