Top 10 venues to explore Detroit’s vibrant music culture in 2015

3. PJ’s Lager House

Opened in 1914, the Michigan Avenue building was originally a bakery but eventually changed into a “furniture store” where you would need a secret password to get into the basement (where the speakeasy was). When the 21st amendment repealed prohibition, the speakeasy quit selling fine upholstery and turned into a beer garden. It wasn’t until 1965 that the building became more affectionately known as The Lager House, and eventually PJ’s Lager House.

In the 90s, PJ’s states that “the kitchen was replaced with a sound system and the Lager House became known as a hangout for bands such as the White Stripes and the Von Bondies.” These days, musicians of many different genres perform here. This Corktown pub may not have the biggest dance floor or the highest quality sound system, but if you’re looking for lesser-known up-and-coming bands in Detroit’s music scene, PJ’s is the place to go.

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