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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260617T141723
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SUMMARY:Rodney Whitaker Group
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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/rodney-whitaker-group-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260404T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260617T141723
CREATED:20260212T163849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T165340Z
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SUMMARY:Tierney Sutton & Tamir Hendelman
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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/tierney-sutton-tamir-hendelman/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141723
CREATED:20260211T152917Z
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SUMMARY:The Triumvirate
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T190000
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SUMMARY:Aya Sekine Trio
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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/aya-sekine-trio-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T213000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141723
CREATED:20260129T153159Z
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SUMMARY:REDWOOD
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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/redwood-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T183000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141723
CREATED:20260129T153444Z
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SUMMARY:Swing Happy Hour: Kerrytown Stompers
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T220000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141723
CREATED:20260129T153705Z
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SUMMARY:Wendell Harrison Pharaoh Sanders Tribute
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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/wendell-harrison/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T213000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141723
CREATED:20260129T153803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T172339Z
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SUMMARY:Demetrius Nabors
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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/demetrius-nabors-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260412T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260412T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141723
CREATED:20260223T172733Z
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UID:10000275-1776016800-1776025800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Howard Alden Trio
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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/howard-alden/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T213000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141723
CREATED:20260211T153247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T153247Z
UID:10000264-1776279600-1776288600@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Jonathan Barahal Taylor Quartet
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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/jonathan-barahal-taylor-quartet-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141724
CREATED:20260216T181013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T181013Z
UID:10000265-1776360600-1776366000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Max Bowen
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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/max-bowen/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T220000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141724
CREATED:20260209T173902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T151415Z
UID:10000261-1776366000-1776376800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:El Khat
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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/el-khat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T213000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141724
CREATED:20260129T153930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T164426Z
UID:10000232-1776452400-1776461400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Tiffany Gridiron Quintet
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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/tiffany-gridiron-quintet/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260418T213000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141724
CREATED:20260217T195901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T163032Z
UID:10000238-1776538800-1776547800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Walter Smith III Trio
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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/walter-smith-trio/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260419T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260419T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141724
CREATED:20260129T154021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T172221Z
UID:10000239-1776621600-1776630600@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Sarah D'Angelo & Cliff Monear
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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/sarah-dangelo-cliff-monear-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T213000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141724
CREATED:20260130T145514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T145514Z
UID:10000258-1776884400-1776893400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Aguankó
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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/aguanko-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T220000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141724
CREATED:20260129T154111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T182133Z
UID:10000251-1776970800-1776981600@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins: Tribute to Stevie Wonder
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T220000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141724
CREATED:20260129T154215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T182413Z
UID:10000252-1777057200-1777068000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Kris Johnson
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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/kris-johnson/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141724
CREATED:20260129T154348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T164311Z
UID:10000254-1777226400-1777237200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Straight Ahead
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T213000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141724
CREATED:20260109T164400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T154431Z
UID:10000246-1777489200-1777498200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Detroit Jazz Project
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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/detroit-jazz-project/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T213000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141724
CREATED:20260129T154517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T172146Z
UID:10000240-1777575600-1777584600@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Rick Roe Trio
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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/rick-roe-trio-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141724
CREATED:20260219T150635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T171933Z
UID:10000241-1777654800-1777658400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:WEMU 5:01 Jazz Series: Olivia Van Goor
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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/501-olivia-van-goor/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T213000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141724
CREATED:20260219T150803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T150803Z
UID:10000242-1777662000-1777671000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Noah Jackson
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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/noah-jackson/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T213000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141724
CREATED:20260217T161432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T153850Z
UID:10000266-1777748400-1777757400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Tariq Gardner & Evening Star
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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/tariq-gardner-evening-star-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141724
CREATED:20260303T160738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T160738Z
UID:10000278-1777831200-1777840200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Leslie Vincent
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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/leslie-vincent/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T213000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141724
CREATED:20260316T144154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T144122Z
UID:10000285-1778094000-1778103000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Gabrielle Cavassa
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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/gabrielle-cavassa/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T213000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141724
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SUMMARY:Blou Reed
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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/blou-reed/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T213000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141724
CREATED:20260304T214341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T214341Z
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SUMMARY:Russ Macklem Detroit Quintet
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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/russ-macklem-detroit-quintet-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T213000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141724
CREATED:20260223T182723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T144310Z
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SUMMARY:Artemis
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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/artemis/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141724
CREATED:20260309T172733Z
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Piano Jazz & Brunch: Nick Masters
DESCRIPTION:THURS | June 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Michael Malis Quartet\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $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	Michael Malis is a composer\, pianist\, and music educator based in Detroit\, MI. Noted for his “jaw-dropping display of improvisational power” (All About Jazz)\, Malis is a recipient of Greek America Foundation’s 40 under 40 award. He has taught at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy\, and is now a doctoral student at the University of  Michigan. \nAs a recording artist\, he has released 13 albums. His music has been described as “downright transcendental” (Maggot Brain Magazine) and “uncommonly mature” (Detroit Free Press). He was noted as “among the most compelling Detroit jazz musicians of his generation” (Jazz From Detroit\, University of Michigan Press). His compositions have been performed across the United States\, including at Harvard University\, the University of Maryland\, The Owl (Brooklyn)\, and Orchestral Hall (Detroit). \nAs a pianist\, Malis has shared the stage with a diverse array of musicians\, including Marcus Belgrave\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Robert Hurst\, Gerald Cleaver\, Jaribu Shahid\, John Lindberg\, William Hooker\, A. Spencer Barefield\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Brandee Younger\, J.D. Allen\, and Marion   Hayden. He has performed at the Yokohama Jazz Promenade (Yokohama\, Japan)\, the Kennedy Center\, Birdland (NYC)\, and The Stone (NYC). \nHe is the founder of Other Tones\, a concert series providing performance opportunities for local and national composer-performers. To date\, Other Tones has presented 22 artists from 7 cities to Detroit audiences. All proceeds from concerts go to presenting artists. The series centers artists from underrepresented groups\, presenting a majority of queer\, BIPOC\, and women or femme-identifying artists. \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/mothers-day-piano-jazz-brunch-nick-masters/
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