Nightspots
Goodnite Gracie
301 W. Huron [map]
752-5740
liveandgracies.com
Martini and cigar bar below Live at PJ’s lounge. Live music Thurs. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. and live music or DJ Sat. 8:30 or 9 p.m.-2 a.m. & occasional other nights, along with Thurs. 6-9:30 p.m. (except July & Aug.) happy hours. Funk DJ on Wed. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Cover, dancing.
December 1: Laith Al-Saadi Trio
An eclectic mix of jazz, blues, R&B, Motown, and pop, including many originals, by a trio led by this local singer-guitarist.
December 3: Some Velvet Evening
Carri Shepard and Ann Arbor native John Holkeboer, the singer- songwriter duo behind the Ferndale psychedelic honky-tonk band John Holk & the Sequins, perform original songs inspired by such great close-harmony brother duos as the Louvins, Delmores, and Stanleys. Opening acts are 16 More Miles, a local alt- country band, and Stella! an all-star all-female Detroit- area roots-country quartet fronted by local singer-songwriter and guitarist Jo Serrapere and featuring 3 other songwriters: multi- instrumentalist Jen Sygit, fiddler Diana Ladio, bassist Laura Ann Bates. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
December 3: Ellen Rowe Quartet
Jazz ensemble led by U-M jazz piano professor Rowe.
December 8: Laith Al-Saadi Trio
An eclectic mix of jazz, blues, R&B, Motown, and pop, including many originals, by a trio led by this local singer-guitarist.
December 10: “A280 80s Mega Bash”
With a live band and DJs TBA. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
December 15: Laith Al-Saadi Trio
An eclectic mix of jazz, blues, R&B, Motown, and pop, including many originals, by a trio led by this local singer-guitarist.
December 16: Los Gatos
Local Latin jazz band led by drummer Pete Siers that specializes in the music of Cal Tjader, the late San Francisco vibes player who ignited the 1950s mambo craze. 6-9 p.m.
December 17: Amy Gore & the Valentines
Detroit Americana pop quartet led by veteran postpunk garage rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Gore. Opening acts are The Wolfs, an Ypsilanti rock band, and another band TBA. 9 p.m.- 2 a.m.
December 22: Laith Al-Saadi Trio
An eclectic mix of jazz, blues, R&B, Motown, and pop, including many originals, by a trio led by this local singer-guitarist.
December 23: Alex Belhaj New Orleans Quartet
Local ensemble led by guitarist Belhaj that plays a range of New Orleans jazz styles, from struts, stomps, cakewalks, and rags to pop tunes, marches, and classical favorites. 6-9 p.m.
December 29: Laith Al-Saadi Trio
An eclectic mix of jazz, blues, R&B, Motown, and pop, including many originals, by a trio led by this local singer-guitarist.
December 31: Question Mark and the Mysterians
facebook.com/events/292172090821070/ 9 p.m.-4 a.m.
