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Take The Greater Detroit Music Census Today!
Do you make music happen in Detroit?
We want to hear from you! The Greater Detroit Music Census is a community-led effort to better understand the current needs of the Metropolitan Detroit music scene. It will provide an official count or survey of the networks of creative and business professionals producing music–related outputs in our city. The initiative is funded by The Detroit Music Collective and Portfolio Medics with a collaborative partnership with D. Cipher, The Detroit Techno Militia, Detroit Nightlife United and Sound Music Cities.
The Greater Detroit Music Census is now LIVE for all musicians and music industry professionals in Detroit, and within a 75-mile radius. The information gathered will help local music organizations navigate better and more fair ways to support and serve our local music community.
Wayne County, Oakland County, Macomb County, Livingston County, St. Clair County, Lapeer County, Washtenaw County, Monroe County, Genesee County, and Lenawee County.
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We're reaching out to share some difficult news about Matt Kelly, the drummer for the Brendon Linsley Band. During their trip to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Matt was hospitalized with acute blood poisoning, sepsis, MRSA infection, and a severe kidney infection affecting his lymph system. It’s been a tough time for him, away from his work and his two children.
Matt is home now, but he faces mounting medical bills, transportation costs, and living expenses while he recovers and is unable to work. We want to support him during this challenging time, and every contribution, no matter how small, will make a real difference.
The Detroit Blues Society is committed to preserving the blues tradition, and we believe in standing by our community members when they need us most. If you can’t donate, sharing this fundraiser would also be incredibly helpful. Thank you for your kindness and generosity—it truly means the world to us.
Best,
Detroit Blues Society
Brendon Linsley Band and DeSoto Drive are winners of the Detroit Blues Challenge and will be traveling to Memphis for the International Blues Challenge in January of 2026!
Congratulations to the winners and all the acts that participated in this year's Challenge: Urban Muse, Woodford Station, Sunny Bleau and the Moons, Sax Maniacs, Jason Charboneau, Chris Putt, Maggie McCabe, and the Jason Charboneau Band.
It was a fantastic night of Blues and fellowship. |
2026-27 Board Members
President/Chairman
William "Sweet Willie Tea" Toll
Vice President
Jane Cassisi
Secretary
Ken Marten
Treasurer
Mike Rembor
Members At Large
DeJeanah Burkes
David Daniele
Rosemary DuPont
JoAnn O’Malley
Mary Segura
"...thanks
for all you do for
keeping the Blues growing."
Bill Wax, Proprietor of Low-Fi's Bar and Pool Hall
on XM Radio Channel 74
email: webmaster@detroitbluessociety.org
Detroit Blues Society
2006 Recipient for Best Blues Society
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The Detroit Blues Society (DBS) is a registered federal 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, education, and
advancement of the blues tradition. It has as its primary goals to promote a
wider appreciation for the blues by the general public and to serve the members
of the Society. The DBS does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender
expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual
orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. |
