Live/Concert Search
Queens of the Stone Age
Tue., Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m.Live/Concert
Defined most commonly by their sinister slickness, Queens of the Stone Age are flipping the script on their gritty, manic hardness on their latest release Villains. A little Bowie and a dash of Motörhead, Queens of the Stone Age toy with a new brand of rock dystopia on Villains that rattles with dirty glam undertones courtesy of producer Mark Ronson (the man behind the boards of “Uptown Funk” and Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black). With seven records under their belt, expect a head-banging live rock retrospective that will leave you haunted long after the lights come up.
Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-471-6611; 313presents.com; Tickets start at $65. $65
http://313presents.com
Aminé
Tue., Oct. 17, 8 p.m.Live/Concert
It doesn’t get much fresher than 23-year old alt-rapper Aminé, whose quick tongue, clever rhymes, and wry sense of humor peg him as one to watch. Having released the single “Caroline” (which has gone triple platinum, NBD) a year ahead of his debut record Good for You (which dropped over the summer), Aminé’s youthful bravado is unmatched. With a penchant for diversely entertaining lyrics that corner pop culture references (from Tom Cruise’s Oprah couch moment to Miley Cyrus’ weed-smoking days to David Copperfield, Razr phones, and “Fruity Loops and Stanley Kubrick” ) Aminé’s rolodex of smile-inducing magic is as good as it gets.
Doors open at 8 p.m.; 4114 Vernor Hwy., Detroit; 313-436-1793; elclubdetroit.com; Tickets start at $20. $20
http://elclubdetroit.com
The Lany Tour Part 2
Tue., Oct. 17, 7 p.m.Live/Concert
As a part of the One's to Watch series, Lany is coming to St. Andrew's Hall. $20-$41
Ron Pope at Majestic Theatre
Tue., Oct. 17, 7-10:30 p.m.Live/Concert
Ron Pope will be rolling through Detroit, MI, on his "Dancing Days" tour this fall. He will be rocking the stage at Majestic Theatre on October 17th, joined by American rock band, Ages & Ages and label mates, The Heart Of. Come out and dance with us on Ron Pope's "Dancing Days" tour!!! Tour Trailer: https://youtu.be/CAmF4oPfeNs $18-$95
http://Ronpopemusic.com/shows
Queens of the Stone Age: Villains Tour
Tue., Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m.Live/Concert
Queens of the Stone Age will perform at the Fox Theatre on Tuesday, October 17 with special guest Royal Blood. $25
http://www.olympiaentertainment.com/events/detail/queens-of-the-stone-age
PURRER DARK RED DROVES ASKLEPIUS
Tue., Oct. 17, 8 p.m.Live/Concert
Baltimore’s finest sparkle sludgesupergroup will grace the stage of Detroit’s Old Miami on OCTOBER 17th! They are one of Chillingers most highly praised touring bands this year, so do not miss this opportunity!
O.A.R.
Wed., Oct. 18, 6 p.m.Live/Concert
O.A.R. first began to develop their unique sound while in high school in Rockville, Maryland. With three albums under their belt before they finished college, the band began pursuing their musical dreams full time in the summer of 2001. By the end of 2008, the band had released six studio albums and three live double disc CDs. To date O.A.R. has sold close to 2 million albums and more than 2 million concert tickets, including two sold-out shows at New York City’s Madison Square Garden and Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado. 2016 marks the band’s 20th anniversary with the release of their new album, XX; a career spanning collection that shines a light on key moments from the band’s illustrious career and features two new songs including the new single “I Go Through” which was written and recorded as the cameras rolled during the captivating six-part docu-series Evolution of a Song. $35.50; $45.50; $50
http://www.michtheater.org/show/o-a-r/
Beethoven's Beer Garden
Wed., Oct. 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
519-973-1238Live/Concert
It’s Oktoberfest at the Symphony where musicians and listeners share the Pentastar stage as it transforms into Beethoven’s Beer Garden. Get up close and personal with your WSO while Beethoven's 1st symphony is performed in all its glory - inches from your seats. This intimate show comes complete with the WSO’s signature “Beerthoven Ale” (in conjunction with Craft Heads) and a cash bar. All tickets must be bought in advance - no door sales permitted. $25
http://www.windsorsymphony.com/event/6c2dd34e70608a30d3ad37babc5c344e121 University Ave West
Greater Detroit Area
(519) 253-7729
121 Fletcher St.
Greater Ann Arbor Area
(734) 764-2538umstix@umich.edu
University Music Society Presents: Amir ElSaffar’s Rivers of Sound Orchestra
Wed., Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m.Live/Concert
ElSaffar’s Rivers of Sound Orchestra showcases 17 musicians from a broad spectrum of traditions, including Western classical instruments alongside oud, jowza, mridangam, buzuq, and dumbek; together, the group creates an entirely new musical language that transcends established notions of style and convention.
The highest ideal in maqam music is to reach a state of tarab, or musical ecstasy, which results from the melting away of borders as performers and audiences revel together in the music. As pitches and rhythms become fluid, so do cultural boundaries, and this transcultural approach combines improvisation and composition in a novel soundscape. Amir ElSaffar is an expert practitioner of both jazz and Iraqi maqam and shows off his large-scale ensemble to Ann Arbor for this special presentation; ElSaffar and select members of the group also provide the live music and original score for Ragamala Dance Company two nights later.
https://ums.org/performance/amir-elsaffars-rivers-of-sound/121 Fletcher St.
Greater Ann Arbor Area
(734) 764-2538umstix@umich.edu
The Band of Heathens
Wed., Oct. 18, 8 p.m.Live/Concert
Songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard, a skilled Texas talent-spotter, produced the debut studio album of this Austin band, and Jim Fusilli of the Wall Street Journal wrote that The Band of Heathens played the best set he heard in five nights at the SXSW festival in Austin. We believe it—their set at the Ann Arbor Folk Festival a few years back was a sensation! The Band of Heathens is one of the great live acts on the Americana circuit right now, and their studio recordings, fine as they are, don't do them justice. They mix a good greasy Texas sound with lyrics that stick with you and a handful of jams to get things really cooking. Their latest, "Duende," features songs on such topics as marijuana, poet Sylvia Plath, how beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola have shaped civilization ("A History of the World in Six Glasses"). This is a band of true Texas originals, at the height of their powers. Special guest is Chicago Farmer, of whom Todd Snider has this to say: "I love Chicago Farmer’s singing and playing and songs, but it’s the intention behind the whole of his work that moves me to consider him the genuine heir to Arlo Guthrie or Ramblin’ Jack Elliott. He knows the shell game that goes on under folk music … which is sacred to me. Chicago Farmer is my brother; if you like me, you’ll love him." $20
http://theark.org/shows-events/2017/oct/18/band-heathens
O.A.R.
Wed., Oct. 18, 8 p.m.Live/Concert
O.A.R. first began to develop their unique sound while in high school in Rockville, Maryland. With three albums under their belt before they finished college, the band began pursuing their musical dreams full time in the summer of 2001. By the end of 2008, the band had released six studio albums and three live double disc CDs. To date O.A.R. has sold close to 2 million albums and more than 2 million concert tickets, including two sold-out shows at New York City’s Madison Square Garden and Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado. 2016 marks the band’s 20th anniversary with the release of their new album, XX; a career spanning collection that shines a light on key moments from the band’s illustrious career and features two new songs including the new single “I Go Through” which was written and recorded as the cameras rolled during the captivating six-part docu-series Evolution of a Song. $35-$50
http://www.michtheater.org/show/o-a-r/
Why Not Wednesday?
Third Wednesday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Continues through June 30, 2020 734-999-0000scene@candbscene.com
Festival, Live/Concert, Neighborhood social
On the 3rd Wednesday of every month the Arbor Hills - Shopping Center hosts their special interactive shopping event: Why Not Wednesday? Arbor Hills’ monthly Why Not Wednesday? events offer area shoppers a chance to explore the center’s stores, take part in live demonstrations, special offers and refreshments throughout the night. Free
http://shoparborhills.com/
Discipline and Earth Engine
Thu., Oct. 19, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 248-820-5596discipline@strungoutrecords.com
Live/Concert
Discipline band returns from Europe for Detroit area show featuring songs from their new release "Captives of the Wine Dark Sea." Doors at 8PM. Discipline takes the stage first, Earth Engine plays second. $8 advance, $10 at the door.
https://www.facebook.com/events/155264155004317
Manilla Road 40th Anniversary Tour
Thu., Oct. 19, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. 313-964-5103Live/Concert
Heavy & Beyond Presents: Manilla Road Manilla Road is back, bringing their 40th Anniversary Tour to Corktown Tavern. They come fresh from their appearances at Psycho Las Vegas and Frost and Fire III. UP THE HAMMERS & DOWN THE NAILS $15 at the door Corktown Tavern Oct. 19th $15 at the door
https://www.facebook.com/events/106301103381589/
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