Soulful country-flavored folk-rock singer-songwriter from northern Ohio who was the runner-up on the 9th season of American Idol in 2010. She has since moved to Nashville and released 3 Americana-flavored albums. She is currently developing a theatrical rock concert titled, “Trauma Queen.” $29.
Hosted by local singer-songwriter Phil McMillion.
Early jazz classics from Scott Joplin and Bessie Smith to Louis Armstrong and beyond by this veteran local septet led by trombonist Terry Kimura.
Toledo-area jazz ensemble led by acclaimed French horn player Schneider.
Portland (OR)–based pop-folk singer-songwriter whose music probes the depths of the human experience and doesn’t shy away from its darkest corners. Opener: Niall Connolly, an Irish folk-rock singer-songwriter known for his vivid story songs. $29.
Local Afro-Cuban jazz ensemble led by composer-percussionist Alberto Nacif.
Variety show featuring Yiddish songs, scenes, drag performances, poetry readings, and more. Performers TBA. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
Local indie folk & Americana singer-songwriter. Tonight she is joined by guest musicians TBA. 7–10 p.m. Ticket price TBA.
Southern rock, blues-rock, and blues by this Livonia trio.
Edgy contemporary solo jazz instrumentals by this innovative New Hampshire-based guitarist-bassist, a former Ann Arborite and founding member of the popular local late 90s jazz-jam band Poignant Plecostomus.
Acclaimed Memphis-based Serbian blues & blues-rock singer-songwriter & guitarist whose music blends smoking electric funk and slide guitar and a tight blues groove with soulful vocals. Also, some jazzy instrumentals. Bruce Springsteen calls her “one helluva guitar player.” $40.
Ensemble led by local drummer Dobbins who tonight plays a set of songs by Stevie Wonder.
Jazz & blues standards by an ensemble led by WCC jazz guitar instructor Somers.
A wide range of jazz and jazzed-up popular music, from the 1920s to the present, by this all-star local quintet. With trumpeter Ross Huff, pianist Giancarlo Aversa, bassist Brennan Andes, violinist Jordan Adema, and drummer Wes Fritzemeier.
The electro-acoustic live looping solo project of Ypsi violinist-singer Lea Detlefs.
Veteran local ensemble that plays old-time American and Irish dance tunes.
Local dance band with a huge repertoire of classic, New Wave, and modern rock hits.
Newly formed local indie rock quartet that plays soulful ballads and raucous anthems. Openers: Kat Steih, a local folk-rock singer-songwriter, and Lucky 17, a local country-folk and Americana supergroup of veteran singer-songwriters Ed Dupas, Caroline Barlow, and Tony Pace, along with veteran local bassist Ozzie Andrews.
With the Detroit-area indie rock band Painted Friends, the Lansing rock band Jenn’s Apartment, the local heavy rock band Swanton, and the Detroit-area alt-rock shoegaze band Doltra. 6 p.m. Preceded by an open house.
This local singer-songwriter & multi-instrumentalist, founder of the local Grekin School of Music, is joined by a lineup of Detroit-area musicians to perform selections from his original musicals. A benefit for the Musician and Artist Prosperity Project. $18.
