Community Calendar

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026: The Indigo Room is a 2 Stones Events Live Music Series featuring intimate shows with a speakeasy vibe under The Norwood in Detroit's New Center area. March 5 features the fabulous Ben Sharkey! Two shows: 6-7:30pm and 8:30-10 pm; doors will open 30 minutes prior to each. This is a listening-room experience with a full-service bar. General Admission tickets are priced at $25 (+ 3.52 Fees).

One of Detroit’s premiere live entertainers, Ben infuses his live performances with a hip and sultry fire, bringing his artful swagger to the stage with a colorful fusion of old school cool, contemporary jazz, soul and pop.

10-piece big band led by Chris Smith, specializing in hot jazz of the 1920s and 30s. Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Duke Ellington and other jazz legends are prominent in their repertoire. Great for listening or dancing.

This 3rd installment of Ellen Rowe’s All About the Trio series explores American jazz pianist and composer, Dave Brubeck, best known for his innovative work in jazz, particularly his pioneering use of unusual time signatures and his contributions to the “cool jazz” movement. The trio will discuss Brubeck’s life and musical innovations, performing both beloved and lesser known Brubeck compositions. Audience questions are welcome!

Join us for an enjoyable, informative and interactive afternoon of jazz in the House!

Ellen Rowe, piano
Paul Keller, bass
Pete Siers, drums

This 3rd installment of Ellen Rowe’s All About the Trio series explores American jazz pianist and composer, Dave Brubeck, best known for his innovative work in jazz, particularly his pioneering use of unusual time signatures and his contributions to the “cool jazz” movement. The trio will discuss Brubeck’s life and musical innovations, performing both beloved and lesser known Brubeck compositions. Audience questions are welcome!

Join us for an enjoyable, informative and interactive afternoon of jazz in the House!

10-piece big band led by Chris Smith, specializing in hot jazz of the 1920s and 30s. Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Duke Ellington and other jazz legends are prominent in their repertoire. Great for listening or dancing.

This is the fifth season of 2 Stones Events’ monthly concert series – Ciao!Jazz focusing on a wide variety of the jazz genre. Two separate shows (limited to 100 seats per) each evening – 6 and 8:30pm; doors open 30 minutes prior. ‘Cash-only’ (literally) bar: Please, only call the restaurant (810-227-9000) for dinner reservations upstairs before or after your show!

Holding traditional jazz deep in their hearts, these musicians have a deep passion for the early formation of jazz in all of its aspects: culture, structure, improvisation, and virtuosity.

This is high powered Traditional New Orleans Jazz, with the best guys in the Midwest: Chris Smith, trombone; Dave Kosmyna, cornet; Chris Tabaczynsk, bass sax; Alex Belhaj, guitar; and Pete Siers, drums (and maybe washboard!).

10-piece big band led by Chris Smith, specializing in hot jazz of the 1920s and 30s. Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Duke Ellington and other jazz legends are prominent in their repertoire. Great for listening or dancing.

Unlimited Miles: Miles Davis At 100 keeps one foot rooted in the rich legacy of Miles Davis while the other leaps boldly into the future. Under the direction of award-winning pianist and composer John Beasley, this starry sextet delves into the visionary spirit and boundless creativity of Miles Davis, exploring the vast directions his music. Davis continues to inspire as one of the most influential jazz musicians the world has ever seen or heard. Beasley’s arrangements will cover each decade of Davis’ career and quest for reinvention.

John Beasley, piano

Sean Jones, trumpet

Mark Turner, saxophone

Kurt Rosenwinkel, guitar

Ben Williams, bass

Terreon Gully, drums

Olivia Van Goor returns to Kerrytown Concert House for her third appearance, this time honoring one of her greatest vocal inspirations: Anita O’Day. A self-described “song stylist,” Anita brought a bold, innovative sound to jazz that captivated Olivia early in her career. Through iconic recordings like “Tea for Two” and “Sweet Georgia Brown,” as well as hidden gems such as “Waiter, Make Mine Blues” and “Hershey Bar,” Olivia will trace Anita’s remarkable journey—a story of both triumph and turbulence. Joined by a stellar jazz trio, Olivia invites you to experience the legacy of a woman who defied the mold of the typical “girl singer” and reshaped the sound of vocal jazz forever.

Olivia Van Goor – Vocals
Scott Gwinnell – Piano
Reuben Stump – Bass
Dave Zwolinski – Drums

In this final installment of this season’s All About the Trio series the trio will be joined by a collective of special guests to present a retrospective of different takes on the classic American Songbook standard. Versions referenced will include Ella Fitzgerald, Chet Baker, Ahmad Jamal, Modern Jazz Quartet, John Coltrane and the Jeff Hamilton Trio. Audience questions are welcome!

Join us for an enjoyable, improvisatory and interactive afternoon of jazz in the House!

Ellen Rowe (piano); Paul Keller (bass); Pete Siers (drums); Kenji Lee (tenor saxophone); Sunny Wilkinson (vocalist), Justin Walter (trumpet); Cary Kocher (vibraphone)