Nightspots
Thursday Aug 19, 2010
The Ark: Trina Hamlin
Minneapolis-bred singer-songwriter known for her pure, powerful voice and for her absorption of a variety of musical styles, from blues and R&B to country. Performing Songwriter has praised her music for its “exhilarating rawness and sheer grooving rush.” Opening act is Dan Navarro, a member of the San Francisco folk-rock singer-songwriter duo Loewen & Navarro. $15.
The Blind Pig: Greensky Bluegrass
Kalamazoo bluegrass band that won the 2006 Telluride Bluegrass Band Competition. Opening act is Rootstand, a local band whose music blends bluegrass, blues, reggae, and Celtic folk idioms and instrumentation. Advance tickets: $12 ($15 at the door).
Conor O'Neill's: The Terraplanes
Local band led by singer-guitarist Jerry Mack that plays a mix of houserocking blues, uptown swing, soulful R&B, and roots rock.
Crazy Wisdom Tea Room: Ben Daniels Band
Chelsea folk-rock trio led by singer-songwriter and guitarist Daniels.
The Habitat Ultralounge: Dave Hamilton
Pop covers by this versatile solo guitarist.
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: Pete Bullard & the Bulltones
Blues and roots-rock band led by Chelsea guitarist Bullard. 6-9:30 p.m.
The Necto: DJ Body Rock
Electro-house music records by My Dear Disco guitarist Robert Lester.
The Necto: “College Night”
DJ Hardy spins Top 40 and hip-hop records.
Sava’s: Old Soul Quintet
Local jazz quintet whose music incorporates elements of contemporary R&B, funk, and hip-hop. With trumpeter Ingrid Racine, saxophonist Dan Bennett, bassist Josef Deas, keyboardist Mike Malis, and drummer Quentin Joseph. With guest vocalist Heather Schwartz. Between sets DJ Charlie Munk plays “rare groove” dance music from James Brown to the Budos Band.
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: Surry Scheerer
Local jazz singer with a smooth, yet edgy voice and a nuanced, evocative style whose been compared to the likes of Edie Brickell and Rickie Lee Jones. She is backed by a local ensemble led by pianist Dean Solden.
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