Events for December 2013
5 December
The Hughes/Smith Quintet

The HSQ is a Detroit-based jazz quintet that performs original music. The group is spearheaded by Saxophonist James Hughes & trumpeter Jimmy Smith, the group features the rhythm section of Phil Kelly, Takashi Iio and Nate Winn. The quintet formed in the autumn of 2012 with the purpose of promoting their brand of Detroit be-bop. Fresh tunes, tight ensemble work, intriguing solos and music that swings are among the groups trademarks.
http://www.reverbnation.com/thehughessmithquintet#

7 December
I Just Came To Chill

Alise King better known as “Lee Lee” was bornand raised in Detroit, Michigan. Alise

started singing at a very young age. Whileattending high school, she developed a

love for writing and performing arts. Herfavorite classes being solo and ensemble,

and creative writing. She excelled in thearts receiving many music awards, and writing

certificates. After high school Alise beginto write her own music and develop her voice

and sound. Alise has written 9 stage plays,multiple poems, many short stories and over

250 songs.

Alise has tried out for many televisedsinging competitions such as American Idol (at

the age of 16), X factor, Sunday Best, andThe Voice making it to the final audition

round of each show but never onto the show.Alise has won the 107.5fm mason radio

new soul singer competition in October 2010.Alise also recently won and became the

Detroit winner for The BET Apollo Live LoungeTour Competition in November 2012.

She also is the One of The Lead vocalist forDetroit’s own HTS BAND and has been

a member since 2006. In December 2011 Alisemade the COVER of The Michigan

Citizen Newspaper for her performance at TheAcoustic Guitar R&B Live Show held at

the Jazz Café in Music Hall, She was alsoPublished in the Michigan Citizen Newspaper

again In February 2012 for her Tribute showHonoring The late Whitney Houston, and

in January 2013 She made the Detroit FreePress for her Live Show at Shots Bar in

Greek town Casino. Recently Alise became theRunner Up in The Fox 2 News National

Singing Competition….

11 December
The Big Money Talent Show!

On WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11TH, 15 talented Detroiters will compete for a $300 CASH PRIZE and a PAID FEATURED PERFORMANCE at the next ILLPLAYBILL event!
 PERFORMERS!
 VENDORS!
 $5 DRINK SPECIALS!
 GREAT FOOD!
 HISTORIC and BEAUTIFUL ATMOSPHERE!
 A PERFECT NIGHT OUT DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON!
 Hosted by renowned Poet, MC and Host, Joel Fluent Greene
 Music by DJ Equad
 

12 December
Relic/Happy Hour/Blue Mojo

We are Detroit's original rock and pop school located centrally in Royal Oak. We draw the best students from all over Metro Detroit looking for excellence and experience.MissionMISSION:
 To establish a diverse musical community focused on the pursuit of excellence through a positive, motivating, and educational environment.
 
 FULFILLMENT OF MISSION:
 - Private Music Instruction
 - Student/Adult Band Program
 - Songwriting/Studio Courses
 - Summer Camps/Tours
 - Field Trips
 - Community InvolvementDescriptionStop Practicing... Start Performing®General InformationStaffed by some of the region's most successful music industry professionals, The Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music exists to provide the most exciting and motivating musical experiences to its students. Stop practicing week to week for no reason, and start performing with other people as excited as you.

14 December
Ute Lemper

Presented by Cabaret 313

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"The world of cabaret can be divided into two distinct categories: Ute Lemper and everyone else," - The Chicago Tribune

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German cabaret icon, Ute Lemper takes the audience on a journey through Berlin (Brecht, Weill) to the poetic universe of the French chansons (Brel, Piaf, Ferre) and to the Argentinean world of Tango (Astor Piazzolla) all while telling the stories of love lost, survival, and passion.

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sponsored by Hollander& Lone Wealth Management, L.L.C.

19 December
Drawing Straws/8 Mile Curve/2 AM

MISSION:
 To establish a diverse musical community focused on the pursuit of excellence through a positive, motivating, and educational environment.
 
 FULFILLMENT OF MISSION:
 - Private Music Instruction
 - Student/Adult Band Program
 - Songwriting/Studio Courses
 - Summer Camps/Tours
 - Field Trips
 - Community Involvement

DescriptionStop Practicing... Start Performing®General InformationStaffed by some of the region's most successful music industry professionals, The Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music exists to provide the most exciting and motivating musical experiences to its students. Stop practicing week to week for no reason, and start performing with other people as excited as you.

20 December
Toy Drive & Benefit Concert!

ZanYe' & Family
 "THE JOY OF GIVING" Toy Drive and Benefit Concert!

Friday, December 20th, 2013
 Doors 7:30PM  Showtime 8:30PM

Come out and enjoy some of your Holiday Favorites with ZANYE' & Live Band "KEY ELEMENTS" along  WSG INOHS SIVAD, Love Poet DRIZZ, Flautist BRANDON MARCEAL, Violinist RODNEY PAIGE, K Musical Interludes by SOUL DEACON, KYLE RUSING,  SISTARZ DANCE COMPANY & More!

Admission: $10 Donation or Toy/Gift Card (Minimum value $10)

To Benefit S.A.F.E & SARA'S HOUSE

21 December
Valter

Band Valter was formed in Detroit in 2009. All of the members are originally from a little country known today as Bosnia-Herzegovina, one of the former republics of SFR Yugoslavia.

While most of the band members (today consisting of Haris Kajtazovic, Sanjin Alisa, Edis Kapic, Igor Arabadzic, and Elvis Babacic) have lived and/or grew up in the United States, the band performs music from former Yugoslavia as well as their own, since releasing their first album in 2011 for Hayat Production in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

After the release of the album, the band performed to a jam-packed Jazz Cafe in downtown Detroit on January 21st, 2012 in order to promote the new release. A tour across the US occurred a few months later.

Valter’s two music videos, “Precica do sna” ["Shortcut to the dream"], and “Razglednica” ["Postcard"] was ranking very high in many of Bosnian radio top-lists, as well as on several major television networks in the country.

For your information, please check out some of our music:

27 December
Torch With A Twist

Women. Fire. Danger. Jazz.

Everything you need for a good time!Torch With A Twist, The Original Detroit Follies. Est. 2006

https://www.facebook.com/pages/TORCH-WITH-A-TWIST/96674887080?ref=hl#

17 January
Events for December 2013