Dave Bennett’s Winter Brunch Series
Featuring Sean Dobbins.
Sunday Brunch. Fueled by Jazz.
Join us on Saturday February 22, 2025 for the second performance Dave Bennett Winter Brunch and Concert Series featuring jazz percussionist Sean Dobbins.
All performances are curated by Detroit Jazz Musician and War Memorial favorite Dave Bennett and take place in our beautiful lakefront Ballroom. Relax and enjoy a spectacular brunch from The War Memorial's executive chef team, your choice of mimosa or bloody mary, and performance guaranteed to melt winter’s chill.
Your Morning
10:45am: Doors open
11:00am: Gourmet brunch is served upon your arrival
Mimosa and Bloody Mary Bar
Custom Omelet Station
Curated brunch offerings prepared by The War Memorial’s Executive Chef
12:00pm: Featured Performance - Sean Dobbins with a special appearance by Dave Bennett
Complete Series Lineup
Sunday, January 19: Olivia Van Goor featuring Randy Napoleon
Saturday, February 22: Sean Dobbins, jazz drums with special guest Dave Bennett
Sunday, March 30: Dave Bennett, jazz clarinet
Tickets
VIP Tickets
Includes Bottomless Mimosa or Bloody Mary
VIP brunch and concert: $95
VIP Reserved table of eight: $720
General Admission Tickets
Cash Mimosa Bar
Brunch and concert: $80
Concert Only Tickets
Concert Only (Entry at 11:45am): $35
*Your ticket price includes a 24% gratuity and 6% Michigan sales tax and open seating at tables for eight, except for reserved VIP tables of eight.
About Sean Dobbins
Sean Dobbins got his start as sought-after Detroit area jazz sideman at a young age, when he would regularly play with Blue Note artist Louis Smith. As Sean’s Career progressed, he found himself the recipient of many awards and accolades including the “Woody Herman Jazz Award”, an award for outstanding musicianship, as well as the Louis Armstrong Scholarship. Due to Sean’s great talent both as a player and an educator, he has been the focus of countless news articles, jazz radio programs, and documentaries.
Though still young by jazz standards, Dobbins has amassed an impressive list of playing companions. He has performed/toured/recorded with Johnny Basset, Benny Golson, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Frank Morgan, Joey DeFrancesco, George Cables, James “Blood” Ulmer, Marcus Belgrave, Larry Willis, Rodney Whittaker, Claude Black, Johnny O’Neal, Paul Keller, Tad Weed, Kurt Krahnke, Jon Hendricks, David “Fathead” Newman, Donald Walden, Cyrus Chesnut, Barry Harris, David Baker, Randy Johnston, Marion Hayden, Mose Allison, and a host of other great musicians.
Sean’s sound can best be described as hard-driving, solid rhythm with refreshing melodic sensibility. Some of Sean’s influences include Art Blakey, Jeff Hamilton, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Ed Thigpen, Sonny Payne, as well as Detroit area greats Gerald Cleaver and the one and only Elvin Jones.