doors open 8pm
Ernie Johnson From Detroit hits the stage at 9pm
Ernie Johnson From Detroit is a Cincinnati based big band that blends afrobeat, funk, and jazz with 70s psychedelia and hard rock to create a hypnotic, danceable sound that is both accessible and boundary pushing. Their stage show is known to be a high-energy, infectious dance party that centers on intense, spontaneous improvisation combined with tight, sophisticated compositions that live inside the groove. The band’s horn-heavy arrangements and relentless rhythm section allow for a variety of styles and a layering of dynamics in their improvised jams that make people want to move.
Since 2015, Ernie Johnson From Detroit (the “F” is capitalized) have been performing their unique brand of afrobeat, funk, and jazz. The members of the band are inspired by artists like Fela Kuti, James Brown, Mulatu Astatke, The Budos Band, and Lettuce amongst others.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Liberty Theater, 229 Walnut Street, Lawrenceburg IN 47025, 229 Walnut St, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025-1798, United States,Lawrenceburg, Indiana