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Mac’s turns into Funky Town

Kalamazoo-based Funktion brings itsfunky, yet smooth R&B to Mac’s Bar Thursday. The band incorporatesisland-dub rhythms, hip-hop flavor, and of course a large dose ofdanceable funk. And according to the band’s official bio, “Funktion’ssole mission in life is to make you shake your booty.” Opening the showis Fundubmental (Traverse City-based reggae), Snaps Ultra (localprogressive reggae/rock), and Kyle Nelson Pentecost (local indie folk). 

Thursday, Sept. 15 @ Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, 18 and over. $7, 9 p.m.

Ten Pound Fiddle kicks off 38th season of folk

The Ten Pound Fiddle, a long-runningEast Lansing folk music concert series, is back in full swing Fridaywith its season opener at the Unitarian Universalist Church. Kicking itoff on Friday is a performance by folk favorites Steve Gillette &Cindy Mangsen. The duo is known for their tasteful song selection,exquisite writing, and superb arranging of authentic, contemporaryfolk. From world-class banjo players to Irish and bluegrass artists,the Fiddle has hosted hundreds of shows at various locations since itdebuted on the campus of Michigan State University in 1975.

Friday, Sept. 16 @ Ten Pound Fiddle —Unitarian Universalist Church, 855 Grove Street East Lansing. ; Gateopens at 7:30 p.m.; Concert at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15 public, $12 Fiddlemembers; $5 for students. www.tenpoundfiddle.org 

Experimental monster’s ball at B414

Basement 414 is host to DigitalMonster Mash, a one-day experimental music festival happening Saturday.Hosted by Caleb McPherson, a local musician who often performs underthe alias Kessenchu, the night will spotlight an assortment of digitalon-the-fringe genres like breakcore, IDM, glitch hop, and more. Theall-ages show, which starts at 7 p.m., is free, and dressing like amonster is encouraged. Set to perform is Anontron (8-bit/hiphop/dance-jams), Barbeque (chiptune/8-bit), PTCHWRK (IDM/glitchhop/video), Angry Rancor (glitch hop/8-bit), Watabou (digital hardcore/IDM/ glitch), Nyarlathotep (breakcore/Jungle/IDM/Noise/Drumstep),Little Mack (breakcore/noise/psychedelic), Dental Work (grime), andTerror Network (industrial/harsh EBM).

Saturday, Sept. 17 @ Basement 414,414 E. Michigan Ave. (enter at the Jay Street alley), FREE and allages, music starts at 7 p.m. 

Coffee, friends, Wi-Fi, live music

Dan Unkefer will perform a set of freemusic Saturday at Coffee & Friends Café in Central Park Plaza inOkemos. Unkefer established the group Free Rein in 1993, though he’sbeen playing guitar and performing honest, heartfelt tunes since the1970s. For booking information call Aimee West at 517-347-0962 or visitwww.coffeeandfriendscafe.com. 

Saturday, Sept. 17 @ Coffee and Friends Café, 5100 Marsh Road., Okemos, all ages. FREE, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

40 Watt Sun bring UK doom metal to Mac’s

Singer/guitarist Patrick Walker(formerly of Warning) is back with his latest band 40 Watt Sun. The UKband’s stunning debut LP, “The Inside Room,” recently dropped in March.40 Watt Sun sees Walker accompanied by drummer/percussionist ChristianLeitch (best known as the guitarist and founding-member of London-basedband The River), and bass player William Spong. The band is known fordistorted guitars, down-tempo rhythms, strong melodies, and Walker’sintrospective, poignant vocals. Opening the show is the heavy sounds ofInterocitor, BerT, and Borrowed Time.

Wednesday, Sept. 21 @ Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, 18 and over. $7, 9 p.m.

Wynton Marsalis plays Wharton with orchestra 

East Lansing has a huge name headed itsway. On Sept. 22, master jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis performs at theWharton Center along with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Thisextraordinary orchestra is composed of jazz music’s leading soloistsunder the leadership of musical director Marsalis. This big band hastoured over 300 cities in more than 35 countries on six continents.This current tour consists of may of Marsalis’ own signaturecompositions, in celebration of his upcoming 50th birthday. 

Thursday, Sept. 22 @ Wharton Center’sCobb Great Hall, East Lansing, $25-$45, Michigan State Universitystudents $15 with valid student ID. For tickets call (800) WHARTON.Show starts at 7:30 p.m.