Nightspots

U-M jazz faculty and students are joined by drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts, who played in Wynton Marsalis’ band. $15–$20 (students, $5).

Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

Jazz by the local duo of vocalist Studer and guitarist Ragsdale.

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.

Redford blues and blues-rock band.

Local singer-songwriters.

Local girl-group-style ensemble fronted by vocalists Laurie Lounsbury, Carol Shaw, and Sarah Sands. With guitarist Tom Hollyer, bassist Al Kalaf, and drummer Dan Koker.

Veteran local indie rock trio. Openers: Twin Deer, ae Detroit dream pop quintet and Carmel Liburdi, a Detroit singer-songwriter & guitarist who blends ragtime, jazz, punk, blues, and world music.

Veteran rock ’n’ roll singer-songwriter whom Uncut dubbed “a one-man Clash” and whose fans include Lucinda Williams, Bono, and filmmaker Jim Jarmusch. Downbeat praised his 2020 album, New York At Night, as a “sonic love letter to Gotham.” $25.

A Monroe-based indie rock quartet. Openers: the Toledo emo quartet Brown Maple, Clementine, and the Lansing emo band No Problemo! $10.

Award-winning NYC jazz trio led by drummer Hoenig. Dinner shows: $35-$65. 6:30 & 9 p.m.

Jazz ensemble led by Detroit drummer Watkins, an MSU jazz student. $10. 10:45 p.m.–midnight.

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

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

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

1960s rock ’n’ soul garage music by this veteran ensemble of 1970 & 1971 Northwestern University grads.

Contemporary pop-rock covers and originals by this Lansing trio.

 DJ Cuvee spins vintage jazz & bossa nova vinyl.

DJ Edward Alan in the Main Room spins pop, Top 40, and EDM. DJ DigiMark plays retro 80s to Top 40 pop videos in the Red Room.

Local bluegrass quartet known for its beautiful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess. Tonight they are joined by world-renowned veteran local harmonica wiz Peter Madcat Ruth. $15. 7–10 p.m.