Since June of 2021, Keep On has consistently brought the best local, national and international artists to Middlesex in Cambridge. The time has come for us to start a new chapter and this will be the last Keep On at Middlesex. For the final Keep On at Middlesex, we are very excited to have Detroit Legend Waajeed doing a very special open to close, back to back set with Keep On founder Trip Report! A luminary in Detroit's music scene, Waajeed embodies transformation and innovation in his lengthy career spanning over two decades. His musical journey was fueled by the eclectic vinyl collection of his father, igniting an early passion for sound and rhythm. This foundation led him to form significant bonds within the city's rich musical tapestry, including a transformative collaboration with J Dilla during his teenage years. A founding member of Slum Village and later, Platinum Pied Pipers, Waajeed has continuously reinvented his sound palette, navigating from hip-hop to techno and house, all the while maintaining a profound connection to his city’s musical heritage. His work doesn't shy away from genre boundaries, instead, he explores and merges sounds, creating a unique space where techno meets soulful jazz, evidenced in his recent album 'Memoirs of Hi-Tech Jazz'. Beyond music production, Waajeed is deeply invested in nurturing future talents through the Underground Music Academy, a project aimed at empowering Detroit's youth with musical and business acumen. This initiative reflects his commitment not just to music, but to community and continuity. Waajeed’s approach is holistic—his music and educational endeavors highlight his role as a musician, and a visionary shaping the future of music in his city. Trip Report is the founder of Keep On. Originally from Illinois, his love for music began with jazz, playing bass. After playing in bands in 17 different countries and at festivals like Primavera Sound in Barcelona, he decided to move towards electronic music since it can be a solo endeavor. His love for house and techno came from spending many Thursdays at Make It New, the previous, long running night at Middlesex, the predecessor of Keep On. After covid, longing to keep the Thursday night tradition alive, he set out to do just that and after almost 6 years and over 200 Thursday nights at Middlesex, the time has come to move on. In 2027, the focus will be a monthly party and a Keep On Records label. Come out early! Right at 10 if you can!