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 […]
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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 […]
Libations for Sheila Jordan
Libations for Sheila Jordan… On August 11, 2025, we said goodbye to a true legend — Detroit’s beloved Jazz Master Sheila Jordan, at the age of 96. A humble soul with an extraordinary gift, Sheila was a shining light in both the Detroit and New York jazz scenes. Her voice was pure magic. She could […]
In Memoriam: Greg Mudge
Our hearts are heavy from the loss of Greg Mudge, proprietor of Mudgie’s Deli, and a champion of Detroit. Like countless other causes and citizens, Greg supported Detroit Sound Conservancy and our vision from the very beginning. Before he was propelled by the food and hospitality industry, in which he excelled, Greg was propelled by […]
Thank You: Councilwoman Raquel Castaneda-Lopez
Today we write to thank Councilwoman Raquel Castañeda-Lopez for her service as City Council Representative for District 6 where the Blue Bird Inn is located. The councilwoman has announced she will not seek reelection for a third term. Councilwoman Raquel Castaneda López @raquel4detroit has been a tremendous ally and representative for our work in District 6 at […]
Coming 2019: Detroit Historical Society Community Gallery Exhibit
Thrilled to announce that we will be telling our organization’s story in the community gallery at the Detroit Historical Museum next year January 19 – April 7, 2019.
Heaven Sound System: Preserving
In 2017, the Detroit Sound Conservancy, in collaboration with Audio Rescue Team, Haute To Death and other partners, will rehabilitate the sound system to Club Heaven. We will have more details to share early in the new year. Far too many of DJ Ken Collier’s “children” at Heaven were directly affected by AIDs. In addition, […]
Restaging the Stage
We are currently hard at work “restaging” the Blue Bird stage for transport to Biennale Internationale Design Saint-Etienne 2017. Here are some recent photos of our process. Read more about our work with the Blue Bird Inn since 2012 here.
Looking Back at #detroitsound3
The following review and photo gallery are by #detroitsound3 assistant, student, and self-proclaimed Culture Creator Amanda Sweet (@amandasweet106). When I first heard about Detroit Sound Conservancy, I was sent an email about helping volunteer to do video. After taking a look at the work that the organization has done, I immediately knew that I wanted […]
Thank You #detroitsound3
A big THANK YOU to everyone who came to #detroitsound3 our first #DSCSessions or our remembrance ceremony for James T. Jenkins. We are currently putting together the audio, photos, video to share with you all. Until then you can continue to support our work by donating here.