Nightspots
Thursday Feb 11, 2010
The Ark: Kitty Donohoe
Irish American roots-music singer-songwriter from Detroit who specializes in story songs. In its review of her latest CD Northern Border, Sing Out! calls her “one of the rare singer-songwriters to sensuously weave words and melody into a strong and mesmerizing fabric.” $15.
The Blind Pig: Lawn Care
Local rock ’n’ roll garage quartet formerly known as the Butt Boys. Opening acts are Fred Thomas, a versatile local indie singer-songwriter, and October Babies, a self-styled “upbeat global soul” electronica-jazz quartet, led by the Ypsilanti husband-and-wife duo of Toko Shiiki-Santos and Erik Santos, whose songs are sung mostly in Japanese.
Conor O'Neill's: The Terraplanes
Local band led by singer-guitarist Jerry Mack that plays a mix of houserocking blues, uptown swing, soulful R&B, and roots rock.
Elbow Room: “Mofo Karaoke”
With “the standard karaoke playlist crap plus 2,500+ obscure and awesome songs.”
The Habitat Ultralounge: Slice
East Lansing pop dance quartet.
The Jolly Pumpkin: Dave Sharp’s Secret Seven
Straight-ahead jazz by this ensemble led by veteran local bassist Sharp.
Keystone Underground Martini Bar: II-V-I Orchestra
Veteran local big band, led by saxophonist David Swain, that plays late-1930s swing and 1940s R&B. With guest vocalist Jesse Sinatra, a local singer who specializes in the songs of Cole Porter, the Gershwins, Jerome Kern, and other classic early-20th- century American songwriters.
The Necto: MEDMA Presents Impulse!
The Michigan Electronic Dance Music Association's monthly showcase of progressive house, trance, and electronic dance music TBA.
Sava’s: Jesse Clayton
Jazz mixed with R&B, soul, and rock by an ensemble led by Macpodz keyboardist Clayton.
Tap Room: Electric Open Mike
Hosted by The Martindales, a local band led by singer- guitarist Brian Brickley that plays blues and rock covers and originals. All electric musicians invited.
