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.
Canton alt-country-rock singer-songwriter. 6-9 p.m.
Detroit blues band fronted by blues vocalist and virtuoso guitarist Canas.
Classic rock ’n’ roll dance tunes by this local power trio featuring 2 former Bluescasters, bassist Phil Ryski and guitarist Doug Wolgat, along with drummer John Crawford.
Local guitar genius Bedard leads a band of veteran local musicians in the 9th concert in his popular series exploring the history of American roots music. Tonight they explore the roots of country music icon Johnny Cash in gospel, early country music, and the blues before showcasing some of Cash’s own great Sun and Columbia recordings from the 50s and 60s. Bedard is joined by singer Tracy Lee Komarmy, his bandmate in the all-star local rock ‘n’ roll band Tracy Lee & the Leonards, in a revival of some classic Johnny Cash/June Carter duets. With drummer Rich Dishman, bassist Pat Prouty, and Kentucky Chrome rhythm guitarist Lance Hulsey, who also plays lap steel and provides backup vocals. $25.
In the main room DJ Skoob E, DJ YodatheBard, VJ Bosslady, and MC 3Steez spin Top 40, hip-hop, and dance music.
All ages admitted. Veteran Providence (RI) progressive rock band whose new album, The Indigo Child, also incorporates elements of funk and cinematic rock. Openers: The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am Not Afraid to Die, a veteran indie rock band from Willimantic (CT), and Tanner Merritt, the lead vocalist of the Atlanta alt-rock band O’Brother. $24-$28. 8 p.m.-midnight.
Local folk-rock duo.
Jazz ensemble led by this local drummer.
Local rock ‘n’ roll band.
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.
Local jazz organ trio led by organist Dale Grisa. With guitarist Ralph Tope and drummer Jesse Kramer.
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. 5-8 p.m.
All invited to join or listen to an instrumental jam session.
DJ Misanthropia Narcissus & DJ Remnant spin goth, industrial, synthpop, aggrotech, witch house, harsh noise, alternative, and EBM records.
Veteran California songwriter who recently released Shed My Skin, which No Depression called “a hauntingly beautiful album that evokes poignant regret, elusive identity, ambivalent passion, and palpable longing.” Free; nonperishables for Food Gatherers accepted. Livestream available at facebook.com/TheArkAnnArbor/live_videos/
Popular local singer-songwriter who sings engaging, fresh-minded folk-country originals, often with an acerbic topical edge, in a rich, warm voice. His latest CD, Big Car Town, is a collection of songs exploring and celebrating his working-class heritage. With guitarist Dave Keeney.
