Detroit-native funk collective Will Sessions has announced via social media a new set of “Mixtakes,” which will feature legendary Detroit performers Dennis Coffey and McKinley Jackson. The group’s first “Mixtake” series focused on recreated sounds from favorite songs. The two-part series was visually-documented by The Work, and offered as a digital and physical…
Aretha Franklin’s “diva covers album” will be gracing the ears of Detroit listeners digitally by September 30, according to reports by Showbiz411’s Roger Friedman. The album, which is tentatively titled Aretha Franklin Sings Songs of the Great Divas, has been announced for release just before the Grammy Awards deadline thanks to legendary record…
#451502786 / gettyimages.com Motown legend Stevie Wonder has announced an 11-stop tour celebrating his classic double-album Songs in the Key of Life, in addition to his first Detroit-area performance in more than five years. Wonder’s upcoming tour stop will mark his first performance in the Detroit-area since his 2008 North American tour, which…
After more than 20 years of dormancy, Motown Records’ 25th anniversary TV-special Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever will be released as a six-DVD box set. The 1983 NBC television special hosted live performances by many of Motown’s greatest musicians, and offered behind-the-scene footage of Detroit’s most iconic personalities. Featured Motown 25 artists included:…
The 17th-annual Arts, Beats & Eats festival in Royal Oak (Aug. 29 – Sept. 1) has announced its robust performance schedule, which includes nationally-acclaimed stars, up-and-comers and local legends performing on 10 stages. The Detroit-area’s largest art, food and music event features more than 200 music acts, 135 art vendors and a whopping…
As one of the few remaining free concert events of the Detroit summer music season, the 22-year-old Concert of Colors returns to Midtown for a diverse display of culture, musicianship and art appreciation Thursday, July 10, through Sunday, July 13. The four day festival, which draws approximately 80,000 attendees, began as a modest…
Two of Detroit’s most celebrated Motown acts will perform back-to-back as The Temptations and Four Tops visit Freedom Hill Amphitheatre on July 21. Four Tops (1953-present) and The Temptations (1960-present) boast a combined 14 record labels, 25 chart-topping hits, 55 full-length studio albums, and 10 Rock-n’-Roll Hall of Fame inductees. The groups have…
Friday marked the second day of one of Michigan’s largest music festivals – Electric Forest. The four-day electronic extravaganza boasts more than 75 artists, five stages, and is expected to bring approximately 35,000 attendees to Rothbury, Michigan. Among the countless acts, Detroit-area artists have stood out among the performances with ambassadors such as: Golf Clap, Jimmy Edgar, Chrome…
Thursday marked the beginning of one of Michigan’s largest music events – Electronic Forest Festival. The four-day electronic extravaganza is scheduled to boast more than 75 artists, five stages, and bring approximately 35,000 attendees to Rothbury, Michigan. Among the countless acts, Detroit-area artists are expected to stand out among the performances with ambassadors…
After dealing with several health issues in recent years, Detroit legend Aretha Franklin has made a full recovery and is back on the road, having kicked off a tour with two back-to-back dates at Radio City Music Hall earlier this month. Moreover, The Queen of Soul is in the middle of recording her 40th studio album,…