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April 25, 2026

Ypsi Alehouse: Ron Shelton.

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Americana country-rock and folk-rock covers by this local singer-guitarist.

April 25, 2026

Zal Gaz Grotto: Hot Wired.

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Detroit-area party band fronted by vocalist Angelina Pace. Its repertoire ranges from classic rock, blues, and country to soul and Motown.

April 25, 2026

Ziggy’s: Geranium Red.

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Local punk-rock trio.

April 26, 2026

Ark: May Erlewine.

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Big-voiced singer-songwriter from Big Rapids who writes thoughtful, richly emotional country-flavored songs. Tonight she is joined by veteran Chicago guitarist Packy Lundholm.

April 26, 2026

Blue LLama: Straight Ahead.

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All-star all-woman ensemble from Detroit known for its confident sound that draws on mainstream & Latin jazz and neo-soul. With pianist Eileen Orr, bassist Marion Hayden, drummer Gayelynn McKinney, flutist Althea Rene, and vocalist Kymberli Wright.

April 26, 2026

Ravens Club: Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet.

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Local composer-bassist Sharp leads this world music-based jazz ensemble that explores traditions from Turkey, Egypt, Ukraine, India, Bulgaria, Armenia, and Greece. With violinist Henrik Karapetyan, percussionist Mike List, and oud player Igor Houwat. 

April 26, 2026

Water Tower Distilling Co.: II-V-I Orchestra.

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Large ensemble that plays late 30s swing and 40s R&B hits ranging from Duke Ellington and Miles Davis to Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, and the Blues Brothers. 

 

April 26, 2026

Ypsi Alehouse: Steve Somers & Friends.

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Jazz & blues standards by an ensemble led by WCC jazz guitar instructor Somers.

April 26, 2026

Zal Gaz Grotto: Phil Ogilvie’s Rhythm Kings.

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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.

April 27, 2026

Blind Pig: The Lemon Twigs.

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All ages. Long Island retro rock band, led by brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario, whose music evokes the sun-drenched sounds of 70s pop and the earnest longing of 60s British Invasion rock. $30.

April 27, 2026

El Limon: Chief O’Neill’s Favorites.

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Acoustic trio that plays Irish fiddle tunes. 

April 27, 2026

Zal Gaz Grotto: Paul Keller Orchestra.

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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 or high school student ensemble.

April 28, 2026

Ark: Gráinne Hunt.

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Young Irish nu-folk singer-songwriter whose queer-oriented music is known for its raw emotion and powerful vocals. Tonight Hunt is joined by Jules Stewart, a California folk-rock drummer & vocalist. Free; nonperishable donations for Food Gatherers accepted.

April 28, 2026

Blind Pig: Maris.

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All ages. The stage name of Maris Maddux-Ward, an L.A.-based pop-rock singer-songwriter known for her impressive vocal control and well-crafted sapphic-pop anthems in the style of Chapel Roan. Atwood Magazine calls her “an explosion of sound and color, screaming with queer bravado that she is here and she feels what everyone else does.” $23.

April 28, 2026

Ypsi Alehouse: Open Mic.

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Hosted by Skinned Knees.

April 28, 2026

Zal Gaz Grotto: Easy Street Jazz Band.

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Early jazz classics from Scott Joplin and Bessie Smith to Louis Armstrong and beyond by this veteran local septet led by trombonist Terry Kimura.

April 28, 2026

Ziggy’s: Max Bowen.

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Jazz ensemble led by local guitarist Bowen, a U-M jazz studies grad.

April 29, 2026

Blind Pig: The Moss.

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All ages. Popular Salt Lake City–based indie rock band that plays an up-tempo brand of alt-rock with heavy surf influences. Opener: Hotel Fiction, an alt-rock band from Athens (GA). $33. 

 

April 29, 2026

Blue LLama: Detroit Jazz Project.

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Ensemble led by veteran Detroit saxophonist Mark Hershberger.

April 29, 2026

North Star Lounge: Will Kaye.

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Young folk-rock singer-guitarist who writes stark yet effusive songs exploring longing, grief, and hope. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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