Nightspots
Friday Jul 9, 2010
The Ark: The Lucky Stars
Young jazz-tinged western swing sextet from southern California whose new CD Stay Out Late with the Lucky Stars features both originals like “(Mama’s Got) The Rundown Daddy Blues” and delectable covers like the Detroit country classic “Tatooed Lady.” $15.
The Blind Pig: The Sights
Nationally acclaimed Detroit band that plays vintage Detroit rock ’n’ roll, a la the Stooges and the MC5. Opening act are The Hand Grenades, a Detroit rock 'n' soul quartet, and Timothy Monger, an engaging pop-rock singer- songwriter-guitarist from the Great Lakes Myth Society known for his high lonesome tunes.
Crazy Wisdom Tea Room: Derek Daniel
Acoustic folk, blues, and rock covers and originals by this Ypsilanti singer-guitarist.
Foggy Bottom Coffeehouse: Gil Clark
Americana folk-rock singer-songwriter from Petoskey whose influences include Dylan, John Prine, and Townes Van Zandt.
The Habitat Ultralounge: Remedy
Detroit dance band.
Inverness Inn: Jaeger Five
Classic rock band.
Keystone Underground Martini Bar: Poor Boys Relief
Garage rock band from Big Rapids.
Live at PJ's: "Plastic Passion”
DJ Josh Burge hosts this monthly retro dance party with an eclectic mix of everything from New Wave, Britpop, and postpunk to acid house, goth rock, and industrial. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Live at PJ's: Incognito
Local classic rock band fronted by vocalist Kim Vox. 6-9:30 p.m.
The Necto: “Pride: Gay Night”
DJ Jace spins high-energy dance tunes in the main room. In the downstairs Red Room, DJ Mark plays retro music videos and DJ John G spins Top 40 records. In the blue room, DJ Mike spins techno records.
Pleasant Lake Inn:
TBA
Sava’s: The Ones and Twos
Stevie Wonder/Motown tribute band. Midnight-2 a.m.
The Savoy: Devil Elvis
Ypsilanti rockabilly singer-songwriter. Opening act is Subourbon Son, a one-man rockabilly band from Port Huron.
Zou Zou’s Cafe:
TBA
