Soulful Holidays with the Sean Dobbins Organ Trio
Drummer Sean Dobbins leads his organ trio with vocalist Athena Johnson and Hammond B3 player Clif Metcalf on Friday, December 18, with shows at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell's in Detroit. Tickets are $25.
Sean Dobbins started out young as a sought-after Detroit-area sideman, playing regularly with Blue Note artist Louis Smith. He has won the Woody Herman Jazz Award and the Louis Armstrong Scholarship, and has played, toured and recorded with Benny Golson, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Joey DeFrancesco and Mose Allison, among many others. His sound is hard-driving, solid rhythm with a fresh melodic sense. Joining him for this holiday night are Athena Johnson on vocals, Clif Metcalf on Hammond B3 and Ian Blunden on guitar.
There are two seatings, at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. for dinner, seating for Dinner & a Show starts at 6, and the second show seats at 9. You can make a reservation ahead of time.
There are two seatings, at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. for dinner, seating for Dinner & a Show starts at 6, and the second show seats at 9. You can make a reservation ahead of time.
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