Sultry-voiced Detroit folk-rock singer-songwriter whose music also draws freely on jazz and country flavors. Jack’s 2005 CD, Moon and the Morning After, won a Detroit Music Award for Outstanding Folk Recording. $25.
Large jazz ensemble, led by veteran Detroit drummer and vocalist King, that plays uptempo arrangements of big band standards along with funky originals. $30. 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.
Rare local performance by this classy veteran Detroit-area garage-rock party trio that specializes in fast, short guitar-and-organ driven odes to cars, girls, and good times. Openers are 2 other veteran local bands, the indie rock ’n’ roll quartet Lawncare and the local experimental art-rock duo Lunch. No cover; donations accepted for WCBN-FM. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. (doors open at 8 p.m.).
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.
Canton alt-country-rock quartet led by singer-songwriter Martin.
Chirp singer-guitarist who plays rock ’n’ roll, blues, and folk covers and originals.
In the Main Room DJ Skoob E, DJ YodatheBard, VJ Bosslady, and MC 3Steez spin Top 40, hip-hop, and dance music.
Local klezmer-funk collective with a repertoire of originals and klezmer (the East European Yiddish party music) classics. $20. 6:30–7:45 p.m.
Big-voiced Jackson-based soul singer who sings originals along with covers from a variety of genres. $15. 9–10:15 p.m.
Local duo. Frederick is a singer-songwriter whose music draws on elements of country, folk, and rock, and Lambert is a singer-guitarist whose repertoire includes country tunes, folk songs, and ballads, along with some originals.
Energetic alternative rock by this Detroit quintet. 9:30-11:30 pm.
Local hard-rocking country and blues quintet fronted by vocalist Janet Benson.
Veteran Hudson Valley folk-rock string quintet led by singer-songwriters Michael Merenda and Ruth Ungar. New Depression says its latest album, Nonet, “marshalls the defiant spirit needed to heal a damaged world.” $25.
Jazz ensemble led by young local pianist Bennett. $30. 7 p.m.
All invited to join or listen to an instrumental jam session.
Blues- and bebop-based jazz in a variety of styles and forms by this local ensemble led by saxophonist Haldeman.
Local 10-piece big band led by tubaist Chris Smith that specializes in the old-time big band music of the late 1920s and early 1930s associated with Jelly Roll Morton and King Oliver.
