Don Was and Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble

Aug 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM · Boulder Theater, Boulder, CO Boulder Theater, Boulder, CO

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Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble

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Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble embody Detroit's rich musical heritage, blending soul-jazz, funk, blues, and jazz fusion. Led by six-time Grammy winner Don Was, also President of Blue Note Records, the ensemble features acclaimed Detroit musicians. Their debut album, "Groove in the Face of Adversity," showcases their raw, honest, and deeply grooving sound. Was is known for collaborations with artists like The Rolling Stones and Bonnie Raitt.

Don Was

Detroit-bred musician and founding member of Was (Not Was), blending soul, funk, R&B, rock and dance. Their 1988 album What Up, Dog? spawned hits “Spy In The House Of Love” and “Walk The Dinosaur.” President of Blue Note since 2011; Grammy-winning producer.