Nightspots

All performers invited. Hosted by Milan Seth, a local singer-songwriter & guitarist who fronts the Americana band Cool Birds. 2–5 p.m.

Mainstream jazz by the local trio of keyboardist Jeff Fessler, saxophonist Jeff Kopmanis, and bassist Will Van Kampin.

An eclectic mix of blues, rock, and Americana by this local ensemble led by drummer Otto. 6–8 p.m.

Acoustic ensemble from Sweden, led by acclaimed fiddler Jonsson, that plays a virtuosic yet playful mix of traditional American & Scandinavian folk tunes and contemporary instrumental music. $25.

Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

Solo performance by this local singer-guitarist, a former finalist on The Voice whose repertoire is an eclectic mix of roots Americana, classic rock, and blues, including many originals. His 2016 CD, Real, a collection of songs drawing on blues, country, gospel, and roots rock, was recorded in L.A. with an all-star cast of session legends, and he won a 2018 Detroit Music Award for his 4-song EP of Jimi Hendrix covers. 7–9 p.m.

Solo performance by this singer-songwriter, guitarist, and banjoist best known as the frontman of the Irish self-styled “Celtgrass” string trio We Banjo 3. Irish Times traditional music critic Siobhán Long calls his 2023 debut solo album, For Venus, “a thing of rare beauty.” $25.

Ypsilanti alt-rock trio. Openers: Michigan indie rock singer-songwriter Taylor DeRousse, the Lansing-area rock band Liminal, and Fletch. $10.

Ensemble led by this young Florida-bred Haitian American jazz vocalist who is quickly making a name for himself on the NYC jazz scene. In 2023 McDole became only the 2nd man to win the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, with one of the judges saying, “I was simply astonished by the gorgeous quality of Tyreek’s instrument. He had a beautiful feel and is already a true entertainer at his young age. The music world better get ready.” Dinner shows 7 & 9 p.m. $85.

Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

Local folk-rock singer-songwriter. 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Scottish-born, Canadian-bred singer-songwriter known for his sharp portraits of Canada and its ordinary working people. “Like country blues legend Mississippi John Hurt, David Francey writes in a direct, snapshot style,” writes Exclaim magazine. Opener: Terra Spencer, a funeral director-turned-songwriter from Nova Scotia. $20.

Detroit jazz ensemble led by vocalist Covington. Tonight they play a “Galentines” program of jazz love songs and ballads. 7 & 8:45 p.m.

Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

Classic folk-rock covers and originals by an ensemble led by the husband-and-wife acoustic duo of Jill and Wolf Reuter. They are joined by their daughter Annika Reuter to focus on the music of the Beatles and other British Invasion bands. With bassist Bruce Fields and ukulele player Mike Anderson.

A wide range of jazz and jazzed-up popular music, from the 1920s to the present, by this all-star local quartet. With trumpeter Ross Huff, pianist Giancarlo Aversa, bassist Brennan Andes, and drummer Wes Fritzemeier.

Mid-Michigan country-folk singer-songwriter & guitarist. 7–9:30 p.m.

 In celebration of romance, the veteran Chelsea-based wife-and-husband folk-rock duo Annie & Rod Capps is joined by other singer-songwriter couples, including Dave Boutette & Kristi Davis, Ruth & Max Bloomquist, Jason Dennie & Rochelle Clark, Allison Downy & John Austin, Dave Keeney & Sophia Hanifi, Jan Krist & Alan Finkbeiner, Jo Seraperre & John Devine, Matt & Kim Watroba, and Julianna & Andy Wilson $20.

Local alternative rock band. Openers: Cedar Bend, an 8-piece ensemble of U-M students that plays a range of pop and rock covers along with some originals, and Umph (see above). $10.

Jazz ensemble led by local drummer Dobbins. Tonight they are joined for a Valentine’s Day show by Athena Johnson, a local vocalist who sings both straight-ahead and smooth jazz tunes. Dinner shows: 6 & 8:30 p.m. $150.