MSU Vocal Jazz Ensemble Farewell Performance with Sunny Wilkinson at P2!

Join us at P2 on Thursday, March 31st along with MSU's Vocal Jazz Ensemble as they sing their farewell performance with the leadership of premier vocalist Sunny Wilkinson at 7pm!

Advance discounted tickets start at $5 and are available online at www.perspective2studio.com

The evening will be a celebration of the great young talent at MSU throughout the past seven years of the Vocal Jazz Program and feature guests artists and alumni... an event you surely do not want to miss!

We expect a full house for this signature event so advance tickets are recommended. Tickets are also available through MSU Vocal Jazz Ensemble and at the P2 front office.

Purchase yours today and save! www.perspective2studio.com

Mark and Sarah Say I Do at P2!

Last Friday, P2 welcomed Mark and Sarah for their intimate wedding ceremony and reception! The couple was joined by their family and 40 of there of their closest friends in our "urban cool" Studio A. In front of our elegantly decorated, vintage-inspired altar, Mark and Sarah said their personalized nuptials. With our professional stage lighting highlighting the couple, the accessory of green and white paper lanterns hung from our art-deco tin ceiling and the added touch of white twinkle lights, fresh tulips and votive candles the look was complete! After the ceremony ended, everyone seamlessly transitioned into the reception, enjoyed cocktails and danced the night away on P2's original hardwoods floors. The night was truly beautiful and extremely special for all those involved!

Claudia Schmidt & Her Funtet Comes to P2!

Michigan native Claudia Schmidt and her Funtet continue the new music series “Live at P2," on Sunday, March 27th at 3pm!

Advance discounted online tickets are on sale now at www.perspective2studio.com

Claudia Schmidt has toured across North America and Europe’s intimate clubs, theaters, and festival stages with 25,000 rapt listeners. She is familiar with the mediums of radio and TV, including regular stints on Public Radio International's “A Prairie Home Companion ” in its early incarnation. Garrison Keillor said, “When Claudia sings a song, it stays sung.”

She has recorded fourteen albums exploring folk, blues, and jazz idioms. While Claudia’s musical roots have been in the folk genre, she continues to explore her love of Jazz by way of her musical partnership with Funtet which includes Don Julin on mandolin, Ron Getz on guitar, Jack Dryden on bass and Randy Marsh on drums and harmonica.

Her live performances are not to be missed! Her musicality is astonishing. Her joy and love of performing are contagious. She can weave the elements of music and stage into a program so unified and full of life that one critic has described a Claudia Schmidt concert as “... a lot like falling in love. ”

Early Show Pricing Online:
Rows 1-3 reserved seating $25
General Admission $20
General Admission: students and seniors 65+ $15
Order today at: www.perspective2studio.com


Door Pricing:
General Admission $25
General Admission: students and seniors 65 + $20

RITMO Latin Jazz Headlines "Live at P2"

Michigan’s premier salsa orchestra, Orquesta Ritmo, headlines our new music series “Live at P2,” an exiting series that showcases dynamic performances in jazz, world music, blues and more right in the heart of Old Town Lansing. This special evening of Cuban inspired sounds will be recorded and videotaped live right in studio!

Orquesta Ritmo is a full 11-piece Cuban inspired Salsa orchestra and was founded by bandleader Mike Eyia. For more than 30 years, Ritmo has been entertaining and electrifying both music lovers and salsa enthusiasts alike.

Mike Eyia is joined by fellow band members; Thomas Snyder on trombone, Mike Eyia Jr. on saxophone and flute, Russ McMartin on lead trumpet, Brad Fowler on 2nd trumpet, Rob Mulligan on congas, Carmelo Sanchez on Latin percussion, Tim Thelen on timbales, Paul Lesinski on piano, Terry Newman on bass and Armando Vega, vocalist and Latin percussion.

The band has been performing all through out the Mid-West and has opened for a number of national and international acts, including such artists as Salsa great Oscar D’Leon and recording artists Los Lobos.

Guests can warm up with complimentary salsa lessons before the concert begins taught by Latin dance specialist Angela Rojas-Dedenbach. Then, everyone can then continue grooving with the music throughout the night!

Doors will open at 8pm. Bring your dancing shoes!
Light refreshments will be available

Advance Online Discounted Tickets are now Available at: www.perspective2studio.com!

Early Show Pricing Online:
VIP stage side seating (Table for four) $150 (only 6 available)
Rows 1-3 reserved seating $25
General Admission $20
General Admission: students and seniors 65+ $15

At The Door Pricing:
General Admission $25
General Admission: students and seniors 65 + $20

Tickets are limited. Advance ticket sales are recommended.

New Concert Series, "Live at P2" Tickets On Sale Now!

Perspective2 is thrilled to announce a new music series, "Live at P2!" This exciting series will showcase dynamic performances in jazz, world music, blues and more right in the heart of Old Town, Lansing.

Advance discounted online tickets for each show are available online now at www.perspective2studio.com

The new series begins Thursday, February 17th with Dutch jazz sensation, "Available Jelly" as they make P2 the first stop of their Mid-West Tour! This five-piece pocket brass band is known for their heart-felt, natural way of blending written material and improvisation and wows crowds with their highly energetic performances!
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"Orquesta Ritmo," Michigan’s premier salsa orchestra, headlines the new series, "Live at P2" with a special evening of Cuban inspired music that will be recorded and videotaped LIVE IN STUDIO! The concert features bandleader Mike Eyia, along with his full 11-piece salsa orchestra! Complimentary salsa lessons will also take place before the concert begins.
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"Live at P2" continues with Claudia Schmidt & Her Funtet on Sunday, March 27th! Claudia has toured across North America and Europe and has recorded 14 albums exploring jazz, blues and folk! Claudia expands on her love of jazz with Her Funtet which includes: Don Julin on mandolin, Ron Getz on guitar, Jack Dryden on bass and Randy Marsh on drums and harmonica.
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A collection of vibrant female vocalists performing across multiple genres will fill the air on Sunday, April 17th! With one ticket you can spend the day enjoy seven different artists, another great show part of the new series, "Live at P2"

Advance discounted online tickets for all shows are now available at: www.perspective2studio.com along with additional details for each show!

Dutch Music Sensation "Available Jelly" Live at P2

The Dutch improvisational jazz sensation “Available Jelly” will perform live at Perspective2, 319 E. Grand River Ave., on Thursday, February 17th at 7:30pm. This special performance marks the band’s first stop on their 2011 Mid-West tour.

Composed of some of the Netherlands’ top improvisers, the five-piece pocket brass band is known for their heart-felt, natural way of blending written material and improvisation. Formed in 1995, “Available Jelly “ is led by musician Michael Moore on alto sax and clarinet, Eric Boeren on cornet, Wolter Wierbos on trombone, Gregg Moore on tuba, and Michael Vatcher on percussion.

Their unique sound brings together a variety of influences ranging from traditional New Orleans jazz while blending contemporary composition techniques, South-African rhythms and ethnic music as they create passionate and energetic performances.

Their sound is best known to include baroque like arrangements for the wind instruments, elaborate hymns and plain sweet melodies that develop into playful yet intriguing listening. The night will feature the group’s original songs along with an eclectic mix of jazz, world music and popular songs.

“We are so excited to make Old Town and Perspective2 the first stop on our Mid-West tour and are looking forward to showcasing our talents to music lovers in Lansing,” said Carolyn Muntz the band’s coordinator. “Guests can expect the unexpected as we perform our top hits from Europe stirred up with improvisations that “Available Jelly” has become known for.”

“Available Jelly” is perfect for exposing local music enthusiasts to popular improvisational jazz from other parts of the world,” said Ann Hill, Owner of Perspective2. “We are excited to welcome them to Old Town and are honored to be the first stop on their Mid-West tour. ”

Advance online (will call) tickets are available through Wednesday, February 16th at www.perspective2studio.com
Reserved seating: $15-$20, General admission: $10, students/seniors $5
Tickets at the door: general admission $15, students/seniors $10.

Jazz and Blues Unite This Sunday at P2!

You are invited to:
“A Musical Tribute to Famed Singer Patti Richards!"

The Jazz Alliance of Mid-Michigan [JAMM] and Perspective2 Invite you to join in celebrating the life and legacy of singer Patti Richards, one of Michigan’s most popular jazz artists––who loved singing the blues.

...This special evening will feature renown vocalists Sunny Wilkinson, Grammy-nominated artist Betty Joplin and awarding-winning singer Betty Baxter.

Musicians include: Jeff Kressler on piano, Rob Smith on trumpet, Joe Lulloff on saxophone, Sherm Mitchell on trombone, Gene Rebeck on bass and Larry Ochiltree on drums.

Advance online tickets are available through Saturday, Jan. 22nd at perspective2studio.com. Adults $20, Seniors/Students $12.

Tickets at the door: Adults $25, Seniors/Students $15
a few VIP stage side tables are still available online at perspective2studio.com/

JAMM will also spotlight jazz guitarist, Alex Meijia from East Lansing High School, who is JAMM’s Sandy Izenson 2010 High School Student Scholarship recipient.

In addition to live music, guests are invited to take part in the silent auction, open throughout the evening. Money raised will benefit the Sandy Izenson Scholarship Fund.

See you Sunday!