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.

The new bar and restaurant has become a catalyst for discussions about gentrification as more businesses crop up in Midtown.

Julian Casablancas’ performance at St. Andrews Hall in Detroit was ill-composed and headache-inducing.

When it comes to jazz venues in Detroit, Baker’s is the crème de la crème.

Cadieux Cafe – the heart of the old Belgian east-side – hosted live performances from local favorites King Eddie, Cosmic Light Shapes and Moon Lake.

Alt rockers showed up in torn fishnets, leather jackets or predominantly black attire for a night featuring talented local bands.

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.”

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.

The Cass Corridor event featured immensely skilled musical acts.