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Kira Blue is a Detroit-based artist blending city slicker charm with farm girl roots, making waves in the country-pop scene. Inspired by Lainey Wilson, HARDY, Chappell Roan and Kacey Musgraves, her songwriting delves into authentic emotions and the various human experiences. With vibrant performances and a passion for storytelling that resonates across generations, Kira is a rising star ready to share her journey.

The “C” Notes is a long established jazz trio in Detroit, regularly performing at local jazz clubs and restaurants. The group specializes is both classic jazz standards, as well as more modern jazz/rock classics. The Trio features Mark LoDuca Sr. on piano and vocals, Robert Conner on bass and Julian VanSlyke on drums. All veterans of the local jazz seen.

This accomplished guitarist and bandleader has performed covers and originals on stage for 25 years. He's been on bills with all genres of national acts from David Lee Roth to EnVogue. You may have seen him play recently in clubs and at festivals throughout Metro Detroit, including Arts, Beats & Eats and the recent Winter Blast event in downtown Royal Oak.

High energy music variety duo featuring Kymie Starr on vocals. an internationally experienced touring performer and also part of “ The Ladeez” vocal trio that has previously tour supported “the commodores” / “temptations”and various other national performing groups. Also featuring Thomas Anderson on keyboards and vocals. This amazing combo performs various styles of music including classic rock, R&B, Yacht Rock, as well as newer top 40 material.

A soulful songstress and energetic performer who brings the best of what people love about music together in one total package: great stage presence and a powerful quality sound.  Her voice is inviting and stirring in a way that makes you want to hear more. She also has the ability to create an exciting atmosphere anywhere with all of the emotion she brings to each song.  Having crafted lyrics and melodies all of her life and developing into a prolific songwriter in her own rite, Carmen can emote her message on a broadly appealing level without losing the spirit of the message within each song. Her voice exudes sincerity in every word and every note.  Having grown up in gospel choirs around Detroit and Toledo, Ohio; Carmen has “paid her dues” in nightclubs, bars, churches, festivals, etc. all over the Midwest. To see her perform, is an experience in itself

Maria Rose is a local singer-guitarist known for her soulful voice and elegant acoustic style. Blending pop, Motown, jazz, and classic favorites, she creates a warm, inviting atmosphere perfect for an unforgettable evening.

Cal Robbinz was born in Detroit around the corner from Hittsville USA. Grew up wanting to be a Temptation. Began singing in church, in choirs and also in school. Sung with numerous bands and vocal groups around Detroit I still do because I love it. Music brings joy to the heart.
Sincerely, Cal Robbinz

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

A soulful songstress and energetic performer who brings the best of what people love about music together in one total package: great stage presence and a powerful quality sound.  Her voice is inviting and stirring in a way that makes you want to hear more. She also has the ability to create an exciting atmosphere anywhere with all of the emotion she brings to each song.  Having crafted lyrics and melodies all of her life and developing into a prolific songwriter in her own rite, Carmen can emote her message on a broadly appealing level without losing the spirit of the message within each song. Her voice exudes sincerity in every word and every note.  Having grown up in gospel choirs around Detroit and Toledo, Ohio; Carmen has “paid her dues” in nightclubs, bars, churches, festivals, etc. all over the Midwest. To see her perform, is an experience in itself

Kenny Parker’s blues education began with the Beatles in the early 1960s, but it wasn’t long before he discovered the roots of their music. Parker grew up in Albion, Michigan and began playing in his first band, the Esquires, at 14. He discovered Albert King and B.B. King in high school via the local record store, and he took his inspiration from them. After graduating from Eastern Michigan University in 1976 and took a job in a Cadillac factory while looking around for the right opportunities to play blues at night. He began working with a paragon of the Detroit scene, Mr. Bo (Louis Bo Collins), and later joined the Butler Twins. While Parker toured Europe with the Butler Twins, JSP founder John Stedman heard him and decided to sign him up for his own recording. The Butler Twins accompanied Parker on his debut recording “Raise The Dead,” where he was also backed by harp master Darrell Nulisch, best known for his work with Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets

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