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Friday
Mar 21, 2008
All events run from 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
The Blind Pig:
Man Man.
Artful, energetic rock 'n' roll by this Philadelphia quintet whose music, a la the late Beatles, draws on an array of traditional and retro European and American musical influences. Opening act is The Extraordinaires, a powerpop folk-rock quartet from South Philadelphia. Advance tickets: $10 ($12 at the door).
Cavern Club:
DJ Helluva
Local DJ spins old-school rock.
Club Above:
Latino Night
DJ Xcess plays salsa, merengue, reggae, and other Latin dance records. Also, salsa lessons, 9-10 p.m.
Club Above:
Mike Smith &
(5:30-8:30 p.m.) the Cadillac Cowboys. Veteran local country band led by singer-guitarist Smith.
Crazy Wisdom Tea Room:
Mutual Kumquat.
Local band that plays a blend of folk, funk, bluegrass, and reggae.
Creekside Grill and Bar:
Drivin' Sideways
Veteran local band fueled by vocalist Pontiac Pete Ferguson's alternately soulful and ornery vocals. Their country-based repertoire still features lots of classic honky-tonk, but they also cover everything from Chuck Berry and Johnny Burnette to the Beatles and James Brown. The band's guiding presence seems to be Elvis - including both large chunks of his repertoire and his attitude that any music he did suited him just because he did it. The band also includes guitarist George Bedard, bassist Chris Goerke, drummer Mark Newbound, and keyboardist Jim King.
The Earle:
Rick Burgess Trio
Jazz ensemble featuring pianist Burgess, drummer Robert Warren, and bassist Russel Tessier.
Elbow Room:
TBA.
The Firefly Club:
Dominique Eade
This acclaimed jazz vocalist is accompanied by pianist Donald Brown. The founder of the New England Conservatory vocal jazz department, Eade has a new CD, Open. Advance tickets: $15.
The Firefly Club:
Easy Street Swingtet
(5:30-8 p.m.) Dixieland and swing by this local ensemble led by saxophonist and trumpeter Paul Klinger.
Goodnite Gracie:
Lester Blues
Local guitar-based blues band.
The Habitat Ultralounge:
Starfarm
1970s to contemporary rock covers by this East Lansing quintet led by vocalist Andrea Bingham and singer-guitarist Dan Malnar.
Live at PJ's:
"GrooveLeague"
With DJ Daraja.
Melange Subterranean Bistro:
Blackman & Arnold
Gypsy jazz by a quartet led by guitarists Sean Blackman and John Arnold.
The Necto:
"Pride." With DJ Timmy D spinning high-energy dance tunes in the main room and, in the downstairs Red Room, DJ Mark playing retro music videos and DJ John G spinning Top 40 records.
The Quarter Bistro:
The Groove-Matist
Retro, Top 40, and hip-hop dance party with DJ Mechial White.
Rick's American Cafe:
DJ Equinox
DJ spins dance records.
TC's Speakeasy:
Rob Moses
(6-9 p.m.) Local solo pianist.
TC's Speakeasy:
Trace the Veins
Ypsilanti punk-rock quartet. Opening act TBA.
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