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Your official guide to the metro music scene
Detroit area
venues
*Short disclaimer: These directions
were given to the Daily Music Staff by
a number ofsources, including the ven-
ues themselves. However, we take no
responsibility for those ofyou who get
lost, injured, arrestedordeportedwhile
trying to reach the venues via our direc-
tions.
7th House
7 North Saginaw, Pontiac
1-800-335-8100
7th House offers great jazz and many
singer/songwriter acts with lots of
acoustic rock.
Directions: Take Interstate 23 North
to M-59 East. Stay on road through
various name changes, and three
blocks after crossing the railroad
tracks, make a right onto Saginaw.
After two blocks, make a right on
Pike Street and then a left into the
parking lot. 7th House is in the Habi-
tat Gallery Building.
The Fox Theatre
2211 Woodward, Detroit
313-396-7600
The Fox Theatre is one of Detroit's
preniier concert venues with its elabo-
rate, gothic decor. Some upcoming
shows include Natalie, Merchant and
Dan Fogelberg, separately of course.
TheFox Theatre is right down the block
from the State Theatre.
Directions: Take I-94 East to exit
215A (Lodge Freeway South) to 1-75
North. Exit at Woodward, and take the
first two rights to put you in the parking
lot across the street from the venue.
Harpo's
14238 Harper, Detroit
313-824-1700
"Harpo's-America's#1 Concert The-
ater!" Yes, it's true, Detroit is home to
the #1 Concert Theater. This lovely
white trash heaven has had the likes of
Cinderella, Warrant and Nazareth grace
its stage ... all this year! With its multi-
colored lit-up dance floor and the great
Twisted Sister and Motley Crue videos
playing between bands, this is one place
you don't want to miss! Especially be-
cause Fridays are $10 cover"Youdrink
free all night long!"
Directions: Take I-94 East to the
Chalmers exit (Right before the Harper
exit). Turn left and go over the bridge.
Take a left onto Harper Road and the
club is on the left.
Impound
17320 Harper, Detroit
313-884-9441
The Impound is an 18 and over club
that claims to have "cheap drinks." On
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights
they have live bands. Tuesday and
Wednesday nights the DJ. plays mostly
alternative.
Directions: Take I-94 East and get
off at Cadieux and make a right. Go
down about half a block to Harper and
make left. Impound is about half a mile
down on the right.
Industry
15 South Saginaw at Pike Street,
New Pontiac
810-334-1999
Industry is a cool looking club in
Pontiac, featuring occasional live na-
tional bands, but more frequently dance
and techno nights.
Directions: Take I- 23 North to M-
59 East. Stay on road through various
name changes, and three blocks after
crossing the railroad tracks, make a
right onto Saginaw. After two blocks,
make a right on Pike Street.
I-Rock
16350 Harper, Detroit
313-881-7625
I-Rock caters to a metal crowd by
featuring bands such as Quiet Riot and
Saigon Kick. In addition, there is usu-
ally some excellent Kiss footage run-
ning in-between acts. While there, be
sure to check out the bathrooms, both
male and female, as they are completely
unforgettable.
Directions: Take I-94 East to exit
222B (Harper Exit). Stay in the right
lane for 5-10 blocks. I-Rock is a white
building with a 100 foot guitar on the
front.
The Majestic / Magic Stick
4140 Woodward, Detroit
313-833-9700
The Majestic is an 18 and over club
that hosts many reggae, world music
and rock bands. The Magic Stick, lo-
cated next door, hosts smaller scale
to exit 81. Follow signs to the arena.
The Paladium Music Club (formerly
The Ritz)
10 1/2 & Gratiot
810-778-8150
For the best in white trash metal and
ska, take a drive down to what used to
be "The Ritz in Roseville." David Lee
Roth played here in the "Ritz" days, but
now the "Paladium"club is more punk
and ska and less hair.
Directions: Take I-23 North to M-14
West (towards Livonia). Next take I-
275 North to I-696 East. Exit at Gratiot
enough to play upstairs yet.
Directions: same as St. Andrew's Hall
Silverdome
1200 Featherstone Road, Pontiac
810-335-4151
The ultra-huge Silverdome is home to
our very own Detroit Lions. The Dome
also plays host to afew large concerts like
the Eagles show last winter.
Directions: Take I-23 North to M-14
West (towards Livonia). Next take I-
275 North to 1-696 East. Then take 1-75
North. Follow signs to the arena.
St. Andrew's Hall
431 E. Congress, Downtown Detroit
313-961-MELT
St. Andrew's Hall houses the bulk of
medium to large-sized bands that come
through the area. Just about every punk
band comes through here eventually.
Some upcoming shows include Buffalo
Tom, Pennywise and the Mighty Mighty
Bosstones.
Directions: Take I-94 East to 1-75
South. Continue onto I-375 which will
dump you on Jefferson Ave. Take the
first right onto Beaubien, and the sec-
ond left onto East Congress. Parking
and club are on the right.
The State Theatre
2115 Woodward, Detroit
313-961-5450
The State Theatre houses all ages
shows of artists ranging from Peter
Frampton to Fugazi. Seating and gen-
eral admission varies by the show, and
showtime is usually 7:30 p.m. The State
is in Detroit's theater district and is also
a few steps away from the Fox Theater.
Directions: Take I-94 East to exit
215A, Lodge Freeway South to 1-75
North. Exit at Woodward, and take the
first two rights to put you in the parking
lot across the street from the venue.
Zoot's Coffee
4470 Second Street, Detroit
313-833-9700
Zoot's is a pleasant, intimate coffee
shop that hosts many top-notch local
and national indie bands. Monday is
Experimental Ambient Techno Night.
Directions: Take 1-94 West to the
Lodge Freeway (M-10), exit immedi-
ately to the right on the Forest/Warren
Exit. Turn immediately left onto For-
est. Zoot's is one block south of Forest
on Second Street, but Second is one-
way going north, so turn left on Third or
Cass and loop around onto Second.
Street parking only.
Ann Arbor,
Ypsilanti
venues
The Ark
637-1/2 S. Main St.
761-1451
The Ark is Ann Arbor's most popu-
lar acoustic/folk venue, featuring both
national and local favorites. Showtime
is usually 8 p.m., and tickets are avail-
able at Schoolkids' Records.
Bird of Paradise
207 S. Ashley
662-8310
Bird of Paradise provides Ann Ar-
bor with some ofthe finestjazz around.
With live music seven nights a week,
the Bird of Paradise is a heaven for
any jazz fan.
The Blind Pig
208 S. First
996-8555
Indie-rock mecca the Blind Pig of-
fers the best new and old, small to
medium sized bands around. With
fairly popular alumni like Nirvana,
Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and even
Hootie and the Blowfish, the Pig is a
great spot for any music lover.
Cava Java
1101 5. University
741-5282
This South U. coffee shop may sim-
ply serve tantalizing java during the
day, but Friday and Saturday nights
the downstairs area turns into an
acoustical showcase of Ann Arbor
talent.
Cross Street Station
511 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti
485-5050
This popular watering hole just off
of EMU campus would actually be
pretty cool if they could figure out
how to build a stage. Thed18 and over
age limit generally attracts more mu-
sic listeners than beer drinkers and
provides for a pretty hip music envi-
ronment, but the sideways stage al-
lows practically no room for large
crowds to get down. Go catch shows
there, but be willing to get very
friendly with your neighbor.
Crow Bar
309 S. Main
668-0111
This one hasn't opened yet, but any
new club in Ann Arbor specializing in
live music is definitely good news.
The Green Room
206 W. Michigan, Ypsilanti
482-8830
Kind of an underground juice bar.
A trendy atmosphere, but this punk
playground offers several benefits.
Most importantly, it's all-ages, an at-
tribute that no other club in the area
can claim.
Heidelberg
215 N. Main
663-7758
Ann Arbor's mighty Heidelberg
seems to have stood forever. Too bad
they haven't had any musicians under
30 in almost as long.
Leonardo's
North Campus Commons
764-7544
A wonderful place to chill out and
catch some live jazz, whether it be a
school of music student combo or a
touring pro act. One of the best study
spots on campus. And no cover!
Rick's American Cafe
611 Church St.
996-2747
Come party with the frat boys at
Ann Arbor's biggest meat market!
Somehow this fraternity house with a
liquor license manages to book some
good national acts as well as some of
the better local bands.
The Tap Room
201 W. Michigan, Ypsilanti
482-5320
Also not really geared towards col-
lege students, the Tap Room gener-
ally books older blues bands. 21 and
over only.
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones rock Detroit's St. Andrews Hall. BRIAN GNATT/Daily
bands and features pool tables and a
bowling alley where you can escape if
the band sucks.
Directions: Take I-94 West to Lodge
Freeway (M-10) south, exit immedi-
ately to the right on the Forest/Warren
exit. Turn left on Forest, take Forest to
Woodward. Turn right on Woodward,
Majestic and Magic Stick are 3 blocks
down.
The Metropolitan Music Cafe
326 W. Fourth, Royal Oak
810-542-1990
Basically the "Hard Rock Cafe of
Michigan," Royal Oak's Metropolitan
Music Cafe boasts a Walk of Fame that
has seen the ugly feet of everyone from
Van Halen, who visited just a few weeks
ago, to Harry Connick Jr. The Cafe
features DJ-spun tunes beginning at 10
p.m., live reggae every Tuesday night
and a delectable assortment of bar &
grill-style food.
Directions: take M-14 West to 1-275
North. In Farmington Hills, get on I-
696, heading West toward Royal Oak.
Exit on Woodward and head East to
Fourth Street.
The Miami
3930 Cass Ave., Detroit
831-3830
The Miami is a 21 and over club;
offering adifferent specialty each night.
Monday night is free pool and $4.50
pitchers. Thursday night is Rock n'
Roll, Saturday night is hardcore, alter-
native, and on Sunday night, they occa-
sionally host Blues bands.
Directions: take 1-94 east to South
Lodge, stay in the right lane and get off
at Fourth Warren, make a left. Take that
until Cass Avenue and make a right.
The Palace of Auburn Hills
2 Championship Drive,
Auburn Hills
810-377-0100
"The Palace" is home to the Detroit
Pistons, but it also hosts many arena
rock and country shows throughout the
year. Some recent shows include Elton
John and David Bowie with Nine Inch
Nails.
Directions: Take 1-23 North to M-14
West (towards Livonia). Next take 1-275
North to 1-696 East. Then take I-75 North
Avenue, heading South. The Paladium
is in a strip center next to bowling alley
set back from the road.
Royal Oak Music Theater
Corner of 4th St. & Lafayette, Royal
Oak
810-546-7610
Built in 1927 and restored in 1993,
this 2200-capacity venue hosts a dance
club called4th Streeton Saturday nights,
as well as films, theatre productions
and musical acts occupying the limbo
between small-club and stadium rock.
Trivia tidbit: The Smiths played there
in '85 before Morrissey went solo.
Directions: M-14 East to 1-275 North
to 1-696 East, exit on Woodward. The
Theatre is six blocks East on Fourth,
two blocks south of 11 Mile.
Shelter
431 E. Congress, Downtown Detroit
313-961-MELT
The Shelter is in the bowels of St.
Andrew's Hall, and to get inside, you
simply need to go in back of the venue
and enter. The Shelter usually has bands
that are on the cutting edge of alterna-
tive rock, and some good bands too.
Usually just people who aren't big
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