Summerfest Concert Series @ The War Memorial-Thornetta Davis

Join us for a Summerfest Concert Series to remember! For our final concert of the series, we celebrate the blues, a genre that holds the distinction of being perhaps America’s greatest cultural gift to the world, serving as the foundation of jazz, r&b and rock’n’roll music. Who better to showcase this uniquely American sound than Detroit’s own Queen of the Blues? Join us on August 12th as we welcome back Thornetta Davis for another incredible performance on our lakefront lawn. About the Performer International singer, songwriter and Independent recording artist, was awarded by the Detroit Blues Society “Living Lifetime Achievement Award” and awarded a star on the Canada South Blues Museum “Walk of Fame”. In 2015 Thornetta was crowned “DETROIT’S QUEEN OF THE BLUES” in a ceremony by the Detroit Blues Society, with proclamations from the City of Detroit, County of Wayne and the State of Michigan. Thornetta has performed with and opened for Bob Seger, Blues Legends such as B.B. King, Sir Mac Rice, Ray Charles, Etta James, KoKo Taylor, Johnny Johnson, Bonnie Raitt and more. Thornetta released her first solo album SUNDAY MORNING MUSIC in 1996 on the label Subpop featuring the late keyboardist Eddie Harsh from the Black Crowes, Big Chief. Your Evening 6:00pm: Grounds Open for seating, Food Stand & Bar Opens for Service 7:30pm: Concert Begins 9:00pm: Concert Concludes *Please note, while picnics, picnic blankets and chairs are welcome, no outside beverages are permitted.* \*photo and description attributed to The War Memorial This event is free but registration is required: https://warmemorial.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/?_gl=1\*8wg417\*_gcl_au\*MjA0MzUyNDg0Mi4xNzY4MzU2MjUw#/instances/a0FVm000009j225MAA