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.
Italian ambient doom-metal quartet. Opener: King Under the Mountain, a local doom metal/stoner rock instrumental ensemble.
Legendary chanteuse with a glorious silvery voice who has remained a star for more than 60 years because of her intelligent musicianship and her impeccable taste in material, which in her case encompasses folk, rock, and musical theater. $50–$80.
Folk-rock originals by local singer-songwriter Michael Snyder-Barker.
DJ Misanthropia Narcissus & DJ Remnant spin goth, industrial, synthpop, aggrotech, witch house, harsh noise, alternative, and EBM records.
Award-winning 14-piece big band led by bassist Keller and featuring vocalist Sarah D’Angelo and occasional guest vocalists. Also, each week features a middle set by a guest college student ensemble.
With Cracked and Hooked, an Ypsilanti rock band whose music is said to occupy the territory “somewhere between Paul Westerberg and Neil Young.” Also, the Detroit alt-country-rock outfit Craig Brown Band, and DJ Batz, who spins records between sets.
Cadillac-bred Americana singer-songwriter and guitarist who currently lives in New Orleans, Winslow-King specializes in a style of prewar pop music steeped in blues and jazz, along with originals in the same vein. Tonight he is joined by Italian slide guitar virtuoso Roberto Luti. $25.
Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.
Musicians of all ability levels invited to play ukulele with members of Michigan’s oldest ukulele club. 7-9 p.m.
All acoustic musicians invited. Hosted by singer-songwriter Phil McMillion. 6:45 p.m. sign-up.
Dixieland and swing by this veteran local septet led by trombonist Terry Kimura.
Jazz ensemble led by Detroit trumpeter Gideon.
Veteran Nashville-based singer-songwriter-guitarist whose songs blur the lines between folk, blues, and workingman’s rock n’ roll. Acoustic Guitar magazine calls him “an incisive storytelling songwriter, an evocative singer, and an outstanding fingerstyle player and flatpicker.” $20.
All ages admitted. Chelsea-based high school rock band led by drum prodigy Trillian Krug. Opening sets by other area teen bands including Reckless Manner, Copperhead, and Road Work. $10.
Jazz trio led by composer-pianist Milne, a former student of Oscar Peterson whose 2018 CD The Seasons of Being won the Juno for Jazz Album of the Year.
