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SUMMARY:Nate Topo Group
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Feb 25	\n\n	\n		\n			Ramona Collins Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Born in Toledo\, Ohio\, Ramona Collins was reared in Lansing\, Michigan\, by a jazz pianist/singer mother—the late Alice (Collins) Carter—who encouraged her daughter to sing at an early age to combat her shyness. Today\, anyone fortunate enough to witness the veteran performer at work will detect not a whit of shyness. Sultry\, seasoned\, witty and cool are words that come to mind when experiencing this engaging performer whose command of the stage and vast repertoire have helped her establish a solid rapport with club\, concert and festival audiences wherever she goes. \nRamona recorded early in her career\, which has spanned over 30 years. She made her debut at 16\, singing standards on a recording accompanied by her mother and a drummer. Her voice attracted attention from local musicians and before long\, she was sitting in at jam sessions and clubs with her mother's musician friends. Her reputation as an exceptional song stylist and performer continues to attract musicians and songwriters of all ages\, even today. \nOne such Toledo writer/producer recorded Ramona in 1970 in a studio located in the rear of his record store. The result\, the sassy soul single "You've been Cheatin'"\, b/w "Now That You've Gone\," is now a collector's item in the United Kingdom. Ramona was recently interviewed by Kev Roberts\, a popular radio personality in the UK to find out what she's doing these days. He also wanted to let her know she has many fans in the UK who still enjoy dancing to that song she recorded so many years ago. In fact she has been invited to attend the Classic Soul Festival which will be held April 26 - May 3\, 2006 in Hilton\, New Jersey. This event is a celebration of lesser known heroes and heroines like Cuba Gooding\, Barbara Mason\, The Ambers\, Sandra Philips\, The Escorts\, The Persuaders and many others. What a kick to meet and party with folks who are some of Ramona's favorite old-school artists. The Europeans love these singers and their music\, and Ramona is one of them in addition to being a stellar jazz vocalist. \nRamona views her performing career as part entertainment\, part educational. To that end\, she has taken aspiring young performers under her wing\, supporting and encouraging them and teaching them things that will help them grow as entertainers. . "There are a number of young people who have talent and respect for jazz \," she says. "I'm thrilled they view me as a mentor...it's inspiring." \nRamona has had the opportunity to perform with some of the country's greatest jazz musicians and vocalists\, many of them from Detroit. National artists she has performed with include pianists\, Bobby Few\, Larry Fuller\, Khalid Moss\, Johnny O’Neil\, Tad Weed\, drummers Greg Bandy and Wynard Harper\, trumpeters Marcus Belgrave and Sean Jones\, organists Jack McDuff and Joe DeFrancesco and vocalists Allan Harris\, Harvey Thompson\, & Allyson Williams. On the local level she has worked regularly with pianists Claude Black\, Eric Dickey and Mark Kieswetter for years. \nAfter seeing her at the Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival\, Christopher A. Hovan\, photographer and jazz writer said\, "...with her robust approach and sparkling personality\, Ramona Collins is a regional artist worthy of wider recognition." And she is. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/nate-topo-group/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260925T190000
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SUMMARY:Russ Macklem Detroit Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Feb 25	\n\n	\n		\n			Ramona Collins Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Born in Toledo\, Ohio\, Ramona Collins was reared in Lansing\, Michigan\, by a jazz pianist/singer mother—the late Alice (Collins) Carter—who encouraged her daughter to sing at an early age to combat her shyness. Today\, anyone fortunate enough to witness the veteran performer at work will detect not a whit of shyness. Sultry\, seasoned\, witty and cool are words that come to mind when experiencing this engaging performer whose command of the stage and vast repertoire have helped her establish a solid rapport with club\, concert and festival audiences wherever she goes. \nRamona recorded early in her career\, which has spanned over 30 years. She made her debut at 16\, singing standards on a recording accompanied by her mother and a drummer. Her voice attracted attention from local musicians and before long\, she was sitting in at jam sessions and clubs with her mother's musician friends. Her reputation as an exceptional song stylist and performer continues to attract musicians and songwriters of all ages\, even today. \nOne such Toledo writer/producer recorded Ramona in 1970 in a studio located in the rear of his record store. The result\, the sassy soul single "You've been Cheatin'"\, b/w "Now That You've Gone\," is now a collector's item in the United Kingdom. Ramona was recently interviewed by Kev Roberts\, a popular radio personality in the UK to find out what she's doing these days. He also wanted to let her know she has many fans in the UK who still enjoy dancing to that song she recorded so many years ago. In fact she has been invited to attend the Classic Soul Festival which will be held April 26 - May 3\, 2006 in Hilton\, New Jersey. This event is a celebration of lesser known heroes and heroines like Cuba Gooding\, Barbara Mason\, The Ambers\, Sandra Philips\, The Escorts\, The Persuaders and many others. What a kick to meet and party with folks who are some of Ramona's favorite old-school artists. The Europeans love these singers and their music\, and Ramona is one of them in addition to being a stellar jazz vocalist. \nRamona views her performing career as part entertainment\, part educational. To that end\, she has taken aspiring young performers under her wing\, supporting and encouraging them and teaching them things that will help them grow as entertainers. . "There are a number of young people who have talent and respect for jazz \," she says. "I'm thrilled they view me as a mentor...it's inspiring." \nRamona has had the opportunity to perform with some of the country's greatest jazz musicians and vocalists\, many of them from Detroit. National artists she has performed with include pianists\, Bobby Few\, Larry Fuller\, Khalid Moss\, Johnny O’Neil\, Tad Weed\, drummers Greg Bandy and Wynard Harper\, trumpeters Marcus Belgrave and Sean Jones\, organists Jack McDuff and Joe DeFrancesco and vocalists Allan Harris\, Harvey Thompson\, & Allyson Williams. On the local level she has worked regularly with pianists Claude Black\, Eric Dickey and Mark Kieswetter for years. \nAfter seeing her at the Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival\, Christopher A. Hovan\, photographer and jazz writer said\, "...with her robust approach and sparkling personality\, Ramona Collins is a regional artist worthy of wider recognition." And she is. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/russ-macklem-detroit-quintet-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260927T190000
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SUMMARY:Women in Jazz Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Feb 25	\n\n	\n		\n			Ramona Collins Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Born in Toledo\, Ohio\, Ramona Collins was reared in Lansing\, Michigan\, by a jazz pianist/singer mother—the late Alice (Collins) Carter—who encouraged her daughter to sing at an early age to combat her shyness. Today\, anyone fortunate enough to witness the veteran performer at work will detect not a whit of shyness. Sultry\, seasoned\, witty and cool are words that come to mind when experiencing this engaging performer whose command of the stage and vast repertoire have helped her establish a solid rapport with club\, concert and festival audiences wherever she goes. \nRamona recorded early in her career\, which has spanned over 30 years. She made her debut at 16\, singing standards on a recording accompanied by her mother and a drummer. Her voice attracted attention from local musicians and before long\, she was sitting in at jam sessions and clubs with her mother's musician friends. Her reputation as an exceptional song stylist and performer continues to attract musicians and songwriters of all ages\, even today. \nOne such Toledo writer/producer recorded Ramona in 1970 in a studio located in the rear of his record store. The result\, the sassy soul single "You've been Cheatin'"\, b/w "Now That You've Gone\," is now a collector's item in the United Kingdom. Ramona was recently interviewed by Kev Roberts\, a popular radio personality in the UK to find out what she's doing these days. He also wanted to let her know she has many fans in the UK who still enjoy dancing to that song she recorded so many years ago. In fact she has been invited to attend the Classic Soul Festival which will be held April 26 - May 3\, 2006 in Hilton\, New Jersey. This event is a celebration of lesser known heroes and heroines like Cuba Gooding\, Barbara Mason\, The Ambers\, Sandra Philips\, The Escorts\, The Persuaders and many others. What a kick to meet and party with folks who are some of Ramona's favorite old-school artists. The Europeans love these singers and their music\, and Ramona is one of them in addition to being a stellar jazz vocalist. \nRamona views her performing career as part entertainment\, part educational. To that end\, she has taken aspiring young performers under her wing\, supporting and encouraging them and teaching them things that will help them grow as entertainers. . "There are a number of young people who have talent and respect for jazz \," she says. "I'm thrilled they view me as a mentor...it's inspiring." \nRamona has had the opportunity to perform with some of the country's greatest jazz musicians and vocalists\, many of them from Detroit. National artists she has performed with include pianists\, Bobby Few\, Larry Fuller\, Khalid Moss\, Johnny O’Neil\, Tad Weed\, drummers Greg Bandy and Wynard Harper\, trumpeters Marcus Belgrave and Sean Jones\, organists Jack McDuff and Joe DeFrancesco and vocalists Allan Harris\, Harvey Thompson\, & Allyson Williams. On the local level she has worked regularly with pianists Claude Black\, Eric Dickey and Mark Kieswetter for years. \nAfter seeing her at the Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival\, Christopher A. Hovan\, photographer and jazz writer said\, "...with her robust approach and sparkling personality\, Ramona Collins is a regional artist worthy of wider recognition." And she is. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/women-in-jazz-showcase/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260930T190000
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SUMMARY:Date Night: Jacob Hart Piano Duo
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Feb 25	\n\n	\n		\n			Ramona Collins Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Born in Toledo\, Ohio\, Ramona Collins was reared in Lansing\, Michigan\, by a jazz pianist/singer mother—the late Alice (Collins) Carter—who encouraged her daughter to sing at an early age to combat her shyness. Today\, anyone fortunate enough to witness the veteran performer at work will detect not a whit of shyness. Sultry\, seasoned\, witty and cool are words that come to mind when experiencing this engaging performer whose command of the stage and vast repertoire have helped her establish a solid rapport with club\, concert and festival audiences wherever she goes. \nRamona recorded early in her career\, which has spanned over 30 years. She made her debut at 16\, singing standards on a recording accompanied by her mother and a drummer. Her voice attracted attention from local musicians and before long\, she was sitting in at jam sessions and clubs with her mother's musician friends. Her reputation as an exceptional song stylist and performer continues to attract musicians and songwriters of all ages\, even today. \nOne such Toledo writer/producer recorded Ramona in 1970 in a studio located in the rear of his record store. The result\, the sassy soul single "You've been Cheatin'"\, b/w "Now That You've Gone\," is now a collector's item in the United Kingdom. Ramona was recently interviewed by Kev Roberts\, a popular radio personality in the UK to find out what she's doing these days. He also wanted to let her know she has many fans in the UK who still enjoy dancing to that song she recorded so many years ago. In fact she has been invited to attend the Classic Soul Festival which will be held April 26 - May 3\, 2006 in Hilton\, New Jersey. This event is a celebration of lesser known heroes and heroines like Cuba Gooding\, Barbara Mason\, The Ambers\, Sandra Philips\, The Escorts\, The Persuaders and many others. What a kick to meet and party with folks who are some of Ramona's favorite old-school artists. The Europeans love these singers and their music\, and Ramona is one of them in addition to being a stellar jazz vocalist. \nRamona views her performing career as part entertainment\, part educational. To that end\, she has taken aspiring young performers under her wing\, supporting and encouraging them and teaching them things that will help them grow as entertainers. . "There are a number of young people who have talent and respect for jazz \," she says. "I'm thrilled they view me as a mentor...it's inspiring." \nRamona has had the opportunity to perform with some of the country's greatest jazz musicians and vocalists\, many of them from Detroit. National artists she has performed with include pianists\, Bobby Few\, Larry Fuller\, Khalid Moss\, Johnny O’Neil\, Tad Weed\, drummers Greg Bandy and Wynard Harper\, trumpeters Marcus Belgrave and Sean Jones\, organists Jack McDuff and Joe DeFrancesco and vocalists Allan Harris\, Harvey Thompson\, & Allyson Williams. On the local level she has worked regularly with pianists Claude Black\, Eric Dickey and Mark Kieswetter for years. \nAfter seeing her at the Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival\, Christopher A. Hovan\, photographer and jazz writer said\, "...with her robust approach and sparkling personality\, Ramona Collins is a regional artist worthy of wider recognition." And she is. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/jacob-hart-piano-duo-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261001T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260731T161709Z
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SUMMARY:Ellen Rowe Trio ft. Rob Bickley & Jesse Kramer
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Feb 25	\n\n	\n		\n			Ramona Collins Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Born in Toledo\, Ohio\, Ramona Collins was reared in Lansing\, Michigan\, by a jazz pianist/singer mother—the late Alice (Collins) Carter—who encouraged her daughter to sing at an early age to combat her shyness. Today\, anyone fortunate enough to witness the veteran performer at work will detect not a whit of shyness. Sultry\, seasoned\, witty and cool are words that come to mind when experiencing this engaging performer whose command of the stage and vast repertoire have helped her establish a solid rapport with club\, concert and festival audiences wherever she goes. \nRamona recorded early in her career\, which has spanned over 30 years. She made her debut at 16\, singing standards on a recording accompanied by her mother and a drummer. Her voice attracted attention from local musicians and before long\, she was sitting in at jam sessions and clubs with her mother's musician friends. Her reputation as an exceptional song stylist and performer continues to attract musicians and songwriters of all ages\, even today. \nOne such Toledo writer/producer recorded Ramona in 1970 in a studio located in the rear of his record store. The result\, the sassy soul single "You've been Cheatin'"\, b/w "Now That You've Gone\," is now a collector's item in the United Kingdom. Ramona was recently interviewed by Kev Roberts\, a popular radio personality in the UK to find out what she's doing these days. He also wanted to let her know she has many fans in the UK who still enjoy dancing to that song she recorded so many years ago. In fact she has been invited to attend the Classic Soul Festival which will be held April 26 - May 3\, 2006 in Hilton\, New Jersey. This event is a celebration of lesser known heroes and heroines like Cuba Gooding\, Barbara Mason\, The Ambers\, Sandra Philips\, The Escorts\, The Persuaders and many others. What a kick to meet and party with folks who are some of Ramona's favorite old-school artists. The Europeans love these singers and their music\, and Ramona is one of them in addition to being a stellar jazz vocalist. \nRamona views her performing career as part entertainment\, part educational. To that end\, she has taken aspiring young performers under her wing\, supporting and encouraging them and teaching them things that will help them grow as entertainers. . "There are a number of young people who have talent and respect for jazz \," she says. "I'm thrilled they view me as a mentor...it's inspiring." \nRamona has had the opportunity to perform with some of the country's greatest jazz musicians and vocalists\, many of them from Detroit. National artists she has performed with include pianists\, Bobby Few\, Larry Fuller\, Khalid Moss\, Johnny O’Neil\, Tad Weed\, drummers Greg Bandy and Wynard Harper\, trumpeters Marcus Belgrave and Sean Jones\, organists Jack McDuff and Joe DeFrancesco and vocalists Allan Harris\, Harvey Thompson\, & Allyson Williams. On the local level she has worked regularly with pianists Claude Black\, Eric Dickey and Mark Kieswetter for years. \nAfter seeing her at the Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival\, Christopher A. Hovan\, photographer and jazz writer said\, "...with her robust approach and sparkling personality\, Ramona Collins is a regional artist worthy of wider recognition." And she is. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ellen-rowe-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261002T220000
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SUMMARY:Erena Terakubo Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Feb 25	\n\n	\n		\n			Ramona Collins Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Born in Toledo\, Ohio\, Ramona Collins was reared in Lansing\, Michigan\, by a jazz pianist/singer mother—the late Alice (Collins) Carter—who encouraged her daughter to sing at an early age to combat her shyness. Today\, anyone fortunate enough to witness the veteran performer at work will detect not a whit of shyness. Sultry\, seasoned\, witty and cool are words that come to mind when experiencing this engaging performer whose command of the stage and vast repertoire have helped her establish a solid rapport with club\, concert and festival audiences wherever she goes. \nRamona recorded early in her career\, which has spanned over 30 years. She made her debut at 16\, singing standards on a recording accompanied by her mother and a drummer. Her voice attracted attention from local musicians and before long\, she was sitting in at jam sessions and clubs with her mother's musician friends. Her reputation as an exceptional song stylist and performer continues to attract musicians and songwriters of all ages\, even today. \nOne such Toledo writer/producer recorded Ramona in 1970 in a studio located in the rear of his record store. The result\, the sassy soul single "You've been Cheatin'"\, b/w "Now That You've Gone\," is now a collector's item in the United Kingdom. Ramona was recently interviewed by Kev Roberts\, a popular radio personality in the UK to find out what she's doing these days. He also wanted to let her know she has many fans in the UK who still enjoy dancing to that song she recorded so many years ago. In fact she has been invited to attend the Classic Soul Festival which will be held April 26 - May 3\, 2006 in Hilton\, New Jersey. This event is a celebration of lesser known heroes and heroines like Cuba Gooding\, Barbara Mason\, The Ambers\, Sandra Philips\, The Escorts\, The Persuaders and many others. What a kick to meet and party with folks who are some of Ramona's favorite old-school artists. The Europeans love these singers and their music\, and Ramona is one of them in addition to being a stellar jazz vocalist. \nRamona views her performing career as part entertainment\, part educational. To that end\, she has taken aspiring young performers under her wing\, supporting and encouraging them and teaching them things that will help them grow as entertainers. . "There are a number of young people who have talent and respect for jazz \," she says. "I'm thrilled they view me as a mentor...it's inspiring." \nRamona has had the opportunity to perform with some of the country's greatest jazz musicians and vocalists\, many of them from Detroit. National artists she has performed with include pianists\, Bobby Few\, Larry Fuller\, Khalid Moss\, Johnny O’Neil\, Tad Weed\, drummers Greg Bandy and Wynard Harper\, trumpeters Marcus Belgrave and Sean Jones\, organists Jack McDuff and Joe DeFrancesco and vocalists Allan Harris\, Harvey Thompson\, & Allyson Williams. On the local level she has worked regularly with pianists Claude Black\, Eric Dickey and Mark Kieswetter for years. \nAfter seeing her at the Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival\, Christopher A. Hovan\, photographer and jazz writer said\, "...with her robust approach and sparkling personality\, Ramona Collins is a regional artist worthy of wider recognition." And she is. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/erena-terakubo-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261007T220000
DTSTAMP:20260821T145700Z
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SUMMARY:Date Night: Aris Chalin Piano Duo
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Feb 25	\n\n	\n		\n			Ramona Collins Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Born in Toledo\, Ohio\, Ramona Collins was reared in Lansing\, Michigan\, by a jazz pianist/singer mother—the late Alice (Collins) Carter—who encouraged her daughter to sing at an early age to combat her shyness. Today\, anyone fortunate enough to witness the veteran performer at work will detect not a whit of shyness. Sultry\, seasoned\, witty and cool are words that come to mind when experiencing this engaging performer whose command of the stage and vast repertoire have helped her establish a solid rapport with club\, concert and festival audiences wherever she goes. \nRamona recorded early in her career\, which has spanned over 30 years. She made her debut at 16\, singing standards on a recording accompanied by her mother and a drummer. Her voice attracted attention from local musicians and before long\, she was sitting in at jam sessions and clubs with her mother's musician friends. Her reputation as an exceptional song stylist and performer continues to attract musicians and songwriters of all ages\, even today. \nOne such Toledo writer/producer recorded Ramona in 1970 in a studio located in the rear of his record store. The result\, the sassy soul single "You've been Cheatin'"\, b/w "Now That You've Gone\," is now a collector's item in the United Kingdom. Ramona was recently interviewed by Kev Roberts\, a popular radio personality in the UK to find out what she's doing these days. He also wanted to let her know she has many fans in the UK who still enjoy dancing to that song she recorded so many years ago. In fact she has been invited to attend the Classic Soul Festival which will be held April 26 - May 3\, 2006 in Hilton\, New Jersey. This event is a celebration of lesser known heroes and heroines like Cuba Gooding\, Barbara Mason\, The Ambers\, Sandra Philips\, The Escorts\, The Persuaders and many others. What a kick to meet and party with folks who are some of Ramona's favorite old-school artists. The Europeans love these singers and their music\, and Ramona is one of them in addition to being a stellar jazz vocalist. \nRamona views her performing career as part entertainment\, part educational. To that end\, she has taken aspiring young performers under her wing\, supporting and encouraging them and teaching them things that will help them grow as entertainers. . "There are a number of young people who have talent and respect for jazz \," she says. "I'm thrilled they view me as a mentor...it's inspiring." \nRamona has had the opportunity to perform with some of the country's greatest jazz musicians and vocalists\, many of them from Detroit. National artists she has performed with include pianists\, Bobby Few\, Larry Fuller\, Khalid Moss\, Johnny O’Neil\, Tad Weed\, drummers Greg Bandy and Wynard Harper\, trumpeters Marcus Belgrave and Sean Jones\, organists Jack McDuff and Joe DeFrancesco and vocalists Allan Harris\, Harvey Thompson\, & Allyson Williams. On the local level she has worked regularly with pianists Claude Black\, Eric Dickey and Mark Kieswetter for years. \nAfter seeing her at the Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival\, Christopher A. Hovan\, photographer and jazz writer said\, "...with her robust approach and sparkling personality\, Ramona Collins is a regional artist worthy of wider recognition." And she is. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/aris-chalin-piano-duo-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T220000
DTSTAMP:20260731T162914Z
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UID:10000372-1791572400-1791583200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Marcus Elliot
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Feb 25	\n\n	\n		\n			Ramona Collins Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Born in Toledo\, Ohio\, Ramona Collins was reared in Lansing\, Michigan\, by a jazz pianist/singer mother—the late Alice (Collins) Carter—who encouraged her daughter to sing at an early age to combat her shyness. Today\, anyone fortunate enough to witness the veteran performer at work will detect not a whit of shyness. Sultry\, seasoned\, witty and cool are words that come to mind when experiencing this engaging performer whose command of the stage and vast repertoire have helped her establish a solid rapport with club\, concert and festival audiences wherever she goes. \nRamona recorded early in her career\, which has spanned over 30 years. She made her debut at 16\, singing standards on a recording accompanied by her mother and a drummer. Her voice attracted attention from local musicians and before long\, she was sitting in at jam sessions and clubs with her mother's musician friends. Her reputation as an exceptional song stylist and performer continues to attract musicians and songwriters of all ages\, even today. \nOne such Toledo writer/producer recorded Ramona in 1970 in a studio located in the rear of his record store. The result\, the sassy soul single "You've been Cheatin'"\, b/w "Now That You've Gone\," is now a collector's item in the United Kingdom. Ramona was recently interviewed by Kev Roberts\, a popular radio personality in the UK to find out what she's doing these days. He also wanted to let her know she has many fans in the UK who still enjoy dancing to that song she recorded so many years ago. In fact she has been invited to attend the Classic Soul Festival which will be held April 26 - May 3\, 2006 in Hilton\, New Jersey. This event is a celebration of lesser known heroes and heroines like Cuba Gooding\, Barbara Mason\, The Ambers\, Sandra Philips\, The Escorts\, The Persuaders and many others. What a kick to meet and party with folks who are some of Ramona's favorite old-school artists. The Europeans love these singers and their music\, and Ramona is one of them in addition to being a stellar jazz vocalist. \nRamona views her performing career as part entertainment\, part educational. To that end\, she has taken aspiring young performers under her wing\, supporting and encouraging them and teaching them things that will help them grow as entertainers. . "There are a number of young people who have talent and respect for jazz \," she says. "I'm thrilled they view me as a mentor...it's inspiring." \nRamona has had the opportunity to perform with some of the country's greatest jazz musicians and vocalists\, many of them from Detroit. National artists she has performed with include pianists\, Bobby Few\, Larry Fuller\, Khalid Moss\, Johnny O’Neil\, Tad Weed\, drummers Greg Bandy and Wynard Harper\, trumpeters Marcus Belgrave and Sean Jones\, organists Jack McDuff and Joe DeFrancesco and vocalists Allan Harris\, Harvey Thompson\, & Allyson Williams. On the local level she has worked regularly with pianists Claude Black\, Eric Dickey and Mark Kieswetter for years. \nAfter seeing her at the Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival\, Christopher A. Hovan\, photographer and jazz writer said\, "...with her robust approach and sparkling personality\, Ramona Collins is a regional artist worthy of wider recognition." And she is. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/marcus-elliot-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261010T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261010T213000
DTSTAMP:20260731T163016Z
CREATED:20260731T163016Z
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UID:10000373-1791657000-1791667800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Feb 25	\n\n	\n		\n			Ramona Collins Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Born in Toledo\, Ohio\, Ramona Collins was reared in Lansing\, Michigan\, by a jazz pianist/singer mother—the late Alice (Collins) Carter—who encouraged her daughter to sing at an early age to combat her shyness. Today\, anyone fortunate enough to witness the veteran performer at work will detect not a whit of shyness. Sultry\, seasoned\, witty and cool are words that come to mind when experiencing this engaging performer whose command of the stage and vast repertoire have helped her establish a solid rapport with club\, concert and festival audiences wherever she goes. \nRamona recorded early in her career\, which has spanned over 30 years. She made her debut at 16\, singing standards on a recording accompanied by her mother and a drummer. Her voice attracted attention from local musicians and before long\, she was sitting in at jam sessions and clubs with her mother's musician friends. Her reputation as an exceptional song stylist and performer continues to attract musicians and songwriters of all ages\, even today. \nOne such Toledo writer/producer recorded Ramona in 1970 in a studio located in the rear of his record store. The result\, the sassy soul single "You've been Cheatin'"\, b/w "Now That You've Gone\," is now a collector's item in the United Kingdom. Ramona was recently interviewed by Kev Roberts\, a popular radio personality in the UK to find out what she's doing these days. He also wanted to let her know she has many fans in the UK who still enjoy dancing to that song she recorded so many years ago. In fact she has been invited to attend the Classic Soul Festival which will be held April 26 - May 3\, 2006 in Hilton\, New Jersey. This event is a celebration of lesser known heroes and heroines like Cuba Gooding\, Barbara Mason\, The Ambers\, Sandra Philips\, The Escorts\, The Persuaders and many others. What a kick to meet and party with folks who are some of Ramona's favorite old-school artists. The Europeans love these singers and their music\, and Ramona is one of them in addition to being a stellar jazz vocalist. \nRamona views her performing career as part entertainment\, part educational. To that end\, she has taken aspiring young performers under her wing\, supporting and encouraging them and teaching them things that will help them grow as entertainers. . "There are a number of young people who have talent and respect for jazz \," she says. "I'm thrilled they view me as a mentor...it's inspiring." \nRamona has had the opportunity to perform with some of the country's greatest jazz musicians and vocalists\, many of them from Detroit. National artists she has performed with include pianists\, Bobby Few\, Larry Fuller\, Khalid Moss\, Johnny O’Neil\, Tad Weed\, drummers Greg Bandy and Wynard Harper\, trumpeters Marcus Belgrave and Sean Jones\, organists Jack McDuff and Joe DeFrancesco and vocalists Allan Harris\, Harvey Thompson\, & Allyson Williams. On the local level she has worked regularly with pianists Claude Black\, Eric Dickey and Mark Kieswetter for years. \nAfter seeing her at the Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival\, Christopher A. Hovan\, photographer and jazz writer said\, "...with her robust approach and sparkling personality\, Ramona Collins is a regional artist worthy of wider recognition." And she is. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sean-dobbins-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261011T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261011T213000
DTSTAMP:20260608T160326Z
CREATED:20260608T160326Z
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SUMMARY:Joshua Redman Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Feb 25	\n\n	\n		\n			Ramona Collins Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Born in Toledo\, Ohio\, Ramona Collins was reared in Lansing\, Michigan\, by a jazz pianist/singer mother—the late Alice (Collins) Carter—who encouraged her daughter to sing at an early age to combat her shyness. Today\, anyone fortunate enough to witness the veteran performer at work will detect not a whit of shyness. Sultry\, seasoned\, witty and cool are words that come to mind when experiencing this engaging performer whose command of the stage and vast repertoire have helped her establish a solid rapport with club\, concert and festival audiences wherever she goes. \nRamona recorded early in her career\, which has spanned over 30 years. She made her debut at 16\, singing standards on a recording accompanied by her mother and a drummer. Her voice attracted attention from local musicians and before long\, she was sitting in at jam sessions and clubs with her mother's musician friends. Her reputation as an exceptional song stylist and performer continues to attract musicians and songwriters of all ages\, even today. \nOne such Toledo writer/producer recorded Ramona in 1970 in a studio located in the rear of his record store. The result\, the sassy soul single "You've been Cheatin'"\, b/w "Now That You've Gone\," is now a collector's item in the United Kingdom. Ramona was recently interviewed by Kev Roberts\, a popular radio personality in the UK to find out what she's doing these days. He also wanted to let her know she has many fans in the UK who still enjoy dancing to that song she recorded so many years ago. In fact she has been invited to attend the Classic Soul Festival which will be held April 26 - May 3\, 2006 in Hilton\, New Jersey. This event is a celebration of lesser known heroes and heroines like Cuba Gooding\, Barbara Mason\, The Ambers\, Sandra Philips\, The Escorts\, The Persuaders and many others. What a kick to meet and party with folks who are some of Ramona's favorite old-school artists. The Europeans love these singers and their music\, and Ramona is one of them in addition to being a stellar jazz vocalist. \nRamona views her performing career as part entertainment\, part educational. To that end\, she has taken aspiring young performers under her wing\, supporting and encouraging them and teaching them things that will help them grow as entertainers. . "There are a number of young people who have talent and respect for jazz \," she says. "I'm thrilled they view me as a mentor...it's inspiring." \nRamona has had the opportunity to perform with some of the country's greatest jazz musicians and vocalists\, many of them from Detroit. National artists she has performed with include pianists\, Bobby Few\, Larry Fuller\, Khalid Moss\, Johnny O’Neil\, Tad Weed\, drummers Greg Bandy and Wynard Harper\, trumpeters Marcus Belgrave and Sean Jones\, organists Jack McDuff and Joe DeFrancesco and vocalists Allan Harris\, Harvey Thompson\, & Allyson Williams. On the local level she has worked regularly with pianists Claude Black\, Eric Dickey and Mark Kieswetter for years. \nAfter seeing her at the Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival\, Christopher A. Hovan\, photographer and jazz writer said\, "...with her robust approach and sparkling personality\, Ramona Collins is a regional artist worthy of wider recognition." And she is. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/joshua-redman-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261017T213000
DTSTAMP:20260803T190431Z
CREATED:20260803T190431Z
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SUMMARY:Tumbao Bravo
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Feb 25	\n\n	\n		\n			Ramona Collins Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Born in Toledo\, Ohio\, Ramona Collins was reared in Lansing\, Michigan\, by a jazz pianist/singer mother—the late Alice (Collins) Carter—who encouraged her daughter to sing at an early age to combat her shyness. Today\, anyone fortunate enough to witness the veteran performer at work will detect not a whit of shyness. Sultry\, seasoned\, witty and cool are words that come to mind when experiencing this engaging performer whose command of the stage and vast repertoire have helped her establish a solid rapport with club\, concert and festival audiences wherever she goes. \nRamona recorded early in her career\, which has spanned over 30 years. She made her debut at 16\, singing standards on a recording accompanied by her mother and a drummer. Her voice attracted attention from local musicians and before long\, she was sitting in at jam sessions and clubs with her mother's musician friends. Her reputation as an exceptional song stylist and performer continues to attract musicians and songwriters of all ages\, even today. \nOne such Toledo writer/producer recorded Ramona in 1970 in a studio located in the rear of his record store. The result\, the sassy soul single "You've been Cheatin'"\, b/w "Now That You've Gone\," is now a collector's item in the United Kingdom. Ramona was recently interviewed by Kev Roberts\, a popular radio personality in the UK to find out what she's doing these days. He also wanted to let her know she has many fans in the UK who still enjoy dancing to that song she recorded so many years ago. In fact she has been invited to attend the Classic Soul Festival which will be held April 26 - May 3\, 2006 in Hilton\, New Jersey. This event is a celebration of lesser known heroes and heroines like Cuba Gooding\, Barbara Mason\, The Ambers\, Sandra Philips\, The Escorts\, The Persuaders and many others. What a kick to meet and party with folks who are some of Ramona's favorite old-school artists. The Europeans love these singers and their music\, and Ramona is one of them in addition to being a stellar jazz vocalist. \nRamona views her performing career as part entertainment\, part educational. To that end\, she has taken aspiring young performers under her wing\, supporting and encouraging them and teaching them things that will help them grow as entertainers. . "There are a number of young people who have talent and respect for jazz \," she says. "I'm thrilled they view me as a mentor...it's inspiring." \nRamona has had the opportunity to perform with some of the country's greatest jazz musicians and vocalists\, many of them from Detroit. National artists she has performed with include pianists\, Bobby Few\, Larry Fuller\, Khalid Moss\, Johnny O’Neil\, Tad Weed\, drummers Greg Bandy and Wynard Harper\, trumpeters Marcus Belgrave and Sean Jones\, organists Jack McDuff and Joe DeFrancesco and vocalists Allan Harris\, Harvey Thompson\, & Allyson Williams. On the local level she has worked regularly with pianists Claude Black\, Eric Dickey and Mark Kieswetter for years. \nAfter seeing her at the Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival\, Christopher A. Hovan\, photographer and jazz writer said\, "...with her robust approach and sparkling personality\, Ramona Collins is a regional artist worthy of wider recognition." And she is. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/tumbao-bravo-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T213000
DTSTAMP:20260803T190704Z
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SUMMARY:Tiffany Gridiron
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Feb 25	\n\n	\n		\n			Ramona Collins Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Born in Toledo\, Ohio\, Ramona Collins was reared in Lansing\, Michigan\, by a jazz pianist/singer mother—the late Alice (Collins) Carter—who encouraged her daughter to sing at an early age to combat her shyness. Today\, anyone fortunate enough to witness the veteran performer at work will detect not a whit of shyness. Sultry\, seasoned\, witty and cool are words that come to mind when experiencing this engaging performer whose command of the stage and vast repertoire have helped her establish a solid rapport with club\, concert and festival audiences wherever she goes. \nRamona recorded early in her career\, which has spanned over 30 years. She made her debut at 16\, singing standards on a recording accompanied by her mother and a drummer. Her voice attracted attention from local musicians and before long\, she was sitting in at jam sessions and clubs with her mother's musician friends. Her reputation as an exceptional song stylist and performer continues to attract musicians and songwriters of all ages\, even today. \nOne such Toledo writer/producer recorded Ramona in 1970 in a studio located in the rear of his record store. The result\, the sassy soul single "You've been Cheatin'"\, b/w "Now That You've Gone\," is now a collector's item in the United Kingdom. Ramona was recently interviewed by Kev Roberts\, a popular radio personality in the UK to find out what she's doing these days. He also wanted to let her know she has many fans in the UK who still enjoy dancing to that song she recorded so many years ago. In fact she has been invited to attend the Classic Soul Festival which will be held April 26 - May 3\, 2006 in Hilton\, New Jersey. This event is a celebration of lesser known heroes and heroines like Cuba Gooding\, Barbara Mason\, The Ambers\, Sandra Philips\, The Escorts\, The Persuaders and many others. What a kick to meet and party with folks who are some of Ramona's favorite old-school artists. The Europeans love these singers and their music\, and Ramona is one of them in addition to being a stellar jazz vocalist. \nRamona views her performing career as part entertainment\, part educational. To that end\, she has taken aspiring young performers under her wing\, supporting and encouraging them and teaching them things that will help them grow as entertainers. . "There are a number of young people who have talent and respect for jazz \," she says. "I'm thrilled they view me as a mentor...it's inspiring." \nRamona has had the opportunity to perform with some of the country's greatest jazz musicians and vocalists\, many of them from Detroit. National artists she has performed with include pianists\, Bobby Few\, Larry Fuller\, Khalid Moss\, Johnny O’Neil\, Tad Weed\, drummers Greg Bandy and Wynard Harper\, trumpeters Marcus Belgrave and Sean Jones\, organists Jack McDuff and Joe DeFrancesco and vocalists Allan Harris\, Harvey Thompson\, & Allyson Williams. On the local level she has worked regularly with pianists Claude Black\, Eric Dickey and Mark Kieswetter for years. \nAfter seeing her at the Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival\, Christopher A. Hovan\, photographer and jazz writer said\, "...with her robust approach and sparkling personality\, Ramona Collins is a regional artist worthy of wider recognition." And she is. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/tiffany-gridiron-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261024T213000
DTSTAMP:20260803T191105Z
CREATED:20260803T191105Z
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SUMMARY:Demetrius Nabors
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Feb 25	\n\n	\n		\n			Ramona Collins Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Born in Toledo\, Ohio\, Ramona Collins was reared in Lansing\, Michigan\, by a jazz pianist/singer mother—the late Alice (Collins) Carter—who encouraged her daughter to sing at an early age to combat her shyness. Today\, anyone fortunate enough to witness the veteran performer at work will detect not a whit of shyness. Sultry\, seasoned\, witty and cool are words that come to mind when experiencing this engaging performer whose command of the stage and vast repertoire have helped her establish a solid rapport with club\, concert and festival audiences wherever she goes. \nRamona recorded early in her career\, which has spanned over 30 years. She made her debut at 16\, singing standards on a recording accompanied by her mother and a drummer. Her voice attracted attention from local musicians and before long\, she was sitting in at jam sessions and clubs with her mother's musician friends. Her reputation as an exceptional song stylist and performer continues to attract musicians and songwriters of all ages\, even today. \nOne such Toledo writer/producer recorded Ramona in 1970 in a studio located in the rear of his record store. The result\, the sassy soul single "You've been Cheatin'"\, b/w "Now That You've Gone\," is now a collector's item in the United Kingdom. Ramona was recently interviewed by Kev Roberts\, a popular radio personality in the UK to find out what she's doing these days. He also wanted to let her know she has many fans in the UK who still enjoy dancing to that song she recorded so many years ago. In fact she has been invited to attend the Classic Soul Festival which will be held April 26 - May 3\, 2006 in Hilton\, New Jersey. This event is a celebration of lesser known heroes and heroines like Cuba Gooding\, Barbara Mason\, The Ambers\, Sandra Philips\, The Escorts\, The Persuaders and many others. What a kick to meet and party with folks who are some of Ramona's favorite old-school artists. The Europeans love these singers and their music\, and Ramona is one of them in addition to being a stellar jazz vocalist. \nRamona views her performing career as part entertainment\, part educational. To that end\, she has taken aspiring young performers under her wing\, supporting and encouraging them and teaching them things that will help them grow as entertainers. . "There are a number of young people who have talent and respect for jazz \," she says. "I'm thrilled they view me as a mentor...it's inspiring." \nRamona has had the opportunity to perform with some of the country's greatest jazz musicians and vocalists\, many of them from Detroit. National artists she has performed with include pianists\, Bobby Few\, Larry Fuller\, Khalid Moss\, Johnny O’Neil\, Tad Weed\, drummers Greg Bandy and Wynard Harper\, trumpeters Marcus Belgrave and Sean Jones\, organists Jack McDuff and Joe DeFrancesco and vocalists Allan Harris\, Harvey Thompson\, & Allyson Williams. On the local level she has worked regularly with pianists Claude Black\, Eric Dickey and Mark Kieswetter for years. \nAfter seeing her at the Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival\, Christopher A. Hovan\, photographer and jazz writer said\, "...with her robust approach and sparkling personality\, Ramona Collins is a regional artist worthy of wider recognition." And she is. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/demetrius-nabors-2/
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SUMMARY:Rodney Whitaker Group
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Feb 25	\n\n	\n		\n			Ramona Collins Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Born in Toledo\, Ohio\, Ramona Collins was reared in Lansing\, Michigan\, by a jazz pianist/singer mother—the late Alice (Collins) Carter—who encouraged her daughter to sing at an early age to combat her shyness. Today\, anyone fortunate enough to witness the veteran performer at work will detect not a whit of shyness. Sultry\, seasoned\, witty and cool are words that come to mind when experiencing this engaging performer whose command of the stage and vast repertoire have helped her establish a solid rapport with club\, concert and festival audiences wherever she goes. \nRamona recorded early in her career\, which has spanned over 30 years. She made her debut at 16\, singing standards on a recording accompanied by her mother and a drummer. Her voice attracted attention from local musicians and before long\, she was sitting in at jam sessions and clubs with her mother's musician friends. Her reputation as an exceptional song stylist and performer continues to attract musicians and songwriters of all ages\, even today. \nOne such Toledo writer/producer recorded Ramona in 1970 in a studio located in the rear of his record store. The result\, the sassy soul single "You've been Cheatin'"\, b/w "Now That You've Gone\," is now a collector's item in the United Kingdom. Ramona was recently interviewed by Kev Roberts\, a popular radio personality in the UK to find out what she's doing these days. He also wanted to let her know she has many fans in the UK who still enjoy dancing to that song she recorded so many years ago. In fact she has been invited to attend the Classic Soul Festival which will be held April 26 - May 3\, 2006 in Hilton\, New Jersey. This event is a celebration of lesser known heroes and heroines like Cuba Gooding\, Barbara Mason\, The Ambers\, Sandra Philips\, The Escorts\, The Persuaders and many others. What a kick to meet and party with folks who are some of Ramona's favorite old-school artists. The Europeans love these singers and their music\, and Ramona is one of them in addition to being a stellar jazz vocalist. \nRamona views her performing career as part entertainment\, part educational. To that end\, she has taken aspiring young performers under her wing\, supporting and encouraging them and teaching them things that will help them grow as entertainers. . "There are a number of young people who have talent and respect for jazz \," she says. "I'm thrilled they view me as a mentor...it's inspiring." \nRamona has had the opportunity to perform with some of the country's greatest jazz musicians and vocalists\, many of them from Detroit. National artists she has performed with include pianists\, Bobby Few\, Larry Fuller\, Khalid Moss\, Johnny O’Neil\, Tad Weed\, drummers Greg Bandy and Wynard Harper\, trumpeters Marcus Belgrave and Sean Jones\, organists Jack McDuff and Joe DeFrancesco and vocalists Allan Harris\, Harvey Thompson\, & Allyson Williams. On the local level she has worked regularly with pianists Claude Black\, Eric Dickey and Mark Kieswetter for years. \nAfter seeing her at the Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival\, Christopher A. Hovan\, photographer and jazz writer said\, "...with her robust approach and sparkling personality\, Ramona Collins is a regional artist worthy of wider recognition." And she is. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/rodney-whitaker-group-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261106T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261106T180000
DTSTAMP:20260812T193857Z
CREATED:20260812T193857Z
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SUMMARY:WEMU 5:01 Jazz Series: Rick Roe with Laith Al Saadi
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Feb 25	\n\n	\n		\n			Ramona Collins Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Born in Toledo\, Ohio\, Ramona Collins was reared in Lansing\, Michigan\, by a jazz pianist/singer mother—the late Alice (Collins) Carter—who encouraged her daughter to sing at an early age to combat her shyness. Today\, anyone fortunate enough to witness the veteran performer at work will detect not a whit of shyness. Sultry\, seasoned\, witty and cool are words that come to mind when experiencing this engaging performer whose command of the stage and vast repertoire have helped her establish a solid rapport with club\, concert and festival audiences wherever she goes. \nRamona recorded early in her career\, which has spanned over 30 years. She made her debut at 16\, singing standards on a recording accompanied by her mother and a drummer. Her voice attracted attention from local musicians and before long\, she was sitting in at jam sessions and clubs with her mother's musician friends. Her reputation as an exceptional song stylist and performer continues to attract musicians and songwriters of all ages\, even today. \nOne such Toledo writer/producer recorded Ramona in 1970 in a studio located in the rear of his record store. The result\, the sassy soul single "You've been Cheatin'"\, b/w "Now That You've Gone\," is now a collector's item in the United Kingdom. Ramona was recently interviewed by Kev Roberts\, a popular radio personality in the UK to find out what she's doing these days. He also wanted to let her know she has many fans in the UK who still enjoy dancing to that song she recorded so many years ago. In fact she has been invited to attend the Classic Soul Festival which will be held April 26 - May 3\, 2006 in Hilton\, New Jersey. This event is a celebration of lesser known heroes and heroines like Cuba Gooding\, Barbara Mason\, The Ambers\, Sandra Philips\, The Escorts\, The Persuaders and many others. What a kick to meet and party with folks who are some of Ramona's favorite old-school artists. The Europeans love these singers and their music\, and Ramona is one of them in addition to being a stellar jazz vocalist. \nRamona views her performing career as part entertainment\, part educational. To that end\, she has taken aspiring young performers under her wing\, supporting and encouraging them and teaching them things that will help them grow as entertainers. . "There are a number of young people who have talent and respect for jazz \," she says. "I'm thrilled they view me as a mentor...it's inspiring." \nRamona has had the opportunity to perform with some of the country's greatest jazz musicians and vocalists\, many of them from Detroit. National artists she has performed with include pianists\, Bobby Few\, Larry Fuller\, Khalid Moss\, Johnny O’Neil\, Tad Weed\, drummers Greg Bandy and Wynard Harper\, trumpeters Marcus Belgrave and Sean Jones\, organists Jack McDuff and Joe DeFrancesco and vocalists Allan Harris\, Harvey Thompson\, & Allyson Williams. On the local level she has worked regularly with pianists Claude Black\, Eric Dickey and Mark Kieswetter for years. \nAfter seeing her at the Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival\, Christopher A. Hovan\, photographer and jazz writer said\, "...with her robust approach and sparkling personality\, Ramona Collins is a regional artist worthy of wider recognition." And she is. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/rick-roe-501/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261108T180000
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SUMMARY:Caity Gyorgy
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Feb 25	\n\n	\n		\n			Ramona Collins Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Born in Toledo\, Ohio\, Ramona Collins was reared in Lansing\, Michigan\, by a jazz pianist/singer mother—the late Alice (Collins) Carter—who encouraged her daughter to sing at an early age to combat her shyness. Today\, anyone fortunate enough to witness the veteran performer at work will detect not a whit of shyness. Sultry\, seasoned\, witty and cool are words that come to mind when experiencing this engaging performer whose command of the stage and vast repertoire have helped her establish a solid rapport with club\, concert and festival audiences wherever she goes. \nRamona recorded early in her career\, which has spanned over 30 years. She made her debut at 16\, singing standards on a recording accompanied by her mother and a drummer. Her voice attracted attention from local musicians and before long\, she was sitting in at jam sessions and clubs with her mother's musician friends. Her reputation as an exceptional song stylist and performer continues to attract musicians and songwriters of all ages\, even today. \nOne such Toledo writer/producer recorded Ramona in 1970 in a studio located in the rear of his record store. The result\, the sassy soul single "You've been Cheatin'"\, b/w "Now That You've Gone\," is now a collector's item in the United Kingdom. Ramona was recently interviewed by Kev Roberts\, a popular radio personality in the UK to find out what she's doing these days. He also wanted to let her know she has many fans in the UK who still enjoy dancing to that song she recorded so many years ago. In fact she has been invited to attend the Classic Soul Festival which will be held April 26 - May 3\, 2006 in Hilton\, New Jersey. This event is a celebration of lesser known heroes and heroines like Cuba Gooding\, Barbara Mason\, The Ambers\, Sandra Philips\, The Escorts\, The Persuaders and many others. What a kick to meet and party with folks who are some of Ramona's favorite old-school artists. The Europeans love these singers and their music\, and Ramona is one of them in addition to being a stellar jazz vocalist. \nRamona views her performing career as part entertainment\, part educational. To that end\, she has taken aspiring young performers under her wing\, supporting and encouraging them and teaching them things that will help them grow as entertainers. . "There are a number of young people who have talent and respect for jazz \," she says. "I'm thrilled they view me as a mentor...it's inspiring." \nRamona has had the opportunity to perform with some of the country's greatest jazz musicians and vocalists\, many of them from Detroit. National artists she has performed with include pianists\, Bobby Few\, Larry Fuller\, Khalid Moss\, Johnny O’Neil\, Tad Weed\, drummers Greg Bandy and Wynard Harper\, trumpeters Marcus Belgrave and Sean Jones\, organists Jack McDuff and Joe DeFrancesco and vocalists Allan Harris\, Harvey Thompson\, & Allyson Williams. On the local level she has worked regularly with pianists Claude Black\, Eric Dickey and Mark Kieswetter for years. \nAfter seeing her at the Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival\, Christopher A. Hovan\, photographer and jazz writer said\, "...with her robust approach and sparkling personality\, Ramona Collins is a regional artist worthy of wider recognition." And she is. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/caity-gyorgy/
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