The locals
Every Traverse City act on our list — the ones playing soon up front, and the rest between dates. When a band’s next show is announced, it moves back to the front page.
Illustrative imageFolk / RockTraverse City singer-guitarist with a soulful voice and decades on stage — originals alongside reimagined folk, rock, country and standards. A Navy veteran who once opened for Jimmy Buffett and the Steve Miller Band, Jim is a cornerstone of the local scene and a North Bar regular.
Illustrative imageJazzNorthern Michigan jazz staple Jeff Haas on piano, with Jack Dryden on bass and Randy Marsh on drums, plus Laurie Sears on sax and flute. Their "Jazz 4 All" Thursdays at The Alluvion come with a twist: artist Lisa Flahive paints portraits of the band live while they play.
Illustrative imageClassic MetalPeril is a Traverse City classic metal trio playing classic covers — regulars on Northern Michigan stages, including two nights at Kilkenny's Irish Public House.
Illustrative imageAcoustic CoversTraverse City vocalist Rhett DeCouer — one half of Rhett & John, the duo that calls itself "an acoustic oldies station" — brings a smooth, wide-ranging voice to Motown hits, rock ballads and pop favorites, rearranged her way.
Illustrative imageRock / FolkTraverse City singer-songwriter and guitarist Jesse Jefferson moves from classic-rock covers to modern folk and pop, with original songs of his own in the mix — and a voice that fills the room.
No upcoming shows on the books right now — new dates are posted the moment they’re announced.
Illustrative imageIndie FolkAnna p.s. is an indie folk solo act — guitar, flute, foot percussion and vocals, layered live with a looper pedal — and a former audio engineer who stepped out solo in 2014 after founding indie roots rock band Shiny Shiny Black. Debut LP Umbrella came out in July 2016. A returning visitor to Traverse City stages, playing Middle Coast Brewing.
Illustrative imageBauer Jones plays live music at Seven Hills on Old Mission Peninsula, returning to the room after September 2026 shows there, and takes the stage at Old Mission Distilling.
Illustrative imageJeff Linsell plays live music in Traverse City, including a show at North Bar in downtown Traverse City.