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    The Whiskey Charmers

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    Classy 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

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    Detroit-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

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    A 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

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    Eclectic local string quartet that plays everything from Beethoven to the Beatles. 7–9:30 p.m. $10.

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    Lila Fetter

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    Local pop-rock singer-songwriter. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    The Steve Taylor Three

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    Acoustic trio led by Lake Orion Americana singer-songwriter Taylor. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    Pontiac Trail Blazers

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    Local 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.

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    Ensemble 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

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    Ann 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

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    With performances by Michigan singer-songwriters TBA. 7–10 p.m. $25.

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    Alex Wand & Nelle Anderson

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    An 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

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    Award-winning alt-folk band from Indiana. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    Warren & Flick

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    Acoustic string music blending elements of folk, old-time, and classical music by the duo of bassist Jacob Warren and fiddler-guitarist Grant Flick. 6:30 p.m. $20.

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    Schmaltz

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    Local collective with a repertoire of klezmer-funk originals and klezmer classics. 9–10:30 p.m. $20.

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    Open Mic

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    All 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

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    Jazz ensemble led by this local vocalist. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    Ralph McKee Blues Trio

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    Energetic, 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

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    Local 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

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    Folk-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

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    Eclectic young local indie rock band. 9–10:15 p.m. Ticket price TBA.