I really meant to be sending out far more of these updates but the schedule is thankfully and gratefully so packed here in Detroit that I can barely get into bed before it’s time to get up and start singing again. The participation here has been insanely enthusiastic and wonderful. Here’s are photos from some of the sing-alongs we’ve done so far. Will send more in a few days. We’ve also been blessed with a lot of press including this piece that ran on NBC News here last night in Detroit last night.
If you’re in Detroit or know any Detroiters who are here there are two open to the public sing-alongs. The first is this Sunday at 3 PM in front of the House of Soul at the Heidelberg Project. The second is September 25 at 3 PM at the Detroit Historical Society. All are welcome though you are encouraged to learn the song before you come. http://www.alleewillis.com/WeSingTheD/
Some of the soul sightings as people break it out for “The D”:
Mumford High School
Detroit Dog Rescue
American Jewelry & Loan (Hard Core Pawn)
Motown! (with Paul Riser, Funk Brother and arranger extraordinaire, Paul Riser Jr., the original Motown engineers who literally built the studio, and the family of legendary Motown bass player, James Jamerson):
Martha Reeves
The Deep River Y
Henry The Hatter
Detroit Yacht Club
Consumer Auto Parts
Schulze Academy (my elementary school)
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Onward!
Allee
