Nightspots
Wednesday Nov 18, 2009
The Ark: Asylum Street Spankers
Offbeat, neohippie dance music by this acoustic septet from Austin, Texas, that sets goofy lyrics to a high-spirited amalgam of blues, hot jazz, ragtime, old-time country, and just about any other genre of pre-WW II American music it can find. Led by singer-songwriter (and washboard player) Wammo and vocalist Christina Marrs, the band features guitars, bass, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, kazoo, and saw. $17.50.
The Black Pearl: Jody Raffoul
Canadian pop-rock singer-songwriter who’s been described as a hybrid of Bono and Bruce Springsteen. He is joined by backup vocalist and guitarist Wes Buckley.
The Blind Pig: Mass Solo Revolt
Athens, Georgia, experimental postpunk band. Opening acts are Bars of Gold, a Ferndale pop-rock quintet, and Wildcatting, a Downriver punk band.
The Circus: Woody Pines & the Terrible Two
Asheville (NC) blues & roots music quartet.
Elbow Room: “Robota Revolt”
An evening of electonic music with Oppfor, a Detroit electro-industrial band, and Eprom Colony, a Detroit electronica band.
Goodnite Gracie: Mike Vial
Acoustic pop-rock singer-songwriter from Howell.
The Habitat Ultralounge: Soulstice
Hard-driving horn-fueled funk dance band from East Lansing.
Live at PJ's: Los Gatos
Mambos and cha-chas by this local Latin jazz band led by drummer Pete Siers that specializes in the music of Cal Tjader, the late San Francisco vibes player who ignited the 1950s mambo craze. With beginning (8:45 p.m.) & intermediate (10 p.m.) dance lessons and a dance contest (11 p.m.) with prizes.
