Recloose wsg Dennis Coffey Quartet at Cliff Bells

[ July 11, 2009; 9:30 pm; ] Atlast! Detroit & Family Funktion proudly present

Part 2 of the Family Funktion reunion series.

In case you missed the Memorial weekend party now you get another chance. If you did attend, we thank you for helping to make it a great night.

This time, we a bring you a special night with Recloose and the Dennis [...]

THE METRO JAZZ VOICES AT CLIFF BELLS

[ July 9, 2009; 8:30 pm; ] THURS.JULY 9 8:30PM
Host: Meri Slaven
Type: Music/Arts – Performance

Network: Global
Date: Thursday, July 9, 2009
Time: 8:30pm – 11:55pm
Location: CLIFF BELLS
Street: 2030 Park
City/Town: Detroit, MI
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Phone: 3139612543
Description
Detroit”s premiere vocal jazz ensemble.

Vocalists include: Meri Slaven, Nicci Der-Stepanian, Jeremy St. Martin, Carl Cafagna

Backed by Scott Gwinnell on keys, Jordan Shug on bass, and Mike Higgins on drums

Friday Night Live! at the DIA

[ June 19, 2009; 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra featuring John Clayton
Friday, June 19, 2009 7 & 8:30 p.m.
The Detroit-based Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra presents a preview of the work they plan to premier at the upcoming Detroit Jazz Festival: a new composition by bassist, composer, and conductor John Clayton.

Drop-in Workshop: Folk Art Toys: Pinwheels
6-9 p.m.
(12 and under must be [...]

V98.7 Smooth Jazz Festival

[ June 12, 2009 12:00 am to June 14, 2009 12:00 am. ] Featuring Jonathan Butler and The Gentlemen of the Night with Marion Meadows, Paul Taylor & Michael Lington, Brian McKnight, Boney James and Kindred the Family Soul, and many more.
 
Where: Chene Park, Detroit
When: See schedule for details
Tix: See website for details
www.cheneparkdetroit.com

Cars & Stars at Music Hall

[ June 12, 2009; 12:00 am; ] WHAT?  Cars & Stars 2009

WHERE?  Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts

WHEN?  Friday, June 12th 

WHO?  Featuring a very special commissioned work performed by legendary dancer, Savion Glover accompanied by Jeff “Tain” Watts, in the round, which includes concert and dinner.

WHY: A major year-end fundraiser for Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts.

On June 12th, 2009, [...]

Excitable CD Release Party at the Player’s Playhouse

[ June 11, 2009; 7:30 pm; ] As a Special Treat…. “Excitable” -  the song which was debuted at last years’ Player’s Playhouse sold out performance of  the “Joan Belgrave Concert”  is scheduled to be released on a FULL CD!!  and will be available for the first time at the upcoming:

Thursday, June 11, 2009

7:30pm
Where: 
THE PLAYERS PLAYHOUSE
3321 East Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, MI 48207
313-483-3981

 Marcus, [...]

Java, Jazz, and Poetry at Café Con Leche

[ June 5, 2009; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Featuring work from youth poets and jazz from Recovery Band.
 
Where: Café Con Leche, Detroit
When: 7:00PM-10:00PM
Tix: Free admission

Algebra with Special Guest Brittany Bosco at the Jazz Cafe

[ May 29, 2009; 8:30 pm; ] Algebra with special guest Brittany Bosco, hosted by poet extraordinaire Q Nice and soul rocker Lisa Lauren Smith, Friday May 29, 2009, The Jazz Cafe in the Detroit Music Hall, 350 Madison Avenue Detroit, MI 48226. Doors Open at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 general admission / $20 guaranteed seating and are available at all [...]

Jazzy Soul Collective at Charles H. Wright Museum

[ May 17, 2009; 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Come see 3 of indie soul’s stalwarts of soul: Eric Roberson, Anthony David, and Angela Johnson as the Jazzy Soul Collective. Hosted by Marsha Carter.

Event Information:

Sunday, May 17, 2009
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
21+
cover: FREE | -1.00
music: Soul, Funk, Hip Hop & Jazz

Contact Email:
kbell@maah-detroit.org

RSVP:
http://www.maah-detroit.org

Venue Information:

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 East Warren [...]

Mati Group Art Battle at the RIC

[ May 16, 2009 8:00 pm to May 17, 2009 4:00 am. May 16, 2009 8:00 pm to May 17, 2009 4:00 am. ] Following successful shows in both downtown Royal Oak and Mt Clemens, this May
(Saturday, May 16th. From 8pm to 4am to be exact), The Mati Group takes their live art act
down to Detroit. Traditionally, Mati Group Art Battles are characterized by high energy live
art creation, great music, and great fun. While the shows have featured individual [...]