Don Was & The Pan-Detroit Ensemble

Don Was & The Pan-Detroit Ensemble
August 6, 2026 • 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
DOORS 6:00pm • 21+ without parent or guardian
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Don Was & The Pan Detroit Ensemble
Drawing on the wide-ranging influences of his five-decade career, Don Was has assembled his band, the Pan-Detroit Ensemble, and recorded their debut album Groove in the Face of Adversity. The album channels the soul of the Motor City through a blend of steamy jazz, juke-joint blues, and loose-limbed funk—a sound both timeless and deeply personal. In concert, Don and the band will feature music from Groove in the Face of Adversity alongside a live rendition of The Grateful Dead’s Blues for Allah, celebrating the album’s 50th anniversary and Don’s long musical association with Bobby Weir.
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TICKETS
$37.50 + FEES | DAY OF SHOW: $42.50 + FEES
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VENUE: THE BRIDGE AT SANTA FE BREWING CO.
SEATING: Standing room only unless specifically noted otherwise.
ADA: There is an ADA area with chairs for patrons in need. First come, first served. Check-in at the will-call table upon arrival.
PARKING: There is FREE parking at the venue. Enter Fire Place from HWY 14. There is also a limited first-come first-served paid parking area available for $24 at the end of Fire Place.
ALCOHOL: Yes, bars on-site
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: Outside food is okay, no outside drinks. Food trucks on site.
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