Live Music

The Detroit Jazz Festival arrives at Detroit's historic Hart Plaza this Labor Day weekend! WEMU's Jeremy Baldwin talked all about what to expect this year with the festival's president and artistic director, Chris Collins.

University Musical Society (UMS) is returning to Ypsilanti's historic Freighthouse this fall with another season of performances and community events. This year's residency brings back some familiar Freighthouse favorites, while also introducing some new experiences with the hopes of, once again, creating a very welcoming musical atmosphere for folks in and around the Ypsi community. Lee Van Roth gave us a preview of the upcoming season with UMS Vice President of Learning and Engagement, Cayenne Harris.

WEMU's Jeremy Baldwin sat down with famed musicians Mark "Mr. B" Braun and Ali Jackson to discuss the upcoming Get Down Live Music Fest, which will take in Detroit and Ann Arbor.

A discussion with UMS's VP of programming and production, Mark Jacobson.

The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra is a great avenue for classical music, both new and old. The orchestra's Executive Director, Sarah Calderini, joined John Bommarito on "The Song Break" to talk about her many musical tastes and what the orchestra has planned for its upcoming season.

The Ypsilanti Community Choir has made it its mission to bring quality music to the area for more than 30 years. The choir encourages people of all ages and from all walks of life to join, whether experienced singers, or those who like to sing in the shower! WEMU's Caroline MacGregor talked to Ypsilanti Community Choir Music Director Ariel Toews-Ricotta about the choir and their Spring 2026 concert, which takes place tonight.

A conversation with Executive Director Michael Michelon on The Song Break with John Bommarito.

Davina Sowers of Davina and the Vagabonds speaks to John Bommarito on The Song Break.

John Bommarito spoke to Tierney Sutton about her new project and her upcoming show at The Blue LLama Jazz Club.

A long list of musicians will gather at The Ark on Sunday for a very special evening. It's a celebration of Dick Siegel and his music. For more than 40 years, Siegel has graced area stages, providing a unique voice and musical presence. Each of the performers on Sunday will play a selection from Siegel's catalogue, and more than 20 pieces will be represented. It was Dick’s Siegel’s request that all proceeds benefit The Ark. Two of the participating performers are George Bedard and Mr. B. They joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the impact of Dick Siegel and share their connections.