Djangophonique is a virtuosic, instrumentally driven quartet led by guitar player Andrew Brown. With over a decade of national touring experience, Brown is no stranger to the stage and delivers every performance with personality and enigmatic charm. A true disciple of the style, Brown has spent countless hours immersing himself in the language of Django Reinhardt’s jazz manouche, and he’s joined on stage by bandmates that match his skill and passion for the material. The result is a sound that’s unmistakable to fans of the music, and alluring to the uninitiated—a sound that can bring the lively energy of a parisian dance hall to the quietest listening room or captivate a buzzing festival audience with a shimmering ballad. With respect for the tradition and a fearless creativity that bends the conventions of the style, Djangophonique is keeping the Hot Club revival alive and well.

John “T-Bone” Paxton is a veteran trombonist and vocalist professionally [...]

James O'Donnell has been entertaining Detroit audiences with his special brand of music for more than three decades...

Trumpet player, vocalist, composer, and arranger, Dave Vessella’s unique sound is reminiscent of traditional New Orleans music and west coast jazz a la Chet Baker. Vessella has played at the Detroit Jazz Festival and the Panama Jazz Festival with Wayne State University and Danilo Perez, Walter White’s Big Band at the Michigan Jazz Festival, The Detroit Pistons house band and many more within Detroit, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

Paul Keller, a prolific composer and arranger, provides much of the material for this popular band. Keller's incredible swing feel is rock solid and his virtuosic bass solos must be heard to be believed. Duncan McMillan's swinging and tasteful pianistic prowess is on prominent display. Sean Dobbins supplies high-energy rhythmic fireworks that propel this amazing trio's music into orbit!

Keyboard specialist Chris Codish has steadily made himself a vital [...]

Cabaret Boreale unites musical artistry with a transporting vintage aesthetic. Timeless classics and contemporary hits are reimagined with old world flair, theatricality, and unexpected instrumentation! Featuring Katie Smith on vocals, Don Reinholm on accordion, Phil LaDouceur on upright bass and tuba, and Andrew Brown on guitar and banjo

James O'Donnell has been entertaining Detroit audiences with his special brand of music for more than three decades...

Keyboard specialist Chris Codish has steadily made himself a vital [...]