James Bourland & His Ex-Husbands
Sep
13

James Bourland & His Ex-Husbands

James Bourland & His Ex-Husbands give a special performance to honor Hank Williams on the week of his Birthday! James Bourland is a local musician specializing in classic Americana, Roots, Blues, and Country music and backed by his blistering his band of virtuosic band of Ex-Husbands he delivers classic honky tonk sonunds and a rollicking good time. At this special show they lovingly present the music of the legendary Hank Williams, perhaps the greatest country singer and songwriter to ever live.

Ticketed Show | 9 PM | 8:30 PM Doors

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Happy Hour: Steve Pichan
Sep
17

Happy Hour: Steve Pichan

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Steve Pichan is a long time Michigan performer and singer/songwriter in the Americana genre with music available on all major platforms. Recent performances in Ann Arbor were at Crazy Wisdom, Moon Winks and Black Crystal cafe where he was nominated as a songwriter. Steve performs often in Southeastern Michigan and in the Traverse City region. He will be joined by Laurie Jarski on banjo & cello.

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Community Drum Circle Guided by Sundance
Sep
17

Community Drum Circle Guided by Sundance

Come join the drum circle and create a supportive, encouraging community as we share rhythms and voices and explore the music that can be created together. Sundance has been inspired by drumming influenced by the African rhythms that have spread around the world, and the true medicine that comes from letting go and tapping into the Ancestral Voices. From his many years studying hand drumming traditions, Sundance has learned how to guide the drum circle journey while encouraging all to share what they have to give. No experience needed, just listen to your own heartbeat, and share your song. Extra drums will be available.

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Happy Hour: Chuchu
Sep
18

Happy Hour: Chuchu

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Based in South Lyon, Michigan, Chuchu Houle is a singer-songwriter who crafts deeply personal songs, blending heartfelt lyrics with engaging rhythms. With a focus on acoustic-driven melodies and a pop sensibility, her music captures the essence of individual experiences and emotions.

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LGBTQ Night: Queer Open Mic
Sep
18

LGBTQ Night: Queer Open Mic

Bring your song, story, poetry, comedy, expression, magic, monologue, mood, presence, attention, and appreciation to a safe and welcoming space in the beautiful queer community as we connect with each other and each other’s art. Sign-up begins at 6:30

Hosted by Coley Roberts and Thea Zuby.

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Happy Hour: Deveaux Gauger
Sep
19

Happy Hour: Deveaux Gauger

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DeVeaux Gauger is a singer/songwriter from Ann Arbor, channeling the ’70’s troubadour sounds of Harry Chapin, Jim Croce & James Taylor. He blends introspective, fun, storytelling acoustic/folk/rock originals and covers played on 6 and 12 string guitars. Join him for a musical journey on life’s interesting road.

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Bluegrass Friday: Pontiac Trail Blazers ft. John SPerendi
Sep
19

Bluegrass Friday: Pontiac Trail Blazers ft. John SPerendi

Hailing from the Ann Arbor area, the Pontiac Trail Blazers have been the house bluegrass band for Detroit Street Filling Station since 2017. They are often joined by a bevy of special guests and focus on the beautiful harmonies and acoustic prowess that are unique to their Bluegrass roots. With a deep repertoire of traditional standards, originals, and unique covers, the Trail Blazers will keep you guessing with unexpected tunes and arrangements every week. Joining them this week is John Sperendi on bass.

$10 cover

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The Lucky Nows
Sep
20

The Lucky Nows

Featuring renown singer-songwriter Jen Cass, the stunning work of harmonica legend Rosco Selley, and the vast and varied musical chops of multi-instrumentalists Eric Janetsky and Michael Robertson, The Lucky Nows have spent the last decade showcasing their stellar songwriting, exceptional musicianship, and intricate harmonies on some of the country’s most famous stages, from The Ark to Wheatland, and everywhere in between. The Lucky Nows have been honored to share the stage with many of our heros, and make it a point to extend opportunity and grace to new singer-songwriters at every step of our journey.
They will be joined by Ozzie Andrews on bass.

Ticketed Show | 6 PM | 5:30 Doors

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Gretchen Pleuss & Adam Reifsnyder
Sep
20

Gretchen Pleuss & Adam Reifsnyder

Gretchen Pleuss is a singer-songwriter based in Ann Arbor whose "vocal delivery and skillful finger picking call to mind the folk singers who graced the stage of the Gaslight Café during the 60's Greenwich Village folk renaissance." - Dan Jarvis, Midwest Action. While she stays closer to home these days, she previously toured the United States, Ireland, and the U.K., and opened for artists like Glen Phillips, Damien Jurado, Lisa Loeb, and Loudon Wainwright III.
Cleveland, Ohio's Adam Reifsnyder is a folk-pop songwriter, performer, recording artist, and founding member of the pop group Walk the Moon and the Newgrass group Honeybucket.

Gretchen and Adam first collaborated in 2020 on their single "Pining," and are excited to release their first E.P. together in 2025. Fans of the Weepies and the Civil Wars will appreciate Gretchen and Adam's acoustic melodies and vocal harmonies.

Ticketed Show | 8:30 PM | 8:00 Doors

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Happy Hour: Derek Jones
Sep
24

Happy Hour: Derek Jones

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born and raised near minneapolis, mn and now resides in ann arbor, mi. loves to cover music from many different genres and has original material to share.

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Happy Hour: Joseph Groele
Sep
25

Happy Hour: Joseph Groele

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Ann Arbor-based musician Joseph Groele presents an acoustic set of unique covers and original songs inspired by the indie folk artists of the 00s.

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LGBTQ Night: Trivia with Terry McClymonds
Sep
25

LGBTQ Night: Trivia with Terry McClymonds

Test your knowledge! Come with friends; make new friends, enjoy LGBTQ trivia like you’ve never experienced before! Your host, Terry McClymonds (who was the resident trivia master at Aut Bar for 9 years) will take you through both a verbal and written round. Food and drinks available for purchase. Come early for happy hour; club opens at 5pm

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HAPPY HOUR: Wind, Wood and Steel
Sep
26

HAPPY HOUR: Wind, Wood and Steel

Join us for a free LGBTQ night happy hour concert!
Wind, Wood and Steel is a well seasoned band that performs rousing three-part harmony vocals backed up by piano, guitars, mandolin and other stringed instruments, percussion and flute. Their music includes updated covers of well known songs and originals in a jazzy, folk rock tradition.

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BLUEGRASS FRIDAY: PONTIAC TRAIL BLAZERS ft. Wesley Fritzemeier
Sep
26

BLUEGRASS FRIDAY: PONTIAC TRAIL BLAZERS ft. Wesley Fritzemeier

Hailing from the Ann Arbor area, the Pontiac Trail Blazers have been the house bluegrass band for Detroit Street Filling Station since 2017. They are often joined by a bevy of special guests and focus on the beautiful harmonies and acoustic prowess that are unique to their Bluegrass roots. Featuring Wesley Fritzemeier on fiddle & mandolin.

$10 cover

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Delta 88
Sep
27

Delta 88

An Indie Folk/Rock band based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Delta 88’s music is that of an American hymn. Brought together on the four winds, its members combine numerous musical influences to create their own unique sound like haunted mountain spirituals played through a distortion pedal. The songs move through wide channels of dynamic, emotional arrangements, from dark and somber barroom ballads to anthemic battle cries. With four studio albums, the most recent produced by Grammy-award winning Joe Henry, Delta 88 continues to mine for the new American songbook. The band’s music has been heard on stages through the U.S., Canada and Europe with the likes of Ralph Stanley, Richard Buckner, Emmylou Harris and Buddy Miller to name a few.

Ticketed Show | 6:30 PM | 6:00 Doors

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Schmaltz
Sep
27

Schmaltz

Schmaltz, a modern klezmer band based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, gives Jewish traditional music a new flavor by fusing elements of jazz, balkan, funk, latin, and polka. The group is seen frequently as part of a monthly residency at the North Star Lounge in Ann Arbor, as well as at synagogues, bars, jazz clubs, and other music venues all across SE Michigan.

Ticketed Show | 9 PM | 8:30 PM Doors

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Happy Hour: Michelle Held
Oct
1

Happy Hour: Michelle Held

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Michelle Held has an unmistakable voice—fragile and fierce, tender with an edge. Her songs are invitations: into grief, into wonder, into the kind of honesty that asks you to stay a little longer than is comfortable. With a poet’s attention and a deep sensitivity to life’s complexities, Michelle builds a world where small moments carry weight and every syllable matters. Over the years, she’s quietly built a body of work that resonates far beyond her hometown of Detroit. Named a 2025 Honorable Mention in the Rocky Mountain Folks Fest Songwriter Showcase, a three-time honoree in the Telluride Troubadour Contest, and praised by folk legend Tom Paxton, Michelle continues to carve out a thoughtful, steady path—one that honors intention and takes its time. Her songs don’t offer answers, but they listen well. They become something luminous: a way forward, a way back.

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Happy Hour: Kat Steih w/ Mikey Abbasspour
Oct
2

Happy Hour: Kat Steih w/ Mikey Abbasspour

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Singer and guitarist Kat Steih's concerts are a lively offering. Part performance art, part singer-songwriter, her performances combine self-satirizing songs about partnership (and the conflicts within) with sweet meditations on solitude and self-hood.
Weaving styles from many corners of the globe, Mikey creates a tapestry of music that ranges from romantic Mexican boleros to Celtic melodies.

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LGBTQ Night: Queer Open Mic
Oct
2

LGBTQ Night: Queer Open Mic

Bring your song, story, poetry, comedy, expression, magic, monologue, mood, presence, attention, and appreciation to a safe and welcoming space in the beautiful queer community as we connect with each other and each other’s art. Sign-up begins at 6:30

Hosted by Coley Roberts and Thea Zuby.

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Happy Hour: Blockhouse Valley
Oct
3

Happy Hour: Blockhouse Valley

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Blockhouse Valley's original music recalls living in the American Rust Belt and the experiences of growing up in the Midwest and Appalachian regions. These roots are the inspiration for the instrumentation of the band, having been heavily influenced by the regional folk and bluegrass sounds, while also being exposed to the popular alternative, rock, blues, pop, and country music of the 90s and 00s. Blockhouse Valley isn’t shy to pull from all of these influences when writing their music or when arranging one of their unique takes on a popular song.

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Bluegrass Friday: Pontiac Trail Blazers
Oct
3

Bluegrass Friday: Pontiac Trail Blazers

Hailing from the Ann Arbor area, the Pontiac Trail Blazers have been the house bluegrass band for Detroit Street Filling Station since 2017. They are often joined by a bevy of special guests and focus on the beautiful harmonies and acoustic prowess that are unique to their Bluegrass roots. With a deep repertoire of traditional standards, originals, and unique covers, the Trail Blazers will keep you guessing with unexpected tunes and arrangements every week.

$10 cover

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Songwriters in the Round: Jim Bizer, Annie Capps,  Jan Krist
Oct
4

Songwriters in the Round: Jim Bizer, Annie Capps, Jan Krist

Jim Bizer hails from Detroit, but his music is from all over the map. Poignant and quirky, hilarious and heartfelt, Jim’s songs are both beautiful and startling. And award-winning: he’s been a winner or finalist in numerous national songwriting competitions. With his commanding stage presence, virtuoso guitar skills and a clear love for making music, Jim shares a contagious joy and enthusiasm with his audience.
Annie Capps is a multifaceted artist whose three-decade career as a performing songwriter defies genre boundaries. With 3 Folk DJ chart-topping albums and two Kerrville New Folk Finalist awards to her name, she has solidified her place in the contemporary folk and acoustic music scenes in her home state of Michigan and beyond. Detroit born singer-songwriter Jan Krist was raised on rock, and schooled in the folk of the 60’s and 70’s. Today, Krist's work reflects the power and poetry of having matured as an artist in that place and time. Jan is a 2 time finalist in the Kerrville New Folk Competition, in Kerrville, Texas, and has won four Detroit Metro Music Awards,

Ticketed Show | 8:30 PM | 8:00 Doors

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Don’t Tell Comedy
Oct
8

Don’t Tell Comedy

From backyards to barbershops, gyms to steamships, Don’t Tell Comedy creates a one-of-a-kind comedy experience featuring the best aspiring comics. Don’t Tell Comedy produces weekly shows in 100+ cities across the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. The performers are a secret until they hit the stage! Come join us on November 20th to see this generation's next best comics!

Get Tickets: 7 PM Show | 9 PM Show

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Happy Hour: Nathan & Jessie
Oct
9

Happy Hour: Nathan & Jessie

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Nathan Rivera & Jessie Andra Smith travel the world playing original songs on their resonator guitars, accordion and more. Singing songs inspired by home and by their travels, their shows are full of musicianship, fun stories, interplay between the male and female vocals in English, Spanish, and French. They are accompanied by Trevor Mulvey on the upright bass.

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HAPPY HOUR: Dave Keeney & Sophia Hanifi
Oct
10

HAPPY HOUR: Dave Keeney & Sophia Hanifi

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Dave Keeney and Sophia Hanifi are known as the hardest working couple in the Ann Arbor music scene. Sophia’s versatile and distinctive vocals have graced bands from Map of the World, FUBAR and Hoodang. Dave has lent his considerable guitar, dobro and singing talent to scores of local artists as a versatile sideman, while also representing one third of the country rock outfit, Hoodang. Together, they bring new life into everything from country and pop standards to overlooked gems from any category you can name. Together in life and together in song, they make a greater sum than each of their individual talents.

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Bluegrass Friday: Pontiac Trail Blazers ft. Dave Keeney
Oct
10

Bluegrass Friday: Pontiac Trail Blazers ft. Dave Keeney

Hailing from the Ann Arbor area, the Pontiac Trail Blazers have been the house bluegrass band for Detroit Street Filling Station since 2017. They are often joined by a bevy of special guests and focus on the beautiful harmonies and acoustic prowess that are unique to their Bluegrass roots. With a deep repertoire of traditional standards, originals, and unique covers, the Trail Blazers will keep you guessing with unexpected tunes and arrangements every week. Featuring David Keeney on guitar.

$10 cover

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Ryan racine & The Little Victories
Oct
11

Ryan racine & The Little Victories

Ryan Racine is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from southeast Michigan. Performing in bands for nearly 30 years, Ryan released his first solo album “Outsider’s Heart” in 2018. The album is a culmination of his experiences both musical and personal, exploring themes of belonging, depression, finding love, and accepting happiness, all sonically planted in American Roots styles.Between 2020 and 2023 Ryan released 5 singles and is currently recording a new full-length record for release in 2025.

Ticketed Show | 6:00 PM | 5:30 Doors

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Happy Hour: Kathy Wieland
Oct
15

Happy Hour: Kathy Wieland

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Kathy Wieland is a multi instrumentalist and an award winning songwriter from Ann Arbor. Her songs are full of heart and humor. Over the past 20 years she has been a featured performer at festivals in MI, PA, AZ, CA. Find out more about the artist here

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Community Drum Circle Guided by Sundance
Oct
15

Community Drum Circle Guided by Sundance

Come join the drum circle and create a supportive, encouraging community as we share rhythms and voices and explore the music that can be created together. Sundance has been inspired by drumming influenced by the African rhythms that have spread around the world, and the true medicine that comes from letting go and tapping into the Ancestral Voices. From his many years studying hand drumming traditions, Sundance has learned how to guide the drum circle journey while encouraging all to share what they have to give. No experience needed, just listen to your own heartbeat, and share your song. Extra drums will be available.

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Happy Hour: Alex Wand
Oct
16

Happy Hour: Alex Wand

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Alex Wand is a composer and performer whose practice spans songwriting, ecological thought, field recording, and alternate tuning systems. He is currently working on a collection of instrumental compositions for resonator guitar entitled “Rufus’ Retreat.” A Metro Detroit native, he teaches music at the U-M Residential College.

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Happy Hour: Aris Chalin Trio
Oct
17

Happy Hour: Aris Chalin Trio

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Aris Chalin is an award-winning jazz pianist and keyboardist from Ann Arbor, MI. His musical influences hail as much from classical and jazz as they do from hip-hop, rock, electronic and many more, from Oscar Peterson to Parliament to Pink Floyd. Graduating from Western Michigan University Jazz Studies program in December of 2023, he has performed at several musical showcases nationally and abroad.

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Bluegrass Friday: Pontiac Trail Blazers ft. Ryan Michaud
Oct
17

Bluegrass Friday: Pontiac Trail Blazers ft. Ryan Michaud

Hailing from the Ann Arbor area, the Pontiac Trail Blazers have been the house bluegrass band for Detroit Street Filling Station since 2017. They are often joined by a bevy of special guests and focus on the beautiful harmonies and acoustic prowess that are unique to their Bluegrass roots. With a deep repertoire of traditional standards, originals, and unique covers, the Trail Blazers will keep you guessing with unexpected tunes and arrangements every week. Joining them this week is Ryan Michaud on banjo.

$10 cover

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Songwriters Circle ft. Milan & the Ellipsis, Raw Honey, Jonathan Edwards
Oct
18

Songwriters Circle ft. Milan & the Ellipsis, Raw Honey, Jonathan Edwards

Milan & the Ellipsis are a synth cello pop duo whose music is meant to soften the pain of living in a world on fire. Raised in a family of musicians and artists, Milan started the cello at 8 years old and has played it ever since. Inspired by her work, Sam Pilbeam joined the project in the winter of 2025, providing synth blankets and guitar rhythms to activate the songs.
Raw Honey is the long-term recording project of Maggie Hopp. The project has passed through multiple casts of collaborators—and geographies—with two elements unchanged: Hopp’s psychically unearthing songs and the frequent contribution of Ypsilanti cult hero Fred Thomas.
Jonathan Edwards is a songwriter and guitarist based in Ypsilanti. Formally a member of Detroit band The Silent Years and a founding member of Ann Arbor band Skeleton Birds, he has also worked on numerous collaborative projects across myriad genres with other Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor-based musicians.

Ticketed Show | 6:00 PM | 5:30 Doors

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Billy King
Oct
18

Billy King

Billy King is a multi-genre singer-songwriter who blends rootsy folk and pop with an occasional touch of country swing.

Influenced by master songwriters such as Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Paul Simon, Billy crafts melodically compelling songs that maintain a sense of the timeless and classic.

Ticketed Show | 8:30 PM | 8:00 Doors

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Happy Hour: Jeremy Siegrist
Oct
22

Happy Hour: Jeremy Siegrist

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Jeremy started regularly performing in the late 90’s, founded theillalogicalspoon in Jackson, MI in the year 2000, and Little Spoon River in the Irish Hills Area in 2019. His solo performances are full of emotional intensity and intimacy with a focus on the poetry and stories. With songs full of the ecstasy and trauma of being alive he explores the tensions between wildness and civilization, spirit and matter. The music moves from acoustic-punk to experimental to versions of traditional folk tunes, country blues, hymns, and sing-a-longs.

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Warren & Flick
Oct
22

Warren & Flick

Warren & Flick explore the nuanced textures of a two-person ensemble. Using both original material and arranged standards from many genres, this ensemble finds new depth in the simplicity of a duo. Jacob Warren plays double bass, while Grant Flick plays violin, tenor guitar and nyckelharpa. With Jacob’s classical foundation and Grant’s experience in bluegrass and jazz, their contrasting backgrounds give this collaboration a unique and compelling musical narrative.

Ticketed Show | 7 PM | 6:30 PM Doors

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HAPPY HOUR: Brent Stansfield
Oct
23

HAPPY HOUR: Brent Stansfield

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Brent Stansfield writes songs about dragons, cars, money, trains, existential dread, 1980's arcade games, anxiety about technological progress, baseball, failed romance, and anchovies. Reviewers have described his style as "minimalism, melancholy, and melodica," "a little James Taylor goes a long way," and "a good approximation of if Marc Coen and Boz Scaggs could have a sexy baby." His online songwriting persona, Hostess Mostess, currently holds a 17% win rate on SongFight.org.

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LGBTQ Night: Trivia with Terry McClymonds
Oct
23

LGBTQ Night: Trivia with Terry McClymonds

Test your knowledge! Come with friends; make new friends, enjoy LGBTQ trivia like you’ve never experienced before! Your host, Terry McClymonds (who was the resident trivia master at Aut Bar for 9 years) will take you through both a verbal and written round. Food and drinks available for purchase. Come early for happy hour; club opens at 5pm

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Happy Hour: Frog Island Power Boat
Oct
24

Happy Hour: Frog Island Power Boat

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Frog Island Power Boat is a country/folk influenced indie rock project based in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Formed in early 2025, their music brings intricate lyricism with a gripping, thought-provoking sound that invokes the vibes of the 1990s indie rock scene.

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Bluegrass Friday: Pontiac Trail Blazers ft. Mike Harrington
Oct
24

Bluegrass Friday: Pontiac Trail Blazers ft. Mike Harrington

Hailing from the Ann Arbor area, the Pontiac Trail Blazers have been the house bluegrass band for Detroit Street Filling Station since 2017. They are often joined by a bevy of special guests and focus on the beautiful harmonies and acoustic prowess that are unique to their Bluegrass roots. Joining them this week is Mike Harrington on Pedal Steel Guitar.

$10 cover

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Lynne Frederickson Quartet
Oct
25

Lynne Frederickson Quartet

The Lynne Frederickson Quartet is brewing up a spooky show to get you in the Halloween spirit!
Lynne will serve up a mix of spooky American Songbook gems and swingin’ standards, backed by a wicked rhythm section: William Michael Bennett on keys, Kurt Krahnke on upright bass, and Bob Sweet on drums.
Costumes welcome, spirits encouraged (North Star can help with that!), and toe-tapping guaranteed!

Ticketed Show | 6:30 PM | 6:00 Doors

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Elisabeth Pixley-Fink
Oct
25

Elisabeth Pixley-Fink

Elisabeth Pixley-Fink is a Michigan-based singer-songwriter, producer, and bandleader. Emotion-focused folk and bratty garage rock that hits you in the chest with guts, trust and hunger. Her current album, Heartskin was recorded directly onto tape in Detroit, produced by John Hanson (Saltbreaker, Yimes, Izzy Johnson), mixed by Tim Carr (of Perfume Genius, Hand Habits) and mastered by Timothy Stollenwerk (Haley Heyndericks, Damien Jurado). Raised by a musicologist and a math professor in Kalamazoo, she also has musical ties to Portland, Oregon and Mexico City, and loves queer fashion and queer futurism.

Ticketed Show | 9:00 PM | 8:30 PM Doors

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Happy Hour: Kitty Donohoe’s Devil’s Night Halloween Show
Oct
30

Happy Hour: Kitty Donohoe’s Devil’s Night Halloween Show

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Michigan Emmy-winning songwriter Kitty Donohoe has an ear for melody, a love of language and the soul of a storyteller. For over 50 years she's been touring and performing bringing her 'folky, Irishy and Candianish' songs to audiences around the US and Canada. She backs herself on guitar, cittern and piano. All Music Guide says "Kitty is a true treasure ~ a rare songwriter."

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Happy Hour: Isabel Maria
Oct
31

Happy Hour: Isabel Maria

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Pen in hand, ribbon in hair, 18 year old singer songwriter Isabel Maria has been shattering  expectations since 2021. Having recently won a North East Culture Award - to join the Alan Hull  and Northern Writers Awards sitting proudly on her bookshelf - Isabel’s alternative pop dialogues  of mental health, human relationships, and self deprecation have earned her international praise  from the likes of BBC Radio 1 and Rolling Stone Español. 
Based in Sunderland, UK - a recently coined ‘music city’ - Isabel’s career had humble beginnings  with secret songs written on her grandad’s old Casio. After generous support from the city’s  Young Musicians Project, those songs hit the ears of the public, earning Isabel hundreds of  thousands of collective streams and a frequent run of shows across the nation and beyond.  
For fans of Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and Gracie Abrams, Isabel’s music is a true showcase of  her emotional vulnerability and biting wit. Having just been named a BBC Introducing One to  Watch for 2025, you should keep all eyes on Isabel Maria.

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Rochelle Clark & The Familiars
Nov
1

Rochelle Clark & The Familiars

A native of Michigan, Rochelle Clark writes music that has been described as raw, honest, and beautifully vulnerable. She writes and sings about real life, joy, struggle and human tragedy. Leaning heavily on personal experience, she connects on an intimate level that resonates with her audience. Drawing on her roots in folk, Americana, and country, Rochelle has found a sound that is uniquely her own. She'll be joined by The Familiars - an Americana/Roots band whose intricate harmonies and instrumentation weave around Rochelle's powerful vocals and driving guitar in a way that will draw you back again and again.

Ticketed Show | 9 PM | 8:30 PM Doors

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Happy Hour:  Álvaro Vega-Hidalgo
Nov
5

Happy Hour: Álvaro Vega-Hidalgo

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Álvaro Vega-Hidalgo is a Costa Rican songwriter who seeks to soothe listeners’ souls with soft, original songs in Spanish, alongside covers from across Latin America, from Chile to Mexico. In Costa Rica, he founded the band Zanate, and by day, he is pursuing a PhD in animal communication using AI at UMich.

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LGBTQ Night: Queer Open Mic
Nov
6

LGBTQ Night: Queer Open Mic

Bring your song, story, poetry, comedy, expression, magic, monologue, mood, presence, attention, and appreciation to a safe and welcoming space in the beautiful queer community as we connect with each other and each other’s art. Sign-up begins at 6:30

Hosted by Coley Roberts and Thea Zuby.

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BLUEGRASS FRIDAY: Pontiac Trail Blazers ft. Ryan Schildcrout
Nov
7

BLUEGRASS FRIDAY: Pontiac Trail Blazers ft. Ryan Schildcrout

Hailing from the Ann Arbor area, the Pontiac Trail Blazers have been the house bluegrass band for Detroit Street Filling Station since 2017. They are often joined by a bevy of special guests and focus on the beautiful harmonies and acoustic prowess that are unique to their Bluegrass roots. With a deep repertoire of traditional standards, originals, and unique covers, the Trail Blazers will keep you guessing with unexpected tunes and arrangements every week. Joining them this week is Ryan Schildcrout on piano & melodica.

$10 cover.

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Schmaltz
Nov
8

Schmaltz

Schmaltz, a modern klezmer band based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, gives Jewish traditional music a new flavor by fusing elements of jazz, balkan, funk, latin, and polka. The group is seen frequently as part of a monthly residency at the North Star Lounge in Ann Arbor, as well as at synagogues, bars, jazz clubs, and other music venues all across SE Michigan.

Ticketed Show | 8:30 PM | 8:00 PM Doors

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Happy Hour: Tom Egel
Nov
12

Happy Hour: Tom Egel

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Now entering his 7th decade, Tom has been playing guitar since his mid-teens. This will be Tom’s first solo appearance at the North Star. Under the tutelage of local blues icon Shari Kane, Tom has become an accomplished acoustic finger-picking blues guitarist and is looking forward to sharing some of his favorite arrangements with you. While he certainly appreciates the acoustic blues tradition, Tom is also not afraid to add his own interpretations and take the songs in new directions with a combination of humor and wit mixed in with a bit of irreverence.

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BLUEGRASS FRIDAY: PONTIAC TRAIL BLAZERs ft. James Bourland
Sep
12

BLUEGRASS FRIDAY: PONTIAC TRAIL BLAZERs ft. James Bourland

Hailing from the Ann Arbor area, the Pontiac Trail Blazers have been the house bluegrass band for Detroit Street Filling Station since 2017. They are often joined by a bevy of special guests and focus on the beautiful harmonies and acoustic prowess that are unique to their Bluegrass roots. Joining them this week is James Bourland on guitar.

$10 cover

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Happy Hour: The Bends
Sep
12

Happy Hour: The Bends

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The Bends is the Midwest's premier Radiohead tribute band, presenting a high-energy mix of the legendary group's greatest hits, deep cuts, and reinterpretations.

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Happy Hour: Jan Krist w/ Alan Finkbeiner
Sep
11

Happy Hour: Jan Krist w/ Alan Finkbeiner

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Detroit born Singer-songwriter Jan Krist was raised on rock, and schooled in the folk music of the 60’s and 70’s. Today, Krist's work reflects the power and poetry of having matured as an artist in that place and time. “Unreservedly recommended”, Bob Darden, Billboard Magazine
Flint born drummer and keyboard musician Alan Finkbeiner has been playing in bands since the age of 6. Finkbeiner is part of Diamonds in the Rust, with Annie and Rod Capps, Jan Krist, and Jim Bizer and often accompanies Jan , performing as a duo.

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Kedron
Sep
10

Kedron

Kedron is an energetic group taking inspiration from a blend of americana, bluegrass, and country music! The local band, hailing from Chelsea, Michigan consists of a ukulele/guitar player, a bassist, a violinist, and a vocalist. Each member brings their personal taste to the band’s sound, and the resulting music is pretty unique.

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Happy Hour: Leo DiSanto
Sep
10

Happy Hour: Leo DiSanto

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A song and story man, a compulsive adventurer, a rural Pennsylvania yokel with a restless curiosity and a passion for street performance, Leo DiSanto has hauled his wanderlust wagon and his guitar case everywhere from monasteries in the high Himalaya to the boulevards of New Orleans to the wild interior of Alaska. Whether performing concerts in music venues across the US or busking his way across Europe with only a guitar and a backpack, Leo rejoices in the privilege of being some of the noises life makes. Known for his imaginative songwriting, powerful singing voice, exciting live performances, and captivating storytelling, Leo is the founding front man of the award-winning, original Amerikindasorta string band, Vinegar Creek Constituency.

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Rollie Tussing Trio
Sep
6

Rollie Tussing Trio

Award winning finger-style and slide guitarist Rollie Tussing teams up with trumpeter Ross Huff and bass player Serge van der Voo to perform timeless classic jazz and country blues, dewy-eyed tunes of the 20s and 30s, as well as godforsaken songs of the nineteenth century. Their own compositions are influenced by those same lonesome, haunted and abandoned melodies that we all forgot to remember.

Ticketed Show | 9 PM | 8:30 PM Doors

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Turner Luce
Sep
6

Turner Luce

Turner Luce is an Ann Arbor-based band that has performed numerous shows in Southeast Michigan since forming in 2019. The band emphasizes country rock and Americana stylings, playing both original songs and so-called “deep covers” by such groups as Tom Petty, Paul Simon, Sam Philips, and other legendary artists. Turner Luce consists of Dave Buehrer on bass and vocals, Philip Camp on violin, Dan Degener on keyboard and vocals, and Mark Scott on guitar and lead vocals. The band will be performing several original songs from its double EP release—“Nothing Left to Say” and “Past the Time”—on Spotify and other music streaming services.

Ticketed Show | 6:30 PM | 6:00 Doors

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Bluegrass Friday: Wire in the Wood ft. Joe Odell
Sep
5

Bluegrass Friday: Wire in the Wood ft. Joe Odell

Ann Arbor's finest purveyors of barn-burnin-bluegrass, swing'n serenades and psychedelic string jams. Featuring Billy Kirst on guitar, Jordan Adema on Fiddle, Ryan Shea on Bass and Michael Spaly on Mandolin, Wire in the Wood is the direct predecessor to the Pontiac Trail Blazers. They will be joined by Joe O'Dell on guitar.

$10 cover

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Happy Hour: Greg Austill
Sep
5

Happy Hour: Greg Austill

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Greg Austill is an Indie Folk Artist from Otisville, Michigan. From a young age, gospel and bluegrass music were a heavy influence on his musical direction, eventually leading to a love of Folk/Americana music. Priding himself on raw and authentic writing and performance style, Greg connects with his audience through original songs as well as thoughtfully arranged cover songs.

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LGBTQ Night: Drag SHow
Sep
4

LGBTQ Night: Drag SHow

The double feature drag show returns, with sets at 7:30 & 8:30. You can expect phenomenal lipsync performances, captivating dance moves, and tons of laughs!

$10 cover per show.

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Happy Hour: my salamander
Sep
4

Happy Hour: my salamander

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Rather than striving for a particular pre-defined sound, my salamander centers on the intersection of each member's creative interests and musical backgrounds—bridging classical, rock, folk, and punk into an entirely unique sound. They embrace an experimental creative process that allows them to transform ideas into music authentic to each of them and larger than any of us.

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Happy Hour: Patrick Clinton
Sep
3

Happy Hour: Patrick Clinton

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Patrick Clinton wrote his first song in 1968, and after a long hiatus, he’s at it again. He’s known for offbeat, witty, often hilarious tunes about everything from frogs and chickens to cowboys, mashed potatoes, and doomed romance.

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Alex Anest Organ Trio
Aug
30

Alex Anest Organ Trio

The Alex Anest Organ Trio presents an evening of exciting repertoire for the classic combination of guitar, organ, and drums. Original tunes as well as works by the likes of Duke Pearson, Emily Remler, Ernie Krivda, Christine Jensen, Wes Montgomery and Herbie Hancock have found their way into the set list. The lineup includes Annie Hayes on drums and Robert Mason on organ. The focus is on working together and connecting with the audience through improvisation, groove, and feel. Music should be fun to listen to as well as to play, and this trio is all about enjoying the music. The Alex Anest Organ Trio has lately been performing around the Midwest including dates at clubs and festivals in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Pittsburgh, Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and more.

Ticketed Show | 6:30 PM | 6:00 Doors

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BLUEGRASS FRIDAY: PONTIAC TRAIL BLAZERs ft. Keith Billik
Aug
29

BLUEGRASS FRIDAY: PONTIAC TRAIL BLAZERs ft. Keith Billik

Hailing from the Ann Arbor area, the Pontiac Trail Blazers have been the house bluegrass band for Detroit Street Filling Station since 2017. They are often joined by a bevy of special guests and focus on the beautiful harmonies and acoustic prowess that are unique to their Bluegrass roots. Joining them this week is Keith Billik on Banjo.

$10 cover

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Happy Hour: The Bob Skon Trio
Aug
29

Happy Hour: The Bob Skon Trio

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The Bob Skon Trio, comprised of Bob Skon on guitar and vocals, Matt Steward on percussion and vocals, and Trent Collier on bass and vocal, have been playing throughout Southeast Michigan for two decades now. With inviting vocals and skillful instrumentation, they play classic covers of the singer-songwriters of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s as well as some masterful originals.

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LGBTQ Night: Trivia with Terry McClymonds
Aug
28

LGBTQ Night: Trivia with Terry McClymonds

Test your knowledge! Come with friends; make new friends, enjoy LGBTQ trivia like you’ve never experienced before! Your host, Terry McClymonds (who was the resident trivia master at Aut Bar for 9 years) will take you through both a verbal and written round. Food and drinks available for purchase. Come early for happy hour; club opens at 5pm

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Happy Hour: Maggie May
Aug
28

Happy Hour: Maggie May

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Hailing from Patrick County, Virginia and with her guitar in hand, Maggie Blankenship soulfully sings a combination of original and cover tunes that are guaranteed to take you on an uplifting journey. Influences of bluegrass and rock ‘n’ roll echo throughout her unique folk-rock music style. Anytime she steps on stage she is taken to a sacred place that welcomes anyone willing to join her. She delivers an unforgettable performance that often channels musical icons such as Susan Tedeschi, Grace Potter, Stevie Nicks, and Janis Joplin.

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Happy Hour: Brady & Olivia
Aug
27

Happy Hour: Brady & Olivia

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Brady and Olivia, two students at the University of Michigan with a shared love for music, form a dynamic duo. It all began with spontaneous jam sessions in Brady’s room after A Cappella rehearsals (shoutout Amazin’ Blue!), where they’d unwind by belting out their favorite songs, with Brady on keys and Olivia on guitar. What started as impromptu harmonizing soon grew into a shared creative vision, fueled by their mutual love for genres ranging from indie rock to contemporary jazz. Brady and Olivia put a fresh spin on each song they play, driven by their passion for creativity and excitement to share their sound with the world!

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Schmaltz
Aug
23

Schmaltz

Schmaltz, a modern klezmer band based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, gives Jewish traditional music a new flavor by fusing elements of jazz, balkan, funk, latin, and polka. The group is seen frequently as part of a monthly residency at the North Star Lounge in Ann Arbor, as well as at synagogues, bars, jazz clubs, and other music venues all across SE Michigan.

Ticketed Show | 6:30 PM | 6:00 PM Doors

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BLUEGRASS FRIDAY: PONTIAC TRAIL BLAZERS ft. Tony Pace
Aug
22

BLUEGRASS FRIDAY: PONTIAC TRAIL BLAZERS ft. Tony Pace

Hailing from the Ann Arbor area, the Pontiac Trail Blazers have been the house bluegrass band for Detroit Street Filling Station since 2017. They are often joined by a bevy of special guests and focus on the beautiful harmonies and acoustic prowess that are unique to their Bluegrass roots. Joining them this week is Tony Pace on Dobro.

$10 cover

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Happy Hour: Root Cause Analysis wsg Hilary Finchum-Sung
Aug
22

Happy Hour: Root Cause Analysis wsg Hilary Finchum-Sung

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After years of thrill-seeking (sheep shearing school, macramé, night time wilderness endurance hiking) adrenaline junkies Jill Baker (The Revelators) and Lynne Frederickson (Lynne F. Trio, Dorkestra) have shifted their restless creative energy to something that will pay the bills - folk singing.
Jill and Lynne are thrilled that Hilary Finchum-Sung will be joining on fiddle for this show!

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Happy Hour: Ukulele Jake
Aug
21

Happy Hour: Ukulele Jake

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The unrivaled Ukulele King of NYC comes to Ann Arbor to perform his new smash album, Direct Line In. With mystic melodies that teleport you, his power to engage his audience is unbridled amusement and passion.

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Shadows & Light: The Music of Joni Mitchell
Aug
20

Shadows & Light: The Music of Joni Mitchell

Presented by Detroit vocalist Olivia Van Goor and Lansing drummer Jeff Shoup, Shadows & Light takes its name from Joni Mitchell’s iconic 1979 live album, which featured an all-star lineup of jazz legends: Pat Metheny on guitar, Jaco Pastorius on bass, Don Alias on drums and percussion, Lyle Mays on piano, and Michael Brecker on saxophones. Inspired by Joni’s boundary-pushing songwriting and genre-defying collaborations, Shadows & Light: The Music of Joni Mitchell is a heartfelt tribute that seeks not only to honor her work, but to carry forward the spirit of creative exploration that defines it.

| 7:00 Show / Doors at 6:30 | 9:00 Show / Doors at 8:30 |

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Happy Hour: Birjy
Aug
20

Happy Hour: Birjy

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Birjy is the wide-ranging electroacoustic solo project of Ypsilanti-based violist, singer, and composer Lea Detlefs. Using a looper and fx she continues the tradition started by violin looping extraordinaires such as Andrew Bird, Kishi Bashi, and Dixon's violin, with her own unique take on the one-man band act. Her music, ranging from originals to video game covers, has folk, world music, and post-rock vibes and may, it's been said, ‘transport you to another world’.

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