Nightspots

Young Nashville-based pop-country singer-songwriter. Free; nonperishable donations for Food Gatherers accepted.

All ages admitted. Veteran Miami hip-hop rapper, considered a pioneer of the early 2010s underground Soundcloud rap scene, known for his dexterous vocal delivery and diverse production that incorporates elements of trap and jazz rap. $38.

Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

All acoustic musicians invited. Hosted by Skinned Knees.

Early jazz classics from Scott Joplin and Bessie Smith to Louis Armstrong and beyond by this veteran local septet led by trombonist Terry Kimura.

Local jazz ensemble led by bassist Hammonds that plays spooky music.

All ages admitted. Pop-infused poetic hip-hop by this popular rapper from Sacramento who came to national attention when his impassioned NPR Tiny Desk Concert went viral in 2018. $35.

World fusion ensemble led by multi-instrumentalist Kozora, a veteran local jazz luminary. With saxophonist/flutist Paul VornHagen, drummer John Churchville, and Robert Spalding Newcomb on guitar, sitar, & synths.

Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

Performers TBA. Followed by Karaoke & open mic. A Fundraiser for Garrets Place. 

All invited to bring a song, story, poetry, comedy, expression, magic, monologue, or other performance. Hosted by Annie Bacon & Forrest Hejkal. Sign-up starts at 6:30 p.m. 7–10 p.m. $5.

Jazz ensemble led by local saxophonist Bennett. Opener: Koltay, a Detroit ambient musician, and Martin Babl, an Ypsilanti ambient electronic musician.

All ages admitted. Pop-infused poetic hip-hop by this popular rapper from Sacramento who came to national attention when his impassioned NPR Tiny Desk Concert went viral in 2018. $35.

Ensemble led by U-M jazz piano professor Rowe.

Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

Local singer-songwriter & guitarist.

Dance party with a lineup of local house DJs TBA. 8 p.m.–midnight. No cover.

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.

Veteran Monroe psychedelic blues-rock trio.

Veteran Irish-American singer-songwriter from Detroit known for her bell-like soprano—it’s been described as “rich, flexible, soaring, and haunting”—and her grittily realistic, bluesy original story songs.