Rock club in Detroit

Artists from across the country say that the Blind Pig is one of those 'must play at' locations. We have developed a world-class reputation as the foremost club to see up-and-coming talent. We are also renowned to artists as a venue for attracting label attention. Enjoy great sound and reasonable drink prices in an intimate atmosphere while watching live music or playing games in our 8 Ball Saloon downstairs. Come and see for yourself that the Blind Pig is the best place for a night out on the town. Cover varies at the Blind Pig; 8 Ball Saloon has no cover charge.

A very elegant location.

"America's oldest active bowling center and Detroit's original home of Rock'n'Bowl – the traditional fun of bowling made even better, with live DJs spinning party music while you bowl on glowing blue lanes with the lights down low. The Garden Bowl has sixteen lanes, a cheap eats grill menu, a very groovy lounge area and a fully stocked bar. Call for information on how to book private parties!" – from the Majestic/Garden Bowl Web site.

[Ed. note: The Gold Dollar closed its doors in 2001. The metrotimes.com staff leaves this page as a tribute to the club and the dynamic and original Detroit art scene which it helped to foster.]

Michigan's favorite wet spot for live rock and roll. Visit Bill's Bistro for grilled sandwiches and appetizers ... play air hockey, foosball, billiards, darts or watch sports.

Founded in 1989 by three brothers Adam, Steve, and Ted who are musicians themselves. They decided to build a club that was designed for ROCK-N-ROLL.

The brothers have collected a large amount of memorabilia over the years from autographed records and posters to vintage guitars and used it all to decorate the interior of the club.

When you enter the I-ROCK it is a walk down ROCK-N-ROLL memory lane. No where else in Detroit can you catch Leif Garrett, Faster Pussycat, Missing Persons, LA Guns, Foghat, Corey Feldman and the drummer from Blue Öyster Cult’s other band, all in an intimate club setting. If you are a staunch fan of music from days past, catching one of these bands can be a blast. Hell, the I-Rock is your chance to catch upcoming bands up close and personal, unobstructed by trend-trawling hipsters. What’s more, the drink prices won't bleed your purse dry, the PA is first-rate and the bar personnel eschew attitude in favor of friendliness. In short, the I-Rock has a corner on nostalgia and D-town is a better place for it.

The Magic Bag is one of metro Detroit's premiere entertainment venues and plays host to both local and national touring acts and artists. Those that have played the Bag include The Black Keys, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, Violent Femmes, The Smithereens, White Stripes, Dandy Warhols, Leon Russell, Los Lobos, Fitz & The Tantrums, Gov't Mule, Jeffery Ross, Whitney Cummings, Amy Schumer, Chris Hardwick, and Marc Maron. The Magic Bag has been voted 'Best Venue To See Live Music' for 20 years running by Hour Magazine, The Detroit News and Free Press, WDIV Channel 4, and The Metro Times .

"Located above the Garden Bowl, the Magic Stick is home to ten billiard tables, a full bar and lounge area, one of Detroit's best jukeboxes and in the last several years has become one of the nation's most acclaimed small live music venues, hosting great live bands from across the country and around the corner. When there's no live music, the Magic Stick is open for billiards and beverages until 2 a.m."

Daniel Overstreet, a Vietnam veteran infantryman, bought the burned out building in 1979 and opened the The Old Miami in 1980. Due to Mr. Overstreet's service to the country, it is a veteran's bar, first, and any veteran is granted free entry for all the events. It has morphed into one of the gems of The Corridor and has a huge backyard & patio, including a koi pond and bonfire area. It is a place where locals, artists, musicians and punks get along over whiskey and a game of pool.. But this place garnered credibility by supporting the great local bands and traveling musicians that come to city. Since the bar started booking shows, it has gained notoriety as the "CBGB's of the Midwest," playing host to national/international artists like The Allman Brothers, The Vibrators, Butthole Surfers, D.O.A., Booker T and the MG's, Richie Hawtin, Dead Milkmen, Country Joe and the Fish, Red Elvises, and PF Sloan. The music venue has, also, been home to some of Detroit's biggest talent including Iggy Pop, The White Stripes, Mitch Ryder, Patti Smith, MC5 members Rob Tyner & Wayne Kramer, Sonic's Rendezvous, Carl Craig, Jay Dilla, Rodriguez, Amboy Dukes, Eminem, Royce da 5' 9", Big Sean, Visionquest crew, Detroit Cobras, The Dirtbombs, The Gories, Destroy All Monsters, Mary Wells and many Motown performers. For bookings, send email to [email protected].

A private club for members of the media, although open to the public on weekends. Live music on the weekends, everything from jazz to Celtic to rockabilly. Sit back and enjoy the fabulous view of Detroit.

Detroit's oldest standing bar. Come on in and rub shoulders with business people, locals, and club kids.

Located in the subterranean level of St. Andrews Hall, The Shelter, remodeled in 1990, is the winner of local and state architectural awards for adaptive re-use of an urban space. St. Andrews Hall's basement club, The Shelter is an intimate venue where an eclectic array of bands from Finnish surfers Laika and the Cosmonauts to Everclear to the Deftones have played.

Historic Detroit live music venue. Happy hour Mon-Fri 4-7 p.m. Serving lunch, dinner and appetizers. www.facebook.com/alvinsdetroit

Around the world in 250+ beers ... this is Detroit's 'Libation Ground Zero.' Here is where good friends meet great beer. If selection is what you're looking for, head to this little beer room on Charlevoix. It’s small, dark and offers more than 200 beers, including Belgian ales and other foamy delicacies.