Say Goodbye to The Five Piece Problem and Hello to Lagerheads Tonight at The Ghost Light

This Friday night, The Ghost Light in Hamtramck has a great show lined up for you! They are bringing The Footlight District to town from Chicago, along with Detroit's own The Five Piece Problem, Party Days and Jackson & The Poolsharks.

This is actually a very special show for The Five Piece Problem because this will be the last show for the band as you know it. They are switching things up a bit, and with that comes a new band name. The new band is called Lagerheads. They actually already have a single out and they will be passing out sampler CDs at tonight's show. You can give the new song a listen below.

This should be a super fun show from start to finish! As a side note, we're pretty big fans of Jackson & The Poolsharks, so we highly suggest you get to this show early to check out all of the bands on the bill. Doors are set to open at 8 p.m. and admission is free, even more reason to go! The Ghost Light is located at 2314 Caniff in Hamtramck. For more info on this event, click here. 

~C

Corktown will be Wide Open this Sunday

This Sunday, October 1st, 3.5 miles of Michigan Avenue in Detroit will close down for the day. Detroiters are encouraged to come out and enjoy the space to roam around and get moving. This event, called Open Streets Detroit, was created to get the community out and about to engage in some physical activity and to interact with each other. Attendees are encouraged to bring their bikes, skateboards or running shoes to get out and move around the open streets. All of the businesses in Corktown will be open for the event and there will be tons of places to sit down and take a break if you get tired. A lot of the stores and the restaurants in the area are even running specials for the day! To learn more about open streets Detroit and which streets will be closed click here.

~S

This Friday the Scarab Club Celebrates 110 Years

The Scarab Club was formed in 1907 and it was first named the Hopkin Club after its founder, a marine painter named Robert Hopkin. Its purpose was "to promote the mutual acquaintance of art lovers and art workers; to stimulate and guide toward practical expression the artistic sense of the people of Detroit; to advance the knowledge and love of the fine arts in every possible manner; and to maintain a clubhouse for entertainment and social purposes as well as to provide working and exhibit facilities for artist members." It was renamed The Scarab Club in 1913 when a Detroit architect, named Lancelot Sukert, designed the current clubhouse at 217 Farnsworth. The club was featured in Life magazine in 1937 and a lot of important people have signed the building's ceiling beams in the lodge, this includes John Sloan, Diego Rivera, Pablo Davis, Marcel Duchamp, Norman Rockwell, and John Sinclair. The building is not only beautiful, it is full of art and history.

Over the last few years, Detroit has experienced a rebirth of art and a whole new community has formed within the city. The Scarab Club has embraced this change and hired a new director to curate a new art scene inside the club's walls. This Friday, the club will celebrate its 110th birthday by reflecting on where it all started, by celebrating the art of its founder Robert Hopkin. The night will feature music from the in-house band and a photo booth to capture a memory within the historic building walls. There will also be a strolling dinner and an open bar! Tickets to attend the celebration are only $40 a person ($35 for members) and the event takes place from 7:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. this Friday, September 29th.

~S 

Win Tickets to See Against Me!

Against Me! is out on the road on a North American tour and they're making their way to Detroit this weekend! They are set to hit the stage this Sunday, October 1st at The Majestic Theatre. Joining them on the bill are their tour mates Bleached and The Dirty Nil. Tickets to see this incredible lineup are only $20 in advance. You can pick yours up here.

Thanks to our friends at The Majestic, we are also giving away a pair of tickets to one lucky reader. To enter to win these tickets, send your name over to hipindetroit@gmail.com with #againstme in the subject line. We will draw our winner on Sunday morning and will send them details on how to claim their prize. Good luck!

~C

Rebel Spies Releases "Rise!" Friday at The Sanctuary

This Friday night Rebel Spies will be releasing their long awaited debut full length album. We've been big fans of this band for awhile now, and after hearing the new tunes, we're even bigger fans! The new record is called Rise! and it's being put out by Underground Communique Records. You can pre-order the album on colored vinyl or CD here. You can also get a little preview of the album by listening to a few tracks below.

If you like what you hear, you'll definitely want to make your way to Rebel Spies' Record Release show, happening this Friday night! They will be taking over The Sanctuary in Detroit along with their friends in Break Anchor, The Bloody Lips and The Wretched Sights. Admission to the show is only $8, which is quite the deal for this lineup!

Since our friends in Rebel Spies really want to party with you Friday night, they are letting us get a couple of people into this show for free too! We will be giving away 2 guest list spots to Friday night's show. To enter for a chance to have your name on the list, send your name over to hipindetroit@gmail.com with #rise! in the subject line. We will draw 2 lucky winners on Friday morning and will send them details on how to claim their prize. 

You definitely do not want to miss this one! Rebel Spies always puts on a great show. Add Break Anchor into the mix, and we're sure this will be an epic night! Doors are set to open at 8 p.m. on Friday night and all ages are welcome.

~C

Grand Trunk Pub has a New Happy Hour

Have you ever visited Grand Trunk Pub? The pub has a rich history that includes being the former location of the Grand Trunk Railroad Ticket Office. Today, it is a great place to grab a good meal and a stiff drink. They also recently announced a brand new happy hour!

Their new happy hour will run from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on weekdays. During this time you can get a smaller version of their three biggest sandwiches and a variety of different drink specials. This includes $3 bottles out of the mystery tub, $2 Michigan draft beers, (they have over 24 on tap), $6 Manhattans, $1 off all Michigan spirits, $3 fireball shots, and $2 well drinks!

The Grand Trunk Pub is located at 612 Woodward Ave. The bar is open from 11 a.m. till 2 a.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. till 2 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. They serve food from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. until midnight on weekends. To learn more about the space's long history click here.

~S

Win Tickets to See Agnostic Front's 35th Anniversary Tour

It has been 35 years since the legendary Agnostic Front hit the music scene. They helped initiate the term hardcore, emerging from the punk scene with a heavier and meaner sound than many of the other bands of their time. Over the years they have held strong and not only remained relevant in the music scene, but continue to inspire other bands and have a huge fan base.

Agnostic Front is currently out on tour in celebration of this milestone anniversary. They are headed to Detroit this week and will be hitting the stage at El Club this Wednesday night. Joining them on stage are Detroit's own Cold as Life and Poison Tongues. Tickets for this show are only $16 and can be purchased in advance here. The day of the show the price will go up to $18.

Thanks to Black Iris Booking, we are giving away a pair of tickets to this show! To enter to win, send your name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with #35 in the subject line. We will draw one lucky winner on Wednesday morning and will send them details on how to claim their prize.

Doors are set to open at 8 p.m. on Wednesday and all ages are welcome. To learn  more about Agnostic Front and their 35 year run, check out front man Roger Miret's new autobiography, My Riot: Agnostic Front, Grits, Guts & Glory.

~C

Get to Know the Bats in Your Backyard at TechShop Detroit

Some people think they're adorable, others think that they will turn into a vampire and suck their blood. However you feel about bats, they play a very important part in nature and TechShop Detroit is teaching you all about them this weekend! This Saturday, TechShop is bringing the Organization for Bat Conservation out to teach the public about these awesome winged creatures. They will even have live bats with them to show you that these little guys aren't so scary, they're just a little misunderstood.

The bat talks will be taking place this Saturday, September 30th at 11 a.m. and 12:30 a.m. The talks are free to attend, but TechShop asks that you please RSVP. Slots are filling up fast too! So click here to save your spot now. While you're at the shop, you can also build your very own bat house to help protect bats in your own backyard. This is a super cool event, that you won't want to miss!

For more info on Bats of the World: Live Bat Presentation, head over to the Facebook event here. For more info on Tech Shop Detroit and their upcoming events, give them a like on Facebook here.

~C 

Don't Miss the Detroit Design Village at Ponyride

This week Detroit will celebrate art and design at the 2017 Detroit Design Festival. The five day event features all kinds of different events that you can attend. One of the coolest events is the Design Village Market located at Ponyride. The market features over 40 of Detroit's up and coming designers and it's the perfect place to get something luxurious and original. This year's show features some really great companies, including Coming Up Roses, Little House Studio Company, Rebel Nell, and Well Done Goods by Cyberoptix. You can view the full list of vendors and designers here.

The market is free to browse, but there are some events during the festival that you can pay to attend. You can check out the list of speakers and workshops here. The market will run from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. The Ponyride Market is located at 1401 Vermont Street in Detroit.

~S

Eastern Market After Dark 2017

Eastern Market After Dark is returning to the Eastern Market this Thursday, September 28th. The one night only event gives attendees the opportunity to visit over 30 galleries that are within walking distance of each other. It also provides the opportunity to enjoy interactive experiences with a variety of Detroit's up and coming artists. Last year we watched leather couches being live painted and saw a fashion show featuring women walking in dresses that were made of various types of paper. Everywhere we turned there was something new and interesting to look at. It was a truly creative, fun and interactive look at the growing Detroit art scene.

This year's event will feature interactive installments inside Eastern Market sheds 2, 3, 4 and 5. Thirty of the city's local galleries are also open for the event. It is also the perfect chance for you to check out all of the new murals that were revealed during Murals in the Market last week. There will be a variety of food trucks to grab a bite during the event and there are bars to grab drinks. Some of the city's cool restaurants and distilleries are also open if you want to pop in while you're running around.

Eastern Market After Dark runs from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Thursday and it is free for all who are interested to attend, even kids! To learn more about Eastern Market After Dark you can follow this year's event on Facebook here.  Eastern Market After Dark is part of a five-day event put on by the Detroit Design Festival, you can learn more about this week's other events here.

~S

It's DIY Weekend in Ferndale!

DIY Street Fair will return this weekend for its 10th annual end of summer celebration in Ferndale Michigan. Every year it has grown and become bigger and better. These days, it is the festival that we wait all year for and this year, for its 10th annual return, we couldn't be more excited about the musical lineup! So, without further ado, here are the details of everyone's favorite fair. See you all this weekend!

Hours:

Friday- 6 PM-12 AM

Saturday- 11 AM - 12 AM

Sunday- 11 AM - 11 PM

Music:

Friday: WAB MAIN STAGE

9:30 PM JOE HERTLER & THE RAINBOW SEEKERS

8:30 PM HANDGRENADES

7:30 PM MACKINAC

6 PM THE OUTER VIBE

Saturday: WAB MAIN STAGE

9:30 PM REVEREND PEYTON'S BIG DAMN BAND 

8 PM WILSON 

7 PM TART 

6 PM MESSENGER BIRDS 

5 PM OLUPUS 

4 PM VIRGINIA VIOLET AND THE RAYS 

3 PM BEN KEELER BAND 

2 PM AFTER DARK AMUSEMENT PARK

12:30 BILLY BRANDT & THE SUGAREES

Sunday: WAB MAIN STAGE 

8:30 BEAR VS SHARK

7 PM MUSTARD PLUG 

5:30 ROYAL SWEETS 

4:30 PM RYAN DILLAHA & THE MIRACLE MEN 

3:30 THE ERERS 

2:30 PM SIX AND THE SEVENS 

1:20 PM THE BLACK DROPS 

12:30 PM CABIN 7

After Parties: 

Friday: THE LOVING TOUCH STAGE 

11 PM BARS OF GOLD

10 PM THE OSCILLATING FAN CLUB

Saturday: THE LOVING TOUCH STAGE 

12 AM SIAMESE 

11 PM ANCIENT LANGUAGE 

10 PM GOLD CRAYON

Crafts and Art: 

EMORY LOT ARTIST:

E1 & E2 DETROIT MFG

FALVEY LOT ARTISTS (behind WAB)

THEATRE BIZARRE

F1 GLASS ACTION!

F2 JODY LYNNS EMPORIUM OF DOODLES

F3 MITTEN MADE

F4 GUITAR GRIP

F5 CHAD DAVIS/VISUAL DEFECTS

F6 CORBE'

F7 THE FOXY HIPSTER

F8 REVEL DETROIT / SHANTA AMBADY CERAMICS

F9 SLOE GIN FIZZ

F10 CURIOUS CITY ART / BLOOMS AND BAUBLES

F11 BEACON & BATTEN

F12 BRAZEN GYPSY

F13 A S H + O A K D E S I G N S / HOLSTAR BEER HOLSTERS

F14 BURST INTO BLOOM / WOOLLY MAMMOTH DESIGN

F21 RUPPITS

F22 LAUREN GRACE CRAWFORD

F23 ARSENAL HANDICRAFT

F24 GOLDELUXE JEWELRY / THE DETROIT CARD CO.

F25 GREEN DAFFODIL

F26 BITCHIN STITCHIN / SWEARS AND STARES

F27 HELD

F28 BURROWING HOME

F29 DOTE NOTE + GIFT

F30 KEPT

F31 RUSTYDLIGHTS

F41 NWSH ART

F42 TREE TRUNK ARTS

F43 RUTH & HAZEL

F44 ARTIFEX DETROIT

F45 ENNELLE

F46 HOTEL FIRE CERAMICS

F47 HYPKNOTICA

F48 THE FUNKY PUP

F49 PEBBLE & STONE JEWELRY

F50 ARTSY FART LLC

F51 THE BRAVE WIMP

F52 COMING UP ROSES / ROVING EYE TEXTILES

F61-62 MOTOR CITY NIGHTMARES

F63 SKIN & BONES ODDITIES

F64 RETECH

F65 THE MACABRE ECLECTIC

F66 STANLEY STEEL WORKS

F67 WIRED2GETHER

F68 GEEKS WITH SCISSORS

F69 ADORNMENT DELUXE

F70 TOOTH & NAIL

F71 DETROIT GT

F72 MODATI STUDIOS

LIBRARY LOT ARTISTS

L1 VAGRANTS AND VALENTINES

L2 PAINTINGS BY JASON GIBNER

L3 BASEMENT ART CREATIONS

L4 WORTHWHILE PAPER

L5 CHIRPIN TURPIN

L6 WOODWARD THROWBACKS

L7 OUTER SPACEWAYS

L8 PUPCRAFT

L9 ORI KAMI ORGANICS

L10 248STUDIO

L11 DEAR THELMA / SIX POINT PET

L12 KPAC KREATIONS

L21 MOTOR CITY BARRELS

L22 IRONWOOD FABRICATION

L31 FOUR.CHAMBER.FORGE

L32 HELL FIRE DETROIT

L33 CELLAR DOOR BATH SUPPLY CO

EAST NINE MILE ARTISTS

POSTERGEIST Poster tent

N1 GOODS

N2 GRUZ PHOTOGRAPHY / OFF AND AWAY QUILTS

N3 CRAFTERS' ALLIANCE

N4 JWHITE ORIGINAL

N5 SOLDER & SAGE

N6 FIRE & WATER CERAMICS

N7 DETROIT DOLLFACE

N8 ABSTRACT & REACT - BROOKE WHITNEY

N9 MAESTROS DOG HAUS

N10 ELECTRIC VECTOR LLC

N11 LILY'S FLOWER POWER

N12 RED LAVA TOYS LLC

N13 SPOONFEATHER DESIGNS

N14-15 LIVNFRESH

N21 FULL ARK TEES

N22 NATURES QUEST HERBAL SKINCARE & AROMA SOY CANDLES

N23 SPENCER STREET CANINE TREATS

N24 ZAR CERAMICS

N25 THE ELEGANT BETTY

N26 PIPPERILLO STUDIOS

N27 AUDRA OLIVIAS ATTIC

N28 HARPER NORTH DESIGNS

N29 THE SASSY OLIVE

N30 FROM J.LOO TO YOU / TEDONNA

N31 CLEVELAND STREET GLASS

N32 SET/IN/STONE

N33 CRAVE JEWELRY DESIGN / OH SEW BETTY!

N34 ARTSSHARK / ARTHUR'S PLAID PANTS

N35 GINGERLY MADE / MARK SARMEL

N36 COOL CRITTERS

N37 KIKI HOME ACCENTS

N38 SAREYTALES

N39 REBEL NELL

N41 DONALD LEE

N42 LISA GALPERIN

N43 MEGAN LYNN KOTT

N44 KATYDIDS KRITTERS

N45 TWISTED HIPPY CLOTHING

TROY STREET ARTISTS

T1 DETROIT JAM CO. / JKM SOY CANDLES

T2 DESIREE KELLY ART

T3 INK DETROIT

T4 FILLE / Li CELLi

T5 THE BROWN DOG STUDIO

T6 JILL'S JEWELS L.L.C.

T7 GLASSOLOGY

T8 LOUNIES SOAP CO.

T9 ICONIC DETROIT

T11 GRAMMAR / MENDED

T12 ALCHEMY HENNA AND FRIENDS

T13 JENNIFER VERMEERSCH

T14 ARIANA FATE

T15 DOROTHY AND JACK

T16-17 MI ROOTSWEAR

Food:

Treat Dreams, Shredderz, Delectabowl, Jackson's Five Star Catering, Detroit BBQ Compnay, Hero or Villian, Nosh Pit, Buffy's, Slow's to Go and Poppin  X Mixin. 

Don't Miss Castle with Her Dark Host and more at Small's!

This Saturday night Small's has an amazing show lined up for you! They're bringing Castle to the stage to perform along with Detroit's own Her Dark Host, Wild Savages and Cruthu. This is an amazing show that you won't want to miss! Also, this is probably going to be Her Dark Host's last show for a while, so that's reason enough to be there!

Admission to Saturday's show is only $8 in advance or $10 at the door. You can purchase advance tickets by heading to SmallsBarDetroit.com. Doors for this one are set to open at 8 p.m and the music starts at 9. 18+ are welcome. For more info on this show, click here.

~C

Party with Timmy's Organism & Send them Off to Europe

This Friday night Timmy's Organism is throwing a huge bash in Hamtramck! The band just released a new album, entitled Eating Colors, and now they're getting ready to head over to Europe. Friday's show is a tour kick off and release party all in one! The LP was released by Lo & Behold and DMT Records. You can listen to a few tracks and order Eating Colors on vinyl or purchase a digital download on Bandcamp here. You can also check out the outrageously awesome music video for the title track off the album below.

Friday night's show is happening at Ant Hall in Hamtramck. Joining Timmy's Organism for the night are The Potions and Trout, plus Heavy & Beyond will be DJing throughout the night! We're sure this will be an awesome night that you don't want to miss! Admission to the show is absolutely free, giving you even more of a reason to check it out. 

Doors are set to open at 9 p.m. Friday. Make sure you get there early to see everyone on the bill and hear some awesome tunes from the Heavy & Beyond guys. And in case you're not already convinced that you should attend this one, this video will probably do the trick. 

~C

Check out The Funky Ferndale Art Fair and The Vintage Market While You're at DIY this Weekend

You already know that DIY is in Ferndale this weekend, but did you know that there are two other cool events on the other side of Woodward Ave that you should hit up while you're in town? If you don't, we have two great things to tell you about!




The first event is called The Funky Ferndale Art Fair. The west side of Ferndale is shut down for a variety of vendors that sell an eclectic mix of mix of things, including painting, photography, jewelry and other handmade items and wares. Basically, it is more crafts and more art that you should be looking at while you're in town. Many of the businesses have also teamed up with the fair to run specials throughout the weekend. So if you have the time stop in some of the cool shops that are located in Ferndale and ask them if they are running any specials because a lot of them are! To learn more about this annual art fair click here.

The second event that you should check out is The Ferndale Vintage Fashion Market at The Rust Belt Market. The pop-up market will feature a wide collection of vintage goods (mostly clothing) from a ton of different vendors, you can see a full list of companies that are in the show here. The market runs from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Don't forget, you can grab a drink at Revel Bar inside the market and say hi to our friends over at Mitten Crate while you're checking out the vintage fashion show.   

~S

Noir City Detroit brings Film Noir to the Redford Theatre

This weekend the Second Annual Noir City Detroit Film Festival will take place at the historic Redford Theatre in Detroit. The event will feature three nights of double features of classic noir films. For those that don't know, Film Noir is defined as, "a style or genre of cinematographic film marked by a mood of pessimism, fatalism, and menace. The term was originally applied (by a group of French critics) to American thriller or detective films made in the period 1944–54 and to the work of directors such as Orson Welles, Fritz Lang, and Billy Wilder."

During this festival each evening will feature two films, one popular flick and one that you may not have heard of before. The lineup is as follows:
Friday, September 22Out of the Past and Nightfall

Saturday, September 23Gun Crazy and Try and Get Me!
Sunday, September 24The Asphalt Jungle and Cry Danger

Noir City Detroit will be hosted by Turner Classic Movies host Eddie Muller, who will also be doing a Q&A at the event. VIP tickets to attend all three nights of films as well as a meet and greet and the Q&A session with Muller are only $25! Single night tickets to see the double features are $10 a night. You can purchase either type of ticket in advance here.

The films are set to start at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. For VIP ticket holders, the meet and greet with Eddie Muller will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday. For more info on Noir City Detroit, head over to the Facebook event page here. For more info on the Redford Theatre and other upcoming events at the theatre, head over to RedfordTheatre.com.

~C

Artists Head to Eastern Market for the Third Annual Murals In The Market

Photo from Murals In The Market - Mural by Hebru Brantley

This Friday the 3rd Annual Murals In The Market kicks off in Detroit. This is the event that has transformed Eastern Market over the past couple of years, bringing artists to town to create amazing works of art that now adorn buildings throughout the market and the city. The event is put on by 1xRun and Inner State Gallery. Over the past years they have brought over 100 artists to the city to create murals. This year they are bringing another 50 to town. The artists come from all around the globe and some are even from right here in the Detroit area. They will reside in the city for 8 days while working on their art, with the event beginning on September 21st and running through September 28th. During that time they will complete giant works of art that Detroiters and visitors will be able to enjoy for years to come. To see a full list of this year's artists, click here.

Throughout the entire week there are several events being held in conjunction with Murals In The Market. Plus you can just head down and watch the artists work throughout the week! For a full list of events, head over to Murals In The Market's Facebook page here. Some of the highlights include the Murals In The Market Print Exhibition Opening on Friday night, an after party on Sunday presented by 1xRun and Paxahau, and the closing party during Eastern Market After Dark on the 28th. The closing party is being hosted by Haute to Death and it will feature a performance by Yeti-One, swag from Detroit Hustles Harder, and a whole lot more! For all of the details on the Murals  In The Market Closing Party, head over to the Facebook event here. 

So whether you make it down this weekend or at the end of the event, don't miss Murals In The Market! This is a truly amazing and unique event that we are lucky enough to have right here in Detroit. For more info on Murals In The Market and a map of the murals, head over to MuralsInTheMarket.com. 

~C

Win Tickets to Protomartyr's Party on the Princess!!!

This weekend Detroit's own Protomartyr is releasing their new album! To celebrate the big release, they have teamed up with Party Store Productions to put on one of the most kick ass release parties ever. It's on a boat! You read that right! Protomartyr is going big for this one. They are taking over the Detroit Princess, a riverboat cruise ship on the Detroit River, to throw one hell of a party! The lineup for the evening will include Protomartyr (of course), METZ, ADULT., Preoccupations and Tyvek.

Protomartyr's new album is entitled Relatives In Descent. This is the fourth full length for the band. The release date is actually September 29th, but attendees of the show will have a chance to pick up the record a week early. Get a feel for the new record by checking out the music video for "A Private Understanding" below. You can also give another track, "My Children", a listen here.

Protomartyr's release show is happening this Friday, September 22nd. Tickets for the show start at $15 and can be purchased in advance here. You can also pick up tickets fee free at El Club in Southwest Detroit. Thanks to Party Store Productions, we are also giving away a pair of tickets to this show! To enter to win those tickets, send your name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with #boat in the subject line. We will draw one lucky winner on Friday morning and they will get into the party for free that night. 

After the ship has sailed, there is also an awesome after party over at El Club. Pissed Jeans, Deadbeat Beat and Connections will be playing. Cover for this event is only $8 and you can pick your tickets up here. If you're going to the party on the Princess, admission will only be $5 at the door with your ticket stub. For more info on the after party, head over to the Facebook event here. 

This is going to be an awesome event that we're sure people will be talking about for year's to come! Don't miss it! 

~C

Hip Gets the Right Stuff from The Right Brothers!

This Sunday, September 24th Hip in Detroit will be sitting down for our next M-1 Studios sponsored podcast to talk all things Detroit with Andrew Miller, Al Casinelli and Jamin Townsley, better known as The Right Brothers. This indie video production company has filmed some of our favorite music videos for acts like Flint Eastwood, Passalaqua, Bevlove, James Linck, Jamician Queens, Tunde Olaniran and more. Lately, they have even branched out and started to make commercials for some of Detroit's coolest companies, including Brooklyn Outdoor, Detroit is the New Black and Third Wave Music. They even documented Nick Cave's recent residency in the city and did some work for High Times! If you know these guys you know that they are fun, friendly, and behind the rebirth of Detroit in so many ways. Plus, these dudes are at every show and event in town. It's easy to spot Andrew shooting stills at all of the shows and there is a good chance that Al might have brought the lights that you see on stage for the night to make it a real party.

The Right Brothers 2017 from The Right Brothers on Vimeo.

These movers and shakers have been making magic happen all over Detroit and it's time to sit them down to talk about it. So, tune in live this Sunday at 6 p.m. to hear the Hip in Detroit,  M-1 Studios sponsored broadcast live on podcastdetroit.com. Make sure you follow us on Facebook or Instagram so you can see what studio we are in that night (it changes almost every month!). You can also listen to all of our past shows here! 

~S

Win Tickets to See Tank and The Bangas

This Wednesday, September 20th Tiny Desk winners Tank and the Bangas are coming to Detroit to play El Club. The Group is fronted by Tarronia “Tank” Ball with Norman Spence on bass and synth keys, Jonathan Johnson on bass, Merell Burkett on keyboard, Joe Johnson on keyboard, Anjelika "Jelly" Joseph and Kayla Buggaga on background vocals. Each artist is good enough to see perform on their own, but when they come together they create magic, which is why they won Tiny Desk. You can check out there performance no the NPR show here. I find a lot of my new favorites on Tiny Desk and if you're not already following them you should be!

You can watch the band perform live and in person alongside Sweet Crude this Wednesday night. They are currently one of my personal favorites and I know the show won't disappoint. So, if you are interested, you can purchase tickets for $13 in advance by clicking here or tickets will be or $15 at the door. You can also enter to win a pair of tickets to the show by emailing your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject #tank. We will draw one lucky person this Wednesday morning and they will get to attend the show for free with a friend.

~S

Win Tickets to See Big Boi at The Majestic Theatre

Outkast is one of the best hip-hop duos of all time. Their double album Speaker Boxxx and The Love Below is still one of my favorites. The duo has only performed together a handful of times since 2007, but they are still creating music out on their own. In fact, Big Boi just released his third solo album Boomiverse and is currently on tour in support of it.

He will be making a stop at The Majestic Theatre to play this Wednesday, September 20th. He will be performing tracks from the new album as well as stuff from his earlier days. This is your chance to catch a legend up close and personal in one of our favorite Detroit venues. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 the night of the show, you can purchase advance tickets here. Or you can take your chances and enter to win a free pair of tickets from us. We will be giving away one pair of tickets to one lucky reader. All you need to do to enter to win the tickets is email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line. #ghettomusik. We will draw one lucky person this Wednesday and they will get to see the hip-hop legend live and in person.

~S

Get Haute to Death this Saturday!

Haute to Death is continuing its summer tour and gearing up for their ten year anniversary next month. But, before the big decade celebration, they are throwing one more party at Marble Bar this Saturday, September 16th. You know the drill, Detroit. Get dressed up however the fuck you want, be fabulous, and come out and dance this Saturday! It's $3 before midnight and $5 after. The party starts at 10 p.m.

~S

24 Hour Ticket Giveaway: The Toasters

Don't miss The Toasters when they come to town this weekend! They will be hitting the stage at The Loving Touch in Ferndale this Saturday, September 16th. Joining them for the night are three great Detroit bands, St. Thomas Boys Academy, MadHouse and Cabin 7. This is a super awesome lineup and we're sure that all of the bands will make you skank your little heart out.

Tickets for the show are only $12 and can be purchased in advance here. The night of the show the price will go up to $14. Thanks to Black Iris Booking we are also giving away a pair of tickets to this show! To enter to win, send your name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with #toasters in the subject line. We will draw one lucky winner tomorrow morning and will send over details on how to claim your prize.

Doors are set to open at 8 p.m. on Saturday and all ages are welcome. For more info on this show, click here.

~C

Win Tickets to See The Cribs LIVE at Third Man Records

This week British rockers The Cribs will be coming to Detroit! The trio will be hitting the stage at Third Man Records Cass Corridor this Saturday, September 16th. Joining them for the evening are PAWS from Glasgow. This is going to be an amazing show that you definitely do not want to miss!

The Cribs are made up of three brothers, Gary, Ross and Ryan Jarman. They first gained popularity back in the mid 2000s with their first two releases, their self-titled LP in 2004 and The New Fellas in 2005. They've gained a cult following over the years and those fans haven't gone anywhere! The Cribs just released their latest album this summer. It's called 24-7 Rock Star Shit and you can give it a listen below.

If you want to see The Cribs live at Third Man Records this weekend, tickets are only $15 and can be purchased in advance here. Lucky for you, we're also giving away two pairs of tickets to this incredible show! To enter to win a pair of tickets, send your name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with #cribs in the subject line. We will draw two lucky winners on Saturday morning and will send them details on how to claim their prize. 

Doors are set to open at 7:30 p.m on Saturday and and all ages are welcome. 

~C

The Renegade Craft Fair Makes a Stop in Detroit

The Renegade Craft Fair is a traveling event that brings crafters from around the world together with local crafters to create a one of a kind experience before they move onto the next city. This Saturday and Sunday, September 16th and 17th the traveling event will be making its first stop in Detroit to take over Russell Street in the Eastern Market from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days.

Renegade Craft Fair was founded in Chicago in 2003. Since then, they have expanded to 12 major cities, they have even made their way across the pond. For their first trip to Detroit, they have teamed up with The Detroit Distillery, Ciseal, and the Seraphine Collective for the event. There will be street art, DJ sets, local food vendors, craft libations, photo ops, interactive demonstrations and more throughout the day.  

The festival is free to all. So, if you're looking for something fun to do this weekend, head down to the Eastern Market and see what Renegade has to offer. To learn more about Renegade Craft Fair click here. 

~S

24 hour Giveaway: Win tickets to San Fermin

This Thursday, September 14th Brooklyn based indie rockers San Fermin is coming into town to play The Magic Stick. The band is currently on tour in support of their latest album Belong which you can listen to on Spotify for free here. Briana Marela will be opening the show and tickets are $16 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 today! We will draw one lucky person in the morning and they will get to attend the show for free with a friend.

~S 

Check Out Electric Honey with Eleanora & Hans Christopher

This Friday night the New Dodge has a fun show lined up for you! They're bringing Electric Honey to the stage along with Eleanora and Hans Christopher.

Electric Honey is a Detroit based indie rock band featuring John Labut on bass and vocals, Patrick Minjeur on guitar and vocals, Matt Doppel on drums, Chris Righi on violin, and Evan Gatny on guitar. That's right, there's a violin in the band. You don't see that very often, but it's becoming more and more common to see instruments like this in rock bands again, and we kind of like it! To get a feel for Electric Honey's sound, listen to their latest single "The Science" below. The track is off of their upcoming new album Primetime Garbage.

If you like what you hear, make sure you make it down to New Dodge Friday night. Cover to see Electric Honey with Eleanora and Hans Christopher is $10. However, lucky for you, we're getting some people into this show for free. That means that $10 stays in your pocket and you can put it towards merch or drinks! To enter to win tickets to this show, send your name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with #FRIDAY in the subject line. We will draw our two lucky winners on Friday morning and they will get into the show 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 on this show, click here.

~C 

INVSN Comes to El Club this Thursday Night

If you're a fan of Refused or The (International) Noise Conspiracy, you're probably familiar with the name Dennis Lyxzen. He's the amazing front man for both of those projects, and also for a band called INVSN. The five piece from Sweden also includes Sara Almgren of The (International) Noise Conspiracy, and members from another one of Lyxzen's projects, The Lost Patrol Band. INVSN's sound is somewhere between T(I)NC and Refused's latest album, with a bit of an eerie '80s vibe mixed in there. Check out the band's latest EP The Beautiful Stories to hear them for yourself.

INVSN is currently on tour and they're making their way to Detroit this week. They will be playing at El Club this Thursday night, September 14th. Joining them for the evening is Detroit's own Rogue Satellites. We're sure this will be an amazing show that you won't want to miss! Lyxzen is one of the most entertaining live performers we've ever seen. So, although we haven't seen INVSN yet, we're sure it will be one hell of a show! Tickets are only $15 and can be purchased in advance here.

Thanks to our friends at Party Store Productions and El Club, we are giving away a pair of tickets to this show! To enter to win, send your name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with #INVSN in the subject line. We will draw one lucky winner on Thursday morning and will send them details on how to claim their prize.

Doors are set to open at 8 p.m. Thursday night and all ages are welcome.

~C