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DEC. 29, 2010JAN. 5, 2011 What’s what, where and when in NW Ohio
Compiled by Whitney Meschke Events are subject to change.
MUSIC
Brooklyn’s Daily Grind
Frankie’s
Murphy’s Place
Coffee and music, what more can one want? If a snack is the answer, this is your spot. 723 Airport Hwy., Holland. (419) 724-1433 or www.brooklynscafe.com. O Poetry open mic: Dec. 29.
Toledo’s venue for rock. 308 Main St. Tickets vary between $5 and $15, unless noted. (419) 693-5300 or www. FrankiesInnerCity.com. O Auto Tune karaoke: 9 p.m. Mondays. O The Cartridge Family, the Infernal Names, BEEF, Snarly Morrison: 8 p.m. Dec. 30. O Skeletoncrue, Fate of Orion, Nisus, Sound Advice: 9 p.m. Jan. 1. O Open mic with Larry Love: 9 p.m. Jan. 4, free. O Destruction of a King, Eloise: 6 p.m. Jan. 6. O Mark Ballas, Jason LaPorte, Steel Vines: 8 p.m. Jan. 7.
Jazz — straight, smooth, bebop or traditional — all kinds are played here. 151 Water St. $4, unless stated otherwise. (419) 241-7732 or www.murphysplacejazz.com. O Clifford Murphy and Claude Black: 8 p.m. Dec. 29.
The Ark
Caesars Windsor
This small venue offers a showcase for lesser-known acts, as well as folk, bluegrass and acoustic acts. 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451, (734) 761-1800 or www.theark.org. O Michael Smith: 8 p.m. Jan. 6, $15. O Mountain Heart: 8 p.m. Jan. 7, $25.
If you have your passport, consider hopping the Detroit River for this casino’s entertainment offerings. Ticket prices, in Canadian dollars, are for the cheapest seats; attendees must be 19 or older. Caesars Windsor Colosseum, 377 Riverside Dr. East, Windsor, Ontario. (800) 991-7777 or www.caesarswindsor.com. O Gloria Gaynor, Sister Sledge: 8 p.m. Dec. 30, $30. O Maroon 5: 9 p.m. Jan. 1, $55. O Sarah McLachlan: 9 p.m. Jan. 7, $55.
The Blarney Irish Pub Catch local acts while taking in the pub’s modern Irish and American fare. 601 Monroe St. (419) 418-2339 or www.theblarneyirishpub.com. O Rick Whited: Jan. 6. O Pilot Radio: Jan. 7.
Blind Pig A variety of rock, soul, pop and alternative acts perform at this bar. 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. $3-$20 unless noted. (734) 996-8555 or blindpigmusic.com. O The Appleseed Collective, Nathan K.: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 29. O Wolfie Complex, Third Coast Kings, Jake Allen: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 30. O Zoumountchi, La Trinity: 9:30 p.m. Jan. 4. O Baron Knoxburry, JDSY, Thrill Train, Gina & the Eastern Block: 9:30 p.m. Jan. 5. O The Deep End, Derby Mama, Bloomill, Elliot St. Lunatic: 9:30 p.m. Jan. 6. O Ann Arbor Soul Club, Robert Wells, Brad Hales: Jan. 7.
Bronze Boar Be sure to check out this Warehouse District tavern’s namesake, overhead near the entrance. 20 S. Huron St. (419) 244-2627 or www.bronzeboar.com. O Jerod: Wednesdays and Thursdays. O Open mic night with Chris Knopp: Mondays. O Karaoke: Tuesdays. O Allen Smith Blues All Stars: Jan. 7.
Cheetah’s Den A different band performs each week. 702 E. Broadway St. (419) 754-1903. O DJ Lamont: Tuesdays. O Devious: Thursdays (also open mic night)-Saturdays.
French Quarter J. Pat’s Pub Live entertainment after 9:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Holiday Inn French Quarter, 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg. (419) 874-3111 or www.hifq.com. O Remedy: Jan. 1. O The Late Show: Jan. 7-8.
Ice Restaurant & Bar
This club is a venue for music (and music lovers) of all types. 2567 W. Bancroft St. (419) 535-6664 or omnimidwest.com. O This or the Apocalypse: 5 p.m. Jan. 4.
Ottawa Tavern Casual meals with weekend entertainment. 1815 Adams St. (419) 725-5483 or www.otavern.com. O DJ Benny Goodtimes, Dirty Platinum, Might Have Ben, DJ SweatPea, Ormo, GoLab, NMattimoe: 9 p.m. Dec. 30. O APB, NMattimoe: 10 p.m. Jan. 1. O Flotation Walls, Violent Stars: 10 p.m. Jan. 7.
Pizza Papalis Get slices with a topping of entertainment. 519 Monroe St. (419) 244-7722 or www.pizzapapalis.com. O Chris Knopp: 7 p.m. Jan. 1. O Don Coats: 7 p.m. Jan. 7-8.
This university hot spot from back in the day hosts entertainment Fridays and Saturdays. 3922 Secor Road. (419) 473-0062 or www.toledoclubsoda.com. O The Bridges: Dec. 31-Jan. 1. O East River Drive: Jan. 7-8.
This local, family-owned enterprise offers food, drinks and music in a sleek atmosphere. 405 Madison Ave. (419) 2463339 or icerestaurantandbar.com. O Athena Johnson: 5 p.m. Dec. 30. O Berlin Brothers: 8 p.m. Jan. 1. O Brent Stanley: 5 p.m. Jan. 6. O Ronn Daniels: 8 p.m. Jan. 7.
Dégagé Jazz Café
Kerrytown Concert House
The Village Idiot
Signature drinks, such as pumpkin martinis, plus live local jazz performers. 301 River Road, Maumee. $5 TuesdaysThursdays. (419) 794-8205 or www.degagejazzcafe.com. O Gene Parker & Friends: Dec. 29. O Jason Quick: Dec. 30.
This venue focuses on classical, jazz and opera artists and music. 415 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor, Mich. $5-$30, unless noted. (734) 769-2999 or www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com. O Randy Napoleon Trio: 7 and 9 p.m. Jan. 1. O Evans/Halvorson/Walter Trio: 8 p.m. Jan. 6.
The Distillery
Mickey Finn’s
Karaoke is offered Tuesdays, but paid entertainers rock out Wednesdays-Saturdays. 4311 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 382-1444 or www.thedistilleryonline.com. O Nathan Cogan: Dec. 29 and Jan. 5. O DJ Party: Dec. 30. O 56 Daze: Jan. 1, 6-8.
A variety of genres to wash your drinks down with. Open mic nights, 9 p.m. Wednesdays, no cover; $5-$7 cover other nights. 602 Lagrange St. (419) 246-3466 or www.mickeyfinnspub.com. O Exit 59: 8:30 p.m. Dec. 30. O Local Music & Film Nights: 8 p.m. Thursdays in January, no cover.
Tunes combined with pizza and booze, some would say it’s a perfect combination. 309 Conant St., Maumee. (419) 8937281, (419) 740-2395 or www.villageidiotmaumee.com. O Old West End Records: Wednesdays. O Mark Mikel: Friday afternoons and Tuesday nights. O Bob Rex: Sunday afternoons. O Frankie May, Barefoot Ben: Mondays. O Polka Floyd: Jan. 7.
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Yeeha’s Country and rock with a little “Coyote Ugly” style. 3150 Navarre Ave., Oregon. (419) 691-8880 or www.yeehas.com. O Brave Youngster: Dec. 25.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY:
406 Illinois Ave., Maumee, Ohio 43537 Near The Andersons - call for other locations.
419.537.0131
Ronn Daniels performs weekly at this pub. 8-11 p.m. Thursdays, 141 Main St. (419) 697-6297 or www.toledomainstreet.com.
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