Nightspots
Friday Aug 20, 2010
The Ark: Beth Nielsen Chapman
Texas-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter who writes strikingly melodic, poetically incisive pop songs exploring various romantic and spiritual themes. She has penned several chart- topping hits, and her 2002 CD Deeper Still features guest vocals by Bonnie Raitt, John Hiatt, Emmylou Harris, and Vince Gill. Opening act is Amy Speace, a fast-rising alt-country singer-songwriter from Hoboken, New Jersey, whose music ranges from contemplative to rocking. $17.50.
The Blind Pig: Hollow Drive
Jackson metal band. Opening acts are It Lies Within, an anthemic metal band from Ypsilanti, and Sin Theorem, a Lansing hardcore metal band.
Crazy Wisdom Tea Room: Merely Miss Katie
Jazz and pop-folk by local singer-songwriter-guitarist Katie Battistoni, who also plays French horn, veena (Indian lute), and keyboards.
The Habitat Ultralounge: Bugs Beddow Band
Versatile horn-driven R&B, boogie-rock, blues, and jazz ensemble led by veteran Detroit trombonist Beddow.
Inverness Inn: Jaeger Five
Classic rock band.
Keystone Underground Martini Bar: Tracy Kash Thomas Band
R&B, jazz, and roots originals and covers by a band led by this Detroit singer-songwriter.
Live at PJ's: 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. 6-9:30 p.m.
The Necto: “Pride: Gay Night”
DJ Jace spins high-energy dance tunes in the main room. In the downstairs Red Room, DJ Mark plays retro music videos and DJ John G spins Top 40 records. In the blue room, DJ Mike spins techno records.
Pleasant Lake Inn: Audible
Classic rock band.
The Savoy: Lawn Care
Local rock ’n’ roll garage quartet formerly known as the Butt Boys. Opening act is Royale, a local rock band.
Zou Zou’s Cafe:
TBA.
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