Nightspots
Thursday Sep 9, 2010
The Ark: Acoustic Strawbs
Formed in 1967 as the Strawberry Hill Boys bluegrass trio, this veteran English acoustic folk-rock ensemble is known for its huge repertoire of traditional and contemporary songs. $20.
The Blind Pig: Cornmeal
Popular progressive bluegrass jam band from Chicago. "With all five members furiously jamming on their instruments, the harmonies intertwined in a roaring cascade of electric jamgrass,” says the Indypendent (NYC). "Each song stretched from a steady lead-in to an explosion of frantic dialogues between banjo, guitar, fiddle, drums and string bass." Opening act is Down the Line, a soul-inflected acoustic country-rock quartet from Chicago. Advance tickets: $12.
Conor O'Neill's: Angie O’Plasty & the Broken Hearts
Detroit pop-rock cover band fronted by vocalist Niki Appleman.
Crazy Wisdom Tea Room: Tim Mies
Local pop-folk singer-songwriter.
Elbow Room: Open Mike
All musicians invited. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.
The Habitat Ultralounge: Green-Eyed Soul
Windsor pop trio fronted by vocalists Melissa Danese and Fallon Deluca.
The Jolly Pumpkin: Open Mike
All acoustic musicians and vocalists invited. Hosted by local singer- songwriter Zachariah Griffin. 9:15 p.m. until everyone who signed up has a chance to perform.
Keystone Underground Martini Bar:
Local jazz ensemble TBA.
Live at PJ's: Cloud 10 All-Stars
Veteran local blues, funk, soul, and rock ’n’ roll dance quartet led by bassist Ben Piner. With guitarist and mandolinist Tim Prosser, guitarist Terry Gordinier, and drummer John Marion. 6-9:30 p.m.
Live at PJ's: 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.
The Savoy: Team Ethic
New local rock band featuring members of Lone Wolf, Fields of Industry, Royale, Boywife, and Invader. Opening acts are Derby Mama, an Ypsilanti experimental blues quartet, and another band TBA. 8-11 p.m.
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.
Vinology: Doug Horn Trio
40s & 50s swing and bebop by a jazz ensemble led by local alto saxophonist Horn.
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