Nightspots
Wednesday Aug 18, 2010
The Ark: Open Stage
All acoustic performers invited. Fifteen acts are selected randomly from those who sign up to perform 8 minutes (or 2 songs) each. The most talented and popular Open Stage performers are offered their own evenings at the Ark. $3 (members & students, $2).
The Black Pearl: Beth Stalker & Jim Rawlings
An eclectic mix of styles, from blues, R&B, and jazz to rock and country, by the Detroit Music Award-winning duo of singer- songwriter Stalker and songwriter-guitarist Rawlings.
The Blind Pig: The Starlights
Local rockabilly and swing instrumental trio whose repertoire includes early postwar pop standards and originals in a similar vein. Opening acts are local acoustic folk-rock singer-songwriter Matthew Cifaldi, U-M student singer-songwriter Hana Malhas, and the local acoustic Americana string quartet Lake Folk.
The Circus:
Bluegrass band TBA.
Gandy Dancer: Al Hill & the Love Butlers
Reunion of this veteran local band, led by Nashville-based Ann Arbor native Hill’s wailing vocals and pumping piano, that plays soulful swing, New Orleans–style funk, and boogie-woogie blues.
The Habitat Ultralounge: Dave Hamilton
Pop covers by this versatile solo guitarist.
Keystone Underground Martini Bar: Open Mike
All musicians invited. Also, a set by a guest band each week.
Live at PJ's: Woody Pines
Asheville (NC) old-time blues, jazz, and ragtime quartet.
The Savoy: Ezmat
Local R&B-oriented hip-hop MC. Opening act is The Hyenaz, a Wayne hip-hop-inflected punk-rock quartet.
Zingerman's Roadhouse: Tracy Kash Thomas
R&B, jazz, and roots originals and covers by this Detroit singer- songwriter.
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