Monica Blaire at the DIA - January 8th - Free

from press release
"As a part of their continuing venue for great artists, celebrate the New Year at Friday Night Live! With The Monica Blaire Experiment!

"There is no more prestigious venue for performance in Detroit than the DIA; come start the New Year off right with Monica Blaire’s avante-garde sound experiment at DIA!

"Detroit, Michigan - Dynamic singer, Monica Blaire and the Detroit Institute of Art are collaborating for an evening in celebration of the art of sound. The two will merge for the second installment of Blaire’s avante-garde project: The Monica Blaire Experiment Bridging the Gap: Adventures in Sound Vol. 2.
"The DIA, an important cultural landmark in the city of Detroit, will be hosting the free event on January 8, 2010, at 7:00 PM featuring the progressive songstress, Monica Blaire. Her stage presence has always been unique and distinguished for its performance art leanings. This event, however, demarcates her conscious acknowledgement of the audience as participants and a galvanizing influence on her music. The Sound Experiment endeavors to bridge the gap between age demographics by creating a fun and highly interactive experience between Monica Blaire and her patrons.

"This show is innovative and refreshing. It boldly explores the sophisticated notion of the energizing effect an audience can have on an artist’s work and it is appropriate for all ages. Monica Blaire is interested in creating a symbiotic artistic atmosphere that softens the rigid line between performer and viewer. “When we blur the line true art is created,” says Blaire, effectively summarizing the mission of her work.


Special Guest Stars: Jon Bibbs, Marvwon, RoSpit, and the legendary Songstress…Ortheia Barnes!!!
Date: Friday, January 8, 2010
Time: 7pm & 8:30 pm performances
Venue: The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA)
Admission: FREE !!!

The MonicaBlaire was recently described as:

“From Mozart to Mainstream, eclectic is the way to describe Blaire. Hip-Hop being the foundation that MonicaBlaire stands on creates and environment where classical, rock, soul, gospel, and funk playfully co-exist. Her sound is of early soul music, and inspired by an unconventional sense of rhythm and melodies, MonicaBlaire is more than an artist . . . she is an experience.” "