Calumet – The Red Jacket Jamboree

Jazz and Blues vocalist Julie McIntosh to be featured guest on The Red Jacket Jamboree

West Coast jazz and blues vocalist Julie McIntosh returns to the Keweenaw Peninsula as the headliner of The Red Jacket Jamboree on Saturday, September 7th. Known for her soulful blues and jazz recordings, McIntosh is no stranger to the old-time radio show, having appeared on it twice before. Her captivating performances have earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated following.

The Red Jacket Jamboree is a captivating journey through the stories, songs, and history of Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula and beyond. Hosted by the talented duo of Lena Dorey and Martin Achatz, two-time poet Laureate of the U.P., the show is recorded in the heart of downtown Calumet, inside the RPM studio at the Keweenaw Storytelling Center. With a live audience adding to the electric atmosphere, the show transports listeners back to a bygone era.

Accompanying McIntosh on this extraordinary musical adventure are the Red Jacket Radio Actors and the stage band, known as the Copper Cats. Led by the skilled guitarist Jerry Younce and featuring the brilliant jazz pianist Bill Carrothers,  Jackson Peters on bass and Owen Finch on drums, the band sets the stage on fire with their incredible performances.

Julie McIntosh’s musical journey began in the vibrant New York City music scene of the 1980s where she explored various genres, from jazz to rock and pop, before finding her true calling in Rhythm and Blues. McIntosh’s talent has seen her collaborate with numerous R&B and blues legends, including the renowned drummer Bernard “Pretty” Purdie,  guitarist Billy Hector, and keyboardist Tony Z. She has even shared the stage with the acclaimed blues and gospel trio, the Holmes Brothers. McIntosh’s impressive career has seen her open for iconic blues figures such as Buddy Guy, Son Seals, L’il Ed and The Blues Imperials, and Luther “Guitar” Jr. Johnson.

The Red Jacket Jamboree is brought to you by the nonprofit organization Real People Media and made possible through the generous support of the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, the Upper Peninsula Arts and Culture Alliance, as well as corporate and private donors. The show is recorded live in front of a live audience, with later radio broadcasts on public radio networks, including RPM’s WRJX-LP 94.1 (to start broadcasting in 2025). The episodes are also available for worldwide distribution through PRX Radio Exchange. Don’t miss out on this incredible experience. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit our website at www.redjacketjamboree.org.