Nightspots
Kalamazoo neo-klezmer sextet of singer-songwriters and multi-instrumentalists who blend traditional klezmer music with a host of other styles. FREE.
: "Showcase Night." With 4 different young local bands each week.
Gay and lesbian gala with Detroit DJ Humanfly.
This local blues and R&B band led by singer-guitarist Thayrone, best known as the host of the nationally syndicated Bone Conduction Music Show, plays what Thayrone calls "way-strong mojo, ritualistic barroom blues healing." Every Wed.: "Jazz, Etc." Jam session with EMU student combos (9-10 p.m.) and various local jazz ensembles and other performers (10 p.m.-midnight). Every Thurs.: Electric Open Mike. Hosted by The Martindales, a local band led by singer-guitarist Brian Brickley that plays blues and rock covers and originals. All electric musicians invited.