301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor
nstarlounge.com
This music room & vegan bar affiliated with the Detroit Street Filling Station next door features live music, Wed.-Fri. 7-10 p.m., Sat. 7-10:30 p.m. Also, Tues. 7-10 p.m., LGBTQ Night features a rotating mix of DJs, trivia, karaoke, and bingo. $10 cover (happy hour shows, free), no dancing. If advance tickets are sold, they are available at nstarlounge.com/events and (if available) at the door.
Upcoming Events
March 20, 2025: Tifani VanDenBerg.
Acoustic Americana singer-songwriter from Lapeer. 7:30–9:30 p.m.
March 21, 2025: Pontiac Trail Blazers.
Local bluegrass quartet known for its beautiful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess. Tonight they are joined by banjo player Keith Billik. 7–10 p.m. $10.
March 21, 2025: Milan Seth Trio.
Ensemble led by this local singer-songwriter & guitarist who fronts the Americana band Cool Birds. With bassist Dan McConnell and guitarist Scott Marlowe. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free.
March 22, 2025: Mike Ward.
Veteran Detroit folk-rock singer-songwriter whose influences range from the Clancy Brothers to Dylan, Prine, and Springsteen. Tonight he is joined by cellist Sara Gibson. 6:30–7:45 p.m. $15.
March 22, 2025: Ani Mari & Co.
Ensemble led by this Houghton-bred Americana roots music singer-songwriter, a U-M student. 9–10:15 p.m. $20.
March 26, 2025: Birjy.
The stage name of Lea Detlefs, a local violinist-vocalist who creates live digital loops. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
March 26, 2025: Open Mic.
All invited to bring a song, story, poetry, comedy, expression, magic, monologue, or other performance. Hosted by Annie Bacon & Forrest Hejkal. Sign-up starts at 6:30 p.m. 7-10 p.m. $5.
March 28, 2025: Root Cause Analysis.
Duo of local folk & Americana singer-songwriters Jill Baker & Lynne Frederickson. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
March 29, 2025: Warren & Flick.
Acoustic string music blending elements of folk, old-time, and classical music by the duo of bassist Jacob Warren and fiddler-guitarist Grant Flick. 6–7:15 p.m. $20.
March 29, 2025: Rollie Tussing Trio.
Ensemble led by Tussing, a nationally known local guitar virtuoso who specializes in prewar country blues, hot jazz, and pop tunes of the 1920s & 30s. With trumpeter Ross Huff and bassist Serge Van der Voo. 8:30–9:45 p.m. $20.
Past Events
February 20, 2025: Know Obstacles Open Mic & Comedy Hour. (More Info)
February 19, 2025: “Neutral Zone Fundraiser.” (More Info)
February 15, 2025: Post Imperial Jazz Band. (More Info)
February 14, 2025: Lynne Frederickson Trio. (More Info)
