ASC Presents Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Grateful Dead’s Blues for Allah
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime musical experience as Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Grateful Dead’s landmark album Blues for Allah with a full live performance of the album in its entirety. This powerful tribute brings together world-class musicians from across Detroit’s vibrant music scene, honoring the Dead’s experimental spirit and the enduring legacy of Blues for Allah. Curated and led by Don Was, this genre-spanning concert blends jazz, funk, rock, and improvisation in a way only Detroit can deliver—don’t miss this historic celebration of one of the Grateful Dead’s most iconic recordings.
Preshow: You’ll be grateful if you come early for drinks in the lobby with Grateful Dead classics spun by Birmingham’s own Audiovore. This night is going to steal your face!
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