BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blue LLama - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bluellamaclub.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Blue LLama REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260529T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260529T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043005 CREATED:20260302T183605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T140755Z UID:10000245-1780081200-1780092000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Michael Mayo DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/michael-mayo-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/michael-mayo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260530T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260530T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043005 CREATED:20260219T155857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T155857Z UID:10000271-1780167600-1780176600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Michael Dease DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/michael-dease-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/michael-dease.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260531T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260531T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043005 CREATED:20260225T153654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T153654Z UID:10000286-1780250400-1780259400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:The NOW Trio ft. Travis Aukerman DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/the-now-trio-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/the-now-trio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260603T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260603T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043005 CREATED:20260310T192226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T192226Z UID:10000280-1780513200-1780522200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Tristan Cappel Quintet DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/tristan-cappel-quintet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/tristan-cappel.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043005 CREATED:20260406T162029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T165249Z UID:10000298-1780599600-1780610400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Edmar Castaneda DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/edmar-castaneda/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/edmar-castaneda.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T183000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043005 CREATED:20260409T142721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T142721Z UID:10000309-1780675200-1780684200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Swing Happy Hour: Kerrytown Stompers DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/swing-happy-hour-kerrytown-stompers-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/kerrytown-stompers.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043005 CREATED:20260413T185021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T185021Z UID:10000301-1780686000-1780696800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Matt Von Roderick DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/matt-von-roderick/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/matt-von-roderick.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043006 CREATED:20260129T154259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T192326Z UID:10000253-1780772400-1780783200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Straight Ahead DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/straight-ahead-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/straight-ahead.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260607T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260607T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043006 CREATED:20260310T192432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T192432Z UID:10000291-1780855200-1780864200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Alain Sullivan's SoulHeart Collective DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/alain-sullivans-soulheart-collective-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/AlainSullivanBNW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260610T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260610T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043006 CREATED:20260327T163907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T164022Z UID:10000305-1781118000-1781128800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:James Gaiters Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/james-gaiters-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/james-gaiters.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043006 CREATED:20260310T192930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T192930Z UID:10000292-1781204400-1781215200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Kasan Belgrave DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/kasan-belgrave/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/KasanBelgrave-Newcropped.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260612T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260612T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043006 CREATED:20260310T193050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T193050Z UID:10000281-1781290800-1781301600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Jordan VanHemert DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/jordan-vanhemert/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/tristan-cappel-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260613T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260613T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043006 CREATED:20260310T193355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T141701Z UID:10000282-1781377200-1781388000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins All-Star Quintet DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sean-dobbins-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SeanDobbinsBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260614T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260614T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043006 CREATED:20260310T193516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T193516Z UID:10000279-1781460000-1781469000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Nick Collins Trio DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/nick-collins-trio-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/nick-collins.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043006 CREATED:20260316T155142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T155142Z UID:10000300-1781722800-1781731800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Third Coast Swing DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/third-coast-swing-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/third-coast-swing.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043006 CREATED:20260310T195017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T204926Z UID:10000293-1781809200-1781818200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Hannah Marks DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/hannah-marks/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hannah-marks-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260619T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260619T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043006 CREATED:20260420T154520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T155541Z UID:10000283-1781895600-1781906400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Joan Belgrave's Marcus Belgrave 90th Birthday Celebration DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/joan-belgrave-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Joan-Belgrave-90th-w-Lin-Rountree.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043006 CREATED:20260326T195555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T195555Z UID:10000304-1781982000-1781991000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Keigo Hirakawa Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/keigo-hirakawa-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/hands.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260621T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260621T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043006 CREATED:20260310T195301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T201426Z UID:10000294-1782064800-1782073800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Rossano Sportiello Trio ft. Paul Keller & Ed Metz DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/rossano-sportiello-trio-ft-paul-keller-ed-metz/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/rossano-sportiello.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043006 CREATED:20260310T195532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T195532Z UID:10000295-1782327600-1782336600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Chuck Redd DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/chuck-redd/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/chuck-redd.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043006 CREATED:20260310T195716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T195716Z UID:10000274-1782414000-1782423000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Michael Malis Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/michael-malis/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/michael-malis-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043006 CREATED:20260316T160640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T160640Z UID:10000297-1782489600-1782496800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Happy Hour: University of Michigan Jazz Ambassadors DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/university-of-michigan-jazz-ambassadors/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/UofMJazzAmbassadorsBNW.png.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043006 CREATED:20260310T195823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T202715Z UID:10000296-1782500400-1782511200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Marion Hayden Legacy Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/marion-hayden-legacy-ensemble/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/marion-hayden.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260627T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260627T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043006 CREATED:20260310T200032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T200032Z UID:10000284-1782586800-1782595800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Olivia Van Goor Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/olivia-van-goor-quartet-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/OliviaVanoorBNW2.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043006 CREATED:20260319T162427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T162427Z UID:10000302-1782673200-1782684000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Erena Terakubo DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/erena-terakubo/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/erena-terakuba.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260702T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260702T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043006 CREATED:20260424T181635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T181635Z UID:10000315-1783018800-1783027800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Nicole Heitger Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/nicole-heitger-quartet-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/NicoleHeitgerBNW2.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260709T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260709T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043006 CREATED:20260427T165347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T165347Z UID:10000316-1783623600-1783632600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Ken Kozora Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ken-kozora-quartet-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ken-kozora-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260711T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260711T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043006 CREATED:20260427T170120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T170120Z UID:10000317-1783796400-1783807200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins Organ Trio ft. Rob Dixon DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sean-dobbins-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SeanDobbinsBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260712T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260712T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043006 CREATED:20260427T170524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T170524Z UID:10000318-1783879200-1783888200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:The Triumvirate DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/the-triumvirate-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_4707.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260717T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260717T183000 DTSTAMP:20260428T043006 CREATED:20260424T183156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T185055Z UID:10000310-1784304000-1784313000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Swing Happy Hour: Kerrytown Stompers DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 30 \n\n \n \n Gene Dunlap Band\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \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 Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums. Dunlap honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. During this time\, he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician\, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together\, forming the Earl Klugh Trio\, The duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths\, Gene Dunlap continued to perform and write music. His talents as a writer\, composer and producer caught the attention of Capitol Records. \nAt Capitol\, Dunlap recorded three solo albums: It’s Just the Way I Feel\, Party In Me and Tired of Being a Nice Guy. Which enabled him to write and produce much of his own material. \nAfter recording his solo projects\, Dunlap reunited with Earl Klugh and the duo began recording and touring together. Klugh and Dunlap have collaborated on ten albums throughout their careers.Gene Dunlap has also been involved in a variety of projects with other major recording artist including touring and recording with Ronnie Laws\, Hubert Laws\, George Benson\, Roy Ayers\, Grant Green\, The London Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Noel Pointer\, Bob James\, Bobby Lyle\, Marcus Miller\, Mary Wilson\, Tina Marie\, George Duke and Patrice Rushen. \nAfter releasing "Groove With You" on Avenue JazzRecords.Dunlap stopped recording professionally to teach School in Detroit.In 2002\, Gene Dunlap returned to the studio and released Tales of the Phatman. And most recently in 2005\, he released Peaceful Days. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove\, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Gene Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music. \nGENE DUNLAP PLAYS GRETSCH DRUMS AND BOSPHORUS CYMBALS \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/swing-happy-hour-kerrytown-stompers-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/kerrytown-stompers.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR