Ethan Marc Band to Headline Detroit Show, Benefit Charity

Local pop-rock group celebrates debut album release with Magic Stick concert.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Ethan Marc Band, a rising Detroit-based pop-rock group, will headline a show at the Magic Stick in Detroit this Saturday, February 18th, 2026. The concert celebrates the release of the band's debut full-length album, "Stay This Way." Fellow local acts Moravian, Starlings, and LoudFoxCult will open the 8 p.m. show, and proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the nonprofit organization Fighting Against Narcotics.

Why it matters

The Ethan Marc Band has been generating buzz in the Detroit music scene, having released several singles and performed at local clubs. Their debut album release and headlining show at the iconic Magic Stick venue represent an important milestone for the up-and-coming group, while the charitable aspect of the event aligns with their community-minded approach.

The details

Fronted by Ethan Marc, the band's lineup includes Michael Seger on guitar, Kenny Micek on guitar, Nathan LeMiller on bass, and Brandon Dandridge on drums. The group has also previously traveled to the SXSW music festival in Austin, Texas. Tickets for the Magic Stick show are $22.84 and can be purchased through the Majestic Detroit website.

  • The Ethan Marc Band will perform at the Magic Stick in Detroit on Saturday, February 18th, 2026.
  • The band released their debut full-length album, "Stay This Way," last month.

The players

Ethan Marc Band

A Detroit-based pop-rock group that has released several singles and performed at local clubs, including a previous appearance at the SXSW music festival in Austin, Texas.

Moravian

A local band that will open for the Ethan Marc Band at the Magic Stick show.

Starlings

A local band that will open for the Ethan Marc Band at the Magic Stick show.

LoudFoxCult

A local band that will open for the Ethan Marc Band at the Magic Stick show.

Fighting Against Narcotics

A nonprofit organization that will receive proceeds from the Ethan Marc Band's Magic Stick concert.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Next month, the Ethan Marc Band will hit the road on a tour to Texas and back that includes a return trip to SXSW.

The takeaway

The Ethan Marc Band's headlining show at the Magic Stick and the charitable aspect of the event showcase the group's growing prominence in the Detroit music scene and their commitment to supporting the local community.