Nightspots
Saturday Oct 27, 2012
B-Side: “Halloween Spectacular”
With the local rock band Bulletproof Snow, the local alternative funk band And the Elephant, the local new wave/punk band Dry Eyes, and the local punk band Spooky Basements. A benefit for the Humane Society.
Blind Pig: The Bang!
Dance party with this local DJ collective that plays garage and 70s rock.
Circus: Killer Flamingos 
Rock ’n’ roll covers and originals by this popular, veteran band from Dearborn. Also, a Halloween costume contest, with cash prizes. Cover, dancing. In the Cavern Club.
Conor O'Neill's: 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.
Crazy Wisdom Tea Room: The Potter’s Field
Americana roots duo of singer-songwriters Rochelle Clark of Chelsea and John Natiw of Canton, who tonight wear their Halloween costumes. Also, a costume contest with prizes.
Elks Neighborhood Kitchen:
TBA.
Guy Hollerin’s: George Bedard & the Kingpins
Superfine honky-tonk dance tunes from swing to vintage blues, country, rockabilly, and early rock ’n’ roll classics, with some memorable originals penned by guitar genius Bedard. With drummer Rich Dishman and bassist Randy Tessier. Bedard’s tasty new all-instrumental CD, Pickin’ Apart the Past, includes “Minor Swing '65,” Bedard’s surf-music adaptation of a Django Reinhardt tune. Tonight is also the club’s annual Halloween Bash, featuring a costume contest with prizes and candy treats.
Habitat Lounge: Soulstice
Hard-driving horn-fueled funk dance band from East Lansing.
Inverness Inn: Billy Mack & the Juke Joint Johnnies
Local roots-rock quartet, led by former Starlight Drifters singer- guitarist Mack, whose repertoire includes originals and rockabilly, early rock ’n’ roll, western swing, and hillbilly bop covers.
Lighthouse Coffee Company: Doug Mains & City Folk
Lansing acoustic folk-rock quintet known for its rich vocal harmonies and inventive string arrangements.
Mash:
TBA.
Pleasant Lake Inn:
TBA.
Quarter Bistro: Paledave & Jenny Fair
The local husband-and-wife duo of singer-songwriter Dave Buehrer and vocalist Jennifer Buehrer plays a mix of indie rock covers and originals.
Silvio’s Organic Pizza: "Dancehall Thrillah"
DJs Billy the Kid, Maxx Makau, Adrenalin, Rudy, Remidy, and Crush spin reggae, dancehall, soca, calypso, coupe decale, soukous, hip- hop, and R&B records. 10 p.m.
Silvio’s Organic Pizza: DaVinci
Local composer-pianist, the winner of the 2010 U-M New Music on the Block competition, whose music ranges in style from classical and jazz to Argentine tango and Persian piano music.
Tap Room: Ann Arbor Music Center Blues Band
Adult student musicians perform postwar blues covers. 6-8 p.m.
Tap Room: Lady Sunshine & the X Band
Popular local gospel-flavored blues band led by Lady Sunshine, a fiery, rich-voiced singer whose style blends elements of Aretha Franklin, Koko Taylor, and Denise LaSalle.
Woodruff's: Starling Electric
Popular local retro-psychedelic orchestral pop quartet. Opening acts are Thrill Train, a local self-styled "hip-pop" duo, and Timetables, an Ann Arbor-bred futuristic retro-rock duo, formerly known as the Ultrasounds, now based in Chicago.
Zou Zou’s Cafe: Kevin Nichols
Folk, rock, and blues originals by this Jackson-area singer- songwriter.
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