Nightspots



May 9, 2024

Ark: John Hiatt.

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May 9, 2024

Blind Pig: Moravian.

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Young Macomb County indie rock quintet. Openers: Flint emo band Feign, Lansing indie rock band Across the Hall, and Dres. $10.

May 9, 2024

Blue LLama: Tierney Sutton & Tamir Hendelman Duo.

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 Veteran L.A.–based duo of pianist Handelman and Sutton, a Grammy-winning vocalist known for her refined elegance and taut lyricism. Their large repertoire ranges from standards to show tunes and even country songs.

May 9, 2024

Earle: Jake Reichbart.

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Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

May 9, 2024

El Limon: Moon & the Muse.

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The local pop-folk singer-songwriter duo of Melissa Welsh and Willow Martin. They trade sets with local singer-songwriters Wolf Tytschkowski and Scott Fishkind.


May 9, 2024

Last Word: The Pherotones.

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A wide range of jazz and jazzed-up popular music, from the 1920s to the present, by this all-star local quartet. With trumpeter Ross Huff, pianist Giancarlo Aversa, bassist Brennan Andes, and drummer Wes Fritzemeier.

May 9, 2024

Oz's Music Environment: Drum Circle.

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All invited to drum with renowned local percussionist Maruga Booker, who has played with the likes of George Clinton, Jerry Garcia, and Weather Report. 8-10 p.m.

May 9, 2024

Tap Room: Open Mic.

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All musicians invited. Hosted by singer-guitarist Brian Brickley.

May 9, 2024

Ypsi Alehouse: Mas!

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Melvindale quartet that plays quirky indie rock.

May 9, 2024

Zal Gaz Grotto: Jerry Mack & the Terraplanes.

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Veteran local band led by singer-guitarist Mack that plays a mix of houserocking blues, uptown swing, soulful R&B, and roots rock, along with a few Motown songs. With vocalist-percussionist Eddie Harding, guitarist Pete Bullard, keyboardist Jim Merte, saxophonist-percussionist Willie Rankins, bassist Al Kalaf, and drummer George Eberhard.

May 9, 2024

Ziggy’s: “Dre Day Birthday Bash.”

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May 10, 2024

Ziggy’s: Mother Behemoth.

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Singer-songwriter who describes her music as a “bestial chant” of “ritual wrath.” Openers: the Detroit noise-rock band Legitimate Threat, the industrial noise band Aporrheta, and the experimental industrial ambient musician M. Loer.

May 10, 2024

Ark: Joe Jencks & Deidre McCalla.

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Double bill. Jencks is a Chicago singer-songwriter, a member of the longtime all-male vocal harmony trio Brother Sun, who Pete Seeger called “a fantastic singer who carries on the traditions.” McCalla is a veteran California-based singer-songwriter known for her rich alto voice and assured lyricism. $20.

May 10, 2024

Blind Pig: Cracked & Hooked.

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Ypsilanti rock band whose music is said to occupy the territory “somewhere between Paul Westerberg and Neil Young.” Openers: Ypsilanti rock band Cowgirl, veteran local folk-rock singer-songwriter Jim Cherewick, and Detroit dream pop band Of House. $10.

May 10, 2024

Blue LLama: Straight Ahead.

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All-star all-women jazz ensemble from Detroit known for its confident sound that draws on mainstream jazz, Latin, and neo-soul. With pianist Alina Moor, bassist Marion Hayden, drummer Gaylynn McKinney, trumpeter Ingrid Racine, and vocalist Kymberli Wright. 7 & 9:30 p.m.

May 10, 2024

Blue LLama: Paul Cornish Trio.

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Jazz ensemble led by young L.A.–based pianist Cornish. 10:45 p.m.–midnight.

May 10, 2024

Club Above: “Latin Night.”

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DJ dance party featuring a variety of Latin genres, including bachata, salsa, merengue, reggaeton, and Top 40.

May 10, 2024

Earle: Rick Burgess Trio.

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Jazz ensemble, named after the late jazz pianist and Earle cofounder Burgess, featuring drummer Robert Warren and a rotating roster of bassists and pianists.

May 10, 2024

Habitat Lounge: Eventjazz.

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Jazz originals and standards by a local ensemble led by singer-bassist Rob Crozier.

May 10, 2024

Live: Al Jacquez Band.

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All-star local ensemble led by veteran local blues and blues-rock singer-guitarist Jacquez. With guitarist Brian Delaney, keyboardist Tom Loncaric, bassist Randy Tessier, and drummer Chad Sturdivant.