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MotorCity Wine hosts a Tango Night on Wednesday, September 30, at 6:30 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. If you’re in the mood for tango, that’s the vibe all evening.
MotorCity Wine

The GUD Band is a live music group from Detroit known for blending soul, blues, and jazz into their energetic performances. Their style incorporates R&B, funk, soul, gospel, and modern hits to create a fresh yet nostalgic sound.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

New Orleans saxophonist Donald Harrison—recipient of the 2022 NEA Jazz Master award—plays with his quartet on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 8 p.m. at Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall in Detroit. Come for his trailblazing Nouveau Swing and deep New Orleans roots. Tickets available through the venue.
Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall

Detroit Public Library hosts a lecture on Chaka Khan—the Queen of Funk—on Tuesday, September 29, at 6 p.m. at Duffield | Detroit Public Library in Detroit. Perfect if you’re into soul and funk history.
Duffield | Detroit Public Library

Fonville x Fribush — concert at Cliff Bell’s, Detroit.
Cliff Bell’s

Saxophonist Kasan Belgrave showcases his emerging compositional leadership and a dynamic sound at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. The band members collectively represent the heritage of Detroit jazz mentorship, delivering an innovative blend of bebop, fusion, and gospel influences.
Cliff Bell’s

Laith Al-Saadi, a finalist of NBC's 'The Voice' Season 10, offers a vibrant mix of blues, soul, and classic rock. Trained at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, he has performed with legendary artists. This event is an annual tradition at The Ark in Ann Arbor.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

The David Janeway Trio performed two sets at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Pianist David Janeway, originally from Detroit and with a significant career in New York, has collaborated with many renowned artists. The trio showcased telepathic interplay with renditions of jazz standards, luminous ballads, and Janeway's original compositions.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Theo Gridiron Spight gives a live performance at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mount Pleasant, bringing Motor City soul influenced by blues-rock and gospel. The show follows the Detroit Lions vs. Buffalo Bills game and takes place late at night.
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

There and Back Again is performed by a quartet featuring Joaquin Moore Galvan on saxophone, Milo Stout on piano, Daphne Titterington on bass, and Max Welterlen on drums. These University of Michigan students present their compositions and arrangements of jazz, R&B, and pop standards.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Ben Sharkey is a prominent live entertainer in Detroit, known for his unique blend of classic jazz, soul, pop, and contemporary styles. His performance at Cliff Bell’s features original songs and classic hits, characterized by passionate and artful delivery.
Cliff Bell’s

Straight Ahead is a groundbreaking, Grammy-nominated all-woman jazz group from Detroit known for strong instrumentalists and vocalists. Their versatile sound spans mainstream jazz, Latin jazz, and jazzy hip-hop with dynamic and joyous live performances.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

NE-YO and Keyshia Cole, two influential R&B artists, performed together in Mount Pleasant. NE-YO is a three-time Grammy winner, songwriter, and actor, while Keyshia Cole is known as the 'Princess of Hip-Hop Soul,' with numerous hits and accolades.
6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd.

Chicago's The Claudettes have released six albums, blending American roots music, blues, R&B, punk energy, and film noir ambiance into a unique 'garage cabaret' sound acclaimed worldwide for its heartfelt musicianship and theatrical flair.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

At the Blue LLama Jazz Club, a special event featured a five-course dinner paired with Two James Spirits cocktails, followed by a live performance from Evening Star. The band plays a blend of jazz, neo-soul, Afro-Cuban, spirituals, and hip-hop with an Afro-futuristic style.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Houston Patton is an emerging saxophonist in Detroit's jazz scene, blending various genres and leading the young ensemble Quintessential. The group presents original compositions at notable venues such as Cliff Bell’s and GRNoir, showcasing their developing sound and musicianship.
Cliff Bell’s

Saxophonist Kasan Belgrave is an emerging artist blending bebop, jazz, fusion, and gospel influences with energetic performance and innovative compositions. He performs with a sextet composed of active members of the Detroit jazz community reflecting a strong mentorship lineage.
Cliff Bell’s

Drey Skonie and The kLOUDs Band, also known as "Skonie and The kLOUDs," is a Detroit-based retro-style band blending new and old school sounds. They have gained recognition in the Motown music scene, with lead singer Drey Skonie winning Artist of the Year in 2023.
Cliff Bell’s
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