Community Calendar

The OperaSOUL Experience is a revolutionary live concert that breaks boundaries by blending the timeless beauty of operatic vocals with soul-pop music, a unique fusion created by opera singer and composer Kisma Jordan. The OperaSOUL Experience’s highly anticipated and successful debut in 2021 was a highlight of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s Cube Summer Sessions series, setting the stage for Kisma to announce a well-crafted soundscape and a fresh take on classical music. The OperaSOUL Mixtape features original self-produced works mashed up with arias. A reimagined rendition of Gnarls Barkley’s GRAMMY® winning “Crazy” and an explosive medley of Nina Simone’s and The Beatles’ “Blackbird.”

"The Singing Horn" from classical hornist and folk vocal artist Mary Beth Orr bridges the divide between opposites — folk and classical, raw and refined, life and loss. Some selections will flow like a song cycle, interweaving folk and classical elements, including works by Mahler, Bob Dylan, nostalgic mountain folk melodies like Wayfaring Stranger, as well as her own original songs. The crossover of genres is both unexpected and satisfying. This program harnesses the synergy of horn and voice as vessels for storytelling and comes together as a love letter to the poignant connection of the human experience.

Eastern Boundary Quartet brings its vibrant blend of American avant-garde jazz and Hungarian ethno-folk traditions to Kerrytown Concert House! Formed by acclaimed New York artists Joe Fonda (bass) and Michael Jefry Stevens (piano), together with Hungarian master musicians Balázs Bagyi (drums) and Mihály Borbély (saxophone), this ensemble creates a cultural bridge between two rich musical worlds. Their long-standing collaboration, rooted in friendship, respect, and the shared language of improvisation, infuses every performance with energy and authenticity. With powerful personalities from both the New York jazz scene and Central/Eastern Europe, the quartet’s sound is bold, imaginative, and deeply expressive.

Experience the flavors and sounds of Ireland in an unforgettable evening at Kerrytown Concert House! Melodies & Morsels: Ireland Edition pairs a curated tasting of Irish foods and wines from Ann Arbor favorite Zingerman’s Deli* with a journey through Celtic soundscapes performed by Celtic Trio, Selkie.

Selkie offers a journey through Celtic soundscapes—both familiar and newly imagined—with stories, laughter, and moments of quiet beauty informed by the Irish folk tradition. Their style has evolved to blend mood-lifting traditional dance sets with close-harmony songs sung in English, Gaelic, and French. Jim Spalink, Michele Venegas, and Cara Lieurance, all leading multi-instrumentalists in West Michigan’s folk and Celtic music scene, formed Selkie in 2019.

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

The University of Michigan has forged a worldwide reputation for its teaching and research, but less well known is the long history of international ties forged by its student athletes. Join us and Bentley archivist jay winkler as he shares stories of U-M’s sports teams’ global travels starting with the football team’s forays to Canada in the 1880s to the baseball team’s voyages to Japan in the 1920s to the “lost” history of basketball legend Cazzie Russell in Egypt and beyond.

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!).

Join us in Kerrytown Concert House’s salon-style setting for a captivating concert featuring internationally acclaimed flutist Amy Porter with renowned pianist Christopher Harding. “By Request” is a community-curated recording project led by Professors Amy Porter (flute) and Christopher Harding (piano). After receiving over 70 online votes from students, alumni, and supporters, the repertoire was selected by the public. The chosen works span centuries and styles, featuring composers from diverse backgrounds and voices, including Lowell Liebermann, Mel Bonis, Andre Jolivet, and Karl Reinecke.

Amy Porter, flute
Christopher Harding, piano

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