Nightspots
Saturday Aug 7, 2010
The Ark: J. D. Souther
Born in Detroit, raised in Texas, and based in L.A., Souther is a pioneering country-rock singer-songwriter who has composed hits for everyone from the Eagles and Warren Zevon to George Strait and the Dixie Chicks. His 2008 CD If the World Was You is a collection of some of his recent blues- and country-tinged songs arranged for a jazz quintet, and he’s got an even newer live recording featuring both new and old material. $20.
The Blind Pig: “Joe Strummer Tribute”
Headliner is Duppy a Jamba, a Newport (KY) jazz- inflected ska-reggae band. Opening acts are the Inkster punk-rock trio Arrogant Bastards, the Detroit punk band Bootknife, the Detroit punk-rock band Taking on the World, the Detroit punk blues-rock band Against the Grain, and the Detrit-area mariachi punk band Pancho Villa’s Skull.
Conor O'Neill's: Lucas Paul Band
Local quartet led by pop-rock singer-songwriter Paul.
Crazy Wisdom Tea Room: “Songwriters in the Round”
In-the-round performances by popular local folk-rock singer- songwriter Annie Capps, Detroit-area country and pop- rock singer-songwriter John Dobat, and Joel Palmer, a veteran Detroit singer-guitarist whose repertoire includes vintage and original blues, swing, and folk-style tunes.
Goodnite Gracie: Third Coast Kings
Local retro funk band that recently released its debut 45 “Give Me Your Love” on the Italian funk label Record Kicks.
Guy Hollerin's: Chef Chris & the Rumpshakers
Local blues band.
The Habitat Ultralounge: Cancel Monday
Versatile Livonia dance band fronted by vocalist Deena Shields.
Inverness Inn: Cat Canyon & the Captivators
Howell rockabilly and 50s rock ’n’ roll trio.
The Necto: “Frequency”
In the main room DJ Hardy plays Top 40 and dance music records.
Pleasant Lake Inn: Fantastic JunkFish
New local blues and Motown dance band fronted by drummer Bill Shurtliff. With keyboardist Bob Schultz, guitarist Steve Jenkins, guitarist Pete O’Neill, and bassist Chris G.
The Savoy: Ben Miller Band
Self-styled “Ozark stomp” trio from Joplin (MO) whose music is a carnivalesque blend of blues and old-time music. Instrumentation includes slide guitar, washtub bass, washboard, drums, and trombone. Opening act is Corndaddy, a local alt-country band led by singer-songwriters Kevin Brown and Jud Branam whose music mixes equal parts of Gram Parsons and Uncle Tupelo.
Tap Room: “Passionate about Pink Concert for the Cause”
This fund-raiser for breast cancer research is headlined by Tracy Mack & the Magic Land Band, a local folk-rock and blues-rock band led by singer-songwriter Mack. Opening acts are G'Jai's Jook Joint Blues Band, a Detroit blues band fronted by vocalist Gejunna Marlene, and other bands TBA. Also, DJ Jen spins tunes between sets. 7 p.m.-2 a.m.
Zou Zou’s Cafe:
TBA
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