Baker’s Keyboard Lounge retains remarkable jazz tradition in Detroit
When it comes to jazz venues in Detroit, Baker’s is the crème de la crème.
Rodrigo y Gabriela one of best live acts of past 10 years
Hailing from Mexico City, this dynamic acoustic duo impressed at the Fillmore in downtown Detroit.
Psychedelic indie-rock band Foxygen brings high energy to Crofoot
It’s been awhile since the Crofoot Ballroom in Pontiac has seen something similar to the psychedelic indie-rock band Foxygen.
Cadieux Cafe, a former speakeasy, serves up great live shows, Belgian beers
Cadieux Cafe – the heart of the old Belgian east-side – hosted live performances from local favorites King Eddie, Cosmic Light Shapes and Moon Lake.
Hamtramck’s premier music venue, Small’s, pays homage to 90s’ alternative scene
Alt rockers showed up in torn fishnets, leather jackets or predominantly black attire for a night featuring talented local bands.
‘Whateverfest’ transforms Detroit house into music festival
The event attracted a splendid array of young artists with a mission to “showcase some of the best up-and-coming talent Detroit has to offer.”
Punk rock is dead? Not in Detroit. Trumbullplex helps keep genre alive
Although bands such as Death, MC5 and The Stooges rocked out a few generations ago, there is still a bevy of power chords and in-your-face punk rock hiding in small gatherings around the city.
Music review: Local bands impress at Dally in the Alley
The Cass Corridor event featured immensely skilled musical acts.
Political hip-hop crew The Coup brings energy to Magic Stick in Detroit
The group is led by the rhapsodic and rebellious singer Boots Riley, who was born in Chicago but lived in Detroit until he was 6.
Rafael Statin Quintet impressed Detroit jazz cats at Cliff Bells
The Rafael Statin Quintet reeled their solos off as if the scales were tattooed on their fingers.