Live Music

The 2025 Blacksmith Shop Concert Series in Manchester takes place in the historic site of a former wagon factory. Built in 1877 by a group of stonemasons, the building was turned into a blacksmith shop. Eventually purchased by the Manchester Area Historical Society, it now operates as a museum where blacksmiths still practice their craft. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talks to violinist Grant Flick about the Blacksmith Shop Concert Series.

WEMU is at The Blue LLama Jazz Club for Giving Tuesday.

Marquee Arts organist Andrew Rogers, who has played live accompaniment to many films at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor since 2008, has passed away. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Are you interested in werewolves, Bigfoot, space aliens and other mythical creatures? Then, the upcoming Ypsilanti Cryptid Festival is the place for you! On October 24, the Ypsilanti Freighthouse will welcome all fans of these supernatural beings or "cryptids". Lee Van Roth shares more about this event with local paranormal researcher and filmmaker Krista Kangas.

John Bommarito from The Song Break chats with Stephen Grady, Jr. from the DSO about their upcoming jazz series.

The University Musical Society (UMS) is partnering once again with the Ypsilanti Freighthouse to bring live musical events and fun activities this fall. Lee Van Roth spoke with UMS Community and Audience Programs Manager, Justine Sedky, about what to expect at the Freighthouse this month.

WEMU's John Bommarito spoke to Tiffany Gridiron about her appearance at this weekend's Detroit Jazz Festival.

This Labor Day weekend, the Motor City will be hopping and grooving when the 46th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival hits downtown Detroit! For a look at what to expect from this massive musical event, WEMU's Michael Jewett speaks with Detroit Jazz Festival director, Chris Collins.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is investigating a ticket sales company after the University Musical Society at University of Michigan shared numerous reports of customers being scammed. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

A large crowd is expected for the final day of Ann Arbor’s Art Fair. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.