Tonight there’s a whole lot of rockin’ and rollin’ and jazzin’ and such goin’ on all over the place, and it will be so good to hear it.

First up, The psychedelic jam-band stylings of Marble Garden can be found tonight at Papa Pete’s. They’re loud, funky, groovy, and most importantly, these boys can play! Also, before you ask, their band name is in fact a reference to a level in Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

Oh, and there’s the band too:

Plus, Teh Wallcatz will be opening up with their own brand of funky sweaty organ trio goodness. The jams will be had for certain. Show costs 4 bucks to get in.

If jazz is what you want, however, you can always pop by The Strutt and check out Duke and the Loose Cannons! Featuring Leonard Duke and Craig Vestel – long time Kalamazoo Musicians – James Duke of Son Drop, and Jarad ‘Saxsquatch’ Selner (That’s me!). We will get down. Let’s KICK IT.

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Tonight, The Strutt plays host to the Kalamazoo return of Seth Bernard! In the off-case that you have not heard Seth before, he plays good, wholesome folk-inspired tunes sometimes, and then totally shreds an electric guitar other times. He also puts on a hell of a show, and so this one comes with a high recommendation.

For reference, here’s Seth performing a Pink Floyd tune with Daisy May:

Yeah, you know you like it.

Tonight, Seth will be backed up by a few of his friends, including Dominic Davis, Josh Davis, and Mike Shimmin. The music starts at 9pm, the cost of admission is $10, and the tunes will be kicking, to be absolutely sure!

Tonight, The Strutt is getting down in a very atypical way – but that’s always the way when Duke and the Loose Cannons are involved. Featuring the renegade jazz stylings of Leonard Duke, his sousaphone, and his band of relaxed heavy artillery, things are sure to get a bit out of focus for everyone involved.

Leonard Duke and the strangest sousaphone ever

Also on the docket, Cassandra Weekly with the help of some of her friends, is going to be laying down some smooth soul ranging from classic to current tunes that the whole family will love. Cassandra’s got a big voice, and this is the last chance to hear it before she moves on out to Californi-way, so slide on through The Strutt tonight.

The doors open at 8, the music starts around 9, the drinks are plentiful, and the cover is FREE. Check it out my babies.

Tonight, The Strutt will play host to a sonic treat that has not been heard in  quite a while on this or the other side of the Mississippi. Brains will melt, eyes will bleed, and reality itself will warp when Jeremy Ruggles and the Mind Death Quintet play their country-fried psychedelia. This is their first show in a while, but I have it on good authority that it’s going to be most excellent.

Also on the bill, Moonrises from Chicago will be bringing their mesmerizing experimental sound to the fore. Mixing electronic sounds with more standard instrumentation and the dripping sensation of temporary insanity, theirs should be a set you won’t soon forget.

Finally, The Nwe Spritze are going to bust out their sweet, sweet progressive rock all over the place. These guys put out possibly the best album of 2010 last year, and possibly ever. This bill is one of the best so far this month, and you know I’m gonna be there jammin’!

Show starts at 9 and goes ’till everyone evaporates. it’s a 5 dollar cover, but what price to you put on joy?

Tonight, Kalamazoo is a busy spot to be in. There’s a show at the fat guy house, A show at Louie’s, and a show down at the Strutt all at once. Lots of Kalamazoo heavy-hitters, too, including the Go Rounds, who are putting out their second album, and first full-length studio work to date.

Also up on tonight’s roster is Benjamin Riley, a former Kalamazooan that now resides down in old St. Louis, and plays that warm roots music that moves you to the soul. He hasn’t been around for a while, and won’t be around again for some time either, so if you can, come on out and show some love.

Finally, Ben’s friends from Saint Loo, Old Lights, are playing too, and these guys can, similar to the fashion of the rest of the bill, get on DOWN.

Show starts around 9pm and is COMPLETELY FREE. Check it out for reals.