This is the fifth season of 2 Stones Events’ monthly concerts in the lower level of Ciao Amici’s restaurant in downtown Brighton (217 W. Main). Previously named Kittens & Crooners, the series has expanded its focus on The Great American Songbook to now also include other styles (gypsy, Latin, New Orleans, fusion, etc.) of the jazz genre.
The Brothers Groove were formed in 1999 by Chris Codish, James Simonson and Michael Jay Caskey. The band released their first CD "Clamp It Down" in 2001. After Mike Caskey left the band in 2002 guitarist Erik Gustafson and drummer Todd Glass joined the group and eventually their second full length CD "So Glad You Came" was released. Drummer Skeeto Valdez joined the band in 2003.
Chris Codish is one of the most sought-after musicians working in Metro Detroit today, playing piano, organ, keyboards, and synth. His exciting mix of jazz, funk, and blues, layered with his unique voice captivates any crowd. It’s his unique ability entertain his audience while maintaining his artistic point of view that sets Codish apart.
He has been playing professionally for over 30 years and honed his skills by touring internationally with some of the world’s top jazz and blues artists, including Hiram Bullock, Alexander Zonjic, Harvey Mason, Roy Ayers, The Blues Brothers, Lucky Peterson, Johnnie Bassett, Larry McCray among countless others.
The Brothers Groove has won a total of 16 Detroit Music Awards:
•Outstanding Urban/funk artist/group: 2011, 2010, 2009, 2004, 2003, 2002
•Outstanding Modern Jazz Artist/Group: 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2001
•Outstanding Live Performance: 2007
•Outstanding Jazz Recording “Clamp it Down” 2001
•2010 (not eligible) Special Honoree for winning three years in a row Outstanding Modern Jazz Artist or group
•2005 (Not eligible) Special Honoree for winning three years in a row Outstanding Urban/funk artist/group
The Detroit Free Press Top 5 Discs of Detroit 2001 included the band’s Clamp it Down, and in 2007 the trio was named the “Next local band to make it big” by Hour Detroit Magazine.
Special thanks to our media sponsor — The Marketeer. This is a 21+ event.
$27 TICKETS — Limited to just 100 seats per show
6 p.m. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1623224932469?aff=oddtdtcreator
8:30 p.m. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1623204952709?aff=oddtdtcreator
Doors open 30 minutes prior.
‘Cash-only’ (literally) bar: Please, only call the restaurant (810-227-9000) for dinner reservations upstairs before or after your show!
