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SUMMARY:The NoW Trio
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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/the-now-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250824T180000
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SUMMARY:Keigo Hirakawa Trio
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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/keigo-hirakawa-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250823T221500
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SUMMARY:LATE NIGHT: Alonso Umana Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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/alonso-umana-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250823T183000
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SUMMARY:Nick Collins Sextet
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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/nick-collins-sextet-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250822T190000
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SUMMARY:Walter Blanding Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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/walter-blanding-quintet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250821T213000
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SUMMARY:Sam Corey Trio
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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/sam-corey-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250820T190000
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SUMMARY:Wesley Reynoso Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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/wesley-reynoso-quintet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250817T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250817T203000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Bob Mervak
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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/an-evening-with-bob-mervak/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250816T221500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250816T233000
DTSTAMP:20250729T145630Z
CREATED:20250721T223519Z
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SUMMARY:LATE NIGHT: Phillip Buchman Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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/phillip-buchman-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250816T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250816T213000
DTSTAMP:20250729T145950Z
CREATED:20250715T161836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T145950Z
UID:10000053-1755369000-1755379800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins Organ Trio
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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-organ-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250815T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250815T220000
DTSTAMP:20250729T150120Z
CREATED:20250715T161614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T150120Z
UID:10000052-1755284400-1755295200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Roger Jones & Higher Calling
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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/roger-jones-higher-calling/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250814T213000
DTSTAMP:20250729T150217Z
CREATED:20250713T125550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T150217Z
UID:10000047-1755198000-1755207000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Chris Glassman & the Technocats
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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/chris-glassman-the-technocats/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250813T213000
DTSTAMP:20250807T152355Z
CREATED:20250721T160041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T152355Z
UID:10000048-1755111600-1755120600@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Ralphe Armstrong Trio
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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/ralphe-armstrong/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250810T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250810T203000
DTSTAMP:20250808T124758Z
CREATED:20250710T210341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T124758Z
UID:10000044-1754848800-1754857800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Marquis Hill
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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/marquis-hill/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250809T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250809T213000
DTSTAMP:20250722T145128Z
CREATED:20250710T205759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T145128Z
UID:10000043-1754764200-1754775000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Sheila E. & The E. Train
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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/sheila-e-the-e-train/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250808T220000
DTSTAMP:20250729T150522Z
CREATED:20250713T125027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T150522Z
UID:10000046-1754679600-1754690400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Joshua Watkins & Ascension
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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-watkins-ascension/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250807T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250807T213000
DTSTAMP:20250805T225635Z
CREATED:20250715T161245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T225635Z
UID:10000051-1754593200-1754602200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Lisa Sung Trio
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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/lisa-sung-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250806T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250806T213000
DTSTAMP:20250729T150717Z
CREATED:20250725T193821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T150717Z
UID:10000070-1754506800-1754515800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Sarah D'Angelo & Cliff Monear
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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/sarah-dangelo-cliff-monear/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250803T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250803T203000
DTSTAMP:20250729T150826Z
CREATED:20250707T135613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T150826Z
UID:10000035-1754244000-1754253000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Paul Vornhagen Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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/paul-vornhagen-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250802T221500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250802T233000
DTSTAMP:20250729T151048Z
CREATED:20250725T153621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T151048Z
UID:10000068-1754172900-1754177400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:LATE NIGHT: Jauron Perry Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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/jauron-perry-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250802T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250802T213000
DTSTAMP:20250729T151357Z
CREATED:20250710T205356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T151357Z
UID:10000042-1754159400-1754170200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Russ Macklem Detroit Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250801T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250801T220000
DTSTAMP:20250729T151517Z
CREATED:20250710T204022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T151517Z
UID:10000041-1754074800-1754085600@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Caleb Robinson & Reaching
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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/caleb-robinson-reaching/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250731T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250731T213000
DTSTAMP:20250729T151720Z
CREATED:20250629T215632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T151720Z
UID:10000033-1753988400-1753997400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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/kevin-brewster-black-renaissance/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250730T213000
DTSTAMP:20250729T151949Z
CREATED:20250629T215236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T151949Z
UID:10000032-1753902000-1753911000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Mercer Patterson Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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/mercer-patterson-quintet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250727T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250727T203000
DTSTAMP:20250723T202742Z
CREATED:20250619T220040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T202742Z
UID:10000030-1753639200-1753648200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:GSL Trio ft. Gayelynn McKinney\, Laura-Simone & Redwood
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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/gsl-trio-ft-gayelynn-mckinney-laura-simone-redwood/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250726T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250726T234500
DTSTAMP:20250725T170635Z
CREATED:20250619T215306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T170635Z
UID:10000029-1753569000-1753573500@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Christopher Minami Trio
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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/christopher-minami-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250726T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250726T213000
DTSTAMP:20250723T202935Z
CREATED:20250619T215021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T202935Z
UID:10000028-1753554600-1753565400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Nick Collins Sextet
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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/nick-collins-sextet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250725T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250725T220000
DTSTAMP:20250723T203028Z
CREATED:20250619T214655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T203028Z
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SUMMARY:Allen Dennard Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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/allen-dennard-quintet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250724T213000
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SUMMARY:Jasmine Wesley
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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/jasmine-wesley/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250723T213000
DTSTAMP:20250702T161823Z
CREATED:20250619T214309Z
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UID:10000026-1753297200-1753306200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums ft. Miss Carmen Getit
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 8	\n\n	\n		\n			Joshua Watkins & Ascension\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7-10pm With Set Breaks\n$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	Joshua Watkins is a masterful drummer and brilliant artist who hails from the great city of Detroit\, Michigan. Being born into a vast family of musicians\, it was only natural for him to become musically inclined as well. At a young age\, his musical roots started in the church and since then he has grown to be extremely versatile\, not only as a drummer but as a composer\, producer\, and bandleader. Joshua graduated from Michigan State University in 2024\, studying under jazz great Rodney Whitaker and legendary drummer Randy Gelispie. Since then\, he has made major strides as an artist\, most notably with the release of his debut album\, REDEMPTION\, in May of this year. The project is a deeply personal and spiritually driven body of work\, a musical reflection of his walk with God\, his challenges\, growth\, and triumphs. On August 8th\, Joshua will take the stage at the Blue LLama Jazz Club for a special and emotional performance — his final Michigan show with his band\, Ascension\, before relocating to Baltimore\, Maryland. There\, he will begin the next chapter of his journey as a master’s student at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. The very name “Ascension” reflects Joshua’s ongoing journey of rising to new heights in purpose\, artistry\, and impact. This bittersweet moment marks both a farewell and a powerful transition\, a true embodiment of his guiding mantra\, “The Only Trajectory Is Upwards.” \nJoshua Watkins - Drums\nBrendon Davis - Piano & Keyboards\nChris Sykes - Bass\nZach Sommerfeld - Guitar\nKevin Brewster - Saxophone\nMaelisa Watkins - Vocals \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/steve-lucky-the-rhumba-bums-ft-miss-carmen-getit/
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