Nightspots
Friday Aug 27, 2010
The Ark: Siegel-Schwall Band
Legendary Chicago blues band whose country-folk flavored brand of Southside blues helped spark the blues revival of the 60s and early 70s. Led by harmonica genius Corky Siegel and guitarist Jim Schwall, the current lineup also includes former Little Walter and Howlin’ Wolf drummer Sam Lay and bassist Rollo Bradford. $22.50.
The Blind Pig: Skeleton Birds
Ypsilanti indie rock band. Opening are Hail Mary, the local pop band The Boys Themselves, and the experimental Flint space-pop band Kinetic Stereokids.
Crazy Wisdom Tea Room: Patti Ecker and Sue Fink
Double bill of Chicagoland singer-songwriters. Ecker writes ballads, blues, torch songs, and slce-of-life tales that combine the bluesy sass of Bonnie Raitt with the jazzy style of Lena Horne and Keely Smith and that she sings in a big, warm soulful voice. Fink’s songs blend humor, poignancy, vulnerability, and wit in ways that simultaneously evoke Christine Lavin, Rickie Lee Jones, Nellie McKay, and Jack Johnson.
The Habitat Ultralounge: Soulstice
Hard-driving horn-fueled funk dance band from East Lansing.
Inverness Inn: Old Buzzards
Classic rock band.
Keystone Underground Martini Bar: Rocketstyle
Local jazz funk jam trio featuring keyboardist Jesse Morgan, drummer John Churchville, and bassist Rob Crozier, along with guest musicians TBA.
Live at PJ's: Drivin’ Sideways
Veteran local band fueled by Pontiac Pete Ferguson’s alternately soulful and ornery vocals. Their country-based repertoire still features lots of classic honky-tonk, but they also cover everyone from Chuck Berry and Johnny Burnette to the Beatles and James Brown. With guitarist George Bedard, bassist Chris G, drummer Mark Newbound, and keyboardist Jim King. 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.
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:
TBA
The Savoy: Drunken Barn Dance
Local experimental alt-country and folk-rock quintet led by singer-songwriter Scott Sellwood. Tonight the band celebrates the release of its new CD, Grey Buried. Opening acts are Chris Bathgate, a talented local singer-songwriter who writes heartfelt, poetic story songs in a variety of moods, and Big Mess, a Detroit alt-country band.
Zou Zou’s Cafe: Jessica Ripka
Folk-rock singer-songwriter and pianist.
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