Hip In Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: April 28 - 30

Friday, April 28th - Tigra, Wild Shape, and Stacey Macleod @ Bowlero: Bowlero has another great free show lined up for you this weekend! Friday night they will welcome Wild Shape, Tigra, and Stacey Macleod to the lounge. This is your chance to see two newer bands to the scene, Tigra and Wild Shape, and a rare solo set by Stacey from Dear Darkness. The fun starts at 9 p.m. Click here for set times. 

Friday, April 28th - Hip-Prov @ One Night Stans: By now you've definitely heard us talk about Hip-Prov and how much we love it. This Friday night, you have a chance to experience this fun event for yourself. Host Tam White will bring the show to One Night Stans in Waterford this weekend and she has a great lineup joining her. It includes Josh McDaniel, Joe Aasim, Kathryn Gonsior, Bret Hayden, guest judge Michael McDaniel, and of course, beatboxer Stevie Soul. Things kick off at 9:30 p.m. and tickets are $15. Get yours here. Can't make it this weekend? Hip-Prov hits the stage at Planet Ant monthly. Head over to their Facebook page and give them a follow to stay in the loop on where you can catch them next. 

Saturday, April 29th - Brenda, Brood X, and Pink Spit @ The Old Miami: This Saturday night you have a chance to see Brenda along with Brood X from Cleveland and a new Detroit powerhouse band, Pink Spit. This is the debut show for Pink Spit, which features Nick Lloyd on drums (The Dirtys/Radio Burns), Sean Shea on guitar/vocals (Find Familiar/Macramé Tiger), Johnny LZR on synth (Human Eye/ Conspiracy of Owls), Doug Dietrich on bass (Bad Magnets/The Sunburns), and Nick Cicchetti on guitar/vocals (Radio Burns/Millions of Brazilians/Racehorses are Resources). Cover to see these three bands is only $5. Doors open at 8 p.m. 

Saturday, April 29th - Stephie James @ UFO Factory: Stephie James returns to Detroit this Saturday night to play UFO Factory. Joining her are Craig Brown Band and Via Mardot. Tickets for this show are $10 in advance or cover is $15 at the door. Pick up your tickets in advance here. Doors open at 9 p.m.

Saturday, April 29th - The Witches @ Small's: Apparently Saturday is the night for great shows this weekend and Small's is getting in on the action. The Witches will grace the stage at Small's along with Winds of Neptune and Dark Red. 21+ are welcome, doors open at 8 p.m. and $10 gets you in. 

~C

Hip in Detroit's Picks for the Weekend - March 17-19

Friday, March 17th - New Twenty Saints and Craig Brown Band @ Outer Limits Lounge: Friday is St. Patrick's Day, so most bars will be packed and pouring green beer. If you're looking to go out, but are hoping to avoid the normal St. Patrick's Day crowds, head over to Outer Limits Lounge. There will still probably be some people dressed in green, but there will also be two great bands playing, New Twenty Saints and Craig Brown Band. $5 gets you in the door and the music starts at 9 p.m.

Friday, March 17th - Feck Off Fest @ The Garden Bowl: Across town there's another show happening on St. Patrick's Day, Feck Off Fest at The Garden Bowl. This free show features 8 bands on 2 stages. The lineup includes Royal Sweets, MRKT, The Mahonies, Prude Boys, WRKT.FM, Suede Brain, and You Dirty Rat!. There will also be a DJ set by DJ Femme Ferale. The fun starts at 11 a.m. and goes until 2 a.m. You have to be 21+ to get in after 8 p.m.

Saturday, March 18th - Midas @ Outer Limits Lounge: Detroit's "solid gold heavy metalers" Midas will be playing Outer Limits Saturday night along with Tower from New York and Vicious Blade from Pittsburgh. Heavy & Beyond will provide the tunes in between sets. Cover is $15 and things kick off at 8 p.m.

Saturday, March 18th - Angel of Mars @ Reware Vintage: Reware Vintage is having a show this Saturday! Shop their vintage wares and listen to live music from Angel of Mars, Gator Pit, and Something is Waiting from Chicago. Music will start at 7:30 p.m. and all ages are welcome. Cover is by donation, so pitch in what you can. 

Saturday, March 18th - Haute to Death @ Marble Bar: If you're not in the mood for a show and you'd rather dance the night away, head to Marble Bar this Saturday night. Haute to Death will be taking over for their monthly party. Tickets start at $6 and can be purchased here. The fun starts at 10 p.m. and goes until 3 a.m. 21+ are welcome. 

~C

Win Tickets to Thelma and the Sleaze and Craig Brown Band at Outer Limits Lounge

It has been almost two years, but ticket giveaways are back!

We love having the opportunity to get you into a show for free, so we have reached out to a few of our favorite bookers to get back into the swing of things.

From now on, we will keep ticket giveaways simple and run them a little longer than we used to. We will also be drawing winners the day before the show instead of the day of the show. So, expect us to have tickets locked down 24 hours before the event starts. 

Our very first giveaway comes from Party Store Productions. They are hosting Thelma and the Sleaze and Craig Brown Band at the Outer Limits Lounge on Monday, August 23rd. 21+ are welcome and the music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets to attend the event are $15 and they can be purchased here. You can also enter to win a pair by emailing your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with Thelma and the Sleaze in the subject line. We will draw one lucky winner the day before the event and they will get to attend the show with a friend for free.

Live music is back!

~S

Hip In Detroit's Quick Guide to Mo Pop

Mo Pop returns to West Riverfront Park this Saturday and Sunday! This year's festival includes big names like Lizzo and Vampire Weekend, alongside local favorites like The Messenger Birds and Craig Brown Band. Whether you're going one day or both, here's everything you need to know all in one place!

Download the Festival App:
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Festival Passes: 
Saturday Only $95
Sunday Only  $95
Weekend Pass $149.50
Four Pack Weekend Passes $549

You can also pick up fee-free tickets at UHF Records and Third Man Records, you can see the full list of fee-free ticket providers here.

Location:1801 W. Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48216.

Parking: Festival parking is $25 a day or $40 for the weekend but you can't keep your car there overnight. We suggest parking someplace else and Ubering, Lyfting, or riding over. Detroit Bike City is going to be offering secure bike parking at the entrance to the festival.


The Shipyard- This is where you can sit down and eat! This years food lineup includes Street Beet, Imperial, Antihero, Public House, Chilli Mustard Onions, Detroit Cookie Company and Hop Cat.

Food Trucks: Need a quick bite because you don't want to miss a second of the music? This is the spot! Here's what trucks will be on site:
Treat Dreams
Island Noodles
Nosh Pit
Hero or Villain
Chick-A-Dee
The Happy Patty
Big Dipper Edible Cookie Dough
Slows To Go
Rollin’ Stone
Shredderz
Detroit Taco Factory
Chicken Coupe
Fire and Rice
Little Brother’s Burgers
Los Dos Amigos

Craft Bazaar- Need a break from the music? Head over to the bazaar to check out lots of great local merchants including:
White Owl Jewelry
Vintage Liz
Subversive Image
Cool Critters
Artshark
The Moon Temples
Lurk & Destroy
Goldeluxe
Arthur's Plaid Pants
Outer Spaceways Apparel
Science Bee
Color Wheel
Gingerly Made
Alchemy Henna
Handmade Detroit
Reware Vintage
The Foxy Hipster
Artsy Fart
Detroit GT
Make Do Studio
Bringing the Happy
Plateful Jewelry
Solstice Handmade
Flint Candle Co.


Mo Arcade: Mo Pop has teamed up Offworld Arcade to build an air-conditioned tent filled with classic arcade games, high score contests, prizes, drinks, and local DJs.

What Should I Bring: Refillable water bottle (cannot be glass)
What Can I Bring: A blanket, an inflatable couch, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, cell phone charger
You CAN rent a locker! Learn more here. 


Saturday River Stage Music Schedule:
1:30 pm - The Messenger Birds
2:15 pm - Siena Liggins
3:35 pm - Roy Blair

5:05 pm - Snail Mail

6:45 pm - Wallows

8:40 pm - Lizzo

Saturday Grande Stage Schedule:

2:50 pm - The Band CAMINO

4:20 pm - Alec Benjamin

5:55 pm - J.I.D

7:40 pm - King Princess

10:00 pm - Vampire Weekend

Saturday Haute to Death and Friends Stage:

6:00 pm - Tammy Lakkis

7:30 pm - LADYMONIX x Whitney Fierce

10:30 pm - Haute to Death

Sunday River Stage Schedule:

1:30 pm - The Doozers
2:15 pm - Craig Brown Band

3:35 pm - Tiny Moving Parts

5:05 pm - Yellow Days

6:40 pm - The Story So Far

8:45 pm - Ella Mai

Sunday Grande Stage Schedule:

2:50 pm - Goth Babe

4:20 pm - Caamp

5:50 pm - Whitney

7:35 pm - Kali Uchis

10:00 pm - Tame Impala

Sunday Haute to Death and Friends Schedule:

6:00 pm - Problematic Black Hottie

7:30 pm - Ladylike

9:00 pm - Haute to Death

10:30 pm - Mira Fahrenheit

~S

Hip in Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: May 10-12

Friday, May 10th - Sunday, May 12th - Ferndale Vintage Fashion Market: Find some of the best vintage items around as you shop goods from over 20 vendors at the Spring Vintage Fashion Market. This event will take place in the event space at The Rust Belt Market this weekend. There is a preview of the event on Thursday night, but then the gates open on Friday at noon. Admission is free all weekend long. For hours and a sneak peek of what you can find, click here.





Friday, May 10th - Detroit Neighborhood Softball League 2019 Summer Kickoff Party: Don't worry, even if you aren't big into sports, you'll want to check out this party! It's happening Friday night at Outer Limits Lounge and will feature music from Craig Brown Band, The Muggs, Caveman & Bam Bam, and DJ Unos Mas. Cover to see this great lineup live is only $10 and proceeds will go to 100 Boys Strong, a new initiative for Hamtramck Public Schools.

Saturday, May 10th and Sunday, May 11th - Hamtramck Pop-Up Food Fest: It's all about food at Ant Hall and Ghost Light this weekend! There will be over a dozen different pop-ups serving up food, with different options on Saturday and Sunday. One thing that both days will have in common though is that there will be Vegan and Halal options both days. Street Beet will be there along with some other great companies. Check out the full list here. This event goes from 3-10 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Saturday, May 11th - Johnny Marr @ St. Andrew's Hall: This event is already sold out, but if you are a big fan of The Smiths, you'll find a way to get in. Other than The Smiths, Johnny Marr has also worked with the Pretenders, The The, Electronic, Modest Mouse and the Cribs, just to name a few. The guy is pretty legendary. There are some resale tickets still available starting at $80.

Saturday, May 11th - Second Saturdays @ POP+Offworld: The second Saturday of every month, Sound and Silence takes over everyone's favorite barcade for a night of great music. This month will feature live music from Krissy Booth and Ben Keeler. Your DJs for the evening will be Erno and Eddie Logix. Admission for Second Saturdays is always free too! The party starts at 9 p.m. and goes until 2!

~C

Don't Miss Three Days of Great Music and Fun at the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival

Every Labor Day Weekend, Joseph Campau is taken over by vendors, beer stands, a carnival, and some of the best music that Detroit has to offer. The Hamtramck Labor Day Festival always hosts some of the best bands around, playing two different stages, but this year, the fest may have outdone itself. This weekend if you head to Hamtramck, you have a chance to see acts like Stef Chura, The Muggs, Craig Brown Band, and Martha Reeves & The Vandellas. Those are just some of the headlining acts playing this year's fest. Some other highlights include The Octopus, Ancient Language, Mugen Hoso (from Japan), Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor, and Kimball. Actually, the whole lineup is pretty awesome from start to finish, you can check it out below.

In addition to great music, there will also be a carnival daily, great food for sale, the Polish Day Parade, and of course, the Hamtramck Yacht Club Canoe Races. For those that aren't familiar with the yacht races, representatives of different bars throughout Hamtramck will compete against each other in a race, with pushcarts that look like canoes. The race is always a blast and takes place on Monday at Noon. 

Cover to the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival is free. There is also free street parking available throughout town, and if you ride your bike to the festival, Wheelhouse Detroit will have a free bike valet. We promise you, this festival is always a great time! Make sure you stop by one day or even all three days this weekend! 

~C

Hip in Detroit Talks 10 Years with PJ from PJ's Lager House

PJ's Lager House is a staple of Corktown. It's a great place to grab a drink, have a meal, and to hear live music. The space originally opened in 1914 as a neighborhood bakery and restaurant, it was a "furniture store" during prohibition, a beer garden in the in the 50's and the birthplace of garage rock in the 90's. 10 years ago its current owner PJ, bought the space and continued the space's long tradition of serving up some of the best up and coming rock and roll musical acts in town. He also once again established the space as a restaurant that he made famous with his gumbo and curated vegetarian menu.

This Saturday he will celebrate 10 years of ownership by serving up some free food and good music with admission. The bill for the night includes some great local acts like Duende!, Lac La Belle, and Craig Brown Band. We took this opportunity to sit down with PJ for a long chat on a couch that was given to him for his green room by The Hard Lessons once upon a time. We suggest you take the time to listen to our interview with PJ and stop by the party this Saturday to congratulate the entire staff on 10 awesome years. We truly hope that despite what he says, we have at least 10 more!

$10 gets you in and feeds you. Doors for this one open at 6 p.m. this Saturday and the music starts at 6:30 sharp.

~S  

Waking Windows Fest Takes Over El Club this Weekend

The summer is the season of the festival and this weekend El Club will host Waking Windows Fest. This event will feature a variety of bands, including the Craig Brown Band, Moonwalks, Casual Sweetheart, Bevlove, Mother Cyborg, Empty Houses and more. Tickets to attend the fest are $35 a day, you can also buy a three-day pass for $75 to $150. There is also a pre-party the day before that will feature Jeremy Gara from The Arcade Fire. Tickets to the pre-party are $25 and they can be purchased here.

You can also win a pass to attend all of the shows on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday by emailing your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #fest. We will draw one lucky person on Friday and they will get to bring a friend out to watch live music at El Club all three days!

~S

Win a Pair of Tickets to See Danny Kroha at El Club

You may not know the name Danny Kroha, but I bet you have heard of The Gories. Danny was a major player in the legendary band before moving on to a successful solo career. He is part of the Third Man Records family, they released his only solo album to date, called Angels Watching Over Me, last year. The self titled single can be heard in this cool video we found of Danny playing in Paris last year.

His music has taken him all over the world, but he will be returning home this Thursday, August 25th to play El Club alongside Craig Brown Band and Ohtis. Tickets to get in to the show are only $5 in advance, but they will be $10 the day of the show. We also have one pair of tickets to give away to attend for free courtesy of Party Store Productions. If you would like to enter to win a pair of tickets to the show, please email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject #DK. We will draw one lucky winner on Thursday and they will get into the show for FREE with a friend. Doors for this one open early at 5 p.m.! 

~S