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SUMMARY:Damon Terrell
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nMulti-instrumentalist Damon Terrell is an inspirational songwriter music producer\, born in Detroit MI raised in Highland Park MI by his grandmother. \nDamon’s grandmother bought him his first guitar at the age of 17 and he began teaching himself to play guitar. His early influences are Prince\, Eddie Van Halen\, Jimi Hendrix\, and later Yanni and many other smooth jazz artists. \n \nDamon Terrell began to create and develop a unique style of his own\, adding a blend of funk jazz hint of rock\, blues and Latin. \nHe composed his first album “In my life” incorporated with a variety of styles which received a stellar award nomination for “Best inspirational jazz album” plus\, radio airplay across the United States and international album sales in France\, Germany and Guam. The album also received a “great sound” review in the New York times. His second album “Transformation” is a twist that showcase urban 70’s millennium style and is doing exceptionally well across the U.S. \nWhen performing on stage Damon Terrell is known for high energy intense guitar playing back bending shows with a smooth elegant style that inspire the audience to feel and enjoy the same passion and excitement he feels.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/damon-terrell/
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SUMMARY:Caleb Robinson and Reaching
DESCRIPTION:There will be two separate seatings at 7:30pm & 9:30pm for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nCaleb Robinson and Reaching have fused the art of Jazz and  R&B with their love for storytelling\, creating music that embodies the unpredictable rhythms of life. Their passion and subtlety are seamlessly woven into their sound samples and visual samples. With a mission to break down barriers\, Caleb Robinson and Reaching deliver a musical experience that reflects the ebbs and flows of life.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/caleb-robinson-and-reaching/2025-06-06/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250607T213000
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SUMMARY:Caleb Robinson and Reaching
DESCRIPTION:There will be two separate seatings at 7:30pm & 9:30pm for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nCaleb Robinson and Reaching have fused the art of Jazz and  R&B with their love for storytelling\, creating music that embodies the unpredictable rhythms of life. Their passion and subtlety are seamlessly woven into their sound samples and visual samples. With a mission to break down barriers\, Caleb Robinson and Reaching deliver a musical experience that reflects the ebbs and flows of life.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/caleb-robinson-and-reaching/2025-06-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250608T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250608T193000
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SUMMARY:Caleb Robinson and Reaching
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 5:30p & 7:30p for this performance. Doors open at 4pm for dinner. Seating begins at 5pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 7pm.\nCaleb Robinson and Reaching have fused the art of Jazz and  R&B with their love for storytelling\, creating music that embodies the unpredictable rhythms of life. Their passion and subtlety are seamlessly woven into their sound samples and visual samples. With a mission to break down barriers\, Caleb Robinson and Reaching deliver a musical experience that reflects the ebbs and flows of life.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/caleb-robinson-and-reaching-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250611T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250611T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180949
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SUMMARY:The Northwoods Improvisers and Session
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\n\nThe Northwoods Improvisers first came together in 1976. Early versions of the band played collective electro-acoustic improvised music. In 1980 the band switched to an all acoustic instrumentation which has remained to this day. Mike Gilmore and Mike Johnston were founding members of the ensemble. Nick Ashton joined in 1986.  The Northwoods Improvisers Sextet consists of Mike Johnston on bass\, Nick Ashton on drums\, Donovan Boxey on saxophones\, Dominic Bieringa on saxophones\, Jack O’Brien on cello and Mike Khoury on violin.\n\nThe Northwoods Improvisers have performed with several key musicians in their field\, including Bill Smith\, Eugene Chadbourne\, Danny Spencer\, Eddie Gale and most notably\, working with the late Detroit composer Faruq Z. Bey formerly of Griot Galaxy.  The group has released several CDs on the UK’s ARC label as well as on Entropy Stereo and Sagittarius A Star records based in Italy.\n\nThis most recent version of the sextet included the long standing rhythm section of bassist and drummer Mike Johnston and Nick Ashton\, both very accomplished musicians with decades of collective history between them.  Donovan Boxey and Dominic Bierenga bring a double saxophone attack with the two switching to different wind instruments between them.  Together\, they exceed the sum of their parts.  Mike Khoury and Jack O’Brien along with Mike Johnston comprise a string section and bring the lushness of arco strings to the mix along with Eastern sensibilities.\n\nThe Northwoods Improvisers Sextet bring together through composed pieces with collective improvisation\, eastern modes\, and Native American elements to create music with references to indigenous sounds and the music of those who have been historically underrepresented in history.  The Northwoods Improvisers Sextet has recently completed work on a new album which will be issued in September of 2023.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-northwoods-improvisers/2025-06-11/
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SUMMARY:Jordan Anderson Piano Trio
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nKnown for his dynamic bandstand presence and creative approach to improvisation\, Jordan Anderson is a musical force of his generation. Born in Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, Jordan began piano lessons at the age of 7 and by his early teens he sought tutelage from some of Twin Cities’ leading voices in Black American Music\, most notably Detroit’s own Solomon Parham. He took his talents to the University of Michigan\, furthering his pianistic skills Benny Green and Andy Milne. After completing his Masters of Fine Arts in jazz studies at Michigan State University\, Jordan moved to Detroit where he can be found performing in a variety of styles ranging from straight-ahead jazz to house and hip-hop. He is a frequent member of groups led by notable Detroit musicians such as Vincent Chandler\, Allen Dennard\, Russ Macklem\, and Kasan Belgrave to name a few. Within these ensembles\, Jordan can be found playing piano\, keyboards\, synth bass and organ. In October 2024\, Jordan recorded his debut record – a trio project of straight-ahead and contemporary original material. The album is set for\nrelease in spring 2025. Jordan was a winner of the Rubato International Piano Competition in August 2023. He is also a prolific educator in Michigan and had the distinct honor of holding the jazz piano chair for Interlochen’s summer jazz camp in 2022 and 2023. Most recently\, Jordan has been selected as a mentor-fellow for Stanford’s summer jazz workshop 2024-2025.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/jordan-anderson-piano-trio/2025-06-12/
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SUMMARY:Jordan Anderson Piano Trio
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nKnown for his dynamic bandstand presence and creative approach to improvisation\, Jordan Anderson is a musical force of his generation. Born in Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, Jordan began piano lessons at the age of 7 and by his early teens he sought tutelage from some of Twin Cities’ leading voices in Black American Music\, most notably Detroit’s own Solomon Parham. He took his talents to the University of Michigan\, furthering his pianistic skills Benny Green and Andy Milne. After completing his Masters of Fine Arts in jazz studies at Michigan State University\, Jordan moved to Detroit where he can be found performing in a variety of styles ranging from straight-ahead jazz to house and hip-hop. He is a frequent member of groups led by notable Detroit musicians such as Vincent Chandler\, Allen Dennard\, Russ Macklem\, and Kasan Belgrave to name a few. Within these ensembles\, Jordan can be found playing piano\, keyboards\, synth bass and organ. In October 2024\, Jordan recorded his debut record – a trio project of straight-ahead and contemporary original material. The album is set for\nrelease in spring 2025. Jordan was a winner of the Rubato International Piano Competition in August 2023. He is also a prolific educator in Michigan and had the distinct honor of holding the jazz piano chair for Interlochen’s summer jazz camp in 2022 and 2023. Most recently\, Jordan has been selected as a mentor-fellow for Stanford’s summer jazz workshop 2024-2025.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/jordan-anderson-piano-trio/2025-06-13/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250614T213000
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SUMMARY:Jordan Anderson Organ Trio
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nKnown for his dynamic bandstand presence and creative approach to improvisation\, Jordan Anderson is a musical force of his generation. Born in Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, Jordan began piano lessons at the age of 7 and by his early teens he sought tutelage from some of Twin Cities’ leading voices in Black American Music\, most notably Detroit’s own Solomon Parham. He took his talents to the University of Michigan\, furthering his pianistic skills Benny Green and Andy Milne. After completing his Masters of Fine Arts in jazz studies at Michigan State University\, Jordan moved to Detroit where he can be found performing in a variety of styles ranging from straight-ahead jazz to house and hip-hop. He is a frequent member of groups led by notable Detroit musicians such as Vincent Chandler\, Allen Dennard\, Russ Macklem\, and Kasan Belgrave to name a few. Within these ensembles\, Jordan can be found playing piano\, keyboards\, synth bass and organ. In October 2024\, Jordan recorded his debut record – a trio project of straight-ahead and contemporary original material. The album is set for\nrelease in spring 2025. Jordan was a winner of the Rubato International Piano Competition in August 2023. He is also a prolific educator in Michigan and had the distinct honor of holding the jazz piano chair for Interlochen’s summer jazz camp in 2022 and 2023. Most recently\, Jordan has been selected as a mentor-fellow for Stanford’s summer jazz workshop 2024-2025.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/jordan-anderson-organ-trio-3/2025-06-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250615T173000
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SUMMARY:Fathers Day Dinner and a Show featuring: the Jordan Anderson Organ Trio
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 5:30p & 7:30p for this performance. Doors open at 4pm for dinner. Seating begins at 5pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 7pm.\nKnown for his dynamic bandstand presence and creative approach to improvisation\, Jordan Anderson is a musical force of his generation. Born in Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, Jordan began piano lessons at the age of 7 and by his early teens he sought tutelage from some of Twin Cities’ leading voices in Black American Music\, most notably Detroit’s own Solomon Parham. He took his talents to the University of Michigan\, furthering his pianistic skills Benny Green and Andy Milne. After completing his Masters of Fine Arts in jazz studies at Michigan State University\, Jordan moved to Detroit where he can be found performing in a variety of styles ranging from straight-ahead jazz to house and hip-hop. He is a frequent member of groups led by notable Detroit musicians such as Vincent Chandler\, Allen Dennard\, Russ Macklem\, and Kasan Belgrave to name a few. Within these ensembles\, Jordan can be found playing piano\, keyboards\, synth bass and organ. In October 2024\, Jordan recorded his debut record – a trio project of straight-ahead and contemporary original material. The album is set for\nrelease in spring 2025. Jordan was a winner of the Rubato International Piano Competition in August 2023. He is also a prolific educator in Michigan and had the distinct honor of holding the jazz piano chair for Interlochen’s summer jazz camp in 2022 and 2023. Most recently\, Jordan has been selected as a mentor-fellow for Stanford’s summer jazz workshop 2024-2025.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/fathers-day-dinner-and-a-show-featuring-the-jordan-anderson-organ-trio-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180949
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SUMMARY:The Northwoods Improvisers and Session
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\n\nThe Northwoods Improvisers first came together in 1976. Early versions of the band played collective electro-acoustic improvised music. In 1980 the band switched to an all acoustic instrumentation which has remained to this day. Mike Gilmore and Mike Johnston were founding members of the ensemble. Nick Ashton joined in 1986.  The Northwoods Improvisers Sextet consists of Mike Johnston on bass\, Nick Ashton on drums\, Donovan Boxey on saxophones\, Dominic Bieringa on saxophones\, Jack O’Brien on cello and Mike Khoury on violin.\n\nThe Northwoods Improvisers have performed with several key musicians in their field\, including Bill Smith\, Eugene Chadbourne\, Danny Spencer\, Eddie Gale and most notably\, working with the late Detroit composer Faruq Z. Bey formerly of Griot Galaxy.  The group has released several CDs on the UK’s ARC label as well as on Entropy Stereo and Sagittarius A Star records based in Italy.\n\nThis most recent version of the sextet included the long standing rhythm section of bassist and drummer Mike Johnston and Nick Ashton\, both very accomplished musicians with decades of collective history between them.  Donovan Boxey and Dominic Bierenga bring a double saxophone attack with the two switching to different wind instruments between them.  Together\, they exceed the sum of their parts.  Mike Khoury and Jack O’Brien along with Mike Johnston comprise a string section and bring the lushness of arco strings to the mix along with Eastern sensibilities.\n\nThe Northwoods Improvisers Sextet bring together through composed pieces with collective improvisation\, eastern modes\, and Native American elements to create music with references to indigenous sounds and the music of those who have been historically underrepresented in history.  The Northwoods Improvisers Sextet has recently completed work on a new album which will be issued in September of 2023.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-northwoods-improvisers/2025-06-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T213000
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration featuring: Langston Kitchen's Mahogany Collective
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES ARE AT 7:30PM & 9:30PM FOR THIS PERFORMANCE. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nFeaturing: \n\nSidney Kitchen\, trombone\nWilliam Hill III\, piano\nMichael J. Reed\, drums\n\n\n\n\n\nBorn in Detroit\, possessing familial roots in Harlem\, and known for his big sound on the bass\, Langston Marcelles Kitchen is the winner of the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award\, Essentially Ellington Regional Best Musicianship Award\, and the Detroit Jazz Festival Collegiate Combo Competition. He is a Geri Allen Fellow and jazz major at Michigan State University\, under the tutelage of University Distinguished Professor of Jazz Bass and Director of Jazz Studies\, Rodney Whitaker. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWithin a short period of time\, he has begun to master his instrument and has studied under some of the most respected jazz musicians\, including Robert Hurst\, Xavier Davis\, Sean Dobbins\, and Marcus Printup and has performed with Michael Dease\, Dan Wilson\, Xavier Davis\, Walter Blanding\, and Randy Napoleon. In the words of Louis Armstrong\, “To jazz\, or not to jazz\, there is no question!” Kitchen loves jazz and is driven by his pursuit to play with conviction\, purpose\, and feeling. He has performed at Smalls Jazz Club\, the Detroit Jazz Festival\, Jazz Festival at Caramoor\, East Lansing Summer Solstice\, the Roxy Bar\, City Opera House\, the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, Cliff Bell’s\, and Blue Llama Jazz Club. With the goals of becoming a touring musician and a distinguished professor\, Kitchen continues to pursue his dreams and hopes to one-day help young musicians with the same spirit of reciprocity that his mentors share with him.  \n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/juneteenth-celebration-featuring-langston-kitchens-mahogany-collective/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T213000
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SUMMARY:Karim Gideon Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance.\nDoors open at 4pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nKarim Gideon musical journey began in middle school by joining the school band and learning the trumpet at the age of 10. By the time he reached high school\, Karim showed a growing interest in jazz music that caught the attention of Dr. Teddy Harris Jr.\, who was an accomplished musician\, arranger\, and educator. Upon graduation\, Karim would enlist in the United States Navy. While in the navy\, stationed in Yokosuka\, Japan\, 40 miles from Tokyo\, where he was working in the jazz Scene. His military career took him from Tokyo\, Dubai\, Norfolk\, and Afghanistan. After receiving an honorable discharge from active duty\, Karim pursued a degree in music at Wayne State University. \nKarim has performed with Randy Weston\, Sean Jones\, Danilo Perez\, Scott Gwinnell\, Omar Sosa\, Glen Hall\, and\nBernie Koenig  He is currently a member of In the Tradition Jazz Ensemble under the Direction of Olujimi Tafatooa. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6WbPcT4QtYockYxIeYHFsw \nhttps://www.instagram.com/karimgideonmusic/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/karim-gideon-quartet-2/2025-06-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180949
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SUMMARY:Karim Gideon Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance.\nDoors open at 4pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nKarim Gideon musical journey began in middle school by joining the school band and learning the trumpet at the age of 10. By the time he reached high school\, Karim showed a growing interest in jazz music that caught the attention of Dr. Teddy Harris Jr.\, who was an accomplished musician\, arranger\, and educator. Upon graduation\, Karim would enlist in the United States Navy. While in the navy\, stationed in Yokosuka\, Japan\, 40 miles from Tokyo\, where he was working in the jazz Scene. His military career took him from Tokyo\, Dubai\, Norfolk\, and Afghanistan. After receiving an honorable discharge from active duty\, Karim pursued a degree in music at Wayne State University. \nKarim has performed with Randy Weston\, Sean Jones\, Danilo Perez\, Scott Gwinnell\, Omar Sosa\, Glen Hall\, and\nBernie Koenig  He is currently a member of In the Tradition Jazz Ensemble under the Direction of Olujimi Tafatooa. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6WbPcT4QtYockYxIeYHFsw \nhttps://www.instagram.com/karimgideonmusic/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/karim-gideon-quartet-2/2025-06-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T193000
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SUMMARY:In the Tradition
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 5:30p & 7:30p for this performance. Doors open at 4pm for dinner. Seating begins at 5pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 7pm.\nIn the Tradition Jazz Ensemble is a Septet based in Detroit\, Michigan. For close to 30 years\, the band has distinguished itself for its impeccable delivery of jazz music with an African-centered perspective. In the Tradition’s performances throughout the Detroit area and the Midwest\, of both original compositions and jazz standards\, has earned the band respect among its peers in the music industry and a wide following. The band has recorded six CDs and its music is played over college radio jazz shows across the country\, and radio stations around the globe. Band leader\, Olujimi Tafataona\, plays saxophone\, flute\, and is the principal composer and arranger of the band’s original compositions. \nIn the Tradition Jazz ensemble featuring: \n\nKarim Gideon\, trumpet/flugelhorn\nCalvinTaylor\, baritone\nKevin Williams\, piano\nKefentse Chike\, percussions\nFoluke Shearer\, piano\nAlex Webb\, bass\nChris White\, drums.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/in-the-tradition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T213000
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SUMMARY:The Northwoods Improvisers and Session
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\n\nThe Northwoods Improvisers first came together in 1976. Early versions of the band played collective electro-acoustic improvised music. In 1980 the band switched to an all acoustic instrumentation which has remained to this day. Mike Gilmore and Mike Johnston were founding members of the ensemble. Nick Ashton joined in 1986.  The Northwoods Improvisers Sextet consists of Mike Johnston on bass\, Nick Ashton on drums\, Donovan Boxey on saxophones\, Dominic Bieringa on saxophones\, Jack O’Brien on cello and Mike Khoury on violin.\n\nThe Northwoods Improvisers have performed with several key musicians in their field\, including Bill Smith\, Eugene Chadbourne\, Danny Spencer\, Eddie Gale and most notably\, working with the late Detroit composer Faruq Z. Bey formerly of Griot Galaxy.  The group has released several CDs on the UK’s ARC label as well as on Entropy Stereo and Sagittarius A Star records based in Italy.\n\nThis most recent version of the sextet included the long standing rhythm section of bassist and drummer Mike Johnston and Nick Ashton\, both very accomplished musicians with decades of collective history between them.  Donovan Boxey and Dominic Bierenga bring a double saxophone attack with the two switching to different wind instruments between them.  Together\, they exceed the sum of their parts.  Mike Khoury and Jack O’Brien along with Mike Johnston comprise a string section and bring the lushness of arco strings to the mix along with Eastern sensibilities.\n\nThe Northwoods Improvisers Sextet bring together through composed pieces with collective improvisation\, eastern modes\, and Native American elements to create music with references to indigenous sounds and the music of those who have been historically underrepresented in history.  The Northwoods Improvisers Sextet has recently completed work on a new album which will be issued in September of 2023.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-northwoods-improvisers/2025-06-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180949
CREATED:20250612T161516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T163503Z
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SUMMARY:William Hill III
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 4pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nWilliam Hill III is a pianist\, arranger\, composer\, and bandleader from Detroit\, Michigan. Hill is a graduate of the Detroit School of Arts\, and is currently studying at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music undergoing his baccalaureate education. In Hill’s pre-collage years\, he has been a member of the Detroit Symphony’s Civic Youth Jazz program performing in the Creative Jazz Ensemble and the Civic Jazz Orchestra and the Michigan State University Spartan Youth Jazz Program. \nHill has had the opportunity to participate in many summer extensive jazz camps such as Jazz House Kids\, Jr. Jazz Academy at Lincoln Center\, Berklee Summer Programs\, Interlochen Center for the Arts\, Motown Lyric Project\, Keeping an Eye Summer Jazz Workshop located at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam\, and many others. \nHill is honored to receive awards from programs such as the National YoungArts Foundation\, a multi-year winner in the instrumental contemporary category for the\nNAACP ACT-SO National Competition\, and the West Virginia University International Jazz Piano Competition. Musicians that Hill has worked alongside and have been mentored by include Marc Cary\, Aaron Parks\, Buster Williams\, Christian McBride\, Curtis Lundy\, Jaleel Shaw\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Joe Farnsworth\, Ari Hoenig\, Rodney Whitaker\, Wynton Marsalis\,\, and many more. \nHill has had the opportunity to perform at the Detroit International Jazz Festival\, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola\, Smalls Jazz Club\, Minton’s Playhouse\, The Django\, Esplanade-Theaters on the Bay (Singapore)\, Blue Note Tokyo\, and many others to name a few. Hill’s passion in life as a musician is to spread joy to everyone around the world with the music that he produces.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/william-hill-the-thirds-trio-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180949
CREATED:20250429T180303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T180415Z
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SUMMARY:Joslyn & The Sweet Compression
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\n“A refreshing take on the neo-soul / funk sound\, unbound by modern cliches.”\n– Glide Magazine   \nWSG Drey Skonie and the kLOUDS  \nJoslyn & The Sweet Compression are bona fide\, and they want the world to know it. \n \nA rising force out of Lexington\, Kentucky\, the band led by Joslyn Hampton come out swinging on their sophomore album\, ready to uplift and inspire through their singular and stirring soul-funk sound. 2019’s critically acclaimed debut album made them a favorite headliner at regional clubs and music festivals. After a grueling and relentless tour schedule – one that saw them supporting Tower of Power at New York’s Sony Hall and Tyler Childers at Colorado’s legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre – the band are back with Bona Fide\, a sonically and emotionally charged record that captures their breathtaking live energy as well as their humanity. \nReleased August 25\, 2023\, Bona Fide is a resounding testament to Joslyn & The Sweet Compression’s unparalleled talents\, as well as an homage to the band’s co-founder (and Joslyn Hampton’s step-father)\, Marty Charters\, who passed away in 2022. \nMusically\, Bona Fide blends soulful and smoldering neo-funk with elements of ‘70s and ‘80s R&B. Hampton pulls from her inspirations – Aretha Franklin\, Chaka Khan\, Whitney Houston\, and Mariah Carey – as well as from the opera singers she studied in college. “I find myself applying all of the things I’ve learned to my passion now\, and placing it in my music\,” she shares. \nThe result is a unique\, hooky style that helps Joslyn & The Sweet Compression stand apart from their contemporaries. To Hampton\, Bona Fide is a record about a ride she calls “the human rollercoaster.” \n“You have falling in love\, getting cheated on\, celebrating this life – you only get one\,” she says. “We go through so many human emotions on this album\, and that’s what I want to bring to life: The ride of being a human! I want to take you to the moment you found the love of your life when you looked across the room. This album is literally meant to take you to every human emotion you have.” \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/joslyn-the-sweet-compression/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250628T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250628T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180949
CREATED:20250429T180922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T180922Z
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SUMMARY:Drey Skonie and The kLOUDs Band
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nDrey Skonie and The kLOUDs Band a.k.a. “Skonie and The kLOUDs” emphasis on the loud. Hailing from the motor city\, Detroit\, MI. Skonie and The kLOUDs are retro style band\, with a new flare. They call themselves the new\, old school. \nIn the past few years\, The kLOUDs Band has been shaking up the Detroit Music Scene making the industry take notice.  In 2023 Drey Skonie lead singer of the band won “Artist Of The Year” at Motown Museum’s Hitsville Next Amplify Sound Of Detroit singing competition. Then only a month later Skonie and The kLOUDS were also crowned winners of Masterpiece Sound Studios’ Cover Song Contest in honor of the late\, legendary Motown songwriter and producer Sylvia Moy with their captivating rendition of Moy’s classic Stevie Wonder Motown hit\, “I Was Made To Love Her”. During the competition\, Drey met Jackie Wilson’s daughter Brenda Wilson\, who was a judge for the competition. Brenda then knew from Drey’s showmanship\, that she wanted Drey to play her Dad. Fast forward Drey now plays Jackie Wilson in a TV series entitled “Higher And Higher” coming soon. \nThe latest album “Rolling Skone” is available on iTunes\, Spotify\, Amazon\, and more.  They have appeared on stages from The D to Los Angeles rocking crowds with a multifaceted soul\, funk\, RnB\, and techno sound. \nCurrently “Skonie and The kLOUDs” are recording live in the studio. You can also hear new material and watch performances of the band on YouTube\, as well as Instagram @dreyskonie and @thekloudsband.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/drey-skonie-and-the-klouds-band-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250629T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250629T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180949
CREATED:20250217T173703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T214950Z
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SUMMARY:Ember
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 5:30p & 7:30p for this performance. Doors open at 4pm for dinner. Seating begins at 5pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 7pm.\nFeaturing: \n\nCaleb Wheeler Curtis – stritch\, trumpet\, sopranino saxophone\nNoah Garabedian – bass\, synth\nVinnie Sperrazza – drums\n\nThe Brooklyn\, NY based collaborative trio Ember (previously Curtis+Garabedian+Sperrazza) finds itself at the crossroads of musical and personal exploration resulting in true band-hood and non-hierarchical playing. Each of the members – Caleb Wheeler Curtis (stritch\, trumpet)\, Noah Garabedian (bass)\, and Vinnie Sperrazza (drums) – are integral parts of the NY creative music community as leaders\, collaborators and instigators. The music in this trio is organized but open and expressive. Their music opens up the true freedom of improvisation\, exploration\, and creativity. \nTheir latest release\, “August in March” is available everywhere via Imani Records.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/ember/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250702T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250702T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180949
CREATED:20241001T221115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T174058Z
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SUMMARY:Ragtime Banjo Revival Trio and Session
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES ARE AT 7:30PM & 9:30PM FOR THIS PERFORMANCE. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nOpen Trad Jazz Jam at 9:30pm!  \nRagtime Banjo Revival (RBR) is a bold cultural outreach project that aims to grow and strengthen community through live and recorded experiences of historical popular music. RBR revives the joy of ragtime banjo music by illuminating its presence in our shared musical past — and by answering the question most people\, in and outside of music circles\, haven’t lately thought to ask: Why ragtime\, and why now? \nThe answer lies in the very sounds and stories of this project. Despite its trajectory from the most popular music in the English-speaking world to near-fatal obscurity\, this music\, its creators\, and its history live on today in our relationships with music\, popular culture\, identity\, and history. While audiences tap and hum along with the project’s inspired arrangements\, they’ll learn enough to change the way they listen to music and the way they engage with the development of culture. With a curious and optimistic spirit\, RBR educates and inspires\, welcoming the newcomer and cultivating respect across areas of difference.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/ragtime-banjo-revival-trio/2025-07-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250703T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250703T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180949
CREATED:20250501T174203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T213354Z
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SUMMARY:Hidden Nomination
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES ARE AT 7:30PM & 9:30PM FOR THIS PERFORMANCE. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nHidden Nomination is a genre-defying ensemble that emerged from the lustrous Blue Llama Jazz Club after a particularly electrifying set. The band has quickly become a force to be reckoned with in the Midwest music scene. Comprising Houston Patton on saxophone\, Andre Crawford on piano\, Dylan Sherman on bass\, and Brian Allen on drums\, Hidden Nomination brings together four exceptionally talented musicians with a shared passion for exploration and innovation. \nTheir sound is a thrilling fusion of jazz\, funk\, R&B\, gospel\, and neo-soul\, creating a sonic tapestry that is as soulful as it is dynamic. With high-energy performances and delicate\, melodic interplay\, Hidden Nomination captivates audiences\, taking them on a journey that transcends traditional genre boundaries. The band’s philosophy is rooted in the pursuit of the unseen and the unheard—always searching for what lies hidden beneath the surface of music and emotion. \nRecently completing a celebrated residency at Cliff Bell’s\, one of Detroit’s most iconic jazz clubs\, Hidden Nomination has solidified its reputation as a must-see live act. Their ability to blend technical mastery with raw\, heartfelt expression has earned them a dedicated following and critical acclaim. As they prepare to record their debut album in summer of 2025\, the band is poised to share their unique sound with an even wider audience.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/hidden-nomination/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250705
DTSTAMP:20260404T180949
CREATED:20250507T143434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T143434Z
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SUMMARY:Closed.
DESCRIPTION:Join us Tomorrow or Yesterday!
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/closed-43/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250705T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250705T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180949
CREATED:20240415T133316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T150311Z
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SUMMARY:Jason Janas
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES ARE AT 7:30PM & 9:30PM FOR THIS PERFORMANCE.\nDoors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nJason Janas is originally from New Jersey. He began his tap dance instruction under Ms. Deborah Mitchell and was the first charter member of the New Jersey Tap Ensemble. He then found a love for the dance and continued to learn and study the art form. He also trained and was a member of the North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble under the direction of Gene Medler. \nJason’s first professional company after high school was Tapestry Dance Company in Austin TX\, under the direction of Acia Gray. He was a principal dancer there for 5 years. His hard work ethic began to take notice and Derick Grant invited Jason to be in his show Imagine Tap! which ran for 6 weeks in Chicago\, and changed his life. His other show credits include Souls of our Feet with Tapestry Dance Company\, Wonderland with Sara Savelli and Ayodele Casel\, and most recently co-choreographed and was featured in Tap Stars with Rasta Thomas. He currently teaches for Wild Dance Convention and West Coast Dance Explosion\, and has taught at tap festivals in New Jersey\, Chicago\, New York\, L.A.\, Charlotte\, Austin\, San Antonio\, Vancouver\, Zürich\, Curitiba (Brazil)\, Moscow\, and Barcelona!
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/jason-janas-feelin-frosty/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250706T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250706T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180949
CREATED:20250501T175023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T175023Z
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SUMMARY:Philip Buchman Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 5:30p & 7:30p for this performance.\nDoors open at 4pm for dinner. Seating begins at 5pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 7pm.\nOriginally from Wisconsin\, Philip recently earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan. Since then\, he has begun working with some of Detroit’s finest musicians\, such as John Douglas\, Scott Gwinell\, Jacob Hart\, etc. In addition to being a working musician\, Philip teaches at McCourt’s Music Group\, and released his first album in 2024: Francesca. As of late\, Philip has  begun touring with the Mercer Patterson Quintet. They have played around the West Coast\, and the South and Midwest during 2024 and 2025.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/philip-buchman-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250709T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250709T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180949
CREATED:20241001T221115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T174058Z
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SUMMARY:Ragtime Banjo Revival Trio and Session
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES ARE AT 7:30PM & 9:30PM FOR THIS PERFORMANCE. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nOpen Trad Jazz Jam at 9:30pm!  \nRagtime Banjo Revival (RBR) is a bold cultural outreach project that aims to grow and strengthen community through live and recorded experiences of historical popular music. RBR revives the joy of ragtime banjo music by illuminating its presence in our shared musical past — and by answering the question most people\, in and outside of music circles\, haven’t lately thought to ask: Why ragtime\, and why now? \nThe answer lies in the very sounds and stories of this project. Despite its trajectory from the most popular music in the English-speaking world to near-fatal obscurity\, this music\, its creators\, and its history live on today in our relationships with music\, popular culture\, identity\, and history. While audiences tap and hum along with the project’s inspired arrangements\, they’ll learn enough to change the way they listen to music and the way they engage with the development of culture. With a curious and optimistic spirit\, RBR educates and inspires\, welcoming the newcomer and cultivating respect across areas of difference.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/ragtime-banjo-revival-trio/2025-07-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250710T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250710T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180949
CREATED:20241202T172046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T175129Z
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SUMMARY:RSVP AllStars
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\n\nDetroit RSVP AllStars’ sonic tapestry has it’s roots deep in the blues as its blends in rock and funk to create a distinctive sound all their own.  The emotive playing of lead guitarist Michael Hicks contributes perfectly to the sonic signature of any given performance.  Award (Detroit Black Music) winning lead vocalist\, CJ Williams charisma and soulfulness effortlessly spans all realms of the Blues creating a magnetic and commanding presence for the band. As they deliver a musical experience that resonates with audiences and leaves an indelible mark on the collective soul of Detroit’s vibrant music culture the RSVP All-stars are not-to-be-missed! \n\n\nFeaturing:\n\n\nLead guitar – Mike Hicks\nLead vocals – CJ Williams\nDrums – Chris Thomas\nKeyboards – Jeff Campbell\nKeyboards -Wayne White\nBass Guitar – Rock Mickens\nPercussion – Jared K Berry
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/rsvp-all-stars/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250711T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250711T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180949
CREATED:20250501T175347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T144130Z
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SUMMARY:Jauron Perry Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nJauron Perry is an upcoming Detroit trumpeter\, composer\, bandleader\, and educator in jazz studies at Michigan State University. Recognized with the Next Generation of Talent award\, Jauron has gained extensive experience working with Detroit jazz masters like Rodney Whitaker\, Regina Carter\, Wendell Harrison\, as well as sensations such as Jazzmeia Horn\, Marquis Hill\, and Wynton Marsalis\, and performing as a current Geri Allen Gathering Orchestra Fellow. He has been featured in prominent events such as the Detroit Jazz Festival and the Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Jack Rudin Jazz Championship. Jauron recently won the 2024 Michigan Jazz Festival Rising Horn Competition\, and also toured Japan at just 19 years old. He is now a recorded artist with the new collective group Quintessential from Detroit\, MI\, on their debut album “Here We Are” and with his own band\, the Jauron Perry Quintet that won the 2024 Detroit Jazz Festival Combo Competition. The quintet performed their debut set at the 2024 Detroit Jazz Festival\, creating Jauron’s debut album as a bandleader.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/jauron-perry-quintet-2/2025-07-11/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250713T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250713T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180949
CREATED:20250501T180912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T144243Z
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SUMMARY:Jauron Perry Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 5:30p & 7:30p for this performance. Doors open at 4pm for dinner. Seating begins at 5pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 7pm.\nJauron Perry is an upcoming Detroit trumpeter\, composer\, bandleader\, and educator in jazz studies at Michigan State University. Recognized with the Next Generation of Talent award\, Jauron has gained extensive experience working with Detroit jazz masters like Rodney Whitaker\, Regina Carter\, Wendell Harrison\, as well as sensations such as Jazzmeia Horn\, Marquis Hill\, and Wynton Marsalis\, and performing as a current Geri Allen Gathering Orchestra Fellow. He has been featured in prominent events such as the Detroit Jazz Festival and the Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Jack Rudin Jazz Championship. Jauron recently won the 2024 Michigan Jazz Festival Rising Horn Competition\, and also toured Japan at just 19 years old. He is now a recorded artist with the new collective group Quintessential from Detroit\, MI\, on their debut album “Here We Are” and with his own band\, the Jauron Perry Quintet that won the 2024 Detroit Jazz Festival Combo Competition. The quintet performed their debut set at the 2024 Detroit Jazz Festival\, creating Jauron’s debut album as a bandleader.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/jauron-perry-quintet-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250716T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250716T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180949
CREATED:20241001T221115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T174058Z
UID:10008253-1752694200-1752701400@cliffbells.com
SUMMARY:Ragtime Banjo Revival Trio and Session
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES ARE AT 7:30PM & 9:30PM FOR THIS PERFORMANCE. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nOpen Trad Jazz Jam at 9:30pm!  \nRagtime Banjo Revival (RBR) is a bold cultural outreach project that aims to grow and strengthen community through live and recorded experiences of historical popular music. RBR revives the joy of ragtime banjo music by illuminating its presence in our shared musical past — and by answering the question most people\, in and outside of music circles\, haven’t lately thought to ask: Why ragtime\, and why now? \nThe answer lies in the very sounds and stories of this project. Despite its trajectory from the most popular music in the English-speaking world to near-fatal obscurity\, this music\, its creators\, and its history live on today in our relationships with music\, popular culture\, identity\, and history. While audiences tap and hum along with the project’s inspired arrangements\, they’ll learn enough to change the way they listen to music and the way they engage with the development of culture. With a curious and optimistic spirit\, RBR educates and inspires\, welcoming the newcomer and cultivating respect across areas of difference.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/ragtime-banjo-revival-trio/2025-07-16/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250717T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250717T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180949
CREATED:20250501T175739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T151911Z
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SUMMARY:Zoe Ny & Cole Ritter
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nDescribed as “a quiet yet depthless power\, and a timeless kind soul\,” the Michigan born\, Nashville based vocalist Zoe Ny returns to Cliff Bells. The recent Berklee College of Music graduate is an Americana songwriter who seamlessly incorporates her influences in soul\, jazz\, and folk music. Zoe has performed everywhere from Broadway\, to Carnegie Hall\, to countless East Nashville dives. Though her versatility as a vocalist has brought Zoe to unique places\, she always finds her way back to the classics. Her most recent single\, “What it’s All About\,” produced by Micah Tawlks-is out on all platforms now. \n \nBorn and Raised in Nashville\, TN\, 23 year old Cole Ritter has been playing music for as long as he can remember. Hearing the sounds of Country\, Bluegrass and Early Rock and Roll\, Cole was inspired to pick up the violin at the young age of 3. He has since been honing his craft into a diverse but cohesive sound that combines elements of Gritty Country and Rock with the Dreamy Reverb-Drenched sounds of Surf and Western Music. Cole was Featured on Season 20 of American Idol\, and has shared stages with many rising stars; most recently Sierra Ferrell at her sold out Ryman Auditorium Show. \n 
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