In-the-round performances of songs, stories, and poems about Michigan hosted by veteran Detroit-area singer-songwriter Jan Krist. With Lansing-area folkabilly songwriter and multi-instrumental string vurtuoso Joel Mabus, Detroit balladeer Matt Watroba, Detroit bluesman Robert Jones, Detroit populist poet M.L. Liebler, and award-winning Detroit singer-songwriter Jim Bizer. $13.50. [venue info]

Cleary’s Pub: Traditional Irish Session

All musicians invited to join a jam session. 2-4 p.m. or later. [venue info]

Conor O'Neill's: Traditional Irish Session

All invited to join or listen to an instrumental jam session. [venue info]

Creekside Grill and Bar: II-V-I Orchestra

Veteran local big band, led by saxophonist David Swain, that plays late-1930s swing and 1940s R&B. 6:30-9 p.m. [venue info]

Elbow Room: Todd Osborne

Detroit-area electronic musician. [venue info]

Live at PJ's: Phil Ogilvie’s Rhythm Kings

This local 10-piece big band is one of the few to specialize in the old-time big-band music of the late 1920s and early 1930s associated with Jelly Roll Morton and King Oliver. Arrangements by the renowned early-jazz pianist James Dapogny and tubaist Chris Smith. [venue info]

Old Town: Joe Summers

Down-home country swing by this versatile local guitar virtuoso. He is accompanied by rhythm guitarist Alex Belhaj. [venue info]

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