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Masonic Temple Detroit: A Melodious May with Ichiko Aoba, MJ Lenderman, BADBADNOTGOOD, and More
May 2025 at the Masonic Temple Detroit promises an exhilarating journey through diverse musical landscapes, featuring an impressive lineup of artists. From the ethereal sounds of Ichiko Aoba, who transports audiences with her voice and guitar, to MJ Lenderman's raw and honest storytelling, and the genre-defying performances of BADBADNOTGOOD, each event offers a unique experience. As the month unfolds, Devin Townsend brings his eclectic metal influences, while The Wonder Years and The Little Kruta String Ensemble close the month with a harmonious blend of rock and classical elements.
Apr 30, 2025
Share1. Ichiko Aoba
Ichiko Aoba has the power to bend space around her, pulling listeners from reality and surrounding them in the comforting fabric of her imagination. She’s been casting these spells since her debut at 19 years old, making picturesque dioramas with only her voice and guitar. But in recent years, she’s turned a corner and let a new process take hold. The Japanese singer, songwriter, composer, and ...
May 9, 2025
Masonic Temple Detroit
Masonic Temple Theatre
2. Ichiko Aoba
Ichiko Aoba has the power to bend space around her, pulling listeners from reality and surrounding them in the comforting fabric of her imagination. She’s been casting these spells since her debut at 19 years old, making picturesque dioramas with only her voice and guitar. But in recent years, she’s turned a corner and let a new process take hold. The Japanese singer, songwriter, composer, and ..
May 9, 2025
Masonic Temple Detroit
Masonic Temple Theatre
3. MJ Lenderman & The Wind
No one paid too much attention when Jake Lenderman recorded Boat Songs, his third album released under his initials, MJ Lenderman. Before he cut it, after all, he was a 20-year-old guitarist working at an ice cream shop in his mountain hometown of Asheville, North Carolina, getting away for self-booked tours of his own songs or with the band he’d recently joined, Wednesday, whenever possible.
May 11, 2025
Masonic Temple Detroit
Masonic Temple Theatre
4. MJ Lenderman & The Wind
No one paid too much attention when Jake Lenderman recorded Boat Songs, his third album released under his initials, MJ Lenderman. Before he cut it, after all, he was a 20-year-old guitarist working at an ice cream shop in his mountain hometown of Asheville, North Carolina, getting away for self-booked tours of his own songs or with the band he’d recently joined, Wednesday, whenever possible.
May 11, 2025
Masonic Temple Detroit
Masonic Temple Theatre
5. Badbadnotgood
Canadian ensemble BADBADNOTGOOD made their name by crossing genre. This seamless movement between style hit hard when they took hip hop into jazz and vice versa. Their latest album – and first with XL recordings – demonstrates them going back to their instrumental beginnings. Instead of looking at the now, they reflected the history and innovation of those that influenced them. To paraphrase ...
May 13, 2025
Masonic Temple Detroit
Masonic Temple Theatre
6. Badbadnotgood
Canadian ensemble BADBADNOTGOOD made their name by crossing genre. This seamless movement between style hit hard when they took hip hop into jazz and vice versa. Their latest album – and first with XL recordings – demonstrates them going back to their instrumental beginnings. Instead of looking at the now, they reflected the history and innovation of those that influenced them. To paraphrase ...
May 13, 2025
Masonic Temple Detroit
Masonic Temple Theatre
7. Devin Townsend
Devin Garret Townsend (born May 5, 1972) is a Canadian musician and record producer. He was the founder, songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist in extreme metal band Strapping Young Lad from 1994 to 2007 and has had an extensive career as a solo artist.
After performing in a number of metal bands in high school, Townsend was discovered by a record label in 1993 and was asked to perform lead vocals ...
May 16, 2025
Masonic Temple Detroit
Masonic Temple Theatre
8. Devin Townsend
Devin Garret Townsend (born May 5, 1972) is a Canadian musician and record producer. He was the founder, songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist in extreme metal band Strapping Young Lad from 1994 to 2007 and has had an extensive career as a solo artist.
After performing in a number of metal bands in high school, Townsend was discovered by a record label in 1993 and was asked to perform lead vocals ...
May 16, 2025
Masonic Temple Detroit
Masonic Temple Theatre
9. The Wonder Years and The Little Kruta String Ensemble
For a number of years, this would have been an almost-blank page. Back in the mid-2010s, a few years after The Wonder Years had first formed in Lansdale, PA, just north of Philadelphia, the band would be asked to provide a bio for events they were playing. All Dan Campbell would write was ‘The Wonder Years is a band’. That was it. They’d then receive the programs for whatever festival or event ...
May 28, 2025
Masonic Temple Detroit
Masonic Temple Theatre
10. The Wonder Years and The Little Kruta String Ensemble
For a number of years, this would have been an almost-blank page. Back in the mid-2010s, a few years after The Wonder Years had first formed in Lansdale, PA, just north of Philadelphia, the band would be asked to provide a bio for events they were playing. All Dan Campbell would write was ‘The Wonder Years is a band’. That was it. They’d then receive the programs for whatever festival or event ...
May 28, 2025
Masonic Temple Detroit
Masonic Temple Theatre
Conclusion
May 2025 at the Masonic Temple Detroit is set to be a month of unforgettable musical experiences. With a lineup that spans a wide array of genres and styles, each performance offers something unique. Whether you're drawn to the soothing vocals of Ichiko Aoba, the introspective lyrics of MJ Lenderman, the innovative jazz of BADBADNOTGOOD, the dynamic metal of Devin Townsend, or the harmonious blend of The Wonder Years with The Little Kruta String Ensemble, this month offers a musical journey that promises to captivate and inspire. Don't miss the chance to be part of this diverse celebration of music.
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