Energetic, sophisticated blend of danceable soul, blues, and rock by this band led by Hoodang bassist McKee. With harmonica player Tim Douthit, guitarist Randy Lear, keyboardist Brian Mangino, and drummer Greg Lytle, along with several guest vocalists and guitarist Kip Godwin on some tunes.
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. $15. 9–10:15.
Country- and folk-based Americana by this ensemble led by Clark, a golden-voiced Chelsea singer-songwriter whose well-crafted story songs are known for their emotional directness and vulnerability. $20. 6:30–7:45.
The latest of several great local rock ’n’ roll and R&B garage bands led by the charismatic vocalist Dan Mulholland. Openers TBA.
Jazz ensemble led by local drummer Dobbins. Tonight they are joined by highly regarded Chicago alto saxophonist Greg Ward. $35 & $85. 6 & 8:30 p.m.
In the Main Room DJ Skoob E, DJ YodatheBard, VJ Bosslady, and MC 3Steez spin Top 40, hip-hop, and dance music.
Vintage jazz and blues by an ensemble led by Heather Schwartz, a talented local singer whose vocal style also reflects gospel, R&B, soul, and hip-hop influences.
Brighton rock quintet.
With DJs Aussbøss, Darrio, DJ Djinjo, and Mojo Jojo. $15.
Jazz originals and standards by a local ensemble led by singer-bassist Rob Crozier.
Show canceled. 10:30 p.m.–midnight.
Jazz ensemble, named after the late jazz pianist and Earle cofounder Burgess, featuring drummer Robert Warren and a rotating roster of bassists and pianists.
Versatile local postpunk rock ’n’ roll singer-songwriter. Openers TBA.
Local composer-bassist Sharp leads this world music-based jazz ensemble that explores the traditions from Turkey, Egypt, Ukraine, India, Bulgaria, Armenia and Greece. With guitarist Al Ayoub, violinist Henrik Karapetyan, and percussionist Mike List.
Veteran local big band, led by saxophonist David Swain, that plays late 1930s swing and 1940s R&B.
All invited to join or listen to an instrumental jam session.
azz & blues standards by an ensemble led by WCC jazz guitar instructor Somers.
Award-winning 14-piece big band led by bassist Keller and featuring vocalist Sarah D’Angelo and occasional guest vocalists. Also, each week features a middle set by a guest college student ensemble.
Local Americana trio.
Toronto-based instrumental ensemble, led by versatile young cellist Crotty, whose sound interplay draws on diverse influences within jazz and global music traditions, including post-bop, modal jazz, Indian raga, and Arabic maqam. $20.
