Don Was the Pan-Detroit Ensemble

WYEP Presents
Don Was

Friday January 16, 2026

Thunderbird Music Hall
4053 Butler St. Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Doors @ 7pm
Show @ 8pm

AGE RESTRICTION: 21+

Drawing on the wide-ranging influences of his five-decade career, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble’s Groove in the Face of Adversity channels the soul of the Motor City through a blend of steamy jazz, juke-joint blues, and loose-limbed funk—a sound both timeless and deeply personal. In concert, Don and the band will feature music from Groove in the Face of Adversity alongside a live rendition of The Grateful Dead’sBlues for Allah, honoring the album’s 50th anniversary.

Ticket Tier Info:
Upper Balcony Tickets - Seated Section with Private Bar, Private Bathroom, and a View. Sold in packages of 4 or 2. Must be 21+ to purchase (IDs will be checked upon arrival)Lower Balcony Tickets - Seated Section with Private Bar and a View. Sold in pairs of 2. Must be 21+ to purchase (IDs will be checked upon arrival). General Admission Tickets - Standing Room tickets on the Main Floor, closet to the stage. Check event Age Restriction, listed above, before purchasing.
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