Protesters to rally outside Kid Rock concert at Little Caesars Arena
Many Detroiters are incensed that Kid Rock will kick off a six-show run to officially open the tax-subsidized arena.
City of Detroit to demolish once-venerable Eastown Theatre as early as today
The Eastown Theatre was one of Detroit’s most elegant movie palaces and later a premier rock venue during the psychedelic era.
Yea, HopCat lacks diversity, but still serves up great beer, music
The new bar and restaurant has become a catalyst for discussions about gentrification as more businesses crop up in Midtown.
Magic Stick pulls plug on rock shows to become dance club
The Magic Stick was a mainstay for indie rockers and helped propel The White Stripes to stardom.
Old Miami remains unique gem for music in Detroit’s Cass Corridor
The modest brick building with a green awning attracts some of the best musical talent in Detroit.
Lens on Detroit: Downtown bustled with people, optimism Friday evening
19 photos of hope and energy in downtown Detroit on Friday evening.
Video: Beyonce released touching tribute to Detroit
The beautifully arranged video shows images of Detroit and its heroes while Beyonce belted out Sam Cooke’s classic, “A Change is Gonna Come.”
Musician Jack White keeps Detroit Masonic Temple alive with $142,000 donation
Local rocker Jack White donated $142,000 to the Detroit Masonic Temple to prevent it from going into foreclosure, the temple revealed today. In return, the world’s largest masonic temple renamed its Cathedral Theater to the “Jack White Theater,” where the local musician has played and where his mother used to be an usher. The Jack White […]
From movie house to heavy metal haven, Harpos wants to close the curtain
The art deco-style theater on Harper Avenue has struggled with break-ins and assaults as the area surrounding it continues to crumble under abandonment and poverty.