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Aris Chalin Piano Duo plays Wednesday, November 18, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Two sets (7 and 8), free cover, plus a $95 Dinner for Two—award-winning pianist blending genres.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Ajde Aman brings Balkan folk-fusion to Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Thursday, November 19, at 7 p.m. Old-world melodies, spicy scales, and odd-meter grooves with a funky kick; $25 cover, table reservations available.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Anthony Stanco Quartet plays on Thursday, November 19, at 7:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. Southeast Michigan’s trumpeter brings a big, modern jazz sound; tickets are $25. (Second set at 9:30 p.m.)
Cliff Bell’s

Sam Shackleton brings his Scottish-tinged folk and country to The Ark in Ann Arbor on Thursday, November 19, at 8 p.m. His mix of country, old-time, folk, and blues lands beautifully live. Tickets $24; online/phone prices include MUTO fees, or buy in person at The Ark box office with no added fees.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Smoke Jones brings a jazz/blues/soul set to Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Saturday, November 21, at 7:30 p.m. Detroit’s own guitarist–vocalist leads a tight band; tickets are $30, with two shows (7:30 and 9:30).
Cliff Bell’s

Led by saxophonist Joshua James, Cliff Bell’s Big Band plays a Radiohead program on Sunday, November 22, at 5:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. Arrangements from the Radiohead Jazz Project by Bob Curnow and Fred Sturm; tickets $30, with additional shows at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
Cliff Bell’s

DJs Kai Alce and David AP spin a Pre-Thanksgiving house set on Wednesday, November 25, at 6:30 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Two DJs teaming up for a pre-holiday session.
MotorCity Wine

Amplify’s Grand Opening is Wednesday, November 25, at 7 p.m. in Hamtramck. This room’s been a music venue for nearly 50 years; new owners Maggie and Zack launch a multi-genre platform—tickets available.
Amplify

Zeds Dead brings a genre-blending, bass-heavy electronic set to the Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. With Taiki Nulight b2b Moody Good, Rohaan, Papajay, and Die By The Sword on the bill. Tickets available.
Masonic Temple Detroit

Nicole New brings her soulful, Motown-tinged jazz to Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Saturday, November 28, at 7:30 p.m. (second set at 9:30 p.m.). Tickets are $25.
Cliff Bell’s

Grammy-nominated guitarist Wayne Gerard leads Big Tent in a groove-forward jazz night on Thursday, December 3, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Two sets (7 and 8:30 p.m.), from Herbie Hancock to Grateful Dead reimagined; $25 cover.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Thornetta Davis brings a holiday concert to Ford House on Friday, December 4, at 7 p.m., in the Lake Shore Room in Grosse Pointe Shores. Detroit’s Queen of the Blues and 2023 Blues Music Award winner puts a soulful, bluesy spin on seasonal favorites. Tickets are sold individually with general-admission seating.
Ford House

Cyrus Chestnut and Friends perform Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas on Sunday, December 6, at 3 p.m. at Orchestra Hall in Detroit. Chestnut’s virtuosic, gospel-rooted swing is a great holiday kickoff; tickets are $25.55–$108.95.
Orchestra Hall

John Lodge brings a Moody Blues tribute concert on Sunday, December 6, at 6:30 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Go for a night centered on The Moody Blues’ music. Tickets available.
Royal Oak Music Theatre

Rhye plays the Joy Tour on Sunday, December 6, at 7 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre in Detroit. Expect new, emotionally rich songs and Michael Milosh’s singular voice; tickets are available and it’s all ages.
The Majestic Theatre

Patterson Hood, co-founder and frontman of Drive-By Truckers, plays The Ark in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, at 8 p.m. Expect narrative-rich Americana and Southern rock and songs from his widely praised solo album Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Parlor Greens, a modern instrumental organ trio, plays two sets on Wednesday, December 9, at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. Expect tight, song-forward grooves rooted in soul-jazz, blues, funk, and R&B. Tickets are $25, with advance tickets available.
Cliff Bell’s

Brandon Rose Trio plays Thursday, December 10, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Detroit-rooted bassist/composer with MSU jazz pedigree leads two sets at 7 and 8:30 p.m.; $25 cover.
Blue LLama Jazz Club
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