Nightspots
Sunday Jul 18, 2010
The Ark: John Hiatt
Sold out.
The Blind Pig: Vic Ruggiero
All ages admitted. The singer-keyboardist of the popular New York City postpunk ska band the Slackers is backed by an ad hoc band of local musicians. Opening acts are the L.A.-based ska band Chris Murray Combo, the Vancouver rock band The Forthrights, the Michigan ska band Matt Wixson, and the Detroit reggae band 1592. Advance tickets: $10. 8 p.m.-midnight.
Conor O'Neill's: Traditional Irish Session
All invited to join or listen to an instrumental jam session. Followed at 10 p.m. by karaoke.
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.
Old Town: Old School
An eclectic mix of popular American music styles by this local ensemble led by keyboardist Martin Simmons.
The Savoy: Todd Osborne
Detroit-area electronic musician.
