Nightspots
Wolverine State Brewing Co.
2019 W. Stadium [map]
369-2990
wolverinebeer.com
This west side brewpub features live music, Tues. 8 p.m.- midnight & most weekends, 8:30 p.m.-12:15 a.m. Cover, dancing.
April 2: Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys 
Acclaimed Lansing swing-flavored bluegrass band led by singer- guitarist Lindsay Lou Rilko that has released a CD, Release Your Shrouds.
April 6: The Moxie Strings
Local Celtic-Americana string trio formerly known as String Cheese.
April 9: Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys
Acclaimed Lansing swing-flavored bluegrass band led by singer- guitarist Lindsay Lou Rilko that has released a CD, Release Your Shrouds.
April 11: Hoodang
Wry, pungent alt-country by this local trio led by singer-songwriter and guitarist David Rossiter that describes its influences as “English murder ballads, hardcore American country music, and careful- you'll-cut-yourself electric blues.” The band has an eagerly awaited forthcoming CD, Derecho.
April 13: Corndaddy 
Local alt-country band led by singer-songwriters Kevin Brown and Jud Branam whose music mixes equal parts of Gram Parsons and Uncle Tupelo.
April 16: Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys 
Acclaimed Lansing swing-flavored bluegrass band led by singer- guitarist Lindsay Lou Rilko that has released a CD, Release Your Shrouds.
April 20: “The Beer Wench Jamboree”
With Dragon Wagon, a highly regarded local acoustic roots-music sextet that calls its music “bluegrass folk-rock with a touch of Irish whiskey.”
April 23: Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys
Acclaimed Lansing swing-flavored bluegrass band led by singer- guitarist Lindsay Lou Rilko that has released a CD, Release Your Shrouds.
April 30: Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys
Acclaimed Lansing swing-flavored bluegrass band led by singer- guitarist Lindsay Lou Rilko that has released a CD, Release Your Shrouds.
May 2: The Moxie Strings
Local Celtic-Americana string trio formerly known as String Cheese.
May 4: Wire in the Wood
Local acoustic string trio that describes its music as “jazz- grass/punk-folk ... with a little swing dished out on the side.”
May 7: Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys 
Acclaimed Lansing swing-flavored bluegrass band led by singer- guitarist Lindsay Lou Rilko that recently released the CD Release Your Shrouds.
May 9: The Tone Farmers
Two members of the Macpodz, bassist Brennan Andes and trumpeter Ross Huff are joined by a variety of guest musicians for a jam session featuring jazz-based originals and covers of an eclectic array of American music classics.
May 14: Grace Adele & the Grand Band
Nashville-based Americana band led by singer-songwriter Adele whose music draws on classic country, western swing, bluegrass, folk, and contemporary indie rock idioms.
May 21: Dede & the Dreamers
Self-styled “ethereal gypsy music” by this Traverse City ensemble led by singer-songwriter and vibraphonist Dede Alderman.
May 25: The Ben Daniels Band
Chelsea Americana folk-rock quintet led by singer-songwriter and guitarist Daniels.
May 28: Madcat Midnight Blues Journey
New local quartet led by 2 veteran virtuosos, nationally renowned harmonica wiz Peter Madcat Ruth and pedal steel guitarist Drew “Captain Midnight” Howard. With bassist Mark Schrock and drummer Michael Shimmin. Its repertoire includes obscure blues tunes, folk and jazz melodies, and original compositions.
