Calendar

CALENDAR

Club listings, especially the smaller establishments, are subject to change. Call ahead for confirmation. Please send all music listings to: The SUN, Box 7217, North End Station, Detroit, MI 48202.

THE MUSIC SCENE

Detroit & Suburbs

Backyard Lounge, Ford Rd. at Middlebelt, 522-5660: Van Coot, no cover.

Baker's Keyboard Lounge, 20510 Livernois 864-1200: Dec. 9-14. Clifford Jordan Quartet, $3.50; Dec. 16-21, Chet Baker Quartet, $3.50.

Ben's Hi-Chaperral, 6683 Gratiot, 923-0601; Thurs. is Blues Night, $2.50; other nights, disco, no cover.

Bob 'n Robs, 28167 John R, Madison Heights, 541-9213: Lenore Paxton (jazz keyboard) sings alone Mon. and Tues., with band Wed.-Sat., no cover.

Bobbie's English Pub, 30100 Telegraph, Birmingham, 642-3700: Wed.-Sat., Matt Michaels Jazz Trio with Úrsula Walker, Mon. and Tues.: Amy Jackson sings. No cover.

Bonfire Bar-B-Q. 20070 W. 8 Mile (west of Evergreen), 355-0077: Mon.-Sat., after hours jazz, 2-4 am, no cover.

Cobb's Corner, corner of Cass and Willis, 832-7223: Mon., The Bob McDonald Group; Tues., amateur night jam session; Wed., jazz night; Thurs., Lords.

Dirty Helen's, 1703 Cass, 962-2300: Two shows nightly, 10:30 and 12:30; Masterpiece, $2.00.

Emerald Lounge, corner of Chene and Palmer, 925-1265: Dec. 10-14, The Floaters, $3.00.

Ethel's Cocktail Lounge, E. Mack, east of Grand Blvd., 922-9443: Please call for information. Albert King is coming.

Filling Station Lounge, 15435 W. 7 Mile Rd„ 838-8466: Mon. -Tues., Phil Esser & Charlie Latimer, $1.00; Wed., The Friends Road Show $2.00; Thurs. -Sun. , Paddlefoot, $1.00. Thurs. and Sun., no cover.

Gino's Falcon Showbar, 19901 Van Dyke at Outer Dr., 893-0190: Katzenjammer, Wed., Fri., Sat., $1.00, Thurs. and Sun., no cover.

Golden Coach, 30450 Van Dyke, Warren, 573-7850: Dec. 9-14, Bobby Rydell, $6.00; Dec. 16-21, Jackie Gayle, $5.00; New Years Eve, Surfside Six, $55/couple, includes drinks, dinner, dancing, show and breakfast. Coming in Jan., The Platters, $6.00.

Inn Between, 3270 W. Huron, Waterford, 682-5690: Dec. 10-13 and 18-24, Travis, $1.50; Dec. 14-17, Mike Brush; Dec. 25-28, Dan Schaeffer Group, $1.50.

Jazz West, 8418 Fenkell, 864-0240: Disco with Rod Sherman.

J.C.'s Rock Saloon, 1405 Gratiot (bet. 6 & 7 Mile Rd.) 526-3445: Dec. 10-12, Ice; Dec. 13-15. Elf Stone; Dec. 16-18, Ice; Dec. 19-23, Elf Stone; Dec. 26-28, Ice. Sun. -Thurs., $.50, Fri. -Sat., men-$1.00, women-free.

J.J.'s Lounge (inside the Shelby Hotel), Lafayette at First, 963-3186: Fri. and Sat., 9:00 pm. All Directions.

King's Row Showcase Lounge, W. Chicago at Meyers, 834-1260: Call for information.

Leone's Lounge & Arcade, 2179 Fort Park St., (3 blks. south of Southfield), Lincoln Park, 382-9725: Dec. 9-13, Chumley; Dec. 16-20, Curtis Hyslash; Dec. 23-Jan. 3, The Werks. Fri. and Sat., $1.00.

Lowman's Westside Club, 14355 Livernois at Ewald, 933-5346: Dec. 4-14, Kim Weston and Brook Benton, $5.00.

Murphy's Cocktail Lounge, 7419 Puritan, 864-8340: Disco with Arthur Baby, $1.00.

Pretzel Bowl Saloon, 13922 Woodward, Highland Park, 865-6040: Dec. 10-24, Grant Green, $4.00.

Raven Gallery, 29101 Greenfield, Southfield, 557-2622: Dec. 9-21, Chuck Mitchell, $3.00; Dec. 23-28, Josh White Jr.

Red Carpet, 16427 E. Warren at Outer Dr., 885-0570: Dec. 10-21, Express, $1.00; every Mon and Tues., Parade.

Rock House, 25621 Ecorse Rd. (betw. Beech Daly & Telegraph), 292-6838;  Iris, no cover.  

Studio Lounge, 6921 Wayne Rd., Westland, 729-2540: Harvest, $1.50.

24K, Telegraph south of 6 Mile, KEl-2332: Dec. 10-14, Brainstorm; Dec. 17-21, Swiss Movement, $1.00.

Trio, Northwestern Hwy. at 12 Mile, Southfield, 358-1860: The Strutters Ball, no cover.

Watts Club Mozambique, Fenkell at Northlawn, 864-0240: Jazz- call for information.

E.Lansing

Lizard's, 224 Abbott Rd., (517) 351-2285: Dec. 9-10, Silvertones, $.50; Dec 11-14, Bryan Lee Blues Band, Thur. & Sun., $.75, Fri. & Sat., $1.00.

Silver Dollar Saloon, 3411 E. Michigan Ave., (517) 351-2451: Dec. 18, Rush.

Ann Arbor

The Ark Coffeehouse. 1421 Hill St.: Dec. 13-14, A Benefit for the Summit Street Clinic (for x-mas toys for children) featuring Skunk's Misery String Band and Aging Children. Music starts 9 pm, Free coffee, tea & refreshments. 761-1451.

Bimbo's A2, 114 E. Washington: Every Wed. & Thurs. Grievous Angels (hot country) 9 pm - no cover; Every Fri. & Sat. The Gaslighters (ragtime) $.50 after 8 pm. 665-3231.

Blind Pig, 208 S. First: Dec. 10, Jack Orion (jazz): Dec. 11, Rabbits; Dec. 12-13 & Dec. 17, John Nicholas & Friends with piano man Dave Maxwell (blues & r&b); Dec. 15 & 22, Blue Mondays with Boogie Woogie Red; Dec. 16, Shoo Bee Doo & the Principles of Utility (jazz); Dec. 18, Melodioso (Latin jazz); Dec. 19-20, Aldebaran (jazz); Dec. 23, Silvertones (r&b); Dec. 24- No Music, open til 6 pm. Closed until Dec. 31 at 9 pm- New Year's Eve Party w/Koko Taylor & her Chicago Band- cover $3.50.

Chances Are, 516 E. Liberty: Dec. 9-13, Sky King; Dec. 14, Masquerade (r&r); Dec. 15, After Hours; Dec. 16, Mojo Boogie Band; Dec. 17-20, Lightnin'; Dec. 21, All In Love; Dec. 22, Headwind; Dec. 23 & 26-7, Whiz Kids- closed Dec. 24-25; Dec. 28, Masquerade; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party with Radio King & His Court of Rhythm.

Del Rio, 122 W. Washington: Guitarist Corey Sea 12-1:30 pm every Monday lunch; live jazz at 4 pm on Sundays, free. 761-2530.

Dooley's, 310 Maynard: Sundays 8-11 pm Rus Trombley; Mondays 9-12 pm Steven Sofferin. No cover. 994-6500.

Golden Falcon, 314 Fourth Ave: Every Fri. & Sat. night Street Fiction (funk, jazz-rock, r&b); Every Wed. & Sun. night 00 Soul; Every Mon. & Tues. night Jack Orion (jazz)

Mr. Flood's Party, 120 W. Liberty: Dec. 10 & 17, All Directions (jazz); Dec. 11 & 18, Mike Smith & His Country Volunteers; Dec. 12-13, Melodioso (Latin jazz); Dec. 14, 21 & 28, Grievous Angels (hot country); Dec. 15, 22 & 29; Acoustic folk, blues & country; Dec. 19-20, Stoneycreek; Closed 8 pm- 24th till 26th; Dec. 26-27 & 31st, Jawbone. 994-9824.

Heidleberg, 215 N. Main: Every Fri. & Sat. night Mustard's Retreat (folk & original blues) 663-7758

Hill Lounge, U.S. 23 & N. Territorial Rd.: Dec. 11-13, Mojo Boogie Band; Dec. 19-20, The Silvertones; Dec. 26-27, John Nicholas & Friends.

Loma Linda, 990 Broadway: Mon.-Fri. 5:30-8:30 pm, JB & Company ; Fri. & Sat. 9-1 & Sun. 9:30-1:30, Mixed Bag; various live jazz groups every Sunday, 5:30-8:30 pm. No cover. 663-056

Pretzel Bell, 120 E. Liberty: RFD Boys (bluegrass) every Thursday-Saturday. 761-1470.

Rubaiyat, 102 First: Barr None (swing & dance music) every Friday & Saturday 9:30-2. 663-2401.

Trotter House, 1443 Washtenaw: "Cram Jams" Dec. 13, Faruk and the Griot Galaxy 10 pm-3 am, $1.25; Dec. 14, Shoo Bee Doo and the Utilitarians 10 pm-3 am, $1.25. 763-4692.

Win Schuler's, Plymouth Rd.: Every Mon. & Tues. 8-12 pm Mustard's Retreat (folk & original blues).  

Ypsilanti

Bimbo's, 327 E. Michigan Ave.: Dec. 11-13, 21-22 & 29-31, Mugsy; Dec. 18-20, Zooster; Dec. 26-28, Salem Witchcraft. Closed Dec. 23-25. Music starts at 9 pm. 482-7130.

Huron Hotel & Lounge, 124 Pearl St.: Live entertainment Thurs. & Sat. nights, Disco dancing every night. 483-1771.

The Suds Factory, 737 N. Huron: Disco music-Carry out beer, pizza & subs. 485-0240.

T.C.'s Speakeasy, 207 W. Washington: Sundays & Tuesdays Tuesday ; Wed. & Thurs., Ty Cool; Fri. & Sat. Ty Cool & Mark Hurst. Music starts 9:30 pm. 483-4470.

The Underground, 2655 Washtenaw: Dennis Vernier Trio (tight top 40) nightly. 434-3130.

CONCERTS

DETROIT

Dec. 12: The Kinks at the Michigan Palace, call box office for ticket information.

Dec. 13: Edgar Winter and Rick Derringer at Cobo Hall. 8:00 pm. tickets $7.50, 6.50.

Dec. 14: Rufus and Billy Preston at Masonic, call box office for ticket info.

Dec. 21: Count Basie and His Orchestra at the Allen Park Municipal Auditorium, 8:00 pm, $4.00, 928-9192.

Dec. 25: The Four Tops at Olympia Stadium, $6.50, $5.50.

Dec. 29: Ted Nugent and Rush at Cobo, 8-00 pm, tickets $6.00, 5.00, 4.00.