This veteran folk-rock singer-guitarist is known for his wild and ingenious guitar playing, his hauntingly elegiac vocal style, and his trenchantly soulful reworkings of material by a wide range of top contemporary songwriters. His latest CD, Resume: The Best of Richie Havens, collects the cream of his work from the late 60s and early 70s. $30. [venue info]

The Blind Pig: Chapstik

Ypsilanti punkabilly metal quintet led by singer-guitarist Leighton Mann. Opening acts are the Detroit blues-rock quartet Black Irish, the Detroit psychedelic metal-rock band Lava Moth, the Ypsilanti rock band The Wolfs, and Blue Snaggletooth, a local rock band that includes members of Mazinga and other area bands. [venue info]

Conor O'Neill's: Michael May & the Messarounds

Jazz-inflected blues and blues-rock by this veteran local quartet led by vocalist and blues harpist May. [venue info]

Crazy Wisdom Tea Room: Ben Hassenger

Western Michigan singer-songwriter who’s written 2 Detroit Tigers songs that are in the Baseball Hall of Fame. [venue info]

Espresso Royale: Acoustic Open Jam

Herb David Guitar Studio hosts an acoustic instrument open jam in a relaxed atmosphere. Bring your guitar, mandolin, etc., or just sing along. 8-9:30 p.m. [venue info]

Goodnite Gracie: Suarez

Local indie rock quartet. 9 p.m. [venue info]

Guy Hollerin's: Laith Al-Saadi Trio

Soulful acoustic rock and blues covers and originals by this local singer-guitarist. [venue info]

The Habitat Ultralounge: Remedy

Detroit dance band. [venue info]

Inverness Inn: Jaeger Five

Classic rock band. [venue info]

The Necto: “Frequency”

In the main room DJ Hardy plays Top 40 and dance music records. [venue info]

Pleasant Lake Inn: Star 69

Manchester classic and contemporary rock band. [venue info]

The Quarter Bistro: Brad McNett

Local jazz quartet led by McNett, a vocalist who specializes in Sinatra covers. [venue info]

Sava’s: Third Coast Kings

Local retro funk band that recently released its debut 45 “Give Me Your Love” on the Italian funk label Record Kicks. Midnight-2 a.m. [venue info]

The Savoy: Robert Bradley’s Blackwater Surprise

Soulful blues and R&B by this heralded band led by the raspy, bluesy growl and the arrestingly personal lyrics of singer- songwriter Bradley, a former Detroit street singer. [venue info]

Tap Room:

TBA. [venue info]

Zou Zou’s Cafe: Bridge Club

Wistful, witty roots-pop by the trio of guitarist Keith Kiser, bassist Ralph McKee, and pedal steel guitarist Mark O’Boyle. [venue info]

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