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NIGHTSPOTS
Thursday Mar 6, 2008

All events run from 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted.

The B-Side: Shtreiml.
Klezmer band from Philadelphia and Montreal that blends the traditional Eastern European Jewish party music with blues-rock. No cover. 7-9 p.m.

The Blind Pig: Remington.
Former U-M student indie pop-rock band now based in New York that features Beach Boys-style vocal harmonies. Opening act is Farewell Republic, a local neopsychedelic ambient rock quartet.

The Circus: "Live Rock 'n' Roll Karaoke"
Karaoke with prerecorded rhythm tracks and live guitars and keyboards by the Hartland trio Double Take.

Club Above:
"Blues Jam." With ensembles of adult students from the Ann Arbor Music Center and other local blues musicians. Hosted by Dave Sharp.

Conor O'Neill's: Mossy Moran
Traditional singer from Ireland.

The Earle: Jake Reichbart
Solo guitarist.

Elbow Room: "Mofo Karaoke."
With "the standard karaoke playlist crap plus 2,500+ obscure and awesome songs."

The Firefly Club:
(11 p.m.-1:30 a.m.) : "Nightowl." Late-night shows with performers TBA on Tues. & Wed. and DJ 'munk with Latin rhythms and rare grooves on Thurs. No cover.

The Firefly Club: Los Gatos
Mambos and cha-chas by this local Latin jazz band that specializes in the music of Cal Tjader, the late San Francisco vibes player who ignited the 1950s mambo craze. Led by drummer Pete Siers, the group also includes vibes player Cary Kocher, bassist Kurt Krahnke, pianist Brian DiBlassio, and percussionist Jonathan Ovalle. Preceded at 7 p.m. by Latin dance lessons ($5 includes cover for the band). 8-11 p.m.

Goodnite Gracie: Laith Al-Saadi
An eclectic mix of jazz, blues, R&B, Motown, and pop, including many originals, by a trio led by this local singer-guitarist.

Leonardo's: Jazz Jam Session.
All jazz musicians invited. 8:30-10:30 p.m.

Live at PJ's: "GrooveLeague"
With DJ Daraja.

Melange Subterranean Bistro: Lucas Paul Band
Local quartet led by pop-rock singer-songwriter Paul.

The Necto: "College Night"
DJ Hardy spins Top 40 and hip-hop records.

The Quarter Bistro: Steven Springer.
Roots-rock, reggae, dancehall, and calypso by this former Trinidad Tripoli Steel Band singer-guitarist, winner of 4 consecutive Detroit Music Awards for Best Guitar Player. Some weeks, Springer is joined or replaced by jazz pianist John Hobart.

Rick's American Cafe: DJ Equinox
DJ spins dance records.

TC's Speakeasy: "Thursdays Integrate"
Detroit-area electronic musicians. This month's lineup: Party Kidz Productions (Mar. 6), Patrick Miller Collective (Mar. 13), DJ Ryan Elliott (Mar. 20), and Metropolitan District (Mar. 27).

 
 
 

 

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