​Legendary Detroit group 3 Chairs to perform “last ever” show this month

Legendary Detroit supergroup 3 Chairs – made up of Moodymann, Theo Parrish, Rick Wilhite, and Marcellus Pittman – are set to perform their “last ever” show this month.

The group will perform together for one final time on Sunday, May 25, hosting an all-day party at Newlab Detroit in North Corktown.

The 10-hour event, which runs from 12:PM until 10:PM, is hosted by Mahogani Music, Sound Signature, Vibes, and Unirhythm Records, in collaboration with Resident Advisor.

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Theo Parrish’s Sound Signature imprint shared the news on Instagram yesterday (May 15), writing: “Our very last 3 Chairs set together – join us all day on May 25, Detroit.”

In a video posted alongside the announcement, Theo Parrish explains: “It will be the last opportunity to see 3 Chairs perform. I’m looking forward to this.”

3 Chairs first teamed up in 1997 as a trio between Moodymann, Theo Parrish, and Rick Wilhite, before Marcellus Pittman joined in 2003.

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Together, the supergroup have released one album, multiple singles and EPs, and several compilations, including 2021’s ‘3 Chairs Collection (1997-2013)’, which compiled 35 tracks from their career.

On their self-titled 2004 album, the group enlisted the likes of Norma Jean Bell, Amp Fiddler, Bubz Fiddler, and Urban Tribe’s Sherard Ingram.

Grab tickets to 3 Chairs’ final ever show here.

Gemma Ross is Mixmag’s Associate Digital Editor, follow her on Twitter