The Ark: North
Local semiacoustic folk-rock ensemble led by singer-songwriters Joe Mancuso and Markus Nee. They are joined tonight by veteran local singer-songwriters Brian Lillie and Jim Roll. $12.

The Blind Pig: The Hard Lessons.
(See review.) Soulful, swaggering guitar- and organ-driven rock 'n' roll by this nationally acclaimed Detroit trio that's fronted by vocalist Korin Cox. Advance tickets: $10 ($12 at the door).

Club Above: Aleph 1.
Local progressive electroacoustic trip-hop band. Opening acts TBA.

Conor O'Neill's: Kris K Band.
Local quartet led by singer-guitarist Kris Kurzawa that plays jazz, soul, and avant-funk covers and originals.

Crazy Wisdom Tea Room: John Churchville & Meeta Baneerjee
The local duo of tabla player Churchville and sitarist Baneerjee perform and discuss North Indian classical music.

The Earle: Rick Burgess Trio
Jazz ensemble featuring pianist Burgess, drummer Robert Warren, and bassist Russell Tessier.

Elbow Room: Spag Burlesque.
Detroit troupe with a variety of burlesque and variety acts, along with punk glam records by DJ Spag. Opening acts TBA.

The Firefly Club:
TBA.

Goodnite Gracie: Grievous Angel
Detroit-area country-rock band that covers everyone from Hank Williams to the Grateful Dead and Metallica.

Guy Hollerin's: Jimmy McCarty & Mystery Train
Popular rockabilly and roots-rock band led by veteran Detroit guitarist McCarty.

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

Cavern Club: Killer Flamingos
Rock 'n' roll covers and originals by this popular, veteran band from Dearborn.

Live at PJ's: The Grooveleague.
With DJ Mechial White.

Melange Subterranean Bistro: The Groove-Matist
Retro, Top 40, and hip-hop dance party with DJ Mechial White.

The Necto: "Frequency"
In the main room DJ Hardy plays Top 40 and dance music records.

The Quarter Bistro: Mike Moore
Jazz guitarist.

TC's Speakeasy: The Hooks
Local alternative rock trio. Opening acts are Dan Tedesco, a folk-rock singer-songwriter from Chicago, and Bitter Inks, an Ypsilanti acoustic pop-rock trio.