Local folk-rock sextet whose music is an eclectic mix of Appalachian music, prog-rock, and sea shanties. Opening acts are Zoos of Berlin, a Detroit experimental pop quintet whose influences range from Bowie and Eno to German pop, and The High Strung, a Brooklyn, Michigan, trio that plays dark, crafty pop with psychedelic overtones. [venue info]

The Circus: The Ragbirds

Inventive local country-rock band, fronted by singer-songwriter Erin Zindle, whose music blends elements of world-music, groove rock, and edgy pop, using a diverse mix of instruments, including violin, mandolin, banjo, accordion, acoustic guitar, and percussion elements from around the world, as well as the old-fashioned drumkit. The band has a new CD, Finally Almost Ready. [venue info]

Club Above: The Ultrasounds

Highly regarded local futuristic retro-rock trio. Tonight the band previews material from its forthcoming new CD. [venue info]

Elbow Room: Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor

Local psychedelic-blues garage trio formerly known as Sik Sik Nation. Opening acts are Blues Snaggletooth, a local rock band that includes members of Mazinga and other area bands, and another band TBA. [venue info]

Goodnite Gracie: Mike Vial

Acoustic pop-rock singer-songwriter from Howell. [venue info]

The Habitat Ultralounge: JoyRide

Detroit dance band. [venue info]

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. [venue info]

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