With their natural performing ability and dynamic vocals and instrumentation, Elevation ft. Chiara is one of the premiere R&B/Pop/Jazz groups in the area. Hailing from Detroit, the members have been performing together for a decade and perform with some of the best musicians in and around metro Detroit.
In their impressive professional career, Elevation ft. Chiara has performed all over metro-Detroit to much fanfare. They have been featured at Savoy Detroit, The Aretha Jazz Café, the David Whitney Hotel, Bert’s Jazz Room, Hammer & Nail, and numerous private events. Their sound fuses traditional R&B and pop with smooth jazz fusion and some dance music.

A kinetic live performer, Zindle fronts The Powerlines and shares his sweaty, rambunctious energy with growing audiences nationwide. He's also the singer/songwriter from Buffalo, NY rock band, Last Conservative, and long-time guitarist/vocalist for Erin Zindle & The Ragbirds.

Djangophonique is a musical project born out of reverence for the Parisian Jazz Manouche style that was made popular by the legendary Sinti guitarist Django Reinhardt and his Quintette du Hot Club de France. While remaining steeped in the rich and virtuosic tradition, the group brings this music into the present with stunning improv, spontaneity and musical interaction. Hot swing, lush ballads, musette waltzes, jazz standards, boleros, and moody minor pieces are all fused together with theatrical flair and musical humor.

Danny Runey is a singer, guitarist, and songwriter with 30 years of experience in Michigan in various genres. He’s fronted his band The Strangers for over 20 years and played national stages with the likes of Stone Temple Pilots, Collective Soul, Better Than Ezra, as well as dozens of local legends. Danny’s song list covers decades of rock, country, pop, and folk music to satisfy every crowd! #dannyruney #strangersmi IG: @djruney

John “T-Bone” Paxton is a veteran trombonist and vocalist professionally active in Southeastern Michigan for many years. He is the featured singer and trombone soloist with the award-winning jazz ensemble, the Planet D Nonet. John is a 2nd generation musician and a son of the “Jazz Age.” His soulful sense of swing, phrasing, and his ability to interpret and bring personal meaning to a lyric allows him to connect to his audience at an emotional level, both as a vocalist and as an instrumentalist. John was integral member of the Sun Messengers band for decades, leaving to

With a career spanning over two decades, Denise Edwards has evolved into a true maestro of the stage. Her journey has been paved with the rhythmic cadence of countless collaborations with diverse musical groups. Through these experiences, she has honed her harmonic prowess, emerging as a uniquely gifted lead vocalist.

Hannah Francis is a rising star from Metro Detroit to the soulful heart of Nashville, weaving her magic on the ivories to craft a sound that’s all her own. With a keen ear for melodies that stick and lyrics that resonate, this singer-songwriter has been churning out an impressive string of unforgettable singles that are turning heads and tugging at heartstrings. Her piano-driven pop is a fresh breath of air in a world overflowing with noise, and it’s only a matter of time before she becomes a household name. Keep your ears peeled for this powerhouse; she’s just getting started, and the music scene is about to be rocked.

The Reason You came are a Detroit based country variety band performing over 200 shows a year at venues across Michigan and around the country including Tin Roof, House of Blues Cleveland, Old Crow Chicago, Isle Casino and many more. Hits from yesterday and today along with your requests delivered with class and style.

Kris Kurzawa’s versatility has led him to become one of the Detroit areas most in demand guitarists since the early 2000’s; crossing into multiple genres including jazz, fusion, world music and R+B. He released his first album ‘Sly’ in 2016 for which he received his fifth Detroit Music Award. He earned his masters degree in jazz studies from Wayne State University in 2012 and has recently began teaching jazz guitar at his alma mater.

Evening Star is a Space Odyssey led by Detroit Drummer and 2018 U of M SMTD graduate Tariq Gardner. The group has its roots in Detroit’s expansive musical tradition blending the city’s rich Jazz legacy.

Landis is a seven-Time Detroit Music Awards "Outstanding Jazz Vocalist" [...]