Nightspots
Friday Jan 25, 2013
Blind Pig: Family of the Year
L.A.-based indie pop-rock quintet known for its Beach Boys- inspired male-female vocal harmonies, clever arrangements, and infectiously hummable tunes. Opening acts are Misty Lyn & the Big Beautiful, a local country-inflected folk-rock band led by singer-songwriter Misty Lyn, and The Turnips, a Kalamazoo quintet who music ranges from folk ballads to alt-rock, Americana-driven tunes, and blues-rock. Advance tickets: $10.
Crazy Wisdom Tea Room: Isosceles
Versatile local acoustic trio that plays a mix of jazz, swing, country, pop, and folk. With vocalist Shekinah Errington, bassist Tim Berla, and guitarist Jim Cooney.
Elks Neighborhood Kitchen: Tim Haldeman Trio
Blues- and bebop-based jazz in a variety of styles and forms by this local ensemble led by saxophonist Haldeman. With bassist Dave Sharp and percussionist Dan Piccolo.
Habitat Lounge: Soulstice
Hard-driving horn-fueled funk dance band from East Lansing.
Live: Drivin’ Sideways 
Veteran local band fueled by Pontiac Pete Ferguson’s alternately soulful and ornery vocals. Their country-based repertoire still features lots of classic honky-tonk, but they also cover everyone from Chuck Berry and Johnny Burnette to the Beatles and James Brown. With guitarist George Bedard, bassist Chris Goerke, drummer Mark Newbound, and keyboardist Jim King. 6:30-9 p.m.
Mash: The Bluescasters
Intense, low-down blues and blues-rock by this veteran local quartet.
Silvio’s Organic Pizza: Liz Royce
Rock, folk, blues, and country classics by this local torch singer and pianist.
Tios Mexican Cafe: Los Gatos
Salsa music by this popular local Latin jazz band led by drummer Pete Siers.
Woodruff's: Lawless Carver
Ypsilanti folk-rock quintet. Opening acts are the Ypsilanti pop-folk trio Truman, the Ypsilanti postpunk rock ’n’ roll trio Congress, and the Detroit rock ’n’ soul jam band Reverend!
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