Join us for a celebration of Darnell Kendricks' birthday with an evening of soul music and good food. Featuring performances by Travis Beane, Terry Thomas, Journey Matthews, Dileonte Jones, Jeff Ponders, Jame Shelton, and DE'TOI.
This Sunday, shift gears to get to Aretha's Jazz Cafe for a jam session. From 6-9pm you can eat, drink, play, sing, or all of the above for absolutely free!
THE NEW DAY COLLECTIVE is a jazz fusion band made up of Detroit’s leading artists. Influenced by The Crusaders, The Brecker Brothers and Snarky Puppy, this band brings its own new and creative voice to the genre. They play with a heavy dose of funk, rock and jazz featuring well-crafted original compositions and open improvisational sections. This band brings the fire!
Alise King is back by popular demand with The Vibe: A Dope Open Mic Experience. Arrive by 7 p.m. to sign up to take the mic during the program.
Music Hall Resident Artist Gwen Foxx takes over Aretha's Jazz Cafe every Wednesday for Foxxy Gwensday Wednesdays! Check back each week for updates on featured artists.
POEMS / FOOD / DRINKS / VENDORS / VIBES / MOODS / LUV.
An incredible lineup of some of the BEST in performance poetry, with a headlining performance by the one and only Ed Mabrey!
Gabe Gonzalez is a Detroit-grown funk artist. His career has included multiple world tours with George Clinton and his own group - The Enemies. You can catch him on drums at Aretha's Jazz Cafe. Other featured artists at this event will be Phil Hale (Thornetta Davis, Skeeto's Funhouse) on keys, Rick Mickens on Bass, and FNR Recording Artist Ms.Coko Buttafli and Paul Mr. Entertainer on vocals.
This Sunday, shift gears to get to Aretha's Jazz Cafe for a jam session. From 6-9pm you can eat, drink, play, sing, or all of the above for absolutely free!
Music Hall Resident Artist Gwen Foxx takes over Aretha's Jazz Cafe every Wednesday for Foxxy Gwensday Wednesdays! Check back each week for updates on featured artists.
Leading our house band, Kingdom, Kern Brantley performs at Aretha's as his touring schedule permits, Kern serves as the bassist and musical director for some of the biggest names in music today. His extensive resume includes work with Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Mary J Blige, Destiny’s Child, Chris Brown and many more.
The cafe will be closed tonight due to a private event hosted by Music Hall promoter, Bruce Bailey.
Diva D has won everyone's heart at our weekly jazz jams, and now she has a show of her own! Come celebrate this Diva's birthday and enjoy some jazz, followed by Aretha's Jazz Jam at 6.
This Sunday, shift gears to get to Aretha's Jazz Cafe for a jam session. From 6-9pm you can eat, drink, play, sing, or all of the above for absolutely free.
Andrea LB and Detroit Hot Radio along with Foxxy Gwen's Wednesdays presents Jazz Fusion Neo Soul House Voyage Starring Javonntte Garrett
Performing from his Newest Jazz album "Prime Time Voyage" and his top house titled song "These Words"
Also starring Jazz/House Great Dr. V. Shawn performing his top hits "Motown Union express" "Road to Damascus",
"Stone Cold", "Night Visions" all Original compositions.
Pat Smillie has been a fixture in our local and national music scene for many years, and he will be performing his new E.P. at Aretha's Jazz Cafe on February 27. Lonesome for a Long Time marks Smillie’s first recording in more than 10 years. Although his 2019 nomination for a Detroit Music Award in the category of “Outstanding Blues Vocalist” may lead some to categorize him as a blues singer, Smillie’s style is more that of a soulful rock & roll artist (who has been deeply influenced by classic 60's r&b).
Music Hall Resident Artist Joel Greene hosts the ninth annual Half A Stack Poetry Slam. 12 Incredible Poets Compete for $500 Cash!
Rescheduled from January, Detroit's favorite poetry slam series is BACK for the first event of 2020! Join us for an evening of powerful words, delicious food, drinks, and big fun with the best crowd in Detroit! Every event is a full house. You don't want to miss this one.