Apr 19 Friday
Join us for a free Happy Hour concert!Citizen Jones is a blues duo featuring Daniel Jones (guitar/vocals) and Tim Douthit (harmonica). Their primary focus is to produce, perform, and record original blues music. They started this collaboration in New York over 30 years ago, and have been playing music ever since - various states, various venues, always the blues.
Hailing from the Ann Arbor area, the Pontiac Trail Blazers have been the house bluegrass band for Detroit Street Filling Station since 2017. They are often joined by a bevy of special guests and focus on the beautiful harmonies and acoustic prowess that are unique to their Bluegrass roots. With a deep repertoire of traditional standards, originals, and unique covers, the Trail Blazers will keep you guessing with unexpected tunes and arrangements every week. Joining them this week is Madcat Ruth on harmonica & ukulele.
$10 Cover.
Apr 20 Saturday
This rarely heard cultural treasure is presented in collaboration with Wayne State University Department of Music and features soaring choral music, big band sounds and the energy of tap dance.
The concert program will be conducted by Brandon Waddles, Rackham's Artistic Director and Assistant Professor in Teaching, Choral Conducting and Music Education at Wayne State University. In addition to Rackham Choir, the performance features the Wayne State University Big Band and University Choirs and the “Too Hot Trio” of Marion Hayden, bass, Dave Taylor, percussion, and Alvin Waddles, piano.
Hullabaloo is an Ypsilanti-based music collective that performs original dance music blended with Latin rhythms. Performing with up to eight members, the Hullabaloo experience is an upbeat showcase of musical expression. Their unparalleled energy and unique sound have led Hullabaloo to perform regularly at nightclubs, festivals, and municipal events throughout the Midwest.
Why can't you get a country band singing about Vampires? Horror hoedowns if you will? Or, maybe if the Munsters lived in Nashville? Ypsilanti, MI based Fangs and Twang were birthed in 2014, with the idea of a concept band that substituted monsters into classic country rock music tropes, the chorus to the title track on fourth record (released in December, 2023), “We used to sing about monsters, now we sing about you" captures the continued evolution of the band's songwriting. "You Monster" takes aim at the monsters among us, including extreme political polarization, misinformation, and the breakdown of public discourse. They have been bringing their high energy and eclectic live show to festivals and venues across the Midwest for the past 9+ years.
Apr 22 Monday
Every Monday for 30+ years, the Zal Gaz has been home to Paul Keller and his Orchestra, who have been dazzling fans with their artistry, lively programs, and internationally renowned guest artists.
Apr 28 Sunday
Apr 29 Monday
May 05 Sunday
Dexter Community Orchestra premiers a piece by Dr. Evan Chambers in honor of Dexter's bicentennial AND a performance of Beethoven's 9th Symphony on the bicentennial of his beloved masterpiece.
Chambers: World Premiere of DCO Commissioned Work
Beethoven: Symphony no. 9featuring singers from the Ann Arbor Civic Chorus and the Dexter Community ChoirKaren TenBrink, director
May 06 Monday