The May Show: An Evening of Performances to Benefit YMCA Summer Camp

A diverse line-up of Detroit artists including blues and gospel legend Rev. Robert B. Jones will perform a benefit concert for YMCA summer camp. The concert will take place on Friday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the Marlene Boll Theatre of the Boll Family YMCA, 1401 Broadway, Detroit. A donation of $10 supports the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign supporting YMCA camp experiences.

Great Lakes Songwriting Contest Winner’s Showcase at Trinity House

Saturday, April 10, 2010, 8:00pm – 10:00pm
First Place winner Julianne, Second Place winner Dennis G. Donoho, and Third Place winner Ralston will perform at the Trinity House Theatre. Come hear these wonderful songwriters and performers in the best small concert venue in the Detroit area. For more information and reservations, go to www.TrinityHouse.org or call [...]

The Chris Canas Blues Revolution at Memphis Smoke

April 3rd, 2010 at 9:30pm.
Chris Canas just released a new cd – “She’s Breaking Me”. The Chris Canas Blues Revolution will be celebrating with a big party and performance this Saturday, April 3rd, 2010 at 9:30pm. 
Memphis Smoke, 100 S. Main, (at 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI. 
Spring has sprung and the Blues is [...]

Christopher Leigh & His Boogie Chillens Reunite Once More!

[ March 26, 2010 9:30 am to March 27, 2010 11:30 am. ] Friday, March 26, 2010 at 9:30pm – 2:00am
At Stonehouse

Christopher LeighThe Boogie Chillens get back together for one more full night of Roots, Blues, & Boogie With Boogie Chillens alumni Nina Silki/White on vocal, Chris Leigh on guitar & vocal, Darryl Lee on bass and Matt Stahl on drums. Back by popular demand at [...]

Lamb’s Songwriters Showcase

Sunday, March 28, 2010, 8:00pm – 11:00pm

David Nefesh, Photo by Rio Scafone / Feral Fotography
Lamb’s Songwriters Showcase
Featuring:
Host-John D. Lamb
Dave Edwards (from the Look) (Detroit Music Award nominee)
Bob Monteleone (from Black Market)
Emily Rose (DMA nominee)
David Nefesh (DMA nominee)
John Natiw & Rochelle Clark (Potter’s Field)
Chris Degnore
Named after the popular country singer’s hit single “I Love This Bar,” [...]

The Motor City Revue 2010: “Michigan Gallery’s Farewell Blast”

January 27 – March 5, 2010
Sisson Gallery, MacKenzie Fine Arts Center, Henry Ford Community College
FAREWELL BLAST (CLOSING RECEPTION): Friday, March 5, 2010…6:00-8:00pm
AFTER PARTY: Friday, March 5, 2010…9:00pm – ???
Alvin’s, 5756 Cass Ave., Detroit

The Howling Diablos perform at The Michigan Gallery’s after party at Alvin’s.
Photo by CKreationz
Incorporating the grit of local industry with the [...]

Bernice Johnson Reagon & Toshi Reagon at The Museum of African American History

Thursday, February 25, 2010, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Bernice Johnson Reagon (mother) and Toshi Reagon (daughter) come together to create a collaborative, live presentation of music and talk that celebrates the African American musical tradition and the role of art in the struggle for what is just and right. Independently these women have broken new ground charting [...]

Token Louge Jumbo Jam

Open mic hosted by the Leigh Roy Blues Band
Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 9:00pm -1:00am
Christopher Leigh
Christopher Leigh & Detroit Roy host the Electrifying Jumbo Blues Jam as the brand new Leigh Roy Blues Band, come see new compositions performed written by Chris & Roy to be released on their first cd together this spring. Skeeto [...]

Roots Blues, Boogie Acoustic Show & Jam Session at McCarthy’s Pub

Come on down and join in the sing-along!
Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 9:30pm – 2:00am

Christopher Leigh
Christopher Leigh plays solo acoustic show then invites everyone to sing or play along with him all night long!
McCarthy’s Pub
1600 West Fort Street
Detroit, MI 48216-1915
(313) 496-0626

The Anti-freeze blues festival

January 15 & 16 – 2010, 8:00pm – 11:00pm
The Magic Bag Theatre
this weekend. The Antifreeze Blues festival Friday Jeremy Spencer Grand, McCarty , East, Garfield blues band, and John Latini Saturday Big Bill Morganfield(Muddys son), Larry McCray, Thornetta Davis and Laith Al Saadi.
Support the Detroit blues society
1/15/2010
The 16th Annual
Anti-Freeze Blues Festival
with JEREMY SPENCER
(from Fleetwood [...]