Music of the Motor City with David Rodgers

Join pianist David Rodgers for a trip through the 1960s sounds of Detroit, Michigan. Featuring solo piano performances of hits by Smokey Robinson, the Supremes, the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and many more, Rodgers will offer historical background info and stories behind the songs, musical trivia, and a question and answer session. 

David Rodgers is a professional pianist who specializes in the evolution of popular music of the 20th century. David has performed Piano Concert Talks and other events for libraries, synagogues, churches, concert halls, festivals, weddings, bar mitzvahs, and corporate and personal events and parties. He is also a former K-12 music teacher and currently runs a piano studio in Oak Park, Michigan. David earned his music teaching certificate and studied piano under Ida Leshchinskaya at the University of Michigan-Flint.