6:00-6:45pm

A genre-defying collective from Dayton and Cincinnati, blending reggae, funk, hip-hop, and jazz into a signature sound they call Caribbean Funk. More than a band, they're a movement rooted in love, unity, and self-discovery.

9:00pm-10:00pm

Mavis Staples is a celebrated American rhythm & blues and gospel singer, and civil rights activist who rose to fame with songs by The Staples Singers such as “I’ll take you there.” Her powerful, celebratory sound -with the Detroit River as the stage backdrop - will have audiences on their dancing feet in the warm summer Detroit air.

2:00pm-3:30pm

American Jazz Clarinetist, tenor saxophonist, record producer, and educator. Popular in the New York jazz scene in the 1960s before returning home to Detroit to help found Tribe — a record label and magazine that became a hub for Black experimental music, publishing and platform to discuss social politics.

5:00pm-6:30pm

Ellison is an acclaimed, virtuoso musician and performer. Born in Ethiopia and based in Detroit, Michigan. He is working with musicians from throughout Ethiopia for this special performance bridges Detroit to the country of Ethiopia for its beautiful, inspirational sounds.

8:00pm-9:30pm

Global superstar. Raised in Lagos. He is the eldest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. Femi Kuti began his musical career playing in his father's band, Egypt 80. In 1986, Femi started his own band, Positive Force, establishing himself as an artist independent of his father's legacy with shows that powerful, story-telling, heart-breaking, energetic, inspiring and highly acclaimed worldwide

4:30pm-6:00pm

Power trio 60's garage-psychedelia into a 21st century modern pop-art incarnation! Shadow Show is making headlines in Detroit and around the country. See them here first! 

6:00-7:00pm

Music for Mobile Electric Guitars, an ensemble created and led by composer Patrick Grant. A procession of electric guitarists who wear mini-amps.

7:00pm-8:30pm

Experience the electrifying sounds of the original street band performing your favorite hits including Low Rider, Spill the Wine, The Cisco Kid, and many more!

9:30pm-11:00pm

WDET DJ & Dance Night, Detroit progressive DJ sounds. An award-winning audio journalist and DJ. She began her career on WDET in 1995 and now hosts Alternate Take on the same station. A lifelong explorer of sound, Liz has worked as a host, curator, writer, and DJ in both Detroit and LA, She’s been recognized for her contributions to music and media by national journalism organizations and continues to spotlight Detroit’s creative community.

12:05pm

Carmen Jackson is a Detroit soul and jazz singer with deep musical roots. Niece of jazz great Milt Jackson and daughter of percussionist Manley Jackson, she’s a longtime figure on the local scene. Her single “Where Do We Go From Here” reflects her powerful, personal storytelling.

1:15pm

Roots, folk, alt-country, blues and rock. Performing on national stages for decades, releasing albums and collaborating with other folk, roots and alt-country musicians. This singer/songwriter is a must-see!

2:30pm

U of M Flint Jazz is the University of Michigan-Flint’s premier jazz ensemble, showcasing talented student musicians and honoring the rich tradition of jazz through dynamic performances and community engagement.

3:45pm

Detroit’s Prince Of The Blues”. A well-blended set of classic covers and clever, roller coaster-like originals that keep the audience coming back for more. Diverse mix of Blues, Funk, and Soul they are always well equipped to bring the party wherever they go -and have the dance moves to boot!

5:00pm

The GRAMMY-nominated University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble has commissioned, performed, and recorded works from a global array of musical cultures. Many of the compositions it has premiered have gone on to enter the standard percussion canon.

6:15pm

An all-female based mariachi power ensemble located in the metro-Detroit area.These five musicians gained great popularity and press for their beautiful, skilled music that breaks boundaries. Bring your own little girl to the show, so she can see “that can be me someday, too!”