Mountain Stage and Don Was

Detroit-born cofounder of Was (Not Was); satiric soul/funk/R&B-rock hits “Walk the Dinosaur” & “Spy in the House of Love.” Blue Note president; Grammy-winning producer (Raitt, Stones), Emmy/BAFTA winner; worked with Bob Weir.

Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble embody Detroit's rich musical heritage, blending soul-jazz, funk, blues, and jazz fusion. Led by six-time Grammy winner Don Was, also President of Blue Note Records, the ensemble features acclaimed Detroit musicians. Their debut album, "Groove in the Face of Adversity," showcases their raw, honest, and deeply grooving sound. Was is known for collaborations with artists like The Rolling Stones and Bonnie Raitt.