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The Firefly Club
637 S. Main 665-9090
Jazz and blues club, named Best Metro Detroit Jazz Club by the
August 1:
Easy Street Swingtet
(5:30-8 p.m.) Dixieland and swing by this local ensemble led by saxophonist and trumpeter Paul Klinger.
August 2:
Live bands TBA.
August 3:
"Elevation."
Funk and hip-hop by DJ Graffiti and other DJs TBA. Also, an open mike session.
August 3:
Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings
(5-8 p.m.) This local 10-piece big band is one of the few to specialize in the old-time big-band music of the late 1920s and early 1930s associated with Jelly Roll Morton and King Oliver. Arrangements by the renowned early-jazz pianist James Dapogny and tubaist Chris Smith. The rest of the lineup includes 3 saxophonists/clarinetists, 2 trumpeters, a trombonist, a guitarist/banjo player, and a drummer.
August 4:
Paul Keller Orchestra
Award-winning 15-piece big band, formerly known as the Bird of Paradise Orchestra, led by bassist Keller and featuring vocalist (and Firefly Club owner) Susan Chastain.
August 5:
Ghostly International.
Electronica DJs Tadd Mullinix and Todd Osborn. 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
August 6:
Paul Keller Ensemble
High-energy mainstream jazz by this ensemble led by bassist Keller that features 3 horns. 8-10:30 p.m.
August 7:
Los Gatos
Mambos and cha-chas by this local Latin jazz band that specializes in the music of Cal Tjader, the late San Francisco vibes player who ignited the 1950s mambo craze. Led by drummer Pete Siers, the group also includes vibes player Cary Kocher, bassist Kurt Krahnke, pianist Brian DiBlassio, and percussionist Jonathan Ovalle. Preceded at 7 p.m. by Latin dance lessons ($5 includes cover for the band). 8-11 p.m.
August 8:
Easy Street Swingtet
(5:30-8 p.m.) Dixieland and swing by this local ensemble led by saxophonist and trumpeter Paul Klinger.
August 8:
Paul VornHagen Quartet
Upbeat Latin jazz and swing-bop by this ensemble led by local
saxophonist and flutist VornHagen. With bassist Kurt Krahnke,
drummer Pete Siers, and pianist Tad Weed.
August 9:
Lady Sunshine & the X Band
Local gospel-flavored blues band led by Lady Sunshine, a fiery,
rich-voiced singer whose style is something of a cross between
Aretha Franklin, Koko Taylor, and Denise LaSalle.
August 10:
Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings
(5-8 p.m.) This local 10-piece big band is one of the few to specialize in the old-time big-band music of the late 1920s and early 1930s associated with Jelly Roll Morton and King Oliver. Arrangements by the renowned early-jazz pianist James Dapogny and tubaist Chris Smith. The rest of the lineup includes 3 saxophonists/clarinetists, 2 trumpeters, a trombonist, a guitarist/banjo player, and a drummer.
August 10:
"Elevation."
Funk and hip-hop by DJ Graffiti and other DJs TBA. Also, an open mike session.
August 11:
Paul Keller Orchestra
Award-winning 15-piece big band, formerly known as the Bird of Paradise Orchestra, led by bassist Keller and featuring vocalist (and Firefly Club owner) Susan Chastain.
August 12:
Lonesome County
Hard-driving traditional bluegrass by this Michigan quintet, led by singer-guitarist Chad Jeremy, that won the 2006 Renfro Valley Bluegrass Talent Contest. With mandolinist Kevin Frank, banjoist Lee Kaufmann, fiddler Marty Somberg, and bassist Paul Shapiro.
August 12:
Ghostly International.
Electronica DJs Tadd Mullinix and Todd Osborn. 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
August 13:
Paul Keller Ensemble
High-energy mainstream jazz by this ensemble led by bassist Keller that features 3 horns. 8-10:30 p.m.
August 14:
Los Gatos
Mambos and cha-chas by this local Latin jazz band that specializes in the music of Cal Tjader, the late San Francisco vibes player who ignited the 1950s mambo craze. Led by drummer Pete Siers, the group also includes vibes player Cary Kocher, bassist Kurt Krahnke, pianist Brian DiBlassio, and percussionist Jonathan Ovalle. Preceded at 7 p.m. by Latin dance lessons ($5 includes cover for the band). 8-11 p.m.
August 15:
Easy Street Swingtet
(5:30-8 p.m.) Dixieland and swing by this local ensemble led by saxophonist and trumpeter Paul Klinger.
August 15:
Live bands TBA.
August 16:
Pete Siers Quartet
Jazz ensemble led by this veteran local drummer.
August 17:
Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings
(5-8 p.m.) This local 10-piece big band is one of the few to specialize in the old-time big-band music of the late 1920s and early 1930s associated with Jelly Roll Morton and King Oliver. Arrangements by the renowned early-jazz pianist James Dapogny and tubaist Chris Smith. The rest of the lineup includes 3 saxophonists/clarinetists, 2 trumpeters, a trombonist, a guitarist/banjo player, and a drummer.
August 17:
"Elevation."
Funk and hip-hop by DJ Graffiti and other DJs TBA. Also, an open mike session.
August 18:
Paul Keller Orchestra
Award-winning 15-piece big band, formerly known as the Bird of Paradise Orchestra, led by bassist Keller and featuring vocalist (and Firefly Club owner) Susan Chastain.
August 19:
Cool Moose Orchestra
Ensemble of local middle and high school jazz musicians led by Glen Tucker.
August 19:
Ghostly International.
Electronica DJs Tadd Mullinix and Todd Osborn. 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
August 20:
Paul Keller Ensemble
High-energy mainstream jazz by this ensemble led by bassist Keller that features 3 horns. 8-10:30 p.m.
August 21:
Los Gatos
Mambos and cha-chas by this local Latin jazz band that specializes in the music of Cal Tjader, the late San Francisco vibes player who ignited the 1950s mambo craze. Led by drummer Pete Siers, the group also includes vibes player Cary Kocher, bassist Kurt Krahnke, pianist Brian DiBlassio, and percussionist Jonathan Ovalle. Preceded at 7 p.m. by Latin dance lessons ($5 includes cover for the band). 8-11 p.m.
August 22:
Easy Street Swingtet
(5:30-8 p.m.) Dixieland and swing by this local ensemble led by saxophonist and trumpeter Paul Klinger.
August 22:
Paul Keller Trio
High-energy mainstream jazz by this ensemble led by bassist
Keller.
August 23:
Dobbins, Weed, & Krahnke
Local jazz ensemble featuring drummer Sean Dobbins, pianist Tad
Weed, and bassist Kurt Krahnke.
August 24:
Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings
(5-8 p.m.) This local 10-piece big band is one of the few to specialize in the old-time big-band music of the late 1920s and early 1930s associated with Jelly Roll Morton and King Oliver. Arrangements by the renowned early-jazz pianist James Dapogny and tubaist Chris Smith. The rest of the lineup includes 3 saxophonists/clarinetists, 2 trumpeters, a trombonist, a guitarist/banjo player, and a drummer.
August 24:
"Elevation."
Funk and hip-hop by DJ Graffiti and other DJs TBA. Also, an open mike session.
August 25:
Paul Keller Orchestra
Award-winning 15-piece big band, formerly known as the Bird of Paradise Orchestra, led by bassist Keller and featuring vocalist (and Firefly Club owner) Susan Chastain.
August 26:
Ghostly International.
Electronica DJs Tadd Mullinix and Todd Osborn. 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
August 26:
Tad Weed Freedom Ensemble
Progressive to mainstream jazz by an all-star ensemble led by this highly regarded pianist, a Jackson, Michigan, native. With saxophonist Andrew Bishop, Detroit bassist Tim Flood, and Los Gatos drummer Pete Siers.
August 27:
Paul Keller Ensemble
High-energy mainstream jazz by this ensemble led by bassist Keller that features 3 horns. 8-10:30 p.m.
August 28:
Los Gatos
Mambos and cha-chas by this local Latin jazz band that specializes in the music of Cal Tjader, the late San Francisco vibes player who ignited the 1950s mambo craze. Led by drummer Pete Siers, the group also includes vibes player Cary Kocher, bassist Kurt Krahnke, pianist Brian DiBlassio, and percussionist Jonathan Ovalle. Preceded at 7 p.m. by Latin dance lessons ($5 includes cover for the band). 8-11 p.m.
August 29:
Easy Street Swingtet
(5:30-8 p.m.) Dixieland and swing by this local ensemble led by saxophonist and trumpeter Paul Klinger.
August 29:
Live bands TBA.
August 30:
Live bands TBA.
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