MONTHLY MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS

Please consult your CareMerge calendars and weekly announcements for specific dates and times. All programming subject to change based on COVID-related recommendations to maintain the health and safety of residents, staff, and visitors.

Billy Mcallister

Billy McAllister grew up in Michigan and has been singing and playing piano since he was 8 years old. At the age of 20, he began a 15-year career as a singer and piano player in bands, then spent 10 years as a one-man-band, before spending 20+ years performing in “Dueling Pianos” around the world and aboard Holland and Carnival Cruise Lines. In 2017, McAllister began performing his Sinatra Tribute Show “Frankie and the Crooners” across the country. He consistently headlines Chamber concert series, festivals, and venues and communities across the country.

Ara Topouzian

Mr. Topouzian is an ArmenianAmerican musician whose proficiency at the Kanun (Middle Eastern harp) has made him a nationally-recognized artist. He has performed at concerts, music festivals and many celebrated venues across the United States, with some of the top musicians of Armenian and Middle Eastern music. Topouzian’s traditional music style keeps to his Armenian heritage but has expanded to include music from around the Middle East with jazz, fusion, and new age influences. In 2012, Kresge Arts of Detroit recognized Topouzian with a Kresge Arts Fellowship for his achievements and contributions to his craft and he won the prestigious 2022 Michigan Heritage Award.