North Star Lounge
Ann Arbor, Get Directions
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.
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The Whiskey Charmers
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborClassy Detroit neo-honky-tonk quartet fronted by singer-guitarist Carrie Shepard that bills its music as “electric heartbreak on the rocks.” 6:30–7:45 p.m. $15.
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AgawDilim
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborDetroit-area trio that performs a mesmerizing blend of exotic world rhythms with contemporary jazz-inspired riffs. 9–10:15 p.m. $20.
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Jordan Smith-Hays
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborA mix of mostly instrumental funk, rock, jazz, R&B, and blues covers by this local guitarist. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
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G-Fours
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborEclectic local string quartet that plays everything from Beethoven to the Beatles. 7–9:30 p.m. $10.
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Lila Fetter
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborLocal pop-rock singer-songwriter. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
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The Steve Taylor Three
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborAcoustic trio led by Lake Orion Americana singer-songwriter Taylor. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
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Pontiac Trail Blazers
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborLocal bluegrass quartet known for its beautiful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess. Tonight they are joined by by guest musicians TBA. 7–10 p.m. $10.
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Ani Mari & Co.
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborEnsemble led by this Houghton-bred Americana roots music singer-songwriter, a U-M student. Tonight Mari plays 2 shows celebrating the vinyl release of a new single from her upcoming sophomore album, The Masquerade. 6:30 & 8:30 p.m. $20.
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Ukulele Jake
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborAnn Arbor-bred, NYC-based ukulele player and stand-up comic known for his up-beat and entertaining live shows. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
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Earthwork Music Collective
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborWith performances by Michigan singer-songwriters TBA. 7–10 p.m. $25.
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Alex Wand & Nelle Anderson
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborAn improvisational blend of opera and performance art by this duo of soprano-composer Anderson and Wand, a local guitarist who plays joyous and unpredictable instrumental originals featuring unconventional tunings. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
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Shiny Shiny Black
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborAward-winning alt-folk band from Indiana. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
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Warren & Flick
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborAcoustic string music blending elements of folk, old-time, and classical music by the duo of bassist Jacob Warren and fiddler-guitarist Grant Flick. 6:30 p.m. $20.
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Schmaltz
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborLocal collective with a repertoire of klezmer-funk originals and klezmer classics. 9–10:30 p.m. $20.
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Open Mic
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborAll invited to present a song, story, poem, monologue, comedy bit, magic act, other performance. Hosted by Annie Bacon & Forrest Hejkal. Sign-up starts at 6:30 p.m. 7–10 p.m. $5.
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Rachel Arnsdorf
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborJazz ensemble led by this local vocalist. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
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Ralph McKee Blues Trio
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborEnergetic, sophisticated blend of danceable soul, blues, and rock by this band led by Hoodang bassist McKee. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
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Pontiac Trail Blazers
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborLocal bluegrass quartet known for its beautiful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess. Tonight they are joined by dobro player Tony Pace. 7–10 p.m. $10.north
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Bobby Pennock Trio
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborFolk-rock ensemble led by Pennock, a Plymouth singer-songwriter whose style draws its influences from Paul Simon and Harry Chapin, with a helping of the Beatles thrown in for good measure. 6:30–7:45 p.m. $15.
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My Salamander
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborEclectic young local indie rock band. 9–10:15 p.m. Ticket price TBA.