Nightspots
Thursday Aug 5, 2010
The Ark: Trevor Hall
Acoustic singer-songwriter from L.A. whose songs blend reggae, roots-rock, and folk influences. $15.
The Blind Pig: Maps & Atlases
Pop-oriented Chicago math rock quartet that describes its music as a blend of “flailing, algebraic fits of spazzy guitar notes and drum ruptures” with “lulling, voice-driven melodies.” Opening acts are Cults, a NYC male-female indie pop duo whose song “Go Outside” was earned a Best New Music tag from Pitchfork, and Laura Stevenson & the Cans, a Brooklyn (NY) folk- rock sextet led by singer-songwriter Stevenson whose music has been described as “sweetly cacophonous.” Advance tickets: $10 ($12 at the door).
Conor O'Neill's: George Martha Band
Detroit trio that plays traditional Celtic music with a Middle Eastern accent.
Crazy Wisdom Tea Room: CLF Music
Mount Pleasant experimental world music octet. Opening act is Katar, a local band that plays Hungarian folk music.
The Habitat Ultralounge: Green-Eyed Soul
Windsor pop trio fronted by vocalists Melissa Danese and Fallon Deluca.
The Jolly Pumpkin: Open Mike
All acoustic musicians and vocalists invited. Hosted by local singer- songwriter Zachariah Griffin. 9:15 p.m. until everyone who signed up has a chance to perform.
Keystone Underground Martini Bar: "Jazz Night"
Local jazz ensemble TBA.
Live at PJ's: Laith Al-Saadi Trio
An eclectic mix of jazz, blues, R&B, Motown, and pop, including many originals, by a trio led by this local singer-guitarist.
Live at PJ's: Old School
An eclectic mix of popular American music styles by this local ensemble led by keyboardist Martin Simmons. 6-9:30 p.m.
The Necto: “College Night”
DJ Hardy spins Top 40 and hip-hop records.
Tap Room: Electric Open Mike
Hosted by The Martindales, a local band led by singer- guitarist Brian Brickley that plays blues and rock covers and originals. All electric musicians invited.
Vinology: Doug Horn Trio
40s & 50s swing and bebop by a jazz ensemble led by local alto saxophonist Horn.
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