Keep It A Threat This Saturday!

This weekend 15 bands will be taking over Transitions Skatepark for Keep It A Threat 7. This annual festival brings out some of the best punk, metal, and hardcore bands in the area for a day of music and skateboarding. The event is open to all ages and is a dry show. That means no booze inside the park. That's ok, you don't need booze to have a good time, especially with a great lineup like this!

KIAT 7's lineup includes Aggro or Die!, Axe Ripper, Bad Assets, Come Out Fighting, Desiring Dead Flesh (Bay City), The Dewtons, The Gutter Ghouls, HASHGRINDER (PA), Matt Wixson's Flying Circus, School Damage (Toronto), SPITBACK (Central Michigan), Suburban Delinquents, The Vulnerable, You Dirty Rat and Young Hunger. The bands start at 1 p.m. and go until about 11. And you get to see them all for 14 bucks. Plus, you get to skate!

This is all happening this Saturday, October 3rd. Transitions is located in Dearborn at 5616 Van Born Ct. For more info on this event, head over to the Facebook event page here.

~C

Win Tickets to See Atreyu

Atreyu has been at the top of the metal charts for the last week. Their latest album Long Live  was released on September 18th and has already sold over 15,000 copies, and made it to number 26 on the top 200 music charts. They are on tour alongside Beartooth, Wovenwar, and Malaki and they will be making a stop at The Crofoot this Friday, October 2nd.

Tickets for the show are $2 in advance and $25 at the door. The fun will start at 6:30 p.m. and The Crofoot is located at 1 South Saginaw Pontiac, MI. We also have one pair of tickets to give away to the show courtesy of Fusion Shows, the bad ass booking team that is bringing this delightful little lineup to town. If you would like to enter to win a pair of tickets, please email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #atreyu. We will draw one lucky winner the morning of the show and that person will get to take a friend to the show for FREE.

~S 

Paws in the Park Promises a Butt-Sniffing Good Time

Royal Oak’s Memorial Park goes to the dogs (and their people) this weekend, October 3rd and 4th from 10a.m. until 5p.m. Paws in the Park attendees can watch entertainment provided by Disc Dogs of Michigan and Rock n’ Roll K-9’s or register their own dogs to compete in the Updog Challenge, costume contests, and more. Other breed-specific events include a Wiener Dog Race on Saturday and a Pug Run on Sunday.

If your passion is shopping for all things canine, stop by Maggie and Minnie Pet Boutique to stock up on the latest fall fashions or Pet Supplies Plus for toys to get Fido moving indoors during the winter months. Treats for humans and pups will also be available for purchase, with an ATM onsite.

Lastly, if you have yet to open your home to a furry best friend, or want to add a new family member, please consider one of Paws in the Park’s featured charities. Detroit Bully Corps and The Royal Oak Animal Shelter will not have dogs at the actual event, but they are happy to educate interested pet owners about their missions and accept applications. Specializing in Bully Breeds, Detroit Bully Corps advocates for abused, neglected and homeless dogs through education, adoption, rehabilitation and training. Home FurEver will have a variety of adoptable dogs at the park for guests to meet. The organization is looking for families to foster and adopt these rescues. Expect to begin the process by completing an application in person; Home FurEver does not have applications online. Make sure to bring your vet’s name and contact information as well.

Check out the video below to see what Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Shelly Kemp, Detroit Bully Corps founder Bill Bellottie, and a special guest, had to say about the upcoming event and Logan's Law, pending legislation that would create a registry for convicted animal abusers and require any animal shelter to refuse sale/adoption of an animal to anyone on list. Road noise courtesy of Woodward Ave.

The details: All dogs must be on a six feet or shorter leash and be up to date with their vaccinations. Water bowls will be dispersed throughout Memorial Park. Waste pick-up is provided by PoopSter. Admission is $5 for ages 11 and up and partially benefits four charities: Home FurEver, Detroit Bully Corps, Logan’s Law and The Royal Oak Animal Shelter. For more information, visit www.PawsintheParkROYALOAK.com.

~KT

24 Hour Giveaway: Ride at St. Andrew's Hall

This Thursday, October 1st, Ride will be making their way to Detroit all the way from England. The band appeared on the scene back in the late '80s, parted ways and worked on other projects (like Oasis). The band's 2015 tour marks 20 years since they last played together live on stage.

For the Detroit date on this tour, Ride will be hitting the stage at St. Andrew's Hall. Joining them are The Besnard Ladies from Montreal. Tickets for this show are $35 each and can be purchased online here. Thanks to our good friends at Live Nation Detroit, we are also giving away 2 pairs of tickets to this show. If you would like to enter, please send your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with RIDE in the subject line. We will draw our winners Thursday morning and will send them details on how to claim their prize.

 All ages are welcome to attend this event and doors are set to open at 7 p.m.

~C

Win Tickets to Attend the Grand Re-Opening of Marble Bar in Detroit

A new bar/venue is opening up in the city and we want to be the first people to tell you about it and get you in the door. Marble Bar is located at the corner of corner of Holden and Trumbull Street and it is reopening as a bar and music venue.

The first show that will be held will take place on opening night, this Friday at 9 o'clock. The first lineup features Unholy Two, K9 $niffies, PRC, and CRIM. Tickets for the show are only $8 in advance, they can be purchased here. Or, you can enter to win a pair of tickets to the show by emailing your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with Marble Bar in the subject. We will draw one lucky winner the morning of the show and email that persona details on how to claim their prize.

There is nothing better than checking out something before everyone else, so make sure if you cant make it to this one that you head out and check
out Marble Bar as soon as you can! We will be working with them to do a a lot more giveaways and this will become one of the hip little places to hang out in the city.

~S

Win Tickets to to Stuff Your Face at the Flint Local 432 30th Anniversary Celebration

This weekend the Flint Local 432 will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a two day celebration that includes music, fun, and multi location events for people of all ages to attend. You may not know this, but the Flint Local is the longest running non-profit all ages music venue in the country.

The celebration will kick off on Friday night with a food focused party and fundraiser at the Flint Farmers Market. With the help of Flint Food Works, they have put together a party that will feature food from some of the culinary world's biggest names. The lineup and menu options are mouth watering, the list includes:

Chef Tim Archuleta, ICHI Dozo Restaurant Group, San Francisco, CA
Tuna Avocado Salad

Jody Brunori, The Laundry, Fenton, MI
Play on Poutine

Alex Fleece, Vehicle City Tacos, Flint, MI
Duck and Oyster Gumbo

Cristian Gilbert, Soggy Bottom Bar, Flint, MI
Sliders and Veggie/Vegan Sliders

Nate Keller, Sprig and Gastronaut, San Francisco, CA
Pork Mousse

Dan Moilanen, Vehicle City Tacos, Flint, MI
Vegan and Vegetarian Tostadas

Jon Short, Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery, New York, NY
Play on Tuna Noodle Casserole

Chocolatier Charles Siegel, Charles Chocolates, San Francisco, CA
Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae

Sean Thomas, Blue Plate, San Francisco, CA
Savory Butterscotch Pudding

Tony Vu, Wraps N' Roll and MaMang, Flint, MI
Vietnamese Cubed Ribeye over Vegetables

Tickets to attend the kick off party range from $30 to $90 in advance and they can be purchased here. We also have one pair of tickets to give away to attend the event and eat all pf the delicious food. If you would like to enter to win a pair of tickets to dine on us, please email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #30. We will draw one lucky winner this Friday morning and they will dine in style that evening.

The Flint Local will also host a FREE all ages show at 7 p.m. that will feature music by Overdrive, The Spoops, The Kitson Sisters, and Fight to Forget.

Then on Saturday their will be a Zombie walk at the Local from 12-4 p.m. and another show at 7 p.m.. that will feature music from Kinetic Stereokids, Diver, Rats of Unusual Size, The Singing Lungs and Rabbit Ain’t Lucky.

For more info on all of the Anniversary happenings, click here.

~S

24 Hour Giveaway: Veridia @ The Shelter

This Wednesday, September 30th Veridia will be hitting the stage at The Shelter on their Only The Crazy Survive Tour. The four piece from Nashville recently released a new album entitled Pretty Lies that you can check out here. They will be joined on stage by Drew Chadwick, who is also on tour with the band.

Tickets for this show are $12.50 in advance and can be purchased here. We are also giving away 2 pairs of tickets to this show thanks to our friends at Live Nation Detroit. If you would like to enter to win, please email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with Veridia in the subject line. We will draw two winners on Wednesday morning and will send them details on how to claim their prize.

This is an all ages show and doors are set to open at 6 p.m.

~C 

The Tricycle Collective Helps Families Buy Back Their Homes

In the immortal words of  Madonna, "music makes the people come together".  Music is also a great way to get people to come together for a cause. This Wednesday, September 30th The Tricycle Collective is bringing Mic Write, Britney Stoney, and Ryan Spencer from Jamaican Queens to the stage to help raise money for local families in need. This event will mark the end of an online campaign to raise money for 20 local families to buy back their homes.

25,000 properties will go up for auction and be sold to the highest bidder during the Wayne County Tax Foreclosure online auction. Many of the homes are occupied by families who will eventually be evicted form their homes. The Tricycle Collective is trying to raise awareness and let people know that it is easy to help these families keep their homes. Many of these houses will be sold for around $500. In fact, last year the collective raised around $5,000 in total and with that money they were able to help 10 families buy their homes back in full!!!

This year they are aiming higher. Their online campaign hopes to raise $20,000 and they are very close to reaching their goal. The party will help put them over the top because all proceeds from the night will go directly to families.

Britney and Mic Write will be performing solo sets and Ryan will be doing a DJ set. The event invite even teases that an unannounced international surprise star will also be making an appearance and performing during the event.

The event will take place at The Jam Handy in Detroit at 7 p.m. this Wednesday. They are asking for a $10-$20 donation at the door. The Jam Handy is located at 2900 E Grand Blvd. in Detroit.

~S 

24 Hour Giveaway: Win Tickets to See Teenage Bottlerocket

Do you like bands like Screeching Weasel, The Ramones, Bouncing Souls, and Misfits? If you do, there is a good chance that you will dig Teenage Bottlerocket. The band formed in 2001 and is currently on tour in support of their latest album Tales From Wyoming, released earlier this year. TBR will be playing alongside Pears, Bastardous, Smash the Jukebox and SUB at Small's in Hamtramck this Tuesday, September 29th.

Doors for the show will open at 8 p.m. tomorrow. Tickets are $12 in advance and $14 at the door. You can pick yours up here. We also have one pair of tickets to give away to one lucky reader courtesy of the ladies of Black Iris Booking. If you would like to enter to attend tomorrow's show and have some fun for FREE, please email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #punk. We will draw one winner bright and early tomorrow and we will email that winner details on how to claim their prize.  

~S 

24 Hour Giveaway: Win Tickets to See Revocation and Cannabis Corpse

Tuesday night, Black Iris Booking is bringing punk to Small's and metal to The Shelter. If punk isn't your thing and you crave something a little heavier, you can head up the road to The Shelter to catch Revocation, Cannabis Corpse, Archspire and Black Fast. This lineup will have the walls shaking.

Tickets for the show are only $15 in advance and $17 at the door. We also have a pair of tickets to give away to the show courtesy of Black Iris Booking. If you would like to enter to win, please email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #metal. We will draw one lucky winner early tomorrow and we will email them details on how to claim their prize.

~S 

Whistle Stop Diner

Pleasant Ridge is a small city that is nested in-between Ferndale and Royal Oak. You have probably driven through the town a million times and didn't even realize it, the Ridge is only a few square miles in size. They might not have a lot of places to eat, but they always had one cool little cafe called Mae's that made quite a name for itself outside of the small city.

Mae's featured unique options for vegetarians, fresh locally sourced ingredients, and lots of unique menu choices. It became so popular that it was very hard to get a seat on the weekends. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, and after some ownership changes the place fell apart. The last time I was there the food was still good, but I received the worst service I have ever gotten at a restaurant and vowed that I would never go back. I don't think that I was the only person that felt this way because shortly after that, the doors for Mae's were closed and the space was sold. The cafe reopened a few months later with a new name, a new menu and a new staff, so I decided it was time to go back and give the space a second chance.

The new cafe is called the Whistle Stop. The new owners gave the place a good once over, but kept a lot of the furniture and decor from the previous owners, including all of the cool stickers on the stove. The WS menu features breakfast and lunch. They have a large selection of your basic cafe items, including eggs, pancakes, sandwiches, soups, and salads. It's a pretty standard menu, with one big bonus, they serve alcohol!!!! There is nothing better than brunch on a Sunday and it's not really brunch without a drink. 

The biggest difference between Mae's and the Whistle Stop isn't the food, it'a the atmosphere and service. Instead of feeling like you're a burden to the staff, they treat you right. We had a lovely waitress who kept our waters full, brought our eggs over pipping hot, and brought the bill as soon as we were ready for it. There was a steady stream of customers throughout the morning, but no one waited very long because they stayed on top of everything and kept everyone's day moving.  

I am not going to lie and say the food is as good as Mae's because it isn't. The Whistle Stop isn't trying to serve up one of a kind concoctions. They are trying to do the basics right, which I really appreciate. The food is pretty damn good and the service and atmosphere is wonderful. So, if you were weary about giving it a try, I suggest that you stop in and have a meal. I have a feeling that you wont miss Mae's as much as you thought you would. 

Bloody Mary

Breakfast Burritos

~S

Check Out "Love, Honey" from Cameron Jones

If you're looking for some new tunes to listen to, we highly suggest you check out the debut album from Cameron Jones. You may know Cameron from his past projects like Jet Rodriguez. Well his new solo project is just as great.

The album is entitled Love, Honey and includes 10 tracks. You can check it out on his bandcamp here. It has sort of a classic rock feel and is one of those albums that everyone will like, regardless of what genre of music they tend to lean towards.

So turn up your speakers and hit play! Then head over and download the album for just $6!

~C

VLOG #6

It's UFO Factory's First Anniversary

This weekend one of the coolest bars around (with one of the cutest bathrooms in town) is celebrating 1 year of existence. It has officially been 1 year since UFO Factory opened its doors at the Trumbull location in Corktown, and to celebrate they are throwing a big bash.

Saturday night, September 26 UFO is bringing together a whole bunch of their friends to entertain party goers. The lineup isn't quite confirmed yet, but one thing is for sure... there will be music. A couple rumored bands are Human Eye and Pretty Ghouls, but according to the Facebook event, it sounds like there might be bands thrown together with members from a whole bunch of Detroit bands. They even mention comedy. So really, anything is possible at this party!

Admission is FREE for UFO Factory's "One Year Anniversary Freakout Party" and the fun is set to start at 9 p.m. To see a list of possible guests and happenings at this event, head over to the Facebook event page here.

Happy Anniversary, UFO Factory!

~C

Win Tickets to See The Maccabees at The Magic Bag

This summer London rockers The Maccabees released their latest album, Marks To Prove It. This marks the fourth album released by the band since they hit the scene about 10 years ago. Since the release, the band has been busy with appearances on BBC and a bunch of radio shows. You can watch part of their performance on BBC's Later With Jools Holland here or check out the music video for the title track off of the new album below.

The Maccabees will be hitting stages across the US in support of this new album beginning in October. The tour kicks off on October 1st in Austin, and the band will make their way to The Magic Bag in Ferndale on Wednesday, October 21st. Tickets for this show are $15 and they can be purchased in advance here.

We are also giving away a pair of tickets to this show! To enter to win, shoot us an email at hipindetroit@gmail.com with your name in the body and The Maccabees in the subject line. We will draw our lucky winner on Monday morning. What's a better way to start your week than to find out that you won tickets to an awesome show, right? 

Doors are set to open at 8 p.m. for this show and those 18+ are welcome. The Magic Bag is located at 22920 Woodward Ave. in Ferndale. For more information on The Maccabees and to listen to their new album, head over to TheMaccabees.co.uk.

~C

Throwback Thursday Concert: Tears for Fears wsg Berlin

My first introduction to Tears for Fears was watching the final scene of the quintessentially ‘80s movie Real Genius, when the outcast geniuses cavort in popcorn with “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” playing in the background. That day, I fell in love with blonde Val Kilmer… and Tears for Fears. What can I say? I was a five year old with good taste.

Thirty years later, Tears for Fears rocks Freedom Hill in Sterling Heights TONIGHT with special guest Berlin. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Lawn tickets are still available at $25/each. Newbie download suggestion: Shout: The Very Best of Tears for Fears; it doesn’t include “Start of the Breakdown,” but it does include “Pale Shelter”, “Head Over Heels”, and “Mad World”.

~KT

24 Hour Giveaway: Win Tickets to See Caspian at The Loving Touch

Fusion Shows has teamed up with Cthulhu Entertainment to bring Caspian to The Loving Touch this Thursday, September 24th alongside Circle Takes the Square and Man Mountain.

Caspian is preparing to release a new full length album on September 25th. You can check out the first single "Sad Heart of Mine" from the new album Dust & Disquiet here.

Tickets for this show are only $12 in advance, they can be purchased online here. Tickets will be $14 at the door. We have also been given one pair of tickets to give away to the show. If you would like to enter to join in on the fun for free, please email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #caspian. We will draw one lucky winner this Thursday morning and we will email them details on how to claim their prize.

Doors for the show open at 8 p.m.. You have 24 hours to enter and win, go! 

~S

Hour Detroit's Best Dressed Fashion Show 2015

Last week the elite gathered in New York for NY Fashion Week and gave the world a look at what we will be wearing this year. This week Hour Detroit is going to be gathering Detroit's elite to show off our fashion chops.

Hour Detroit will be hosting a fashion show at The Fillmore Detroit this Thursday, September 24th. The Fashion will be provided by Neiman Marcus, the food will be provided by Katherine's Catering and the drinks will be flowing.

There will be a champagne toast at The Whitney before the show at 5 p.m. The doors at The Fillmore will open promptly at 6 p.m. and the lights will dim for the fashion show at 8 p.m. There will also be an after party at The Whitney at 9 p.m.

General admission tickets are $40. They are standing room only and include appetizers and a cash bar. Reserved Runway seats are $80, they also include appetizers and a cash bar. 18 and older are welcome to attend and The Fillmore is located at 2115 Woodward Ave. in Detroit.

~S

Yemans St. Hosts a Vegetarian Pop-Up This Weekend

The new rage in the world of food is pop-ups. No, not popovers, the eggy bread like rolls that are super disappointing because they are so hollow. Pop-ups! Foodies are no longer satisfied going to restaurants and ordering off the menu. Instead they want a one night only menu, made just for them, that no one else will ever be able to try again.

By now, you've probably heard of the popular pop-up restaurant Revolver in Hamtramck. Well, there is a newer pop-up in Hamtramck that you may not have heard about, it's called Yemans St. Coincidentally, the reason this place came to our attention is the same reason we wrote about Revolver before, because Chef Jay Gundy from Cork Wine Pub is going to be cooking there! For one night only, this Friday, September 25th, Chef Gundy and his crew will be at Yemans St. for dinner, and we think it's a dinner that some of our friends will be interested in. It is a 5 course vegetarian meal. The menu includes:

1st Course: White Wine Braised Artichokes, Quinoa and Leek Compote, Avocado Mousse, Red Bell Pepper, Pickled Fresno Chili

2nd Course: Sweet Corn and Fire Roasted Poblano Soup, Banana Salsa, Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, Paprika Oil

3rd Course: Butternut Squash Ravioli, Toasted Hazelnuts, Sage, Whipped Goat Cheese, Sun Dried Cherry Compote

4th Course: Madeira Creamed Wild Mushrooms, Brioche Toast, Truffle Vinaigrette, Arugula Tellicherry Peppercorn Pesto, Salt Cured Egg Yolk

5th Course: Spiced Pumpkin Cake, Frozen Sweet Potato Souffle, Vanilla Bourbon Anglaise, Candied Walnuts

We're not even vegetarians and this sounds delicious! This is also a great opportunity to go to a pop-up if you're anything like me and are not too adventurous when it comes to food, especially meat. It seems like a lot of these chefs don't tend to feature standards like chicken or steak on their menu, instead they serve duck, fish, or pieces of animals that I wouldn't really consider meat. Well, you definitely won't have to worry about that on this menu! No meat, or sort of meat, just a delicious vegetarian meal.

If you would like to join Chef Jay Gundy for dinner at Yemans St. you must purchase tickets in advance. Tickets for the 5 course meal are $55 and can be purchased in advance here. Dinner starts at 7 p.m. and patrons are asked to arrive 15-30 minutes prior. 

Yemans St. is located at 2995 Yemans St. in Detroit. For more information on this event and upcoming events (including brunches!), give them a "like" them on Facebook here or head over to YemansStreet.com. 

~C

24 Hour Giveaway: Holly Miranda @ The Loving Touch w/ Gracie & Rachel

This Wednesday, September 23rd Holly Miranda will be hitting the stage at The Loving Touch in Ferndale. She is currently on tour across the US in support of her self-titled album that was released earlier this year. Check out the music video for "All I Want Is To Be Your Girl" off of that album below.

Joining Holly Miranda on this tour is Brooklyn orchestral pop band Gracie & Rachel. The duo will be releasing their debut album this winter. WNYC Soundcheck premiered their first track, "Tiptoe", off the album. You can check that out here and get an inside look at Gracie & Rachel in the studio here. 

Tickets for this show are $10 and can be purchased in advance via ticketweb. Thanks to our friends at The LT, we are also giving away one pair of tickets to this great show! To enter, please send your full name over to hipindetroit@gmail.com with Holly Miranda in the subject line. We will draw our winner tomorrow morning and give them details on how to claim their prize. 

Doors for Wednesday's show are set to open at 8 p.m. and all ages are welcome. For more information on this show, click here. 

~C

Hip In Detroit's Guide to DIY 2015

This weekend the DIY Street Fair will take over the streets of Ferndale for three days. The festival will feature live music, adult beverages, food, and over 120 unique vendors. 

Food: 

Chicken Coupe Chicken and Waffles 

Detroit BBQ Company

Delectabowl

El Guapo

Hero or Villain 

Mack Shack

Jackson's 5 Star Catering

Treat Dreams 

Zeke's 

Activities for Kids:

Arts and Craft tables 

Educational activity tables 

Legos

Story telling 

Balloons

Face Painting 

Cornhole Tournament 

This year's 120+ vendor lineup includes Mary's Monstrosities, crave jewelry design, Guitar Grip, Lounies Soap Co., Don't Be Trashy Designs, RewareVintage.com, Mitten Made, Detroit Grooming Co., Cellar Door Bath Supply Co, Paintings by Jason Gibner , Alchemy Slow Living Studio, Alanna St. Laurent Photography and Glass Action.


Musical acts for the weekend include:

FRIDAY,  SEPTEMBER 25TH - CHEVY MAIN STAGE:

6:00 PM ROCK & ROLL PREP SCHOOL
7:15 PM BATTLING SIKI
8:15 PM PONY SHOW
9:05 PM RACEHORSES ARE RESOURCES
10:00 PM THE ELECTRIC SIX

SATURDAY,  SEPTEMBER 26TH - CHEVY MAIN STAGE:

1:30 PM BILLY BRANDT
2:35 PM BILLY BRANDT
3:50 PM RYAN DILLAHA & THE MIRACLE MEN
4:55 PM SUB
5:50 PM CHEERLEADER
6:45 PM COLD BLOOD CLUB
7:45 PM THE HIGHBORN
8:45 PM WARHORSES
9:45 PM MUSTARD PLUG

SUNDAY,   SEPTEMBER 27TH - CHEVY MAIN STAGE:

1:45 PM THE BEAUTIFUL GORGEOUS
3:00 PM TBA
4:05 PM DESTROY THIS PLACE
5:10 PM TART
6:00 PM GEORGE MORRIS
7:10 PM DELEANO
8:10 PM DEASTRO (SOLO SET)
9:00 PM RYAN SPENCER (JAMAICAN QUEENS) DJ

Full Map:

Hours:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25: 6 PM - MIDNIGHT
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26: 11 AM - MIDNIGHT
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27: 11 AM - 11 PM

After Parties at The Loving Touch:

Friday-Nigel and the Dropout, Valley Hush and Gosh Pith.

Saturday- Tunde Olaniran, Passalaqua, Ancient Language, and The Ill Itches. 

The Funky Ferndale Art Fair will also be taking place in Ferndale the same weekend. This fair is on the west side of Woodward (DIY is on the east side). There will be more art and vendors to walk through.

The Funky Ferndale Art Fair Hours:
Friday: 3 PM - 8 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 8 PM
Sunday: 11 AM - 6 PM

~S 

Win Tickets to See Diet Cig wsg MPV and Junglefowl

This Wednesday Party Store Productions will be bringing New York rockers Diet Cig to UFO Factory alongside Detroit's own MPV and Junglefowl. All three bands are great on their own, but together this should be a pretty bad ass girl power filled rock and roll-esque dance party. Here's proof:

Exhibit A:


Exhibit B:


Exhibit C:

Junglefowl Music Video from Sean Linton on Vimeo.

The fun starts 9 p.m. this Wednesday and tickets for the show are $10 in advance. Party Store Productions has given us one pair of tickets to give away to get one lucky reader in with a friend for FREE! If you would like to enter to win a pair of tickets to the show on us, please email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #cigs. We will draw a winner on Wednesday morning and email that winner details on how to claim their prize.

~S

VLOG #5 wsg Cheapshow!!!

For more details on Cheapshow's release show, click here. If you want to listen to the new album and other tunes, head over to cheapshow.bandcamp.com.

For more info on tonight's Mugen Hoso show, click here. 

A FREE Day of Music at Indian Summer II

This Saturday some of Detroit's best musicians are coming together for Indian Summer II. This awesome event will take place at Corktown Studios in Detroit. It is a FREE all day festival featuring music, food, drinks, art and poetry. There will be beer on site from Atwater and a long list of performers starting at 2 p.m. Check out the schedule below:

2:00 pm A reading from the poets of S(ynesthetic) M(use) 
2:30 pm The Analog Lights
3:00 pm Poor Bastard
3:30 pm gladly, beyond
4:00 pm Alan Sowinski of At Willoughby
4:30 pm The Bruised Reed
5:00 pm Anthony Retka featuring Emily Rose
5:30 pm Ghost Heart (Grand Rapids)
6:00 pm Mike Galbraith
6:30 pm Action Camp (Pittsburgh)
7:00 pm Best Exes
7:30 pm Skeleton Hands (Cincinnati)
8:00 pm Zander Michigan
8:30 pm The Philter
9:00 pm Caveman Woodman & Bam Bam Moss
9:30 pm The Blueflowers

Definitely a couple of bands on that list that we love, and for the price of free, how can you resist? Speaking of bands that we love, The Bruised Reed is playing right smack in the middle of the day, they have a new album out that you can check out here. Obviously we suggest checking out Zander Michigan too, as well as At Willoughby, The Philter, Caveman Woodman & Bam Bam Moss, and everyone else on this bill. 

Corktown Studios are located at 2707 14th St. in Detroit. All ages are welcome to attend and the fun starts at 1:30 p.m.

~C 

Win Tickets to See The Skulx

What do you think of when I say Foxy Shazam? What do you think about the Cadaver Dogs? If you have ever seen either band live, you're probably thinking fun. Both bands are known for their great rock and roll music and their epic live shows. When you hang out with Foxy or the Dogs you get your money's worth. They still play live and loud rock and roll in the era of auto-tune, it's fucking refreshing. If you're down for a good time, make sure that you check out both bands while they are in town. But, in the meantime you can win a pair of tickets to check out their new super group The Skulx.

That's right kiddos, members of Foxy and the Dogs have teamed up to form a new band with a new sound. If you haven't heard them yet, you can hear the shortest sample ever here.

Are you intrigued? We were!

The Skulx will be performing at The Loving Touch this Monday, September 21st. Tickets for the show are $10, they can be purchased here. We also have one pair of tickets to give away to the show courtesy of The Loving Touch. If you would like to enter to win, please email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject Skulx. We will draw one winner the morning of the show and we will email them details on how to claim their prize.

~S

Win Tickets to See Stray From The Path with Comeback Kid and More!

This Sunday, September 20th Black Iris Booking and Live Nation Detroit are bringing Stray From The Path and Comeback Kid to town. They will be playing at The Shelter alongside Being As An Ocean, Major League and Deez Nuts.

Stray From The Path released their newest album Subliminal Criminals last month on Sumerian Records. If you haven't picked it up yet, you can stream the entire album through Alternative Press here. You can also check out the video for their song "Outbreak" off the new album below.

This should be an awesome show from start to finish! Tickets for this show are $15 in advance or $18 the day of the show. You can pick them up online here. We are also giving away three pairs of tickets to this show. If you would like to enter to win, just send your name over to hipindetroit@gmail.com with Stray From The Path in the subject line. We will draw our lucky winner Friday morning and will email them details on how to claim their prize.

All ages are welcome to attend this show and doors are set to open at 6 p.m.

~C

The Russell Industrial Center Opens its Doors to the Public this Saturday

The Russell Industrial Center in Detroit is home to over 140 artists, small film and recording studios, radio stations and much much more. The multi building facility has been home to many different business throughout the last 100 years. These days it is the home to some of Detroit's best creative minds.

The Saturday, September 19th the Russell Industrial Center is opening up the exterior of its campus to all amateur photographers that want to take their shot at getting some good photos of the iconic Detroit facility. The center will be open to the public for photos from 3 p.m until 10 p.m. this Saturday. Need a cool Detroit space to shoot a album cover or some artsy photos? This is your chance to do it at the Russell!

Later in the day, the artists within The Russell will be opening the doors to their studios. From 5 p.m. 'til midnight the same day, the Russell will be open for public tours, art demonstrations, and an art sale.

Never before has the Russell opened its doors to the public like this. This will be a unique look inside of what many consider to be a mecca for art and the artistic community of Detroit.

The Russel Industrial Center is located at 1600 Clay Street in Detroit.

Come out and see a different side of the Russell and The Detroit art scene.

~S 

Win Tickets to See the Tossers

Celtic punk legends The Tossers are making a stop in Detroit this Sunday, September 20th on their Halfway to St.Patrick's Day tour. Black Iris Booking is bringing the band to town alongside Gallows Bound, The Ramshackle Army and Timmy Reynolds. We caught Gallows Bound when they were in town for the Blackout BBQ and we loved their set! We highly suggest checking them out live!

Doors for the show open at 7 p.m. and all ages are welcome to attend. Advance tickets for the show are $13 dollars or they will be $15 dollars the day of the show.

We also have one pair of tickets to giveaway to the show thanks to Black Iris. If you would like to enter to win a pair of tickets, please email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #thetossers. We will draw one lucky winner the day before the show and we will email them details on how to claim their prize.

~S

Get Your Fill During Detroit Restaurant Week

This Friday, September 18th kicks off Detroit Restaurant Week! This super fun event encourages people to head out to some of Detroit's best restaurants by offering special deals on 3 course meals. Detroit Restaurant week takes place twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall. For the Fall 2015 edition there are over 20 restaurants participating. The list includes:

24Grille
Andiamo Italia Riverfront
Angelina Italian Bistro
Bistro 555
Centaur
Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails
Cliff Bell's
Cuisine
Da Edoardo Foxtown Grille
Detroit Seafood Market
El Barzón
Fountain Bistro
Gold Cash Gold
Jolly Pumpkin
La Dolce Vita
Mario’s
Ottava Via
PRISM
Roast
Roma Cafe
Santorini Estiatorio
Sindbad’s
The Block
The Whitney
Townhouse Detroit
Traffic Jam & Snug
Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria & Cucina

These restaurants will offer $25 and $35 meals, depending on the restaurant. So this is a great chance to head out and have dinner at a place you might not normally be able to afford. Take a glance at what the prices will be at each of these restaurants below.

Detroit Restaurant Week runs Friday, September 18th thru Sunday, September 27th. To participate in this event, simply visit any of the restaurants listed above and ask to see the restaurant week menu. Most restaurants will still have their normal menu available too, but it probably won't be as awesome of a deal. Reservations are not required at most of the restaurants participating, however, we strongly suggest making them if the establishment allows. For more details on restaurant week head over to DetroitRestaurantWeek.com.

~C

InkAddict: We Want Your Blood!

This Friday, September 18th, InkAddict's Flagship store in Ferndale will host a blood drive. They have teamed up with some of our very favorite local companies, including Ironclad, 89x, Atwater Brewery, Dirt Fest, and 37 Studios, to bring the community together to donate a pint or two of blood.

Donating blood is one of those things that you don’t really think about until you’re in a position to need it. Statistically someone finds themselves in the need of blood every 2 seconds and only about 5% of the population is actively donating. Obviously, this needs to change. Donating blood is easy, simple, quick and safe. For years people with tattoos were told that they weren’t allowed to donate and InkAddict made it their mission to let people know that this is no longer the case. The coolest thing about donating your blood is that you won’t really miss it and it will replace itself pretty fast. But, when that blood helps save a life, you will realize how irreplaceable your donation truly is.

In true InkAddict style, this blood drive will also serve as a little celebration. They will have activities, food, and refreshments throughout the day and music in the evening. Wolfshark, Narco Debut, and The Scenery will all be playing acoustic sets starting at 7 p.m. There will be live painting and drawing from local artists from IronClad Tattoo, Lance Keller Studios, Signature Tattoo, Gypsy King Tattoos, and Tribute Tattoo Parlor. At the end of the night they will also have a silent auction to help raise money for the American Red Cross. The drive will run from Noon 'til 11 p.m. this Friday. The space is open to the public and everyone is welcome.

The InkAddict Flagship store is located at the corner of Marshall and Woodward in downtown Ferndale. We are honored to share a space with the crew and despite being scared of needles, I pledge to attend and make a donation. I am asking all of you to make a point to stop in, see the space, say hello, and donate a little bit of that life sustaining blood.

~S