Nightspots
Saturday Aug 28, 2010
The Ark: Vienna Teng
Sold Out.A former software engineer, this San Francisco pop-rock singer- songwriter--who’s moving to town to get a master’s in sustainable enterprise at the U-M--is known for her graceful melodies and evocative lyrics. Her songs range from spare, melancholy piano ballads to lush, multilayered musical landscapes--she once toured Europe with a quartet from the Berlin Philharmonic. She has a brand new live CD, The Moment Always Vanishing. A benefit for the Ark. $25-$65.
The Blind Pig: Jamie Register & the Glendales
Versatile 60s-style soul-funk band led by local singer-bassist Register. Opening act is Old Soul Quintet, a local jazz quintet whose music incorporates elements of contemporary R&B, funk, and hip-hop.
The Circus: Killer Flamingos
Rock ’n’ roll covers and originals by this popular, veteran band from Dearborn. Cover, dancing. In the Cavern Club.
Conor O'Neill's: K.T.’s Alibi
Redford pop-rock quartet led by vocalist Katie Jimmerson.
Crazy Wisdom Tea Room: Jessica Ripka and Hannah Fralick
Double bill. Ripka is a Detroit-based folk-rock singer-songwriter and pianist, and Fralick is a jazz-folk singer-songwriter from Fenton who also plays offbeat covers of Beatles and other pop songs.
Foggy Bottom Coffeehouse:
TBA.
Goodnite Gracie: The Alligators
R&B and blues quintet from Detroit.
Guy Hollerin's: Howling Diablos
Wild-humored blues and rock ’n’ roll by this veteran Detroit quintet led by vocalist Martin “Tino” Gross.
The Habitat Ultralounge: Soulstice
Hard-driving horn-fueled funk dance band from East Lansing.
Inverness Inn: Riff Raff
Lansing classic rock band.
Live at PJ's: Zoumountchi
New local Afro-reggae band led by Ibrahim Aminou, a composer, guitarist, percussionist, and vocalist originally from Nigeria. 7:30- 10 p.m.
The Necto: “Frequency”
In the main room DJ Hardy plays Top 40 and dance music records.
Pierce’s Pastries Plus:
TBA.
Pierce’s Pastries Plus: Keith Parmentier
Folk- and country-style original ballads.
Pleasant Lake Inn: Park Side Wes
Ann Arbor blues-rock and funk trio.
The Quarter Bistro:
The music today is outside at the Westgate Festival (see Events listing).
The Savoy: “Elbow Deep”
Gay and lesbian gala with Detroit DJ Humanfly.
Tap Room:
TBA.
Zou Zou’s Cafe: Bridge Club
Wistful, witty roots-pop by the trio of guitarist Keith Kiser, bassist Ralph McKee, and pedal steel guitarist Mark O’Boyle.
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