Detroit Free Press — Christmas the Cowboy Way with Riders in the Sky: 8 p.m. The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. 734-761-1451. $20, $27. Ted Leo: With Kevin Boyer, 8 p.m. The Pike Room, 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. 248-858-9333. $10. more info

Detroit Free Press — 18th Dye: With Devon Williams, 8 p.m. The Pike Room, 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. 248-858-9333. $10. Open stage: 8 p.m. The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. 734-761-1451. $3, $2. more info

Detroit Free Press — Mad Agnes: 8 p.m. The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. 734-761-1451. $15. more info

Detroit Free Press — Blue Man Group: 4 p.m. Caesars Windsor, 377 Riverside Drive, Windsor. 800-991-7777. Gemini & Friends Thanksgiving Family Concert: 1 p.m. The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. 734-761-1451. $10, proceeds benefit Mott Children's Hospital. more info

Detroit Free Press — Fordirelifesake: With the Weakend and Wafflehouse, 8 p.m. Magic Stick, 4120 Woodward, Detroit. 313-833-9700. $10. Matt Watroba: 8 p.m. The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. 734-761-1451. $15. more info

Detroit Free Press — Gretchen Wilson: with Chris Cagle and Jimmy Wayne, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4. The Palace, $15-$55. Christmas with the Count Basie Orchestra: 8 p.m. Dec. 4. Orchestra Hall at Max M. Fisher Music Center, $19-$99. Jonatha Brooke: 8 p.m. Dec. 4. The Ark, $22.50, ... more info

Detroit Free Press — Dir en Grey: With Human Abstract, 7 p.m. Clutch Cargo's, 65 E. Huron, Pontiac. 248-333-2362. $29.50. J.D. Souther: With April Smith, 8 p.m. The Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward, Ferndale. 248-544-3030. $20. Subdudes: 8 p.m. The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Ar... more info

Detroit Free Press — William Fitzsimmons: With Slow Runner and Caitlin Crosby, 8 p.m. The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. 734-761-1451. $13.50. Firefly Club: Paul Keller Orchestra, 8 p.m. 637 S. Main, Ann Arbor. 734-665-9090. $7. Northern Lights Lounge: DJ Snafu, 10 p.m. 66... more info

Detroit Free Press — These Green Eyes: with Built for Burning and This Last Breath, 6 p.m. Nov. 13. The Pike Room, $10. Holly Golightly & the Brokeoffs: with Delany Davidson, 7 p.m. Nov. 13. Magic Stick, $10. Jackopierce: 8 p.m. Nov. 13. The Ark, $20, $27. more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: News, ExclusiveSpinner.com: When Dr. Dog had a day off in Tucson, Arizona, recently, the band decided to use their time to make a gift for Kanye West. Earlier this fall, West gave props to Dr. Dog by posting the music video for their so... more info