Meet the Artists
Strictly Fine
Strictly Fine is a six-piece funk machine delivering tight grooves, soulful horns, and undeniable energy. Born from a combination of the underground seedy bar scene, basements, festivals, stadiums, and the high end jazz clubs of Detroit - this groove-dripping group of guys strive for every show to be both a musical out-of-body experience, AND a raging party. Strictly Fine brings a unique and powerful sound to the stage with each show. Their music spans the sounds of Motown, James Brown, Tower of Power, P-Funk, Blue Note, and even Louis Armstrong. Each member has a sound all their own, coming together to create a sound greater than their sum. Equal parts playful and polished, the band blends top-tier musicianship and crowd-moving charisma to keep the people dancing. They bring the pocket, the party, and a whole lot of brass.
Kenny Watson
Kenny Watson, a Motor City native, is carved out of musical excellence and is equipped with the message of love for one's self and community.
He humbly garnishes the versatility of refined vocals that span across the genres of R&B, Jazz, Classical , and Broadway style performances nationally.
DJ Lady Tia
Tia'Von is an entrepreneur, dancer, school counselor, and so much more. Outside of her professional life, Tia’Von channels her creativity as a DJ and hustle instructor, blending rhythm, movement, and mentorship to inspire joy and self-expression in others, bringing a fun vibe to any event.
iman.
A gentle force whose mantra is simplicity, iman. hails from the soils of Motown, where talent is plentiful. Her style is a blend of neo-soul, jazz, and at times gospel, painting a picture with warm tones of authenticity and light, bringing a sense of calm to any audience she has the pleasure of gracing. Her debut single, Wistful Thinking, combines the melancholy of grief with the hope of the future, while telling the story of her earliest loss. Though this is the start of her solo journey, she has performed alongside many other talents the city has to offer. Her hope is musical journeyhood, providing the listener with a gift they are sure to enjoy.