Slight Detour transcends typical genres, blending a mix of grunge, blues, folk punk, and surf rock

The Josh Gillespie Band is built on blending the sounds of rock’s golden era with the energy of modern indie styles

DOORS @ 8 / SHOW @ 9 / $10 COVER/PWYC

Mahjong Crib is an American jazz quartet split between Tokyo & Chicago. The group was founded in 2022 by bassist Take Yokoyama and named after his favorite “Family Gamble“. The group has released a live album “Live at The Hungry Brain Bootleg”, and an EP “Tapenik”, released in April 2023. They have had crossover success, finding audiences in the modern Jazz, Hiphop, and Alternative rock music communities.

DOORS @ 8 / SHOW @ 9 / $10 cover/PWYC

Piraguas y Piropos was founded by Marcos and Jose in 2021 after years of performing as a duet in Chicago. This ensemble was born from a desire to fill a void in the local music scene, dedicated to preserving and performing Jíbaro music—Puerto Rican Folkloric Traditional Music. Rooted in the Puerto Rican tradition and enriched by jazz influences, Marcos and Jose bring a unique blend of classical and Caribbean rhythms, maintaining the traditional essence while introducing fresh, improvisational elements to each performance.

Joining the ensemble is Rosalba Valdez, a Chicago-based Mexican singer/songwriter, whose artistry and activism are intertwined. Raised in an environment advocating for immigrant rights, Rosalba began performing at a young age, using her voice to champion social causes. Her music, including her powerful single “LUCHA DE FAMILIAS” and her debut EP Yo Soy Mexicana, resonates with themes of unity and resilience within the immigrant community. Together, Piraguas y Piropos and Rosalba Valdez merge Puerto Rican and Mexican influences, creating a vibrant, culturally rich musical experience that pays homage to their roots and connects with audiences across Chicago and beyond.

DOORS @ 8 / SHOW @ 9 / $10 COVER/PWYC

ANOTHER TRIVIA NIGHT HOSTED BY ANDY PAUL

team sign-up at 5:30, game starts at 6

Troy Kult and Bob Easter - spinning Vinyl on this holiday for the Defiled

7PM - 11PM

NO COVER

Fergus Daly Band is a Rock/Americana band based in West Lafayette Indiana

DOORS @ 8PM / SHOW @ 9PM / $10/PWYC / 21+

Cloud Climber is an instrumental trio from West Lafayette

DOORS @ 8PM / SHOW @ 9PM / $5/PWYC / 21+

Bingo Night happening at the Spot! Hosted by Andy and Melissa

Potluck prizes encouraged! BYO knick-knacks

6PM-8PM

An evening of industrial literature, ambient, deep listening, experimental, musique concrete, sonic trances provided by Boy Dirt Car and Drekka

THE SPOT TAVERN
409 S 4th St, Lafayette, IN 47901

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12

DOORS 8PM / MUSIC 9PM

$10 cover/PWYC

Frank Hurricane - Spiritual Mountain Shrymp Blues and Folk

Travelin’ Light - Lafayette duo bringing their version of classic rock ‘n roll & country oldies

On the patio!

DOORS 5:30PM / SHOW 6PM / $10 cover/PWYC

Jazz night at the Spot is a monthly showcase of some of the incredible musical talent in the Greater Lafayette Area. With a slightly different cast of house band members each month, and surprise appearances by other area musicians, this is not an event to be missed!

Scott Pazera - guitar

Will Orchard - bass

Blake Watts - drums

No cover!

Bingo Night happening at the Spot! Hosted by Andy and Melissa

Potluck prizes encouraged! BYO knick-knacks

6PM-8PM

ANOTHER TRIVIA NIGHT HOSTED BY ANDY PAUL

team sign-up at 5:30, game starts at 6

Phyllis: Guitar-driven original Indianapolis indy band

The Prannies: Lafayette pub rock all-original. From surf to post-punk with stops along the way.

DOORS 6PM / MUSIC 7PM / $10 cover/PWYC

Why I Like Robins: melodic indy-rock

The Jackies: noisy lafayette rock

Fantastic Shams: proto-punk, power pop and psychedelia

DOORS 8PM / MUSIC 9PM / $10 cover/PWYC

Subtropolis is a Future-Garage/Trash-Prog duo out of St Louis, MO. The band frequently surprises audiences by putting out an expansive range of sounds with a bevy of guitar pedals, uncanny valley effected vocals, and propulsive drumming. It’s music that’s untethered from nostalgia, forward thinking, while undeniably rock and roll.

Lusso: INDIANA MODERN POST PUNK

The Cheswicks: LAFAYETTE PSYCH ROCK

DOORS 8PM / MUSIC 9PM / $10 cover/PWYC

Jazz night at the Spot is a monthly showcase of some of the incredible musical talent in the Greater Lafayette Area. With a slightly different cast of house band members each month, and surprise appearances by other area musicians, this is not an event to be missed!

No cover!

Wampus Milk Daddies: Jazzy prog rock band based out of Indianapolis

Luna Worldcast: Rock n Roll to Folk

DOORS 8PM / MUSIC 9PM / $10 cover/PWYC

Bingo Night happening at the Spot! Hosted by your favorite trivia host, Andy Paul

6PM-8PM

Alt, Indie, and New Wave Rock from Lafayette, IN. Original music + covers from the 80s, 90s, and 00s

ON THE PATIO

6P

$5/PWYC

ANOTHER TRIVIA NIGHT HOSTED BY ANDY PAUL

W/ SPECIAL GUEST JAMES CARILLO

team sign-up at 5:30, game starts at 6

ON THE PATIO!

guitar-driven psychedelic jazz/alt jazz

Adam Bronstein is a guitar player from Buffalo, NY known for his clever songwriting and playful improvisation. Focusing on guitar at the forefront of its sound, the trio’s music is instrumental with influences ranging from jazz through hip hop, r&b & psychedelia.

Adam has released 2 studio albums in the past two years: Intention/Invention (2022), and most recently ABtrio (Dec. 2023); as well as a live release "Live at Black Dots" (Feb 2024) and took his trio on a 15-date Northeast tour across five states, playing clubs including BLU+ jazz (Akron, OH), Blue (Portland, ME), The Lilypad (Cambridge, MA), Williamsburg Music Center (Brooklyn, NY); and played at the 2023 Northwest Jazz Festival.

Adam was nominated “BEST JAZZ GUITARIST” and ABtrio nominated “BEST JAZZ RELEASE” in the 2023 Jazz Buffalo Readers Poll and Adam has shared bills with Samara Joy, Pasquale Grasso, Charlie Balentine Ghost Note, Paris Monster, Lespecial & more.

For fans of: Julian Lage, Bill Frisell, Pat Metheny, and John Scofield.

DOORS 8/MUSIC 9

$10/PWYC