Nightspots
Tuesday Aug 17, 2010
The Ark: Global Jazz Project
Upbeat, inspirational contemporary jazz by a quintet of Detroit- area jazz veterans: saxophonist Mark Hershberger, percussionist Muruga Booker, pianist Andy Szadyr, guitarist Michael Colone, and bassist Richard Smith. The Metro Times calls their music “high-energy contemporary funk and traditional jazz with a global interpretation.” $12.50.
The Blind Pig: Neutral Uke Hotel
NYC band led by singer-songwriter Shawn Fogel that plays a ukulele arrangement of the experimental indie rock band Neutral Milk Hotel’s entire 1998 CD In the Aeroplane over the Sea. Opening act is Stereopharm, a Wayne psychedelic rock trio.
The Habitat Ultralounge: Dave Hamilton
Pop covers by this versatile solo guitarist.
The Savoy: The Parkington Sisters.
Experimental chamber pop-rock featuring vibrant string arrangements and gorgeous vocal harmonies by this acoustic quintet of classically trained sisters from Cape Cod. Opening acts are Lake Folk, a local acoustic Americana string quintet (cello, bass, banjo, guitar) whose repertoire includes murder ballads and other dark traditional songs, and Annie Palmer, an Ypsilanti pop-folk singer-songwriter. 8-11 p.m.
The Savoy: “Absolute Beginners”
DJs Tim Sendra and Fred Thomas play 60-style pop music.
Zal Gaz Grotto: Paul Klinger’s Easy Street Jazz Band
Dixieland and swing by this local ensemble led by saxophonist and trumpeter Klinger.
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