Nightspots
Friday Jul 30, 2010
The Ark: Finvarra’s Wren
Traditional Irish, Scottish, English, and Celtic-American dances and carols by this Detroit-area multigenerational quintet led by singer- guitarist Jim Perkins. Also, Irish step dancing. $15.
The Blind Pig: Johnny Timbers
Experimental garage band from Grosse Ile. Opening acts are Something Strange, a Chicagoland pop-rock quartet, and Alotta Nakedness, a Hartland punk-funk band.
Crazy Wisdom Tea Room: Ready or Not
Folk-rock originals by the acoustic duo of Keith Carle and Mark Jewett, along with covers by everyone from the Beatles and the Stones to John Hiatt and Tom Waits.
The Habitat Ultralounge: Persuasion
Versatile Detroit R&B dance band.
Inverness Inn: Mr. Cheapy
Local classic rock band
Keystone Underground Martini Bar: The Afternoon Round
Local Americana pop-rock band.
Live at PJ's: Drivin’ Sideways
Veteran local band fueled by Pontiac Pete Ferguson’s alternately soulful and ornery vocals. Their country-based repertoire still features lots of classic honky-tonk, but they also cover everyone from Chuck Berry and Johnny Burnette to the Beatles and James Brown. With guitarist George Bedard, bassist Chris G, drummer Mark Newbound, and keyboardist Jim King. 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: Split Decision
Manchester blues and classic rock band.
The Savoy: Third Coast Kings
Local retro funk band that recently released its debut 45 “Give Me Your Love” on the Italian funk label Record Kicks.
Zou Zou’s Cafe: John Behling
Local jazz guitarist.
