Live at The Gardens: Don Was & The Pan Detroit Ensemble

Don Was is a musical titan whose influence spans nearly 100 million album sales as a producer for icons like The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson. He is a six-time GRAMMY® winner and the current President of the legendary Blue Note Records.

Was has spent the last seven years as the backbone of Bob Weir and Wolf Bros. This tour is a homecoming of sorts, as he leads The Pan Detroit Ensemble—a powerhouse group of Motor City elite—to bridge the gap between cosmic rock and gritty Detroit soul. 

Experience a vibrant mix of music from their new album Groove in the Face of Adversity alongside a deep-dive tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead’s Blues for Allah. Celebrated for its adventurous fusion of jazz, rock, and Eastern scales, the 1975 masterpiece serves as the perfect canvas for the Ensemble’s improvisational prowess.

By pairing their own contemporary material with a full exploration of this timeless classic, Don Was and his ensemble bridge the gap between the Grateful Dead’s cosmic vision and the heartbeat of the Motor City. 

About Live at The Gardens

Incredible music + a beautiful garden setting = an unforgettable concert experience. Explore winding pathways, enjoy local food trucks, and tap your toes as the music fills the evening air! 

​Live at The Gardens is hosted by The Gardens on Spring Creek and The Lincoln Center and is presented by Mountain Valley Bank. 

All shows are located at The Gardens on Spring Creek and tickets are available through the Lincoln Center Box Office: LCTix.com | 970-2216733.

Photo Credit: Nate Ryan