Nightspots



May 1, 2024

Ypsi Alehouse: The Glen Leven Band.

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Local quartet whose eclectic repertoire ranges from traditional Irish music to rockabilly, bluegrass, novelty songs, and roots-rock originals.

May 1, 2024

Ark: Earthwork Collective.

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Performances by members of this collective of Michigan musicians who focus their work on environmental advocacy, social justice, and community building. With Grand Rapids multi-instrumental string virtuoso and songwriter Mark Lavengood, local rock and soul singer-songwriter Chris Good, Grand Rapids singer-songwriter Ralston Bowles, Traverse City self-styled “ethereal gypsy music” singer-songwriter Dede Adler, local environmental singer-songwriter Joe Reilly, popular local pop-folk singer-songwriter Sari Brown, and others. $25.

May 1, 2024

Blind Pig: Community Mattress.

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U-M student band. Opener: Cedar Bend, an 8-piece ensemble of U-M students that plays a range of pop and rock covers along with some originals. $10.

May 1, 2024

Blue LLama: Wyatt Forhan Unity Quartet.

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Jazz ensemble led by keyboardist-trombonist Forhan, an MSU music student.

May 1, 2024

Earle: Jake Reichbart.

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Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.


May 1, 2024

North Star Lounge: Philip Buchman Trio.

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U-M music student jazz trio. Free. 6–7 p.m.

May 1, 2024

North Star Lounge: The Triumvirate.

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Community High School student jazz trio. $10. 7:30–10 p.m.

May 1, 2024

Oz's Music Environment: “Weird Wednesday.”

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Improvisational instrumental music in various genres by 3 different acts each month. Hosted by Ken Kozora. 8-10:30 p.m.

May 1, 2024

Ziggy’s: “Gear Lords: A Night in Electronic Music.”

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Monthly gathering of live electronic production musicians, using beat machines, samplers, modular systems, synths, and similar instruments. Tonight’s performers are Tobias Haus (7-7:30 p.m.), Dr. Pete Larson (7:30-8:30 p.m.) Prob by P (8:30-9 p.m.), Deeper Waters (9-10 p.m.), and OMO (10-11 p.m.). 

May 2, 2024

Ark: “For Pete’s Sake.”

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This celebration of the legacy of the late folk legend Pete Seeger features in-the-round performances, with lots of sing-alongs and between-song stories. The all-star lineup of area singer-songwriters includes Judy Banker, Chris Buhalis, Annie & Rod Capps, Dick Siegel, Billy King, and Matt Watroba, along with the folk duo Gemini joined by fiddler Emily Slomovits. A benefit for the Ark. $20.

May 2, 2024

Blind Pig: Los Ochos.

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Female-fronted U-M student rock and pop cover band. Opener: the U-M student band Cerberus. $10.

May 2, 2024

Earle: Jake Reichbart.

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Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

May 2, 2024

Last Word: The Pherotones.

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A wide range of jazz and jazzed-up popular music, from the 1920s to the present, by this all-star local quartet. With trumpeter Ross Huff, pianist Giancarlo Aversa, bassist Brennan Andes, and drummer Wes Fritzemeier.

May 2, 2024

Mash (Ann Arbor): Dave Menzo Band.

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 Ensemble led by local pop-rock singer-songwriter Menzo.

May 2, 2024

The Necto: TJ Hooper & the Learned Hands.

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U-M law student band that plays pop, rock, and punk covers. 8:30 p.m.

May 2, 2024

Tap Room: Open Mic.

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All musicians invited. Hosted by singer-guitarist Brian Brickley.

May 2, 2024

Ypsi Alehouse: McLaughlin’s Alley.

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Detroit Irish-tinged pop-rock quintet fronted by sibling singer-songwriters Tina and Maureen Paraventi.

May 2, 2024

Zal Gaz Grotto: Atomic Café.

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Popular local 80s cover band.

May 2, 2024

Ziggy’s: Trouble Clinic.

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Detroit pop-punk band. Opener: Remnants, a southeast Michigan emo-punk band.