Writer, singer, and guitarist Olivia "Liv" Roumel paints raw, ethereal storytelling with intricate harmony. Based in Denver, Colorado, her music is fed by her solo time in the surrounding wild landscapes - which has led her to coin the term "nature-soul" to describe her music.
Daphne Hardy is a songwriter and storyteller originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, now based in Denver, Colorado. Her music weaves together tender folk melodies, organic textures, and baroque pop influences. Inspired by artists like Feist, Adrianne Lenker, and Becca Stevens, her sound carries echoes of Latin and Brazilian rhythms, creating an intimate yet expansive world of song.

Ticketed Show | 9 PM | 8:30 Doors

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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.

June has arrived and love is in the air! Back for the 6th time, hostess Olivia Van Goor has curated yet another batch of fabulous local jazz vocalists. Together they've chosen the most hot-n-heavy tunes that will get your heart beating fast and sweat on your brow. Swoon to familiar favorites like "Fever", "Feel Like Makin' Love", "Since I Fell For You" and more. Each cabaret is different, but they all leave you happy, entertained, and with more knowledge about the thriving vocal jazz scene in SE Michigan. She will be joined by return-singer Julie Savoy, and three others new to the stage: Lansing vocalist Tiffany Gridiron, Detroit vocalist Ruby Smith, and University of Michigan student Kait Bimer.

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

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16 year old queer solo artist, Clair Sargent, brings her Indie/folk vibe full of personal stories and emotions to the stage with originals songs like “Another Lie” and “Boardwalk Talks,” along with covers across a wide range of genres. As an up and coming young guitarist, Clair has played many local pride events, as well as festivals like the Corktown Music Festival and Hamtramck Blowout. 

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Swamp Rats take intricate clawhammer banjo and blends it with a driving punk rhythm fronted by gritty & soothing harmonizing vocals. Some have said the music sounds like a type of haunted that makes them happy. Folk with an edge is what most people say about Florida's "Phantom" folk band Swamp Rats.

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 Grant Flick on fiddle.

$10 cover

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

Join us for this special pride month drag cabaret. You can expect phenomenal lipsync performances, captivating dance moves, and tons of laughs! Seating is limited, so reserve your spot today. Ticket gets you admission to two full drag sets.
Hosted by Heads Over Heels.

Ticketed Show | 9 PM | 8:30 Doors

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Captain Karnooba presents The Secret Outer Space Radio Hour

A program of Eclectic Roots Music and Old Time Country and Western with threads of jazz and blues. The Captain delivers his smooth, lonesome vocals alongside guitar with rhythmic drive, bluesy harmonica, and intricate ukulele tunes. The Radio Hour features story songs, songs of riding the waves, and riding the range, grand slams and hard knocks. Each new episode balances moments of dark honesty with lightness and humor.

Bring your song, story, poetry, comedy, expression, magic, monologue, mood, presence, attention, and appreciation and join the North Star creative community! Signup starts at 6:30.

$5 cover, though no one will be turned away due to inability to pay.

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Coley Roberts (she/they) is a singer/songwriter who currently lives in Dexter, Michigan. Coley's inspiration comes from delving into their human experience and finding pieces of their grief, confusion, heartbreak, and Love that they release into a musical form. Her instrumentation serves as a backdrop to lilting melodies that shift with the emotionality of their music, which is the driving force for her sound. Coley also has a degree in classical singing/vocal performance and is a board certified music therapist who currently works in hospice and special education. She also loves being in or near the water as often as possible and is fiercely devoted to her dog, Lodi. 

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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Melanie A. Davis & the Madness is an indie rock band based out of west Kentucky and central Ohio. Their blend of bossa nova, folk rock, and classic country creates a unique retro feel that serves as a backdrop to Davis' thoughtful lyricism that can be as sardonic as it is romantic and as timely as it is wistful. The Madness is currently promoting their latest record, Noctalgia, released November 2024.

Acoustic adventurers Stillhouse Junkies explore the worlds between roots, bluegrass, Texas swing, blues, and rock. Their free-flowing musical interplay and improvisation make every show unique as the trio weave through high-energy, intricately composed original songs, never taking the same path twice. Formed in 2017, the band consists of Fred Kosak (guitar, mandolin), Alissa Wolf (fiddle), and Jeanette Adams (bass).

$10 cover

Davis Caruso and Joanna Sterling are siblings from Ann Arbor sharing the stage for the first time. They are excited to support each other and perform their originals for friends, family and local folks.

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

Mike Vial, with special guest Lyal Strickland (from Arkansas!), will play a joyful and reflective set of original pop folks songs. Vial, known for his guitar styles on stage (and ranting stories!), will take the stage at the North Star Lounge's wonderful listening room for the first time.

Ticketed Show | 9 PM | 8:30 PM Doors

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“The sound of Alma Russ is less an attempt at impersonation, and more an amalgam of many great singers of country and roots interwoven into an original approach…”- Trigger, Saving Country Music.

Alma lives in Mill Spring, NC, when she’s not on the road. Her sound is a mix of country gold, Appalachian tradition, and Americana soul.

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.

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.

Recently voted Detroit’s best Americana band by readers of the Detroit Metro Times, The Whiskey Charmers create their own brand of Dusty Americana with melancholy guitar weaving in and out of vocal melodies that tug at your heartstrings and give you the feeling of winding down a dusty desert road. The Charmers have been releasing albums at a steady clip since 2015 and their latest album “Streetlights” dropped this past June.

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

The Wildflowers are three singer, songwriting, musician friends (Shannon Lee, Hilary Finchum-Sung, & Kandy Fredrick), who recently joined together to support each other’s original and cover material, in a new and fun way. As a result, soaring 3 part harmonies by unique and beautiful voices combine with interwoven stringed instruments, to deliver up a delicious slice of Americana music!

Ticketed Show | 9 PM | 8:30 Doors

Mike Green’s philosophy about life may be a bit confounding to listeners. His songs exhibit a palpable tension between tenderness and irony, profundity and slapstick, aching beauty and fierce rock & roll. He creates poetic alchemy by pairing words and melody in a way that is more powerful than each would be separately.
He will be joined by Rod Capps, a seasoned guitarist and singer-songwriter, performing a range of styles from folk to rock to musical theater.

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

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 July 9th to see this generation's next best comics!

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Dyke Nights are monthly gatherings for queer babes to meet up, dance, and flirt at North Star Lounge✨🌈 This is a trans and non-binary inclusive space!

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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.

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

“With a pure purpose and honest intent, Corndaddy makes refreshingly uncluttered country rock -- keenly aware of the genre's standard-bearers but not absorbed with imitation. Guitarist-vocalists Kevin Brown and Jud Branam are the creative forces here, a position they staked out on the group's stellar 2000 debut album. ... (for years) they've delivered... classic rustic sounds processed through a Midwestern rock 'n' roll filter and balanced with a touch of humor and catchy melodies.” — Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press

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

Why can't you get a country band singing about Vampires? Horror hoedowns if you will? Or, maybe if the Munsters lived in Nashville? Ypsilanti, MI based Fangs and Twang were birthed in 2014, with the idea of a concept band that substituted monsters into classic country rock music tropes, the chorus to the title track on fourth record (released in December, 2023), “We used to sing about monsters, now we sing about you" captures the continued evolution of the band's songwriting. "You Monster" takes aim at the monsters among us, including extreme political polarization, misinformation, and the breakdown of public discourse. They have been bringing their high energy and eclectic live show to festivals and venues across the Midwest for the past 9+ years.

Ticketed Show | 9 PM | 8:30 Doors

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saahnjoo is a solo ambient-pop project featuring voice, keyboards, and drum machine. Detroit-metro based by way of New Jersey, saahnjoo writes songs covering loss, gratitude, and hope.

Kathy Wieland, Lauren Crane, and Pat Clinton take the stage for a night of fun, lighthearted, and humorous music that is sure to lift your spirits.
Ticket gets you admission to both sets.

Ticketed Show | 7 PM | 6:30 Doors

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Hannah is a singer/songwriter from Flushing, Michigan, whose sound blends alternative folk with elements of R&B and soul. She currently has two singles out that you can listen to, as well as releasing her first music video this year. Hannah is currently working on her debut EP, which she plans to release next summer. She hopes her music resonates with you and appreciates your support on this journey

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Billy Brandt and Elaine Schoendorf are two emotionally driven singer songwriters. They come from different backgrounds and different musical influences. But when they come together in harmony, world’s are connected. They always seem to get to the heart of the matter.

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 Jordan Adema on fiddle & Ryan Michaud on banjo.

$10 cover.

The Post Imperial Jazz Band injects the spirit of Detroit into traditional jazz, folk, western swing, and the musical ephemera of Americana. Fingerpicked guitar leads clarinet/sax, mandolin, and accordion on top of tuba, percussion and vocals.

Ticketed Show | 6 PM | 5:30 Doors

Described as "One of the brightest stars on the acoustic music scene" (PulpA2) and "a monster singer-songwriter" (SEMIBluegrass) Judy Banker is known for her hook-driven, intensely personal, evocative songwriting and singular, expressive voice. She is joined by three of her all-star Judy Banker Band members including David Roof, John Sperendi, and Tony Pace, for an intimate evening featuring cuts from her award-winning recordings.

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

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Since moving from Tucson to Ypsi in early 2024, Northstar Lounge has become one of Steff’s favorite venues. Please come out and enjoy the atmosphere, the drinks and eats, the friendly staff, and some music!
Steff will entertain you with a bunch of unique cover tunes and a variety of originals: Sasquatch, Build Another Venice (in Dubai), These Lonesome Blues, The Whole Enchilada, and more!

Chloe & Connor Ward are the soulful heartbeat of Chloe & the Steel Strings—a husband-and-wife duo weaving raw emotion, stirring vocals, poetic storytelling, and healing energy into every note they play. Rooted in their love for each other and their shared dream of making meaningful music, their songs blend the shimmer of folk with the spirit of psychedelia, creating a sound that feels like coming home. With Chloe’s luminous voice and Connor’s grounding basslines, they craft intimate performances that speak to the artists, the dreamers, and anyone longing to feel seen.

Opening the show for Chloe & the Steel Strings is Bekka Madeleine, an emerging sixteen-year-old singer-songwriter from Ann Arbor who imagines the young Americana with a distinctly melancholy twist.

Ticketed Show | 7 PM | 6:30 PM Doors

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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Isaac Roughton is a music-maker of incredible caliber. As a writer, performer, and director, he aims to impact audiences with his creations. His lyrics come directly from his unique life experiences and tell stories that reflect the true human spirit, both good and bad. His live performances intimately connect his music to audiences and leave people feeling moved. He believes that art equals emotion and he has the power to influence lives with music, as his has been.

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 Dylan Charles on electric guitar.

$10 cover

Dan Ripke’s “Americana Revue - Acoustic Music Show" is a heartfelt journey through the soul of American roots music. Featuring masterful acoustic performances, the show blends folk, blues, bluegrass, and country influences into an intimate and engaging experience. Ripke’s rich storytelling and intricate guitar work transport audiences to the heartland, weaving timeless melodies with modern insights. Perfect for music lovers of all ages, the Revue highlights the traditions that define Americana while adding fresh, personal touches. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of Americana acoustic music or a newcomer, this show promises an evening of warmth, connection, and unforgeable songs.

Including very special guests: Grammy Award winning harmonica legend Peter Madcat Ruth (harmonica, vocals, jaw harp, ukulele) & guitarist extraordinaire James Bourland (guitar, vocals)

Ticketed Show | 6 PM | 5:30 Doors

The Mighty Swells take the stage to pay homage to the iconic sounds of the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia.

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

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Bart Moore's music weds the native influences of the Pogues, Warren Zevon, and Basement Tapes-era Dylan to a head-full full of images and impressions that are singularly his own.

Bring your song, story, poetry, comedy, expression, magic, monologue, mood, presence, attention, and appreciation and join the North Star creative community! Signup starts at 6:30.

$5 cover, though no one will be turned away due to inability to pay.

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The Steve Taylor Three is a Detroit-based Americana trio. The three musicians weave emotion, reflections of life and family, and vast experience into original songs that would be a great soundtrack for a long drive across the country. There latest album “Temporary Heart” is available wherever finer music is streamed.

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.

$10 cover

Timothy Monger is a musician and writer based in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He has released four solo albums ranging in style from lush chamber pop to pastoral folk and harmony-driven indie rock. In addition to his work as solo singer/songwriter, he is the bandleader of Timothy Monger State Park and co-founder of the cult classic Ann Arbor rock band Great Lakes Myth Society. His most recent release is Last Known Address, a multimedia project commissioned by the Ann Arbor District Library in late 2024.

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

Mother Mushroom is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist composing a mix of indie pop and folk. She takes inspiration from Latvian folk music and traditions, from the natural world, and from her own travels and experiences, aiming to connect with her audiences through delicate melodies and reflective lyrics. Mother Mushroom creates a sonic journey through the traditional and futuristic punctuated by a rotating roster of instruments, including the kokle (a miniature Latvian harp). Mother Mushroom’s band includes Larisa Mednis (vocals, guitar, ukelele, kokle), Hank Hietala (guitar, bass, synth), and Caroline Porter (vocals, mandolin).

Mother Mushroom is a self-published independent artist whose music you can find here!

Ticketed Show | 9 PM | 8:30 Doors

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After a decade in NYC touring the world as a jazz saxophonist and clarinetist with bandleaders such as Wynton Marsalis and Doc Severinsen, Janelle Haskell decided to make a complete switch to something she's always loved deeply: folk music. Gathering influence from the jazz-inspired harmonies of Joni Mitchell, the finger-picking workings of James Taylor, and other artists who've bridged that delicate gap between folk and jazz, Janelle's songs draw heavily upon her personal experiences in love and life, particularly navigating a path from the life of a busy city girl to one back at home in the Midwest with all the open space and sky she'd longed for during all those years away.

Calvin Ohi is a guitarist drawing inspiration from both modern and traditional legends like Wes Montgomery, Jim Hall, and Bill Frisell. He primarily plays jazz but also enjoys playing and drawing inspiration from folk, classical, and prog rock. He will be joined on stage by Grant Flick.

$10 cover.

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.

Join us for a free happy hour concert!
Vicki was a longtime part of the Michigan music scene, performing with bands like Black Train, Dorkestra, and the Blue Light Band, and drawing inspiration from a wide range of genres. She also taught a German-language music course at the University of Michigan, guiding students in finding their own musical voices. Now based in Minneapolis, Vicki continues to expand her repertoire of distinct cover songs and is exploring the art of songwriting. She's thrilled to return to Ann Arbor to share music and reconnect with friends.

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

Philip Bowen is a dynamic and engaging singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose sound is steeped in the rich traditions of his Appalachian roots. Born and raised in West Virginia, he picked up the fiddle at age four and built a loyal following through his energetic performances—amassing over 1.5 million fans and followers online. His viral success led to a win on TikTok’s Greatest Talent competition, and he’s since graced stages like The Bluebird Café, 3rd & Lindsley, and NPR’s Mountain Stage - with a potential return planned for 2025.

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

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The Revelators have been described as eclectic and rootsy. Jill Baker, Ralph McKee and Steve Rich are lead and harmony singers, songwriters and multi-instrumentalists. They wield guitars, bass, lap steel and three lifetimes of listening to the American songbook, blues, British invasion, rock, folk and echoes of other musical cultures. They would be most likely to describe themselves as simply serving the songs. They do so with affection and unexpected innovation.

Dyke Nights are monthly gatherings for queer babes to meet up, dance, and flirt at North Star Lounge✨🌈 This is a trans and non-binary inclusive space!

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So Say We All! is an electric-acoustic collective who infuse their grooves with dark-folk, psychedelic-jazz, and glam-punk energy, driven on stage by an instinct for musical theater. This evening’s duo/trio have come to dwell in A2 from different corners of the country: the Gulf, the Desert, the Mountains . . . So Say We All! seeks local musical collaborators (on originals and covers) to voice songs that light up worlds inside worlds.

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 Jason Dennie on mandolin.

$10 cover.

Bobby Pennock is a dynamic performer whose music blends elements of pop, rock, and folk, creating a sound that is both timeless and contemporary. With a passion for storytelling and an innate ability to connect with listeners, Bobby crafts songs that resonate deeply with emotion and authenticity.

Together, Bobby Pennock and his bandmates create a sonic experience that captures the rawness of folk, the energy of rock, and the infectious hooks of pop, leaving a lasting impression on all who hear them.

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

Where Americana and the craftsmanship of songwriting meet, you’ll find The Minor Pieces. The Minor Pieces create music that feels both timeless and fresh. Their debut performance promises an unforgettable night of soulful ballads, raucous anthems, and intimate moments that resonate long after the last chord fades. If you’re a fan of authentic, genre-blurring sounds, The Minor Pieces will feel like home. Join them for their first-ever show and experience the start of something extraordinary.

Ticketed Show | 9 PM | 8:30 PM Doors

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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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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!

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

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

Little Spoon River is a folky, funky, new wavey, punky party for the senses. Lyrically dense songs from the wilderness of southern Michigan composed to challenge civilization. An eclectic soundscape of joy and woe, of fun and seriousness.

Ticketed Show | 9 PM | 8:30 Doors

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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!

Bring your song, story, poetry, comedy, expression, magic, monologue, mood, presence, attention, and appreciation and join the North Star creative community! Signup starts at 6:30.

$5 cover, though no one will be turned away due to inability to pay.

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

Join us for a free happy hour concert!
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.

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

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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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.

Calling all language dancers, fancy mouths, and word weavers to share and revel. From quiet haikus read from your notebook (or phone) to seasoned slam performers, we welcome poetry across the wide and ever-evolving genre.
Hosted by Forrest Hejkal & cat h. bradley.

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.

Join us for a free happy hour concert!
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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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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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.