Nightspots



October 17, 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.

October 17, 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.

October 17, 2025

Habitat Lounge: Rob Crozier Jazz Ensemble.

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Jazz originals and standards by a local ensemble led by singer-bassist Crozier. The October show features guest vocalist Lori Lefevre, a swinging jazz singer from Toledo.

October 17, 2025

Live: Lady Sunshine & the X Band.

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Popular local gospel-flavored blues band led by Lady Sunshine, a fiery, rich-voiced singer whose style blends elements of Aretha Franklin, Koko Taylor, and Denise LaSalle. The band’s latest CD is Big Sexee.

October 17, 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.

October 17, 2025

Mash (Ann Arbor): Smokey Bear.

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Classic to contemporary rock by this Lansing dance band.

October 17, 2025

Mash (Ypsilanti): Jay Frydenlund.

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Chirp singer-guitarist who plays rock ’n’ roll, blues, and folk covers and originals.

October 17, 2025

Moonwinks Tavern: Robin Abbott & Chris Jarell.

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Bluesy folk-pop duo of Missouri-bred, Michigan-based singer-songwriter Abbot and guitarist Jarrell.

October 17, 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 banjoist Ryan Michaud. 7–10 p.m. $10.

October 17, 2025

North Star Lounge: Aris Chalin Trio.

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Ensemble led by this local jazz pianist. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

October 17, 2025

Rumpus Room: Abbey Rose & Co.

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Classic rock covers and originals by this Michigan trio led by vocalist Abbey Rose Ufkes.

October 17, 2025

Ypsi Alehouse: Bark’s Tales.

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Folk-rock originals and occasional covers by local singer-songwriter Michael Snyder-Barker. Opener: Dan Cowan, a singer-songwriter from Roseville.

October 17, 2025

Zal Gaz Grotto: Salmagundi.

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Local horn-powered Motown/Memphis soul tribute band featuring vocalist Sheila Rhodes.

October 17, 2025

Ziggy’s: General 11.

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Taylor alternative rock band.

October 18, 2025

Ark: Carbon Leaf.

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Acoustic Celtic-rock quintet from Richmond (VA). A Performing Songwriter critic calls the band’s 2007 CD, Love, Loss, Hope, Repeat, “four easy steps to rock ’n’ roll bliss.” $40.

October 18, 2025

Blind Pig: “Ryan Celsius: Phright Night II.”

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This popular Washington D.C. DJ and video artist spins a Halloween set of phonk, experimental bass, and lofi trap music accompanied by synchronised video clips of horror movies. Openers: trap DJs Enokalypse and Rowles Royce. $30.

October 18, 2025

Blue LLama: Jeff Haas Quintet.

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Ensemble led by this acclaimed Michigan-based composer-pianist that plays a blend of jazz, funk, and Middle Eastern music. According to legendary jazz pianist Dave Brubeck, “In combining these great musical traditions, [Haas] has created a soulful music that transcends ethnic barriers.”

October 18, 2025

Club Above: “Pride Night.”

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DJ spins a mix of pop hits and club classics. 

October 18, 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.

October 18, 2025

Habitat Lounge: Rob Crozier Jazz Ensemble.

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Jazz originals and standards by a local ensemble led by singer-bassist Crozier. The October show features guest vocalist Lori Lefevre, a swinging jazz singer from Toledo.