Musical Offerings by a variety of Detroit’s Finest Artists
a soulful concert for your listening pleasure
Rock, R&B, Latin Swing and Funk by the
BILL MEYER GROUP
for your dancing pleasure

Your tax-deductible donation at the door is the price of admission. Proceeds will support Doctors Without Borders, Mercy Corps Acupuncturists Without Borders, and Oxfam. If you want to drink anything more exotic than water, tea or coffee, bring it along. Wine and beer are ok. Same for snacks. Maybe bring a few for your friends. We are minimizing expenses so ALL proceeds can be used for Haitian relief. More information: carolyamasaki@mac.com

Birmingham Unitarian Church
38651 N. Woodward, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304
Lots of room to move and breathe

“Pre-Valentine’s Day Love the Music Show”
Friday, February 12, 2010 at 9:30pm- 1:30am

Paul Miles, photo by Bill Jones

Detroit Music Award Winner-Paul Miles will bring a full music evening for a Pre-Valentine’s Day Love the Music Show. Joining him will be Detroit Music Award winner-guitarist-Dennis Burr who’s a past winner for Best R&B instrumentalist. On Bass-Joe Veloz has toured nationally and is a much sought after studio player & Drummer/percussionist Rob Schneider who has recorded with “The Blues Man” and has played with top jazz/blues artists throught out metro-Detroit. Paul will play on piano as part of the show some original romantic love songs for the special love holiday. There is a $10 cover for this event,

Cliff Bells
2030 Park Avenue,located behind the Fox theater
for info /rsvp 313-961-2543
http://www.cliffbells.com/

Over 20 Detroit bands have come together to raise money for victims of the Haitian earthquake. Detroit Rocks For Haiti takes place on Friday, January 29th and Saturday, January 30th at the Magic Stick in Detroit.

Papa Joe Zainea (co-owner of the Majestic Theatre Center) approached retired Detroit Bishop Thomas Gumbleton and asked if there was a way the Majestic could help. Bishop Gumbleton was instrumental in starting a clinic in Port Au Prince three years ago called Klinik Sen Michel. The Bishop is taking a group down to Haiti at the end of January to provide medical assistance to the many earthquake victims.

Doors for the event open at 8pm each night and music starts promptly at 8:30pm. The minimum donation for each night of the benefit is $8 but larger donations will be accepted.

For those that can’t make it down to the event, there is information on how to make a contribution on Bishop Gumbleton’s website: www.bishopgumbleton.org.

Net proceeds from the event will help Bishop Gumbleton purchase medical supplies to take with his team to Klinik Sen Michel – bandages, analgesics, antibiotics, ointments, antiseptics, etc.

Full schedule:

JANUARY 29th

01:00 AM       FRIENDLY FOES (MAIN STAGE)
12:30 AM       COPPER THIEVES (SIDE STAGE)
12:00 AM       FOUR HOUR FRIENDS (MAIN STAGE)
11:30 PM       SECRET TWINS (SIDE STAGE)
11:00 PM       CHARLIE SLICK (MAIN STAGE)
10:30 PM       OLD EMPIRE (SIDE STAGE)
10:00 PM       BLACK JAKE AND THE CARNIES (MAIN STAGE)
09:30 PM       FAWN (SIDE STAGE)
09:00 PM       THE COLD WAVE (MAIN STAGE)
08:45 PM       THE HANDGRENADES (SIDE STAGE)
08:30 PM       DESIGNASAUR (MAIN STAGE)

JANUARY 30th

01:00 AM       BUMP (MAIN STAGE)
12:30 PM       SISTERS OF YOUR SUNSHINE VAPOR (SIDE STAGE)
12:00 PM       ELECTRIC FIRE BABIES (MAIN STAGE)
11:30 PM       TROY GREGORY (SIDE STAGE)
11:00 PM       THE JULIETS (MAIN STAGE)
10:30 PM       DECIBILT (SIDE STAGE)
10:00 PM       MICK BASSETT AND THE MARTHAS (MAIN STAGE)
09:30 PM       TBA (SIDE STAGE)
09:00 PM       COMPUTER PERFECTION (MAIN STAGE)
08:45 PM       TBA (SIDE STAGE)
08:30 PM       BODY HOLOGRAPHIC (MAIN STAGE)

Anthony Morrow
Majestic Theatre Center
Ph: (313) 833-9700 x200
Fax: (313) 833-0314
http://www.majesticdetroit.com

The Jazz Café is the most significant contribution to music in southeastern Michigan in recent memory and “Jazzpolice.com” calls it the most important jazz club to open in America this year.

Mary Stallings with special guest
Eric Reed

October 31 Jazz Café Halloween Party 9pm
November 2 Ain’t Misbehavin’ Auditions 7pm
November 3 Discovery Series 7pm / WSU Open Jam Session 9pm NO COVER!!!
November 4 Ain’t Misbehavin’ Call Backs 7pm
November 5 Alex Party 6pm
November 6 DJ Lajedi 5pm / Sheila Lovely 8:30pm
November 7 TBD
November 10 International Women’s Forum 6:30pm
November 11 DJ LaJedi 5pm / Jazzy R&B Session w/High Profile 8pm NO COVER!!!
November 12 Detroit Tonight Live w/M.L. Liebler 7pm NO COVER
November 13 Kimberly Davis
November 14 Drake TBD
November 17 1592 7pm / WSU Open Jam Session 9pm NO COVER!!!
November 18 DJ LaJedi 5pm / Jazzy R&B Session w/High Profile 8pm NO COVER!!!
November 20 MARY STALLINGS 8:30pm & 11pm www.ticketmaster.com or 313.887.8500
November 21 MARY STALLINGS 8:30pm & 11pm www.ticketmaster.com or 313.887.8500
November 27 TBD
November 28 TBD

Friday September 25th, 2009, 8:00 – 12:00
At Mario’s in Troy (On the Patio weather permitting)
No cover

Featuring
Ralph Koziarski – saxes, flutes, vocals & percussion
Chip Kipps – guitar & vocals
Kito Pardo – drums
Max Koster – bass

Mario’s in Troy is located at
1477 John R just south of Maple
248 – 588 – 6000

Chene Park Summer Series presents:

ERYKAH BADU
live in concert

“4th World War” Tour
Event Information:
Friday, August 07, 2009
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
18+
cover: $22.00 | Tickets: $22 / $37 / $55
music: Soul, Contemporary R&B, Hip Hop

Venue Information:
Chene Park
2600 Atwater St.
Detroit, MI 48207

http://www.cheneparkdetroit.com/

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Links:

http://www.erykahbadu.com/

Friday Night Live!
Dance Band featuring the Duncan Brothers
Friday, August 07, 2009 7 & 8:30 p.m.
Dance Band, featuring Detroit horn-masters Al and Darryl Duncan explores the jazz/rock fusion of the 1970s, as played by Miles Davis, Earth Wind and Fire, and Weather Report, among others. Joining the Duncan brothers are Pat Doran, Michelle McKinney, Kendrick Perkins, Ron Otis, and Al Turner.

Drop-in Workshop: Simple Adornments
6–9 p.m.
(12 and under must be with an adult)

Create imaginative jewelry using common materials in unusual ways.

Drawing in the Galleries for Youth
6–9 p.m.
(Ages 6–14, children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult)

Artist/instructors help participants create pencil drawings to take home. No experience necessary; materials provided.

Location: See the This Week at the DIA handout at any Information Desk.

Drawing in the Galleries for Adults
6–9 p.m.
(Ages 15 & older)

Artist/instructors help participants create pencil drawings to take home. No experience necessary; materials provided.

Location: See the This Week at the DIA handout at any Information Desk.

Guided Tours
6 and 7:30 p.m.

Highlights of the museum tours offered at both times.

Nadir’s Distorted Soul Rocks the Waterfront on 4th of July weekend. Bring the boat! Bring your dancing shoes! Be ready to party HARD!

Jack’s Waterfront
24214 Jefferson Avenue

The Contours

Showtime Clothing, outfitter of Detroit rockers, musicians and hipsters since 1989, is hosting a fabulously free 20th Anniversary party on Friday, June 19 at the Hastings Street Ballroom (715 E. Milwaukee, Detroit/Ph: 313-887-4377). Doors are at 8 p.m., and ages 18+ are welcome to attend. Deviant electro rockers Crud headline, along with a special appearance by Motown legends The Contours. With three stages of live music, a Showtime Clothing fashion show, complimentary BBQ, and giveaways by Showtime Detroit, Made in Detroit, Schott Leather, Scully Western Wear, Shrine, Lucky Monkey Tattoo and more – this will be THE rock n roll party of the year! Presented by Zodiac Vodka, Made in Detroit and On the Rocks Detroit, free tickets for this event are ONLY available at Showtime Clothing (located at 5708 Woodward) in Detroit.

Electro rock provocateurs Crud will headline their first FREE show ever (hence the “stimulus”), and locally for the first time in Detroit since October 2008. Crud’s long awaited live performance also features the world premiere of their new music video “Do Ya Wanna Touch,” directed by Detroit Dungeon’s Jimi Custer (Stroknfold.)

Best known for their top 20 hit “Do You Love Me,” Motown soul group The Contours make a very rare special appearance in honor of Showtime Clothing, who also dress this stylish act.

The Hastings Street Ballroom will rock with three stages of bands handpicked by Showtime Dan. The night will be a spotlight showcase of Showtime Clothing’s many fashionable customers, including Ante M, Bixy Lutz, DJ Ben Beverly, Ely Kelly, Ingray, Jiva, Michael Turner, Robbie Nine, and Saturnine Hello.

And if that wasn’t enough – Showtime Clothing will also present a “Best Rock Star Clothing Attire Award” – so dress to impress! The winner will be featured in an upcoming Showtime Clothing ad in the Metro Times.

Showtime Clothing’s 20th Anniversary Party is sponsored by Zodiac Vodka, Product of Detroit, Motor City Blog, Metro Times, Made In Detroit, On the Rocks Detroit, and The Label Network.

For more information on the party, free tickets, etc. please call Showtime Clothing at 313-875-9280,

Over 500 Metro Detroiters will sway to the sultry sounds to Motown at Affirmations’ 10^th annual Big Bash on March 21st.  With a reputation for creating a unique and magnificent experience, this year’s Motown Get Down takes place at the explosive and savvy, newly completed Motor City Casino-Hotel, and captures Motown essence like it’s never been seen.  The event includes live entertainment by Dal Bouey Productions, dinner, dancing, raffles and giveaways, live and silent auctions and a newly added online auction component.  Tickets are available at www.theBigBash.org.

The 2009 Big Bash arrives in time to celebrate 50 years of Motown, 20 years of Affirmations and 10 years of Big Bash.  Highlighting the brink of an era that sets the stage for music, life, freedom and soul, guests will enjoy the ambiance of Detroit’s timeless Motown history along with harmonious dining and dancing experiences, reminiscent of retro history.  Tickets for the fundraiser can be purchased at www.theBigBash.org.   As an added perk to the yearly live and silent auctions, the 10^th annual Big Bash will offer an online component to the auction, viewable at http://affirmations.cmarket.com.  Carrie Copeland, Special Events Manager and Big Bash Coordinator adds, “People from around the world as well as those locally who will not be attending the event will have the opportunity to support Affirmations while bidding on quality items.”

Serving over 40,000 community members annually, Affirmations provides vital programs and services for people whose needs are often neglected – lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.  “This event is really a great way to have fun while helping to support an important cause,” says Copeland.  The funds raised at The Big Bash allow Affirmations to continue providing support, education and a safe space for LGBT people across the metro Detroit region.   For more information about tickets or sponsorship, contact Carrie Copeland at 248-398-7105.

Affirmations is metro Detroit’s community center for lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender (LGBT) people and their allies.  Open since 1989 and located in Ferndale, a suburb of Detroit, Affirmations provides a welcoming space where people of all sexual orientations, gender identities & expressions, and cultures can find support and unconditional acceptance, and where they can learn, grow, socialize and have fun.

For more information about the Big Bash, please visit www.thebigbash.org or contact Carrie Copeland at 248-398-7105.

Where: Motor City Casino-Hotel, Detroit

When: 6:00PM-11:30PM

Tix: $175.00 general, $250.00 VIP

www.goaffirmations.org