Americana singer-songwriter, and former frontman of the Lansing string quartet Steppin’ in It, whose music blends elements of connecting folk, blues, jazz, ragtime, and country. Davis was a finalist in the 2014-2015 season of The Voice. Opener: Ani Mari, a young Americana roots music singer-songwriter from Houghton. $25.
Jazz standards and love songs by this renowned Detroit jazz vocalist, an Ann Arbor native who has performed everything from soul and R&B to rock and blues. “Belgrave’s voice is so soothing and sexy, she could give a pit bull goose bumps,” says Metro Times critic Charles Latimer. 7 & 9:30 p.m.
Local jazz ensemble led by drummer Collins. 10:45 p.m.–midnight.
DJ spins a mix of pop hits and club classics.
Jazz ensemble, named after the late jazz pianist and Earle cofounder Burgess, featuring drummer Robert Warren and a rotating roster of bassists and pianists.
Jazz originals and standards by a local ensemble led by singer-bassist Rob Crozier.
Lansing classic rock trio.
Detroit blues & blues-rock band fronted by vocalist and virtuoso guitarist Canas.
In the Main Room DJ Skoob E, DJ YodatheBard, VJ Bosslady, and MC 3Steez spin Top 40, hip-hop, and dance music.
Double bill. Seth is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who fronts the local Americana band Cool Birds. Alter is a local singer-songwriter and guitarist whose music draws on soul, jazz, and alt-folk. $15. 6:30–7:45 p.m.
Former touring jazz saxophonist who recently reinvented herself as a folk-style singer-songwriter. Her tender and personal songs blend the jazz-inspired vocal stylings of Joni Mitchell with the fingerpicking guitar of James Taylor. $20. 9–10:15 p.m.
Detroit country-flavored folk-rock Americana quartet. 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Americana country-rock and folk-rock covers by this local singer-guitarist.
Local dance band with a huge repertoire of classic, New Wave, and modern rock hits and forgotten gems from the 1960s through the 2010s.
Detroit pop-rock quartet. Openers: the local postpunk rock trio Shindig Machine, the Ypsilanti indie pop-rock trio Tanager, and Men at Arms.
Donohoe is an Irish-American singer-songwriter based in Ann Arbor known for her bell-like soprano—and her grittily realistic, bluesy original songs. In its review of her 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.” $20.
All invited to join or listen to an instrumental jam session.
Redford blues and blues-rock band.
Local jazz organ trio led by organist Dale Grisa. With guitarist Ralph Tope and drummer Jesse Kramer, and guest pianist Bill Heid, a Detroit veteran with an entertaining mix of styles from bebop and Latin-flavored tunes to spirited blues.
All acoustic musicians invited for an open mic followed by an hour of jamming. Participants welcome to bring chord-and-lyric sheets of any well-known song for the jam.
