Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Win Tickets to See Yung Lean at El Club

This Thursday night Yung Lean is headed to Detroit to perform live at El Club. The artist just released a new album this past November. Stranger was released via YEAR0001 and you can listen to it in full here. You can also check out the music video for "Metallic Intuition" off the new album below.


Yung Lean will be joined by Sad Boys for Thursday's show. Tickets for the show are $25 in advance or $27 the night of the show. You can purchase your tickets in advance here. You can also enter to win a pair of tickets to the show by sending your name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with #yunglean in the subject line. We will draw one lucky winner the morning of the show and will send them details on how to claim their prize. 

Doors are set to open at 8 p.m. for this one and all ages are welcome. 


~C

Lane 8's "Little By Little" Tour Comes to Detroit

Denver based artist Lane 8 just released his latest album Little By Little earlier this month. Now he is out on tour in support of this new record, and he is making his way to Detroit this weekend. Lane 8 is set to hit the stage at El Club this Saturday night. Since this artist wants to make sure you take everything in and really experience this performance, no phone cameras or filming will be allowed on the dance floor, something Lane 8 has also done in the past. Get a feel for the new album and what you can expect to hear at Saturday's show by giving Little By Little a listen below.


Tickets for this show are $18 in advance and $22 the day of the show. You can purchase your tickets in advance here. You can also enter to win a pair of tickets to this show from our friends at Party Store Productions and El Club. To enter to win, send your name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with #8 in the subject line. We will draw one lucky winner the morning of the show and will send them details on how to claim their prize. 

Doors are set to open at 7 p.m. on Saturday and all ages are welcome. 


~C

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

24 Hour Ticket Giveaway: Diet Cig @ Marble Bar

This Wednesday night, Diet Cig will be making their way to the stage at Marble Bar. The duo has added two more band mates to the mix for this tour, Anna Cory (The Spook School) on Bass and Karli Roberts-Helm (Plush) on keys and vocals. The band took to their Facebook to share their excitement for these additions, which we're sure will make their already energetic live show that much better. Give Diet Cig's latest album Swear I'm Good At This a listen below.


Diet Cig will be joined by The Spook School and Lala Lala for Wednesday's show. Tickets for the show are only $12 in advance or $14 at the door. Thanks to Party Store Productions, we are also giving away a pair of tickets to this show. To enter to win, send your name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with #cig in the subject line. We will draw one lucky winner on Wednesday morning and will send them details on how to claim their prize.


~C

24 Hour Giveaway: Win Tickets to See MØ & Cashmere Cat

This Wednesday, January 31st the Majestic Theatre will be welcoming two international performers to share the stage. Norwegian born DJ Cashmere Cat and Danish singer-songwriter  will be coming to Detroit to perform together on what they are calling the Meow Tour. Both artists released new music over the last year, so they decided to take it out on the road together.

Tickets to attend the show are $28 in advance and $30 at the door. You can also win a pair of tickets to the show courtesy of AEG Detroit and Hip in Detroit by emailing your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with #meow in the subject line. We will draw one lucky person in the morning and they will get to attend this show for free with a friend!


~S 

Monday, January 29, 2018

Celebrate 10 Years of Haute to Death at The Red Bull House of Art this Friday

Ten years ago Ash Nowak and Jon Dones joined forces to create a new monthly gathering called Haute to Death. The all-inclusive dance party was before its time and it has defined Detroit nightlife and culture throughout the last ten years. The duo are designers of one of a kind moments, the most sought after and hardest to find commodities on the planet. More importantly, they are both artists who have curated and captured a decade of Detroit night life through photography and art, and in honor of their 10th birthday, they are ready to share their magic with the world.

Haute To Death will be debuting a new art show at the Red Bull House of Art this Friday, Febuary 2nd. They have combed through the last ten years of moments and they will be showcasing the most enchanting ones with all of us at Deca/Dance this Friday. The gallery opening will run from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. Then the party will move over to The Outer Limits, where Ash and Jon will be celebrating until 2 am.

To keep up with what's Haute follow the duo here.



~S

Hip in Detroit Checks Out Joebar

We've been meaning to stop by Joebar ever since it opened its door in Hazel Park last March. The unassuming space serves up original cocktails, dip sandwiches, and cold beer. Their finely curated menu features soup, salad, a few sandwiches, a few sides and a couple of dessert options, but it also somehow seems to have something for everyone. Personally, I wanted to stop int to try their BBQ Jackfruit Burger. While many restaurants are beginning to offer a vegan option on their menus, few are stepping outside the comfort of a black bean or impossible burger.



This restaurant features open seating and patrons can take a spot anywhere they can find a table. That means that there is a good chance that you might be sharing a table with another couple and you might have to spend some time hanging out at the bar before you can get a seat. But don't worry, they let you grab a cocktail while you are waiting and  have a few couches and chairs to make you more comfortable while you do.


We were lucky and immediately scored a spot at the bar where our server promptly gave us menus and explained how things worked. We started the night with a round of cocktails and I was delighted by their cider cocktail feature that included McClary's Drinking Vinegar and while strong, it went down way too easy.


For our main meal, we each ordered a sandwich with both regular and sweet potato fries on the side.  My Jackfruit burger was more delightful then I could have ever imagined and the fries, while salty, were also delicious. They were just a little well done and crunchy, exactly how I like them. The house fries were skinny and long while the sweet potatoes fries were fat and short, I liked both, but would definitely go with the sweet potato fries if I had to choose. My dining mate enjoyed the BLT with avacado and tried a bite of my sandwich out of curiosity.  After she sampled both she declared that when she came back she would definitely be ordering the Jackfruit sandwich, despite her love of meat.

 
We both grabbed a second round of drinks and couldn't finish all of the food that we were given.  When the bill came I was even more pleased to find out that the drinks, food, and sides were all very reasonably priced and two specialty drinks and a full meal only cost me around $30. I would highly suggest visiting Joebar the next time you want to have a good drink and unique meal in a low key place with solid service, alcohol, and desserts!

Joebar is located at 23839 John R. in Hazel Park. The bar also features special menus and events, you can keep up with what they are up to here.



~S

Friday, January 26, 2018

Titties for Pitties Brings Burlesque to El Club


This Saturday night, El Club brings two of everyone's favorite things to the stage - titties and puppy dogs. The event is called Titties for Pitties and it's a benefit gala for Pretties for Pitties, a 501(c)3 non-profit that serves the community "as 'pit bull' ambassadors looking to educate and advocate for bully and large breed dogs in an effort to help end Breed Specific Legislation (BSL)." They also offer a pet food bank for those in need and just do whatever they can to help out man's best friend.


Saturday's event will feature some beautiful burlesque dancers, including Leena Allure,Magenta Demure, Endora Emerald, Sophia Von Stardust, Wednesday Wilhelm, Dish Delish, Kitty Hawkk & Eris and Miss Holly Hock. There will also be raffles with prizes from a ton of great local businesses such as The Dirty Show, Crafty Darling and El Club. The night will be emceed by Kitten Von Mitten and The Pretties' friends at Murder City Facial Hair Club will be hosting a beard competition during intermission. We're sure this will be a great night for a great cause!


Tickets for Titties for Pitties start at $20 and can be purchased in advance here. Doors are set to open at 7 p.m. and 18+ are welcome. For more info on this event, click here.


~C

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Suburban Medicine Releases "Black Cats & Broken Glass" Friday at Small's

This Friday night, Suburban Medicine is releasing their new album Black Cats & Broken Glass at Small's. This is the second release for the band, that features Matt Fisher on guitar/vocals, Adam Fisher on bass/vocals and Jeremy Bulchak behind the drums. Give their song "Bloody Mary" off the new album a listen below and head over to their Bandcamp to hear some of their older tunes.


Suburban Medicine has invited some their friends to come out and help them celebrate this big release. Also on the bill for Friday night are Young Hunger, Break Anchor, S.U.B. and Small Stresses. We guarantee this will be an awesome show from start to finish, so get there early and stay late!

Cover for this show is only $10. If you'd rather save that 10 bucks for a couple of drinks or some merch, you can enter to win a couple of guests list spots for the show. To enter to win, send your name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with #meds in the subject line. We will draw one lucky winner the morning of the show and they will get in the door that night with a friend for free.

Doors are set to open at 8 p.m. on Friday and 21+ are welcome. For more info, click here.


~C

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Celebrate the Redford Theatre's 90th Anniversary

On January 27, 1928, the Redford Theatre opened its doors in Detroit. The movie theatre was known for its uniqueness, with Japanese inspired decor that you can still see today. Although the theatre has changed looks and owners over the years, it has remained open and in operation for the last 90 years. It lasted through many transitions and has seen a lot of history, getting its start when silent films were still in production. But, the organ that accompanied those silent movies is still used today, and the decor has been restored, giving the theatre the look and feel from when movie goers first filled the seats.

If you've never been to the Redford Theatre before, it is truly an awesome experience. Throughout the year classics, old and new, are shown on the screen. The organ player entertains the crowd before the film begins and again at intermission. The decor is beautiful, from the artwork on the walls, to the antique seats, to the twinkling ceiling, making you feel as though you are watching a movie under the stars.

This Saturday, January 27th, you have the chance to celebrate 90 years of this amazing place right on the Redford Theatre's actual birthday. To celebrate this monumental anniversary, the theatre will be showing That's Entertainment, starring Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Fred Astaire, among other big names. Tickets to see the movie are only $5 and can be purchased in advance here. As with any birthday party there will be cake, as well as a ton of great history and stories. The movie is set to start a bit earlier than usual, with a 7 p.m. showtime. So make sure to get there early for this big celebration and enjoy this awesome venue.



~C

24 Hour Ticket Giveaway: Candlebox at St. Andrew's Hall

In the early 90's Candlebox hit the scene and took over the radio waves. Their songs "Far Behind" and "You", off their debut self-titled album, got a ton of radio play and plenty of air time on MTV. The band has released six studio albums over the years, although their first album still holds up as their most popular release. They took a break for a few years in the early 2000's, but Candlebox is still going strong. They're hitting stages throughout the US this year in celebration of their 25th anniversary, and this week they are headed to Detroit.

Candlebox will be playing at St. Andrew's Hall this Friday, January 26th. Joining them on the bill are The Lows, from right here in Detroit. Tickets for the show start at $35 and can be purchased in advance here. You can also enter to win a pair of tickets by sending your name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with #candlebox in the subject line. We will draw one lucky winner on Friday morning and will send them details on how to claim their prize.

To get in the mood for Friday's show, take a walk down memory lane with these hits from the band.




~C

Win Tickets to See Sleigh Bells at El Club

Sleigh Bells is kicking off 2018 by releasing a new music video for the song "Favorite Transgressions" off their latest album Kid Kruschev. The video was directed by Sleigh Bells' own Derek Miller and stars Alexis Krauss. You can check it out here:


You can also catch the band live in Detroit on Tuesday, January 30th. The band packed El Club last time they were in town and made the entire room dance. It was one of the most sweaty and most positive shows we have ever had the privilege of attending, plus the band sounded amazing on El Club's speakers. Tickets to check them out this Tuesday are $35 in advance and they can be purchased here. You can also win a pair of tickets to the show by emailing your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #dance. We will draw one lucky winner the morning of the show and they will get to get down with the Bells with a friend for free.


~S

Win Tickets to See Easy Action with The Octopus

This Friday night you have the chance to see two amazing rock bands on stage at El Club in Southwest Detroit! Easy Action and The Octopus are set to hit the stage and the Heavy & Beyond DJs will be spinning heavy tunes between bands.

Easy Action is legendary in the Detroit rock scene. The band is fronted by John Brannon, also of Negative Approach. They don't play Detroit very often, so when they do, you don't want to miss it. Give Easy Action's self titled LP a listen below.



You also don't get a chance to see The Octopus perform very often! Fronted by Masha Marjieh, this band has been rockin' for years and they're about to blow up! They recently signed on with Rise Above Records to release their debut full length, Supernatural Alliance. Until its release this March, you can head over and listen to some of the band's past releases on Facebook here

Tickets to see these bands together Friday night are only $5 in advance or $10 at the door. You can purchase your tickets in advance here. You can also enter to win a pair of tickets to the show by sending your name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with #action in the subject line. We will draw one lucky winner on Friday morning and will send them details on how to claim their prize. 

Doors are set to open at 8 p.m. for this one and all ages are welcome. 


~C

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Hip in Detroit Waxes Poetic with Jarrett From Jett Plastic February 4th!

Flyer designed by the extremely talented @monsterfreedesign
Technology has rendered many of the things we once loved obsolete. I have a box of tapes that I have no way to play and a few shelves of CDs that I can't bring myself to part with, but the truth is that both items are relatively useless in this new digital age. One of the only things that have survived the changing times is records. Music fans that prefer vinyl will go out of their way to get their favorite albums on record even though it might be one of the most inconvenient ways to listen to music. They know that there is simply nothing like it.  

Jett Plastic Recordings is a record label built by someone who simply loves records. Jarrett Koral is a passionate music lover and collector that has built a small album empire right here in Detroit. He has put out records from lots of bands, including The Idiot Kids and the infamous Corey Feldman. So, we have asked Jarrett to sit down with us live on PodcastDetroit.com on February 4th at 6 p.m. to talk about all things vinyl. We can't wait to hear his story and share it with all of you! If you have any questions that you would like to hear us ask Jarrett live on the air, please email them to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #askjarrett. You can tune in live on the 4th at 6 p.m. by clicking here. You can find out which studio we are in on that day by following us on Instagram here and you can listen to all of our previous podcasts by clicking here


~S

24 Hour Giveaway: Win Tickets to See Fetty Wap at St. Andrew's Hall

Fetty Wap is a Grammy nominated, Billboard Award winning artist whose song "Trap Queen" rose to number two on the charts.  His live shows are known to get wild and he is currently on tour in support of his latest album King Zoo. He's calling this tour for the fans and is promising that everyone is going to have a good time at the show.

Fetty Wap will be bringing his tour to Detroit this Wednesday at St. Andrew's Hall. Tickets to attend the show are $40 to $50 in advance and they can be purchased here. You can also win a pair of tickets to the show courtesy of Live Nation Detroit. If you would like to enter to attend the show for free, please email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #fetty. We will draw one lucky person tomorrow morning and they will be able to hit the show for free with a friend!

~S

Monday, January 22, 2018

Hip in Detroit Visits Pop + Offworld

This past September a traveling vintage arcade company called Offworld Arcade adopted a new permanent home in the heart of Detroit. They moved 30 of their most popular games into a new space above Checker Bar, that would feature unique New York style slices and a full bar. The new restaurant/arcade was named Pop + Offworld. The walls and bar feature the work of Detroit artist Michelle Tanguay and the pizzas are unique and incredibly tasty. They even have a DJ both and feature live music throughout the week!  Let's check it out!

Sunday, January 21, 2018

Thousands of People Rally at The Capitol to Bring Power to the Polls this November

Thousands of people gathered in Lansing on Sunday afternoon to mark the one year anniversary of The Women's March, the largest one day action in US history. The purpose of the gathering was to encourage women to bring their power to polls this November by ensuring women vote, run for office, and become leaders within their communities and workplaces.

The eclectic lineup of speakers included immigrant rights advocate Cindy Garcia, Nicole Denson, a social justice activist from Wayne County SAFE, Emily Durbin, Michigan chapter leader of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, LaShawn Erby, a founding member of Black Lives Matter's Lansing branch, Gayle Hamilton, head of the Labor Studies Center and the Labor School at Wayne State University, Jeynce Poindexter, Transgender Victims Advocate for Equality Michigan, Chia Morgan, coordinator for Well of Hope, Dizzy Warren from the Michigan Consumers for Healthcare coalition, Lilianna Reyes, a transgender Latina woman with has a background working with marginalized communities, Fatou-Seydi Sarr, founder of African Bureau for Immigration and Social affairs, and Sheerin Siddique, a Metro Detroit advocate for survivors of violence against women. Their speeches focused on indigenous peoples rights and the lack of diversity and inclusivity in traditional feminists actions, including last years march. They encouraged attendees to use their privilege to elevate black women to positions of power and to listen when they tell us about their unique experiences and concerns. They also discussed the struggles of our trans sisters and their right to have their voices heard within this movement. Finally, they examined the rights of immigrants and victims of assault and what we can do to make sure that someday no one has to say #metoo anymore.
It was a powerful day for feminists to come together to celebrate the changes that we have made over the last year and the changes that need to be made for us to continue the fight and move forward. I was inspired by how hard the organizers worked to let the voices of underrepresented women lead the movement and I hope that we continue to make sure that these voices are finally heard and taken seriously because it is vital to this movement's existence.  


~S

Friday, January 19, 2018

Clowns Invade Campus Martius This Weekend

If you're not a fan of clowns, then you probably want to stay away from Campus Martius this weekend! You're sure to bump into at least one or two, because Clown Skate 2018 is happening this Saturday, January 20th. On the other hand, if you love clowns, this is the place to be!

This annual event bring out a whole bunch of these colorful people together, as they skate, juggle, make balloon animals and "clown around". You can see photos from past year's here. The event is now in it's 8th year and seems to be growing every year. You can expect to see dozens of clowns in the area, past years there have reports of 60-80 clowns on the ice.

Clowns are expected to be in the area from 7 'til 11 p.m. If you would like to skate along, admission to the rink is $8 for adults, $7 for children 12 & under,  and $7 for seniors. Skate rental is available on site for $4. For more info on this event, click here.

~C

This Sunday The Women's March Unites To Bring Power To The Polls

On January 20th, 2017 Donald Trump was sworn into office as the 45th President of The United States of America. The following day, the largest single-day protest in the history of the United States took place. Five million women, men, and gender non-conforming people all over the world took the streets in protest of the new administration. Protesting has, after all, always been the most American way of showing your disapproval. It's also a way of coming together with like-minded individuals to show the world that we all believe that things can be better. In the weeks after the Women's March, we would begin to talk about some of the progressive movements' most deep-rooted issues, including the lack of intersectionality displayed during the march and what needed to be done to make real change. What we didn't realize at the time was that the march was just the begging of a shift in America.

For the first time in our lifetime, we are finally having some real conversations. The election of Donald Trump catapulted The Black Lives Matter and the #MeToo movement into the everyday lives of most Americans and changed the way that we look at and talk about these issues. On Sundays, we watched the NFL take a knee to take a stand, and our Facebook feeds were filled with testimonies of all the abuses that the people we love have experienced throughout their lifetime. For the first time, the curtain of bullshit is being pulled back, the users and abusers are being weeded out.

Yes, Donald is still in charge, but the question now is for how long? The midterm election is only a mere 10 months away and we could make some big moves to further minimize the President's power to effectively make changes that many of us don't want to see. So, to make sure that things keep moving forward, The Women's March is asking everyone to come together one year later to celebrate bringing Power to the Polls this November. This year's action is focused on encouraging women to run for office and become a bigger part of the process. The Power to The Polls gathering will take place in Lansing this Sunday, November 21st at 2 pm. It is an opportunity to show your displeasure and to connect with like-minded individuals so that we can continue meeting, talking and making real changes. To learn more about this march click here.


~S

Thursday, January 18, 2018

Win Tickets to See Typhoon at El Club



Portland based Typhoon just released a new album earlier this month. The record is called Offerings and was released by Roll Call Records. A limited run of Gold Vinyl pressings of the album are available at independent record stores nation wide, including Dearborn Music right here in Metro Detroit. Give the new album a listen below.




Typhoon is currently out on tour in support of this new release and they're set to hit the stage at El Club this Saturday night. Joining them are their tour mates, Mimicking Birds. Tickets for the show start at $18 and can be purchased in advance here. Thanks to our friends at Party Store Productions and El Club, we are also giving away a pair of tickets to this show! To enter to win, send your name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with #typhoon in the subject line. We will draw one lucky winner on Saturday morning and will send them details on how to claim their prize. 

~C

24 Hour Ticket Giveaway: G. Love & Special Sauce at St. Andrew's Hall

This week, G. Love & Special Sauce are headed to Detroit! The band is currently on tour in celebration of their 25th anniversary. Joining them for this monumental tour and this show are Ries Brothers. The two bands are set to hit the stage at St. Andrew's Hall this Friday, January 19th.

Tickets for the show start at $25 and can be purchased in advance here. Thanks to our friends at St. Andrew's Hall and Live Nation Detroit, we are giving away a pair of tickets to this show to one lucky reader. To enter to win, send your name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with #GLASS in the subject line. We will draw our winner on Friday morning and will send them details on how to claim their prize.

Doors are set to open at 7:30 for this one and all ages are welcome.


~C 

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Snag a Pair of Tickets to the First Ever Pizza Throwdown

Last year, Slow Roll Co-Founder Jason Hall made a pledge to eat pizza every day for an entire year. He called his journey Pizza 365, and he stuck to it. Jason shared his daily choices on social media, ranging from classics like Buddy's Pizza to the occasional slice from Whole Foods in Detroit. After eating pizza every day for an entire year, he touched every corner on the pizza spectrum here in Detroit and we can definitely say, this guy knows his pizza. 

So, it seems only fitting that after eating pizza for 365 days, Hall would want to eat more pizza! He is one of the people behind a new event that revolves around this delicious cheesy meal, sharing some of the best pizza joints in Detroit with thousands of people all under roof. The event is being called The Pizza Throwdown and it's happening on Sunday, February 11th in Shed 5 at the Eastern Market

"The event is the opportunity for pizza connoisseurs from all over to share stories and adventures that they’ve had through pizza and to experience all the creativity that truly goes into pizza." With paid admission, you will get to sample 5 sample size slices, from a selection of some of the best pizzerias around. Additional full slices will be available for purchase, as well as drinks at a full bar. There will be tunes provided by DJ Tom T and the shed will be full of delicious smells and people that love pizza. What could be better?

Tickets for the Pizza Throwdown start at just $15 and are available in advance here. Soon, the price will increase to $20 though, once the limited amount of early bird tickets sell out. So make sure you snag your tickets up sooner rather than later! We are also giving away a pair of tickets to one lucky reader, so you and your friend can get into this awesome pizza party for free! To enter, send your name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with #pizza in the subject line. 

If there's anything we know for sure about Jason Hall, this guy knows his stuff about pizza and he knows how to bring a crowd together. So we're sure The Pizza Throwdown will be epic! For more information on this awesome event and to see the growing list of pizzerias participating, head over to ThePizzaThrowdown.com.


~C

Show Review: The Killers @ The Masonic Temple

Photo Credit: Rob Loud - @RobLoud
Monday night, The Killers played to a packed house at The Detroit Masonic Temple. The band kicked the night off with their single "Run for Cover" off their latest release Wonderful, Wonderful. Visuals from the music video projected on the screen behind them, showing fans, this wasn't going to be just a basic rock show. Instead, the performance was accompanied by lasers, lights, a giant screen, and a trio of female backup singers, making for more of an arena experience inside the walls of this historic venue. After kicking things off with a new one, The Killers then played a string of their older radio hits, as well as a ton of songs off Sam's Town, their 2006 release, still one of their most popular albums to date.
For fans old and new, this was an excellent show from start to finish. The Killers were full of energy and promised the crowd that they would try their best to put on an awesome rock show, and that they did. The band blended their newer hits, like "The Man" in with old favorites, rather than splitting the show up between old and new, or making fans wait until the end of the show to hear the big songs. To round the night off, this band played a true encore, leaving fans cheering for minutes straight before reappearing on stage. The encore set is something that has become entirely to predictable at shows over the years, with many bands stepping to the side of the stage for mere seconds before coming out for a few more songs. The Killers made sure that their fans showed that they wanted to hear more, and the fans weren't going anywhere until that happened. The night ended with one of the band's most popular songs, "Mr. Brightside", which still holds up as a great song 14 years later.

It had been a while since The Killers played in Detroit proper, but next time they come to town, their show is definitely worth checking out. In the mean time, check out their new album Wonderful Wonderful and while you're at it, revisit a few of the band's old favorites below. You can also check out a few clips from the night by visiting us on instagram, @hipindetroit.





~C

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

The 2018 Hamtramck Music Fest Band Lineup has Been Announced!

The Hamtramck Music Fest will be returning to Hamtown the first weekend of March. The local festival celebrates local music by turning the City of Hamtramck into a multi-venue part for multiple nights. We will be announcing all the details as they come out, including where you can buy fee-free tickets. But, in the meantime, here is the official list of everyone that will be playing this year's event!

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Abul on Fire
Act Casual
Alise King
All the Wild Children
Ancient Language
Anthony Retka
Asklepius
Bad Medicine
Bangla School of Music
Banjolectric
BAVE
Ben Keeler Band
Betsy Soukup
Bevlove
Bison Machine
Black Shampoo
Black Tie Circus
The Blueflowers
Blue Pontiac
Bogart
Border Patrol
Brian McCarty & the Big Bad Beat
Brother Son
Bruce Farrell
Bubak
Carmel Liburdi
Cash O’Riley
The Cheetahs
Cosmic Light Shapes
Craig Brown Band
Crashing Cairo
The Creepos
Crune
Cye Pie & Ya Homies
Dear Darkness
Detroit 442
Discipline
Doctor Pizza
Doctor Wolf
Drinkard Sisters
Dr Mindbender
The Dropout
Dude
Duende!
Earth Engine
Electric Huldra
Emilie Rivard
Emma Guzman
Eroders
Ex American
Five Pound Snap
Fizzbang
The Flipsters
Francis DeCarlo
Frank Woodman
Funkwagon
Futile Empire
The Garden Party
Girl Fight
Glasfabrik
Golden Torso
Go Tiger Go
The Gruesome Twosome
Hala
Heartbreak Dallas & the Unfaithfuls
High Totals
Honeybabe
The Idiot Kids
The Imaginatron
Jenny & Jackie
Jheremie Jacque
Jibs Brown & the Jambros
Johnny Salvage & the Dregs
Josef Coney Island
Jo Serrapere & John Devine
JP from the HP
J. Walker & the Crossguards
Kate Hinote
Kelly Zullo & the Invisible Circus
Krillin
Kubat, Finlay & Rose
Ladyship Warship
Lagerheads
Large Extra Large
Little Traps
Lizerrd
Mango Lane
Matt Jones
Mexican Knives
Mike Galbraith
Minihorse
Moonwalks
The My Ways
Nadir Omowale
Nick Schillace
Nina & the Buffalo Riders
Nique Love Rhodes & the NLR Experience
Old Man
Pet Psychic
Pewter Cub
Picnic
Piffle
The Pontiac Stags
Post Imperial Jazz Band
Primitiv Parts
Prude Boys
Rabbit Ears
Rachel Brooke
Raven Love & the 27’s
Remnose
Rocky & the Underbellies
Rogue Satellites
Ryan Dillaha
The Savage Seven
Sax & Violence
School of Rock Rochester
The Scrappers
Shallow Stairs
Siamese
Sidewatcher
The Sillies
Slob
Soul Pepper
SSM
Stefanie Cox & the Blox
Steve Harvey Oswald
The Stools
The Strangers
The Sugar Clouds
Suitcase Boozers
Summer Like the Season
TART
The Thin Man
Timothy Monger
Tin Foil
TRTL
Ultimate Ovation
VAZUM
Vespre
VSTRS
Warhorses
Web
The Whiskey Charmers
White Bee
Wiccans
Wreckless Jane
The Wrong Numbers
Zac Fortin
ZILCH

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~S

Win Tickets to See Destroyer at the Magic Stick

Destroyer just kicked off their North American Tour by releasing a new video for the song "Stay Lost"off the band's latest album, Ken. The Vancouver based rock band works hard to make sure that none of their albums sound exactly the same. So, if you haven't heard Ken yet, watch the first music video to get a feel for this album.


If you like what you see/hear you can see the band perform live this Sunday, January 21st at the Magic Stick in Detroit. Mega Bog will be opening the show and tickets to attend the show are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the show. We also have one pair of tickets to give away to the show courtesy of AEG Detroit. If you would like to enter to win, please email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #destroyer. We will draw one lucky person this weekend and they will get to attend the set with a friend for free.  


~S

24 Hour Giveaway: Win Tickets to See the Squirrel Nut Zippers at El Club

Swing music was huge in the 30's and 40's, but thanks to bands like The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, The Cherry Poppin' Daddies, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, the genre had a resurgence in the 90's. One of the most popular songs at that time was a song called "Hell" by a band called the Squirrel Nut Zippers. The song was played all the time on radio and TV, you can take a trip down memory lane below.


You can also revisit the 90's by heading out to El Club this Wednesday to catch the Squirrel Nut Zippers live on El Club's killer sound system. Tickets to attend the show are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. We also have one pair of tickets to give away to the show courtesy of the bad ass booking team over at Party Store Productions. If you would like to enter to win a pair of tickets to swing dance this Wednesday away with the Squirrel Nut Zippers, email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #swing. We will draw one lucky person in the morning and they will get to attend the show with a friend for free!


~S 


Monday, January 15, 2018

Win Tickets to Thaw Out with RV Mendoza this Friday

Admit it, you've been staying home a little more than you should. It's been extra cold out these past few weeks, which makes it extra difficult to drag yourself out after the sun goes down. But, it's not healthy to stay locked up all winter, so RV Mendoza decided to give us all a reason that have to leave our houses this Friday.

RV wants to help us all THAW out. He has curated the perfect dance party to get everyone's ass on the floor. This all-inclusive event will feature performances by RV, Supercoolwicked and Tim Schumack. The night will also feature a DJ set by Jordache.

Tickets to attend the dance party are only $5 in advance and $10 at the door. We'd say that's a pretty small fee for a guaranteed good night, but just to make someone's night extra special, we are also going to give away two tickets to the show. If you would like to enter to win a pair of tickets for you and a friend to attend the party for free, please email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #thaw. We will draw one lucky winner this Friday and we will see them at the show. After all, we need a night out too, and if you know RV, you know that this isn't one to be missed.

***This show has been moved to The Magic Stick!***
~S

Don't Miss the Soft Openings of Nosh Pit

Everyone already knows that the Nosh Pit makes great food. The vegetarian/vegan food truck has a reputation for making some seriously delicious soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts, and sides. In fact, Detroiters loved them so much that they are officially opening a brick and motor location in Hamtramck this week!

To kick things off they are they are hosting a few ticketed "soft openings". The initial dates have already sold out, but you can still grab tickets if you click here. Tickets are $28 a person and each one entitles you to a four-course dinner that will include an appetizer, main course, drink, and dessert.  They will be offering vegan and vegetarian options at all of the dinners and with no official opening date in sight, this is your only way to get a peek at what they have been cooking up in their kitchen.  

To stay up to date and find out when they officially open, follow Nosh Pit on Facebook here.


~S  


Friday, January 12, 2018

Win Tickets to See Tennis LIVE at The Majestic Theatre

This past November, Denver duo Tennis released a new EP called We Can Die Happy. This 5 song release comes just months after the couple's full length album Yours Conditionally. Now the band is out on tour in support of these releases and they are making their way to Detroit.


Tennis will be performing live at The Majestic Theatre on Tuesday, January 16th. Joining them on the bill is Overcoats, who released their debut album Young last year. Tickets for the show are only $16 in advance or $18 at the door. You can purchase your tickets online here. You can also enter to win a pair of tickets to the show by emailing your name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with #tennis in the subject line. We will draw one lucky winner on Tuesday morning and will send them details on how to claim their prize.

Doors are set to open at 7 p.m. for this one and the show starts at 8 p.m. All ages are welcome.


~C

Win Tickets to The Nude Party at Marble Bar

This weekend The Nude Party will be making its way from North Carolina to Detroit! The band will be playing at Marble Bar this Sunday night, and we're not sure if you should expect them to be clothed or not when they perform. They claim that they "gained their namesake very literally", so you might get a chance to see some nudity at this one. Although you don't know what you may or may not see at this show, you can at least get an idea of what you will hear by giving The Nude Party's song "Poor Boy Blues" a listen below. They have an awesome sound, reminiscent of the 60's, that we're sure you will dig.


The Nude Party will be joined by Greggfish and DJ Carlito Dorito for this show. Cover is only $5 and tickets can be purchased in advance here. Thanks to Party Store Productions, we are also getting a couple of people into this show for free. To enter, send your name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with #nudes in the subject line. We will draw one lucky winner the morning of the show and they will get into the show that night with a friend for free.

Doors are set to open at 8 p.m. on Sunday and 18+ are welcome.


~C