Nightspots
Thursday Sep 16, 2010
The Ark: Toad the Wet Sprocket
Veteran alt-pop band led by Glen Phillips, a singer-songwriter known for his guitar-propelled anthems that blend a winning melodicism with an introspective, sometimes wry thoughtfulness. Opening act is Megan McCormick, a young Nashville- based rock-oriented singer-songwriter whose influences range from Bonnie Raitt to Mark Knopfler to Steely Dan. $45.
The Blind Pig: School of Seven Bells
This Brooklyn (NY) trio--guitarist and synthesist Benjamin Curtis and identical twin vocalists Alejandra and Claudia Deheza--plays a brand of otherworldly psychedelic pop that BBC music critic Reef Younis, in a review of the band’s new CD Disconnect from Desire, calls “lucid, breathless music of inexorably beauty.” Opening acts are Active Child, an L.A. singer-songwriter who creates soaring, ethereal soundscapes that take their inspiration from 80s synth-pop bands like Tears for Fears and Joy Division, and Shigeto, a Detroit-area progressive rock one-man band. Advance tickets: $12.
Conor O'Neill's: Jerry Sprague Band
Roots-rock band led by veteran local singer-guitarist Sprague.
Crazy Wisdom Tea Room: Katara
Flint world-music rock ensemble led by sitarist Chris Freeman.
Elbow Room: Open Mike
All musicians invited. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.
The Habitat Ultralounge: Dal Bouey
Detroit R&B and neo-soul show band led by vocalist Bouey.
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: 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.
Live at PJ's: Rubie & the Red Hots
Blues and country by this new local band led by guitarist David Swain and featuring vocalist Kathy Butler. 6-9:30 p.m.
The Quarter Bistro: HiDef
Local quartet led by guitarist Hal Davis that plays everything from hard-swinging post-bob and Latin jazz to 70s-style rock fusion. With keyboardist Jim Mrte, bassist Howard White, and drummer George Eberhardt. 7-10 p.m.
The Savoy: Brittain Ashford
NYC pop-folk ensemble led by Seattle-bred singer-songwriter Ashford. Opening acts are Jeff Pianki, a Milford Pop-folk singer-songwriter, and John Zainea, a Chelsea singer- songwriter. 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: Bird of Paradise Trio
Former Bird of Paradise owner Ron Brooks, long recognized as one of the state’s top jazz bassists, is joined by pianist Tad Weed and drummer Pete Siers.
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