Buddy was a triple threat, excelling as an incredible drummer, vocalist, and guitarist. While he is best remembered for his legacy with Jimi Hendrix’s Band of Gypsys. His career was much more extensive, featuring a catalog of over a dozen albums and hits. Including his signature song “Them Changes.”
Buddy’s career included multiple chart-topping releases, legendary live television performances, and he was the voice behind the Claymation supergroup “The California Raisins.” Buddy jammed live and toured with the most iconic musicians in history, including Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeff Beck, Billy Cox, George Clinton, Buddy Guy, Mike Bloomfield, Billy Preston, Wilson Pickett, John McLaughlin, Stephen Stills, Bootsy Collins, Steve Vai, and countless others!
The lineup for this show is first class and features iconic drummers Dennis Chambers and Bernard Purdie, Tony Lindsay (Santana), Derek St. Holmes (Ted Nugent), Peter Keys (Lynyrd Skynyrd), Jim McCarty (Buddy Miles Express), Kenny Olson (Band of Gypsys Return/Kid Rock), Juma Sultan (Buddy Miles/Jimi Hendrix) , Jerry Velez (Jimi Hendrix/ Woodstock), Henri Brown (Buddy Miles /Experience Hendrix Tour), Lance Lopez (Buddy Miles), The Woodward Horns, Slight Return, Christian Fabian, Barry Testa and more!
The opening set and house band will be Detroit’s own Slight Return® – Mark Kassa, William Pope, Christian Vegh, Ronnie Karmo, and Tony Mitchell.
Don’t miss this extraordinary show, featuring remarkable musicians, as we celebrate the musical journey of the great Buddy Miles!
This concert is presented by With the Power of Soul LLC and Slight Return LLC and produced by Boo O’Conner and Mark Kassa.
For the Love of Buddy Miles Concert Series
Join us for a spectacular celebration of the legendary Buddy Miles! Buddy was a true triple threat, known for his extraordinary talents as a drummer, vocalist, and guitarist. While he may be best remembered for his work with Jimi Hendrix’s Band of Gypsys, Buddy’s impressive career spans over a dozen albums and many hits, including his iconic song “Them Changes.”
Buddy jammed and toured with music legends like Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeff Beck, and many more. His legacy includes chart-topping releases and unforgettable live performances, even lending his voice to the beloved Claymation supergroup, “The California Raisins.”
2025 Lineup
This year’s concert featured an all-star lineup, showcasing some of the finest musicians in the industry:
– Dennis Chambers and Bernard Purdie on drums
– Tony Lindsay (Santana)
– Derek St. Holmes (Ted Nugent)
– Peter Keys (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
– Jim McCarty (Buddy Miles Express)
– Kenny Olson (Band of Gypsys Return/Kid Rock)
– Juma Sultan (Buddy Miles/Jimi Hendrix)
– Jerry Velez (Jimi Hendrix/Woodstock)
– Henri Brown (Buddy Miles/Experience Hendrix Tour)
– Lance Lopez (Buddy Miles)
– The Woodward Horns
– Slight Return
– Christian Fabian
– Barry Testa and more!
The opening set will feature Detroit’s very own **Slight Return®**— comprised of Mark Kassa, William Pope, Christian Vegh, Ronnie Karmo, and Tony Mitchell—serving as the house band to kick off the celebration.
When: March 1st
Where: Detroit
Don’t miss this extraordinary show as we pay tribute to the musical journey of the great Buddy Miles!
This concert is presented by With the Power of Soul LLC and Slight Return LLC and is produced by Boo O’Conner and Mark Kassa.
Join us in honoring an icon and celebrating an unforgettable night of music!