North Star Lounge
301 N 5th Ave, Ann Arbor
Hours: Wed–Sat 5pm–11pm
Upcoming shows50 listings
Fri, Sep 4
Sat, Sep 5
Wed, Sep 9
- M5:30pmHappy Hour: Mikey AbbasspourFree happy hour concert, world music influences
- L7:30pmLet It Be(atles Night)The Fab Four, Mop Tops, Ringo and His Jolly Gentleman. Greatest hits, deep cuts, and everything in between. You'll hear it all at this one! Join us for two sets of covers from the greatest to ever do it - come early if you're particularly into that early Beatles stuff, and late if you're not particu
Thu, Sep 10
Fri, Sep 11
Sat, Sep 12
Wed, Sep 16
5:30pmHappy Hour: Paul Sprawl DuoFree happy hour concert, folk songwriter
- E7:00pmEarthwork Music Collective ft. Amber Hasan, Jordan Hamilton, and Samantha CooperEarthwork Music Collective believes in the intrinsic power of music to raise both community and self-awareness. Comprised of musicians, teachers, healers, farmers, water protectors, and community organizers, they encourage cooperation and collaboration, using music as a tool to serve, heal, inspire
Thu, Sep 17
Fri, Sep 18
Sat, Sep 19
6:30pmFour RosesAcoustic cover band with vocal harmony- E9:00pmEsh Schaden TrioEsh Schaden is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Drawing from his love of folk, and his roots in jazz piano; his music takes an ethereal approach to songwriting that will leave indie rock hooks and funk rhythms resonating in your spirit. Ticketed Show | 9 PM | 8:30 Doors
Wed, Sep 23
5:30pmHappy Hour: Andy BakerFree happy hour concert, folk songwriter- S7:30pmSongs For Autumn WitchesJoin us to raise funds for SafeHouse Center and welcome fall with local songwriters Laura McAndrew and Jess Corkins of Dino Time, Kat Steih, Coley Roberts, and Shannon Lee and Kandy Fredrick of The Wildflowers! All proceeds go to SafeHouse Center. Tickets $15 | 7:30 PM | 7:00 Doors
Thu, Sep 24
Fri, Sep 25
5:30pmHappy Hour: Blockhouse ValleyFree happy hour concert, Rust Belt Americana
- B7:00pmBluegrass Friday: Pontiac Trail Blazers ft. Bubba WilsonHailing 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 de
Sat, Sep 26
Wed, Sep 30
Thu, Oct 1
Fri, Oct 2
- H5:30pmHappy Hour: Khalid HanifiJoin us for a free happy hour concert! Jordan Smith-Hays is a guitarist from Ann Arbor, Michigan. He brings to stage a high-energy solo set of funk, blues, R&B, and rock, with many guitar solos and occasional vocals.
- B7:00pmBluegrass Friday: Pontiac Trail Blazers ft. Mike SavinaHailing 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 t
Sat, Oct 3
- S6:30pmShari Kane & Dave SteeleShari and Dave throw a four handed acoustic party – street swing, stomp blues, mountain twang – music from the holler and swamp. Blues and gospel shouting, stellar fingerpicking, deep slide, banjo, dobro, mandolin, and Appalachian harmony singing. Gary Davis meets Dock Boggs and Muddy Waters and the
- J9:00pmJames BourlandJames Bourland has been a fixture of the local scene leading and playing in many groups across a wide range of genres and instruments. For a special show at The North Star Lounge he leads an all-star combo playing his original compositions. Delving into topics from heartbreak to redemption we welcom
Wed, Oct 7
- H5:30pmHappy Hour: Ruth TheodoreJoin us for a free happy hour concert! Starting her career as a DIY street busker, and now signed to Ani DiFranco's Righteous Babe records in the USA, distinguished British artist and ‘original folk voice’, Ruth Theodore has been steadily releasing critically acclaimed records for over a decade. An
- P7:00pmPoetry Open Mic W/ Forrest Hejkal & cat h. bradleyCalling 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.
Thu, Oct 8
Fri, Oct 9
Sat, Oct 10
Wed, Oct 14
Thu, Oct 15
Fri, Oct 16
- H5:30pmHappy Hour: Jaded RavinsJoin us for a free happy hour concert! Jaded Ravins are a duo based out of a van. They play songs you never knew you needed to hear. Life, love, passion, and stories.
- B7:00pmBLUEGRASS FRIDAY: PONTIAC TRAIL BLAZERS ft. Mark LavengoodHailing 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 t
Sat, Oct 17
Wed, Oct 21
- H5:30pmHappy Hour: Bart Moore & the Hot Boys of JenisonJoin us for a free happy hour concert! The Hot Boys of Jenison play an amalgam of Americana, country and alt rock – both originals, with influences ranging from Warren Zevon, the Pogues, Talking Heads – and covers from the 1960s thru now, from Creedence Clearwater to Tom Petty and Weezer. Their musi
- J7:30pmJason Dennie & Grant FlickJason Dennie and Grant Flick collaborate for a night featuring both original music and standards from the bluegrass idiom. This performance will be acoustic in the lounge and a mix of songs and instrumentals. Definitely a show not to be missed for lovers of American roots music in the Ann Arbor area
Fri, Oct 23
- H5:30pmHappy Hour: Blou reedJoin us for a free happy hour concert! Blou Reed (pronounced BLOO Reed) blends jazz improvisation and harmony with strong, groove based rhythms to create a sound that bares the torch of tradition to light the way to the future of modern music. The band presents a wide ranging catalogue of original c
- B7:00pmBluegrass Friday: Pontiac Trail Blazers ft. Jack WagnerHailing 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 t
Sat, Oct 24
- G6:30pmGrace Theisen TrioThe Grace Theisen Trio invites listeners into a space of reflection, resilience, and joy. With songs that blend poetic storytelling, rich melodies, and heartfelt vocals, they explore identity, empowerment, and the intimate threads that connect us all. Through her songwriting, Grace transforms person
- F9:00pmFangs & TwangFounded in 2014 with a theatrical concept, Fangs & Twang has evolved into a genre-blending powerhouse that fuses gothic horror, cryptozoology, classic rock, Americana, and outlaw country into a high-energy live show. Their eclectic sound delivers both humor and substance. Ticketed Show | 9 PM | 8:30