Nightspots
Thursday May 6, 2010
The Ark: “For Pete’s Sake: A Pete Seeger Birthday Tribute”
A celebration of the folk legend’s 91st birthday features in-the- round performances by an all-star lineup of area singer- songwriters, including Chris Buhalis, Kitty Donohoe, Dick Siegel, Paul Tinkerhess, Matt Watroba, and the singer- songwriter duos Mustard’s Retreat and Gemini. A benefit for the Ark. $10.
The Blind Pig: The Ferdy Mayne
Ypsilanti folk-rock trio that, according to Real Detroit Weekly, “finds the muddy creek where David Byrne’s church-striding, big- shouldered cowboy meets Tom Waits’s scruffy romantic with the cigarette-scorched croon.” Opening acts are Gun Lake, a local trio led by singer-songwriter Mark Fain, and National Ghost, a Detroit Americana quartet.
Conor O'Neill's: Shaun Garth Walker
Local singer-guitarist with an eclectic, wide-ranging repertoire.
Espresso Royale: Katun
Ann Arbor-based string sextet that plays Bulgarian, Serbian, Greek, Albanian, and Macedonian music. 8 p.m.
The Habitat Ultralounge: JoyRide
Popular Flint dance band.
The Jolly Pumpkin: Dan Runey
Rock covers and originals by this Royal Oak singer-songwriter.
Keystone Underground Martini Bar: Jesse Sinatra & the Martinis
New local swing trio led by vocalist Sinatra.
Melange Subterranean Bistro: Lucas Paul Band
Local quartet led by pop-rock singer-songwriter Paul.
Sava’s:
TBA.
Tap Room: 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.
