Antrim County
Back Porch Coffee House, 7:30 p.m. until "the fun's done," third Sat. of the month, featuring Peacemeal String Band March 21; Straight Forward Bluegrass Band April 25; Dave Boutette and Robin Lee Berry May 16; family friendly, smoke- and alcohol-free, $5 each or $10 families at the door, light refreshments available; Front Porch Cafe, 9235 Main St., Ellsworth; 544-2305.
Short's Brewing Company, Younce Guitar Duo 8 p.m. March 6; Erik VanHorn 8 p.m. March 7; St. Patrick's Day Party featuring Tanglemere 8 p.m. March 13; Pinky Lee 8 p.m. March 14; Blue Feather 8 p.m. March 20; Abandinus CD Release Party 8 p.m. March 21; Michael Lee Seiler 8 p.m. March 24; Robin Lee Berry 8 p.m. March 27; Reggie Smith and the After Party 8 p.m. April 24; 7 p.m. Mon. couples' dance with Dan Gorno; 8 p.m. Tues. open mic; live music Fri.-Sat.; 121 N. Bridge St., Bellaire; 533-6622; www.shortsbrewing.com.
Benzie County
Cabbage Shed, opens 4 p.m. Tues.-Sat., happy hour 4-6 p.m., Open Mic Night 8 p.m. Thurs.; 198 Frankfort Ave., Elberta; 352-9843.
Crystal Mountain Resort's Vista Lounge, Banana Republic March 13-14; Thompsonville; 378-2000.
Crystal Palace Lounge, Pool League Mon.; Bean Bag Wed.; The King DJ Fri.-Sat.; 17170 Vondra Road at M-115, Thompsonville; 378-3104 or www.crystalpalacelounge.com.
Laughing Horse Saloon, DJ Fri.-Sat.; 15888 Lindy Road, Thompsonville; 378-4876.
Mayfair Tavern, happy hour 4-6 p.m. daily; 515 Frankfort Ave., Elberta; 352-9136.
Thompsonville Bar & Grille, noon-midnight Mon.-Thurs., noon-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat., DJ from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; noon-midnight Sun.; Thompson Avenue, Thompsonville; 378-2554.
Charlevoix County
Boyne Mountain Resort, in the Trophy Room 6-9 p.m. -- Pete Kehoe March 11; Michelle Chenard March 18; Pete Kehoe March 25; in Everett's 7-10 p.m. -- Scot Bihlman March 6; Jeff Bihlman March 7; Nelson Olstrom March 12; Scot Bihlman March 13; Jeff Bihlman March 14; Michelle Chenard March 15; Nelson Olstrom March 16; Ben Overbeek March 17; David Cisco March 18; Ron Getz March 19-20; Michelle Chenard March 21; Nelson Olstrom March 26; Ron Getz March 27; Jeff Bihlman March 28; Scot Bihlman April 3; Jeff Bihlman April 4; Ron Getz April 10; Jeff Bihlman April 11; Nelson Olstrom April 12; Scot Bihlman April 17; Jeff Bihlman April 18; Dave Cisco May 1; Jeff Bihlman May 2; Scot Bihlman May 9; Nelson Olstrom May 10; Ron Getz May 15; Jeff Bihlman May 16; Scot Bihlman May 22; Jeff Bihlman May 23; Nelson Olstrom May 24; Scot Bihlman May 29; Jeff Bihlman May 30; in Stein Ericksen's 7-10 p.m. -- Bob Bryan March 6-7, March 13-20; in the Snowflake Lounge -- karaoke 8 p.m.-midnight Thurs.; live entertainment 8-11 p.m. Wed.; the Ronnie Hernandez Trio 4-7 p.m. March 21; 1 Boyne Mountain Road, Boyne Falls; 549-6000 or www.boyne.com.
Emmet County
Boyne Highlands, in the Zoo Bar -- Blitz 4:30-7:30 p.m. March 7; Aaron Vaughn Band 4:30-7:30 p.m. March 14 and 21; in the Slopeside Lounge -- Jelly Roll Blues Band 9 p.m.-1 a.m. March 6; Nancy's Fury 9 p.m.-1 a.m. March 7; karaoke 7:30-11:30 p.m. March 10; Doug Thomas 8:30-11:30 p.m. March 11; Pete Kehoe 8:30-11:30 p.m. March 12; Jelly Roll Blues Band 9 p.m.-1 a.m. March 13; Nancy's Fury 9 p.m.-1 a.m. March 14; Michelle Chenard 8:30-11:30 p.m. March 16; Doug Thomas 8:30-11:30 p.m. March 18; Pete Kehoe 8:30-11:30 p.m. March 19; Jelly Roll Blues Band 9 p.m.-1 a.m. March 20; Nancy's Fury 9 p.m.-1 a.m. March 21; 600 Highland Dr., Harbor Springs; 526-3000 or www.boyne.com.
Odawa Casino Resort, Ozone Night Club, opens 7 p.m. Wed.-Sat., noon Sun., featuring Ronnie Torres Band March 6-7; Groove Party March 13-14; Soul Xpress March 20-21; Detour March 27-28; no cover; Rendezvous Lounge open 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat. and noon-2 a.m. Sun.; 1760 Lears Road, Petoskey; (877) 442-6464, www.odawacasino.com.
Papa Lou's Pizza, Pub & Grill, 317 E. Lake St., Petoskey; 348-3663 or www.papalous.us.
The South American Grille and Wine Bar, live entertainment 7-11 p.m. with Michelle Chenard March 6-7; Pete Kehoe March 13-14; Michelle Chenard March 20; Pete Kehoe March 21; Pete Kehoe March 27; Michelle Chenard March 28; The Inn at Bay Harbor, Bay Harbor.
Grand Traverse County
Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, entertainment in the lounge 8 p.m.-midnight, with Jeff Cobb March 6-7; Andy Six March 13-14, March 20-21; Jeff Cobb March 27-28; GT Resort & Spa, 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme; (800) 748-0303.
Bayview Inn, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Thurs. Karaoke by the Bay with BDJ's; 5074 U. S. 31 N., Acme; 938-1610.
Bootleggers, open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; 119 S. Union, TC; (866) 563-2210.
Bowers Harbor Inn and the Bowery, John Wunsch plays classical, 12-string, contemporary acoustic guitar 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4222.
Crow About It Coffee and Cakes, open 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun.; live entertainment Sat. 8-10 p.m. with Open Mic Night first Sat., Creative Expression Night second Sat., Poetry Open Mic Night third Sat., Concert Night with featured musicians fourth Sat.; 1990 U.S. 31 North, corner of Four Mile Road, TC; 421-3799.
Dillinger's Pub, open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; 121 S. Union, TC; (866) 563-2210.
Firefly, music and fun on the river, daily specials; 310 Cass St., TC; 932-1310 or www.tcfood.com.
Hayloft Inn, open mic night 7:30 p.m. Thurs. for musicians, poets, comics, hosted by Bill Dungjen; 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. live country and western entertainment; M-72, TC; 941-0832.
Hide Away Bar & Grill, hours: 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon., 11:30 a.m.-midnight Tues.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat., noon-10 p.m. Sun.; with DJ music by Hot Traxx 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri., and karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sat.; 211 E. Main St., Kingsley; 263-4059.
Hofbrau, 4 p.m.-midnight Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-midnight Sun.; 2784 M-137, Interlochen; 276-6979.
Holiday Inn West Bay, Shimmers Nightclub, open 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 21 and older with valid picture ID; 615 E. Front, TC; 947-3700.
Horizon Books, live music 8:30-10:30 p.m. with Moonbeam Sunrising Star March 6; Andrew Sturtz March 7; Matt Phend March 13; Don Julin and the 88 Strings March 14; Songwriters in the Round March 20; MacLaren Brennan March 21; Billie Bliss March 27; The Photographers March 28; Open-Mic Poetry 7 p.m. third Mon., (Sept.-May), followed by open mic, bring poems to read and share, writing exercises available, bring eight copies of a poem to workshop with the group; 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
InsideOut Gallery, Dick Siegel & The Brandos 7 p.m. March 21; singer/songwriter Lynn Miles 8 p.m. March 26; Lux Land in concert 7 p.m. March 28; 229 Garland St., TC; 929-3254 for details or credit card orders.
Jacob's Well, hours 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Thurs.-Mon.; 1121 E. Front, TC; 946-4476; www.jacobswell.info.
Kilkenny's Irish Public House, live music with Ron Getz Trio 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. March 6-7; Wild Sullys 6-10 p.m. March 8; Tongue Family String Band 1 p.m. and Wild Sullys 6 p.m. March 14; Three Thumbs Up 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. March 13-14; Wild Sullys 8-10 p.m. and Song of the Lakes 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. March 17; Egon 9:30 p.m.-1;30 a.m. March 20-21; Scatter the Mud 6-10 p.m. March 22; Maybe August 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. March 27-28; Irish Outlaws 6-10 p.m. March 29; Stray Dogs 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. April 3-4; The Big Crunch 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. April 10-11; Erratixz 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. April 17-18; Three Thumbs Up 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. April 24-25; Stray Dogs 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. May 1-2; Lucas Paul Band 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. May 8-9; Egon 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. May 15-16; Blood Shot Victory 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. May 22-23; Maybe August 9:30- p.m.-1:30 a.m. May 29-30; also Levi Britton 8 p.m.-midnight Tues.; Jay Kott 8 p.m.-midnight Wed.; Mike Moran 8 p.m.-midnight Thurs.; and live Irish entertainment 6-10 p.m. Sun. (Scatter the Mud March 22, Irish Outlaws March 29); garden level below North Peak Brewing Company, 400 W. Front, TC; www.kilkennyspub.com.
Level 3 Lounge, open 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Thurs.-Sun., must be 21/older; WLDR Level 3 Live Concert Series presents Rich O'Toole 7-9 p.m. March 19; Gary P. Nunn 7-9 p.m. April 2; John Evans 7-9 p.m. April 16; Granger Smith 7-9 p.m. April 30; Josh Abbott 7-9 p.m. May 14; Adam Gregory 7-9 p.m. May 28; no cover; also appearing Jeff Bihlman Biggie B Band April 23-24, June 18-19 and Aug. 13-14; Turtle Creek Casino, 7741 M-72, Williamsburg; 534-8888.
Lil Bo, totally smoke-free; open 11:30 a.m. Tues.-Sat.; Cherry Gully Karaoke Tues.; free Wii Wed. and Sat.; jazz and Latin with Bo Bossa Thurs.; live music Fri. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; M & M Saturdays (Marys and Margaritas) on Sat.; happy hour 4-6 p.m. daily, no cover; 540 W. Front, TC; 946-6925 or www.lilbo.com.
The Loading Dock, Psychedelic Elephant Machine Gun featuring members of UV Hippo March 6; AB & Coconut Brown March 7; Moonbeam March 12, $3 cover; Rootstand March 13; A Plus & Opio March 14; St. Pat's Party with Soulpatch March 17; Ireland's Gerry O'Beirne 7:30 p.m. March 19, $15 advance, $18 at the door, advance tickets at the Loading Dock, Oryana Natural Foods Market and EuroStop Cafe; Fundubmentals March 20-21; Drop Show DJ Nesta March 24; Daphine Wiliis & Co. March 27-28; open 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; Mon. 7-9 p.m. TC Celtic, and 10 p.m.-close Jazz Night with Jay and Matt; Fri.-Sat. live music; Sun. open mic with Kurt and Marty; 205 Lake Ave., TC; 941-4422.
Northern Lites, 11 a.m.-midnight Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Thurs.-Sat., open at noon Sun.; 273 U.S. 31 S., two miles south of GT Mall, TC; 943-8555.
Park Place Hotel, Tom Kaufmann (piano) 7:30-11:30 p.m. Thurs., and 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat., Piano Bar in the Beacon Lounge; 300 E. State, TC; 946-5000.
ParkShore Resort, Open Mic Night 8-11 p.m. Wed., for information, participants should call 313-2434; live DJ 8 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 1401 U.S. 31 N., TC; 947-3800.
Sail Inn Bar & Grill, open 11 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; karaoke 8 p.m.-midnight Thurs.; 1104 Barlow, TC; 946-4195.
Schelde's Traverse Bay Tavern, Ronnie Hernandez 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tues.; Cheryl and AJ of Madison Straw 8:30-11 p.m. Sat., no cover; 714 Munson Ave., TC; 946-0981.
Side Traxx Video Dance Bar, open daily 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Monster Monday and Terrific Tuesday with free pool and darts; Wild Wednesday featuring music videos with Scotty; Megan's Thrifty Thursday; Fun Friday with DJ/VJ Mike King's Dance Party, happy hour 5-9 p.m., $5 cover after 9 p.m.; Sonic Saturday with DJ/VJ Mike King's Dance Party, $5 cover after 9 p.m.; also darts, pool, jukebox, seasonal full-service patio; gay-owned/operated, straight-friendly atmosphere; 21/older; 520 Franklin St., off East Eighth Street, TC; 935-1666.
Sleder's Tavern, restaurant open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., and noon-9 p.m. Sun.; bar open until 10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 9 p.m. Sun.; 717 Randolph, TC; 947-9213.
TC Singles' dance, 7-11 p.m. third Sunday, music by Judy Harrison & High Impact March 15; cash bar, $7 admission at the door, ages 21/older; Streeters Entertainment Center, 1669 S. Garfield, TC; 946-1553.
Tastes of Black Star Farms, live music 7 p.m. Tues. featuring the Taro Trio; The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC.
The Terminal (formerly Streeters Entertainment Center), special events -- March 6 Sounds of Seattle tributes to Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and Temple of the Dog; March 7 Stoplight Party, wear red (taken), yellow (player) or green (single); March 17 St. Paddy's Day with free green eggs & ham 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Callous takes the stage 9 p.m., $3 cover; March 18 free show with Gloriana and special guest Kevin Kelly, line dancing 6-8 p.m.; March 21 Graffiti Party, wear white shirt and bring markers; April 17 the Ying Yang Twins with winners of Self Inflicted IX-Shemy, Gingerbread Man and B. Jenkins, doors open 9 p.m., advance tickets $17+handling, must be 18; May 5 Cinco De Mayo Party with Rojo Loco, and Samba to the Sun Mambo to the Moon, plus dance lessons, doors open 8 p.m., $10 advance, 18/older; May 10 GWAR with special guests Priestess and Cattle Decapitation, doors open 8 p.m., $25 advance, 18/older; May 31 Parrothead Jimmy Buffet Tribute; Weekly Events -- Tues. open mic; Wed. line dancing lessons 7-8 p.m., country music until 1 a.m. Wed., ladies' night, no cover for ladies, live band/DJ, 21/older; Thurs. College Night, no cover for 21/older until midnight; Fri. special events and Dueling Pianos; Sat. Club Night with WKHQ and DJ Ricky T, ladies free before 11 p.m., Dueling Pianos and other special events or bands; Sun. Karaoke Night and Hookah Night, doors open 6 p.m., 18/older; 1669 S. Garfield, TC; 932-1300; www.theterminaltc.com.
TraVino, Traverse Wine and Grille, winter hours 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs. (lounge until 10 p.m.), 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. (lounge until 11 p.m.); 4341 M-72 East, Williamsburg; 938-9496.
Union Street Station, Detroit area band Northern Whiskey Syndicate 9 p.m. March 7; open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; open mic night 10 p.m. Tues.; 117 S. Union TC; 941-1930.
Wilderness Crossing, open 10 a.m.-midnight Sun., 3 p.m.-midnight Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; live music in the Wild Pony Saloon Fri.-Sat., karaoke 8 p.m.-midnight Wed.; smoke-free, sport bar, snack bar, full-service restaurant, arcade, cosmic bowling, laser tag, indoor mini golf; 1355 Silver Lake Crossings Blvd., U.S. 31, one mile west of Chum's Corner; 943-9200, www.wildernesscrossing.com.
Kalkaska County
Gio's Trattoria Grille, ladies' night and karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sat. with Connie; happy hour 4-7 p.m. Mon-Fri.; U.S. 131 North, one block north of Rite-Aid, Kalkaska; 384-4444.
Kiootee's Bar & Grill, DJ and ladies' night 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri.; 4556 County Road 571 N.E., Kalkaska; 258-1276.
Leelanau County
Cedar Tavern, karaoke 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fri.; 9039 S. Kasson, Cedar; 228-7445.
O'Keefe's Firehouse Pub, open mic 9:30 p.m. Thurs.; 303 N. St. Joseph, Suttons Bay; 271-2999.
Manistee County
Little River Casino, Makwa Endaat Event Center -- David Clayton Thomas 8 p.m. March 7, $50/$40/$30; Wynona 8 p.m. March 27, $55/$45/$35; Roy Orbison Tribute 8 p.m. April 4; Smothers Brothers 8 p.m. April 19; The Groove Lounge -- Risque March 6-7; Jedi Mind Trip March 14-15; Cp2 March 20-21; Stolen Horses March 27-28; Detour April 3-4; Jedi Mind Trip April 10-11; Second Hand April 17-18; Risque April 24-25; International Cabaret April 26; 2700 Orchard Highway, Manistee; (888) 568-2244 or www.littlerivercasino.com.
Otsego County
Stampede Saloon, happy hour 3-6 p.m. Mon-Thurs.; Mon. Game Night; Tues. Ladies' Nite; Wed. Men's Nite; Thurs. Sled Night; live music Fri.-Sat. with Blitz March 6-7; Nancy's Fury March 13; Exit 282 March 14; Common Jones March 20; Cabin Fever Reliever featuring Common Jones March 21; Lizzy's Ax March 27-28; Weekend Warriors April 3; Hawaiian Luau featuring Weekend Warriors April 4; Lizzy's Ax April 10-11; Nancy's Fury April 17-18; Common Jones April 24-25; Lizzy's Ax May 1-2; The Blitz May 8-9; Nancy's Fury May 15-16; Weekend Warriors May 22-23; Common Jones May 29; Spring Fling Formal featuring Common Jones May 30; Exit 282 June 5-6; The Blitz June 12-13; Nancy's Fury June 19; Harley Davidson Party featuring Lizzy's Ax June 20; Common Jones June 26-27; 3885 Old U.S. 27, Gaylord; (989) 705-7100, www.stampedesaloon.com.
Timothy's Pub, DJ/karaoke mix 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 110 S. Otsego Ave., Gaylord; (989) 732-9333.
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