In partnership with Afro Moone and Moondog Café, DSC’s own Michelle Jahra McKinney will share an evening of music and memory honoring the legacy of her late husband, Harold McKinney. In partnership with Afro Moone and Moondog Café, DSC’s own Michelle Jahra McKinney will share an evening of music and memory honoring the legacy of […]
Events
Blue Bird Annual BBQ September 6th 2025
Join us on Saturday, September 6th, 2025 from 2PM–5PM at The Blue Bird Inn (5021 Tireman, Detroit, MI 48202) for an afternoon of food, music, and community vibes! This family-friendly celebration brings together the DSC family and local community to connect, reflect, and celebrate another year of supporting the sound. With live music from Sophiyah […]
A Night at Serengeti: Tribute to Teddy Edwards and Teddy Harris Jr.
A Night at Serengeti: Tribute to Teddy Edwards and Teddy Harris Jr. Come join Detroit Sound Conservancy, Jazz Network Foundation, and Joint Cities Development Corp. for a special evening celebrating the musical legacies of Teddy Edwards and Teddy Harris Jr. This event will take place on Saturday, April 26th at Bert’s Music Cafe – 2458 […]
DSC Presents: Ian Fink- Thursday Night Jazz Series
Join us for Farmington Hill’s Thursday Night Jazz Series to present the indomitable Ian Fink (@finkianfink). Date: Thursday, April 10th, 2024 Time: 7:00 pm Location: The Hawk Blackbox, 29995 W 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI As a music archive and community advocate, DSC is committed to celebrating and elevating artists like Ian whose work […]
Blue Bird Annual BBQ September 15th 2024
Please join Detroit Sound Conservancy (DSC) at our annual community BBQ for an afternoon of music, joy and celebration! The event will take place on Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 2-5pm outside the Blue Bird Inn, located at 5021 Tireman Avenue, Detroit, MI. RSVP and More info: DSCBBQ.eventbrite.com The free community event will be an […]
From the Ballroom to the Museum: Celebrating Black Resistance in the Graystone Collection
On Thursday November 9th, Detroit Sound Conservancy will present an evening of performance, celebration and reflection on the legacy of the Graystone Ballroom and International Jazz Museum at the Jam Handy. The program will feature the debut performance of the New Graystone Ensemble led by world renowned drummer and composer Ali Jackson. More info and […]
Blue Bird Inn Groundbreaking Ceremony and Annual BBQ
BLUE BIRD INN GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY & ANNUAL BBQ Please join Detroit Sound Conservancy (DSC) at our annual community BBQ, and celebrate us breaking ground for the rehabilitation of the historic Blue Bird Inn! The event will take place on Sunday, September 10, from 2-5pm outside the Blue Bird Inn, located at 5021 Tireman Avenue, Detroit, […]
Event: Willie & Pancho Elegant World of Jazz
We are pleased to support a wonderful event by our partners at The Societie of the Culturally Concerned. THE SOCIETIE OF THE CULTURALLY CONCERNED TO HONOR DETROIT ‘40’s JAZZ ARTIST KENNY PANCHO HAGOOD The Societie of the Culturally Concerned (SOCC) is pleased to announce its upcoming event, The Elegant World of Jazz, which will honor […]
Event: Interstate 313: Displacement and Preservation On the Road to a Just Future
Detroit Sound Conservancy and Black Bottom Archives present a panel discussion about the impact of interstate systems on Detroit. Sunday February 26th 2pm at Main | Detroit Public Library 5201 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48202 Free RSVP Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interstate-313-displacement-and-preservation-on-the-road-to-a-just-future-tickets-525794494487 Community advocates and preservation organizations Detroit Sound Conservancy (DSC) and Black Bottom Archives (BBA) present a panel […]
EVENT: DSC 10: Celebrating a Decade of Detroit Sound Conservancy
Join Detroit Sound Conservancy as we celebrate 10 years of preserving, advocating, salvaging and sustaining Detroit Sound. All proceeds from this event will benefit the preservation of Detroit music. Tickets and more information at : DSC10.EVENTBRITE.COM Over our 10 years we’ve curated over 150 programs for thousands of attendees, preserved thousands of artifacts physically and […]