Nightspots
The Firefly Club
637 S. Main [map]
665-9090
fireflyclub.com
As of mid August, this local jazz club has closed, perhaps for good. The Aug. 15 Tim Ries show has been moved to the Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave., with shows ($10 each) at 9 & 10:30 p.m.
August 1:
Live bands TBA.
August 2: Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings
(5- 8 p.m.) This local 10-piece big band is one of the few to specialize in the old-time big-band music of the late 1920s and early 1930s associated with Jelly Roll Morton and King Oliver. Arrangements by the renowned early-jazz pianist James Dapogny and tubaist Chris Smith.
August 2: 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.
August 3: Paul Keller Orchestra
Award-winning 15-piece big band led by bassist Keller and featuring vocalist (and Firefly Club owner) Susan Chastain.
August 5:
"Salsa Night." With DJ Sabor.
August 6: Los Gatos
Mambos and cha-chas by this 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. Preceded at 7 p.m. by Latin dance lessons ($5 includes cover for the band). 8-11 p.m.
August 7: Easy Street Swingtet
(5-8 p.m.) Dixieland and swing by this local ensemble led by saxophonist and trumpeter Paul Klinger.
August 7: Tom Knific
Jazz ensemble led by this bassist, a WMU music professor, and featuring vocalist Taylor O'Donnell.
August 8: First Flight.
New local jazz-funk band led by bassist Eileen Bristol.
August 9: Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings
(5- 8 p.m.) This local 10-piece big band is one of the few to specialize in the old-time big-band music of the late 1920s and early 1930s associated with Jelly Roll Morton and King Oliver. Arrangements by the renowned early-jazz pianist James Dapogny and tubaist Chris Smith.
August 9: 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.
August 10: Paul Keller Orchestra
Award-winning 15-piece big band led by bassist Keller and featuring vocalist (and Firefly Club owner) Susan Chastain.
August 12:
"Salsa Night." With DJ Sabor.
August 13: Los Gatos
Mambos and cha-chas by this 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. Preceded at 7 p.m. by Latin dance lessons ($5 includes cover for the band). 8-11 p.m.
August 15: Tim Ries
A Tecumseh native currently living in New York City, this highly regarded young tenor and soprano jazz saxophonist performs tonight in a jazz quartet featuring former Miles Davis bassist Darryl Jones. Note:The Firefly Club has closed, possibly for good. This show has been moved to the Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave., with shows ($10 each) at 9 & 10:30 p.m.
