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Thursday, September 13, 2012

Farmington Hills Firefighter, Jazz Musician Stan Barnes Performs Oct. 6

Stan Barnes and Friends will play their seventh concert at the Michael A. Guido Theater in Dearborn.

Whether he's on the job as a veteran Farmington Hills firefighter/paramedic or on stage sharing his love of jazz, Stan Barnes likes helping people.  On Oct. 6, his seventh annual "Stan Barnes and Friends" jazz concert aims to leave those who attend feeling better than when they walked in the door. The concert brings musicians from around metro Detroit to the Michael A. Guido Theater in Dearborn, where they perform and just have a good time.  "We do R&B, neo-soul, jazz, and some classical music," said Barnes, who works out of Fire Station No. 2 on Middlebelt. "It's wholesome entertainment in a stress-free environment. We try to create a musical Nirvana."  Barnes began playing the saxophone in high school and moved on to learn other woodwind…

Barbara Crenshaw

3:17 pm on Friday, September 21, 2012

The Concert is the Bomb!!! I always enjoy myself. I am not just saying this because we are family...It is the truth, It is so much fun from the beginning to the very end. Love you guys and will see you Soon.   more ›

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Weekend Countdown: Tad Weed Concert

Patch tells you what's happening this weekend around Farmington and Farmington Hills.

It's Tuesday, and you are probably just getting back in the swing of your daily routine. Let's do something fun and look ahead at what will be going on in and around town this weekend. On Friday, we will compile a list to help you plan for the days ahead. Our pick: Tad Weed Concert Where: First Presbyterian Church of Farmington & Nursery School When: Sunday at 4 p.m.  Why go: The First Presbyterian Church of Farmington kicks off its “Great Performances in a Sacred Space” Performing Arts Series with powerhouse jazz pianist Tad Weed this Sunday. Weed has created over a dozen jazz recordings and has performed with great jazz artists including Mundelle Lowe, Charles Lloyd and Woody Herman. He has played all over the United States at jazz …

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