September 5: TC & the Roadmasters
Blues and blues-rock band from the Irish Hills, led by singer-guitarist T. C. DeLisle.

September 6: The Jeff Williams Group
Toledo blues and soul quintet led by guitarist Williams and featuring vocalist Iris Ardey. 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

September 12: Drivin' Sideways
Veteran local band fueled by vocalist Pontiac Pete Ferguson's alternately soulful and ornery vocals. Their country-based repertoire still features lots of classic honky-tonk, but they also cover everything from Chuck Berry and Johnny Burnette to the Beatles and James Brown. The band's guiding presence seems to be Elvis - including both large chunks of his repertoire and his attitude that any music he did suited him just because he did it. The band also includes guitarist George Bedard, bassist Chris Goerke, drummer Mark Newbound, and keyboardist Jim King.

September 13: The Terraplanes.
Local band led by singer-guitarist Jerry Mack that plays a mix of houserocking blues, uptown swing, soulful R&B, and roots rock. The band has a CD, Well Tuned. With guitarist Dave Fero, saxophonist James Morse, keyboardist Jim Merte, bassist Al Kalaf, and drummer Mike Adams.

September 19: Chris Canas & the Blues Revolution.
Detroit blues band fronted by Canas, a young blues vocalist and virtuoso guitarist.

September 20: Bugs Beddow Band
Versatile horn-driven R&B, boogie-rock, blues, and jazz ensemble led by veteran Detroit trombonist Beddow.

September 26: Count Bracy & the Pleasure Tones
Detroit blues band.

September 27: Jimmy McCarty & Mystery Train
Popular rockabilly and roots-rock band led by veteran Detroit guitarist McCarty.