“…the musicians of Occidental Gypsy emerged as classicists, above all celebrating the optimistic spirit that made Reinhardt-Grappelli an antidote to the tough times of pre-World War II Europe (and beyond)… the music-making – proved carefully considered and nimbly delivered.  - Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune   The band features Eli Bishop, a Nashville prodigy who recently won 1st […]

MNOE is a 14 piece orchestral ensemble comprised of some of Western Michigan University's top music students lead by arranger/composer Mark Niskanen.  Lauren Deming (of El Dee) is a Detroit native singer/songwriter.  In collaboration, they provide dreamy orchestral backings to original music founded on jazz and soul roots, with a nod towards current melodic pop […]

  “In these days of ‘cackophony’ it’s great to hear some real music” - George Harrison Robin Nolan is one of the world’s best known and most admired gypsy jazz guitarists and has been praised for his musical genius and creativity by Willie Nelson, Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman, and the late George Harrison. Legendary in […]

For over 5 years the Taylor Pierson has been holding down the dinner music for Cliff Bell's! Tonight will be his last night at the helm. Join us in celebrating his worldly move to Ashville, NC. Good bye for now, T.

  “Stylized folk balladry, nocturnal narratives and closing time croons burn with the romanticism of Jeff Buckley.” -Jeff Milo, Real Detroit Weekly Every Sunday Brunch, piano-man Jarrod Champion plays early American music including New Orleans-style jazz, jump blues, early soul, rock and roll, swing-country and mix’s all that in with lounge versions of modern and […]