Win Tickets to The Dropout EP Release Party

The Dropout is coming home to celebrate the release of his latest EP! He has asked White Bee, Bob Lemon, and Botez to open the show.

Enter to win a pair of tickets NOW!

Who: The Dropout EP Release Party (w/ White Bee)

What: Playing  @ El Club  - Friday, September 10th @ 8 p.m.

Tickets are $20 in advance and can be purchased here.

Or you can enter to win a pair!

How? Email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #thedropout

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on Wednesday, September 9, 2021!

P.S. This show was brought to you by El Club, follow them for more great music! 

~S

The Hamtramck Labor Day Festival Returns to Joseph Campau this Weekend!

Summer just isn't the same without the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival wrapping it up and we are so happy that the fest is back this year! Like most things, the Labor Day Festival was cancelled last year due to Covid, but it's back this year for three days of fun on Joseph Campau. The event will feature vendors, great food, drinks, live music, and of course the Hamtramck Yacht Club Canoe Races. This year, the canoe race has been moved to Joseph Campau at Casmere and will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Labor Day. Show up and root on your favorite bartenders and Hamtramck celebrities while they race down the street in their homemade canoes on wheels. Don't forget to bring your water balloons because the crowd supplies the water for the canoes! 

GIF borrowed from HamtownFest.com

208 Performing Live (Photo provided by 208)

Another change to this year's Labor Day Fest is that there will just be one stage for live music, instead of two, but the lineup is still stacked for the entire weekend! The music will kick off at 1 p.m. on Saturday with a band that you won't want to miss, 208. If you were at El Club's opening weekend with Negative Approach and The Detroit Cobras, you may have seen this band, who is newer to the Detroit scene. The duo has been playing music together for a couple of years now and moved to Detroit from Florida in 2019. They're currently working on a full length album and already have an EP out that you can listen to here. Some of the other great acts playing this year's festival include Devious Ones, Craig Brown Band, Caveman Woodman & Bam Bam, ZILCHED, John Salvage & the New Twenty Saints, Shadow Show, Timmy’s Organism, Virginia Violet and the Rays, Tin Foil, and Twistin' Tarantulas. When we were going through the schedule, we realized that we started to include everyone on it because it's that good. So, just check out the full schedule below. 

Saturday, September 4

1:00 PM 208

2:00 PM Tony Kasino Family Band

3:00 PM Devious Ones

4:00 PM Craig Brown Band

5:00 PM Caveman Woodman & Bam Bam Detroit

6:00 PM ZILCHED

7:00 PM Johny Salvage

8:00 PM Shadow Show

9:00 PM Timmy’s Organism

Sunday, September 5

1:00 PM Acoustic Wiccans

2:00 PM Hell Dollars

3:00 PM Virginia Violet and the Rays

4:00 PM Yeji Boys

5:00 PM Danny D & The Vagabonds

7:00 PM The Polish Muslims

Monday, September 6

1:00 PM Sick Smile

2:00 PM Mike Hurtt

3:00 PM STRAINS

4:00 PM Milkbath

5:00 PM VVISIONSS

6:00 PM Royal Sweets

7:00 PM Stools

8:00 PM Tin Foil

9:00 PM Twistin Tarantulas

The Hamtramck Labor Day Festival takes place September 4th - 6th. Admission is free and you can usually find free parking throughout the city. For all of the details and to stay in the loop leading up to the festival, head over to the official Facebook page or visit hamtownfest.com. 

~C

Find Something Fun at Ferne Boutique Detroit

Are you stuck in a clothing rut? Do you want to learn how to style things a little differently? Personally, I cleaned and reorganized my closet a lot during the lockdown and was blown away by how many times I have purchased the exact same dress/pants/shoes and shirts. Frankly, I wear too much black and stick to the same three or four cuts, and while I love the idea of having a signature style, I think it's also important to try something new. One of my favorite places to find style inspiration is at local boutiques and one of the best places to find some new ideas is on the mannequins at Ferne Boutique.

If you have ever looked at Fenre's Instagram/Facebook, you know that they drop daily outfit inspiration posts using the clothing that they carry inside their stores. I love the looks that they come up with and how they style the pieces, but I don't like to buy clothing online without feeling the fabrics for myself. So, whenever I see something I like on the gram, I make a point to stop in and see it for myself.  My favorite part about these visits is that I always get even more outfit inspo by looking at how things are laid out and styled in the store. During my last visit, I was determined to buy something cream-colored, but as I started to shop the racks I was only looking at black dresses and blazers until I saw a mannequin that used a cream sweater over a dark grey dress as a way to switch things up. I immediately purchased the sweater and can't wait to wear it on the first fall day that it gets a little cool when the sun goes down. I would have never thought of a scrunched-up sweater as a way to extend the life of a dress, but by buying this one simple piece, I have added color to my Fall wardrobe and extended the life of all of my favorite dresses without spending very much money! So, if your looking for some style inspiration or want to check out a great boutique with quality products, stop into Ferne Boutique Detroit in Midtown and see what kind of new things you can try, to switch things up and make getting dressed and ready to go fun again.

Follow Ferne Detroit on Facebook and Instagram.

Visit Ferne Detroit @ 6529 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202

Hours:
Sunday: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Monday: Closed

Tuesday-Friday: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

P.S. - They also have locations in Ann Arbor and Bay City if that's closer to you!

~S

Hip in Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: August 27-29

Friday, August 27th - Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) @ New Center Park: Summer is winding down and along with it goes the summer outdoor events. This Friday night is your last chance to catch a movie in the park at New Center Park. Jumanji: The Next Level starring Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Awkwafina, Jack Black, Karen Gillan will be playing and admission is free. Gates open at 8 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk, which should be at 8:13 p.m. For a full list of rules and Covid guidelines, click here.

Saturday, August 28th - Night Markets @ Beacon Park: Another summer event that is wrapping up this weekend is Night Markets at Beacon Park. This Saturday night is your last chance to head to the park for live music, drinks, and shopping under the stars. This week, the tunes will be provided by DJ Invisible and Denise Davis and the Motor City Sensations. Admission is free and the market is open from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. For more details, including a list of vendors that will be on site this week, click here. 

Saturday, August 28th - Koffin Kats @ Small's: Detroit's own Koffin Kats return to the stage at Small's this Saturday night! The trio will be performing with J. Navarro & The Traitors and The Class Fives. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 in the door. You can purchase advance tickets online here. Don't forget, Small's is trying to keep everyone safe by requiring proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test from within 48 hours. So, come prepared so you can enjoy the night. 16+ are welcome and doors open at 8 p.m. For details on Small's Covid policies, head over to their Facebook page.

Saturday, August 28th - Almost Free @ PJ's Lager House: Almost Free is back to playing live shows and this Saturday night they are playing at PJ's Lager House. Also on the bill are The Blitzers and Deadsurf. Cover is only $7, doors open at 9 p.m. and the show starts at 10. 

Saturday, August 28th & Sunday, August 29th - Hazel Park Art Fair: Shop with local makers and vendors this weekend at Green Acres Park for the Hazel Park Art Fair! There will be over 80 booths, as well as food trucks, a charity beer tent, and live music. The fair takes place on Saturday from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more details, including a list of who will be there, click here.  

~C

Win Tickets to See LowDown Brass Band and Detroit Party Marching Band at The Loving Touch

Chicago's LowDown Brass Band will be performing with Detroit Party Marching Band this Thursday!

Who: LowDown BrasS Band + The Detroit Party Marching Band

What: Playing @ The Loving Touch - Thursday, September 2, 2021, @ 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased here.

Or you can enter to win a pair!

How? Email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #Bigband

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on Wednesday, September 1!

P.S. This show was brought to you by Audiotree Presents, follow them for more great music! 

~S

Watch Sadie on the First Episode of "Shifting Gears" with Jason Hall!

Check it out! Sadie was the guest on the first episode of "Shifting Gears", a new show with our friend Jason Hall from RiDetroit! Check it out on YouTube by clicking play below or by visiting: https://youtu.be/NIViQBp9gzI

If you're ready for a throwback, watch our first interview with Jason when Slow Roll was getting started here. 

Win Tickets to See Sara Marie Barron, Krissy Booth, Reginald Hawkins & Maya Mereaux @ The Loving Touch

Do you want to listen to four great artists belt it out this Friday night at The Loving Touch?  Audiotree has put together a solid start to finish lineup that will instantly remind you why you missed live music so much over the last two years!

Who: Sara Marie Barron, Krissy Booth, Reginald Hawkins, Maya Mereaux

What: Live @ The Loving Touch - Friday, August 27th @ 7 p.m.

Tickets $13 in advance - Can be purchased here. 

Or you can enter to win a pair!

How? Email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #saramariebarron 

Enter now, the winner will be drawn on Thursday! 

~S

Hip in Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: August 20 - 22

Friday, August 20th - Haute to Death @ Marble Bar: Get dressed to the nines and get ready to dance the night away with Haute to Death this Friday night! The team will be taking over the patio at Marble Bar from 8 p.m. until 4 a.m., so get there early or stay late, just make sure you're there! Proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test within 48 hours is required. 21+ are welcome and cover is $5. Guarantee that you'll get in the door by buying your ticket ahead of time here. 

Friday, August 20th - Cheapshow @ The Pleasant Underground w/ Melba Jean, The Overlooked (OH), and Galaxy News Radio (IN): There's nothing like a house show and this Friday night The Pleasant Underground has an awesome show lined up! Cheapshow will be playing along with Melba Jean, The Overlooked from Ohio, and Galaxy News Radio from Indiana. There will also be tacos available if you get hungry, with options for vegans, vegetarians, & omnivores. There's a suggested $10 cover to get in and if you want to know where it is, message the venue or one of the bands for the address. 

Saturday, August 21st - Summer Saturdays in Midtown: Sadly, Summer is winding down and this Saturday is your last chance to celebrate the season with your favorite businesses in Midtown. This Saturday will be the last Summer Saturday in Midtown of the season and they are making it the biggest and best one yet! There will be live music in the streets and great specials at the stores and restaurants. Click here to see a list of all of the happenings. 

Saturday, August 21st - Clawson Fest: The first ever Clawson Fest will take place this Saturday evening in downtown Clawson! The fest will take over the parking lot behind the old Clawson Grill and will feature live music, shopping, and great food. The tunes will be provided by Oak City Roots and Bad Camper from California. Some of the businesses that will be set up on site include Whisky Taco Foxtrot, Downtown Charlies, Zeolis, Pumachug, Flipside, and Cultivate Art. Admission to the fest is free and this is a family friendly event. Things kick off at 5 p.m. and go until 9:30.

Sunday, August 21st - Hug Detroit Day: This Sunday is the 9th annual Hug Detroit Day, a day dedicated to celebrating and honoring the talented and resilient citizens of Motown. Events will be taking place throughout the city, including a School Supply Giveaway with Frugal on the Fly at Arts & Scraps with a DJ, crafts, food, and vendors, live jazz and a backpack drive at Woodbridge Pub, live music at the Vanguard Community Development Center, and even a presentation of The Vagina Monologues at Artist Village. Learn more about Hug Detroit Day and see a full schedule of events at HugDetroitDay.com.

~C

Fill Up at The Filling Station the Next Time You're in Ann Arbor

If you ever find yourself in the Ann Arbor area and you want a good meal made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients, you need to stop at The Detroit Filling Station. This 100% planet-based restaurant is located in a beautiful section of downtown with an outdoor patio, amazing food, and out-of-this-world service. We've always heard people rant and rave about this restaurant, but until last weekend we had no idea what we were missing out on. They have THE BEST cauliflower wings we have ever tasted, extra-large extra interesting salads and bowls, and hefty portions that help you understand why they are called the "filling station".

Pictured: Buffalo Cauliflower Wings, Taco 'Bout It Salad and Reuben Salad

The Detroit Filling Station is currently open from 12 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday for in-person dining, carryout, and local delivery. They are located at 300 Detroit St. in Ann Arbor. They do not take reservations, so you have to walk up and put your name in for a table. You can check out their full menu here and learn a little bit about their 10-year journey to get to where they are today here.

Vegan or meat lover, you'll enjoy this food, we promise! And yes, it's worth driving there just to have a meal at DFS.

~S

Some Bunny Is Waiting For you at Great Lakes Rabbit Sanctuary

You've probably heard about Metro Detroit cat rescues like the Ferndale Cat Shelter and animal sanctuaries like tv's The Barn Sanctuary but did you know that right outside of the city there is a sanctuary that rescues bunnies? Great Lakes Rabbit Sanctuary provides a "safe haven for abandoned, abused, and neglected animals". 

When GLRS originally opened in 1995 they were called PigHoppers and they welcomed all sorts of animals to live out their days in happiness, but by 2003 they realized they needed to focus all their love and attention on bunny rescue (and a few pigs). While some shelter rabbits come from feed stores, flea markets, or laboratories, the reality is that most rabbits facing euthanasia were once family pets or classroom animals. They are also purchased as a novelty during Easter and surrendered to shelters when the novelty wears off. 

Many people do not realize that "rabbits are as intelligent and sensitive as cats and dogs. They bond for life with their human guardians and rabbit friends and they grieve deeply when they lose this bond. Rabbits can learn their names, like to play with toys, and use a litter box, just like a cat. They are not meant to live confined in cages and require at least 4-5 hours of attention and safe, indoor exercise each day."

GLRS gives bunnies a place to stay while they are in-between homes. They feed, shelter, and give medical treatment to all the bunnies that are surrendered into their care while looking for a good home that can take them in permanently. So, the question is- Have you ever considered adopting a bunny? Have you been looking for a place to donate some time? Do you want to take a tour of a bunny shelter while supporting their mission? If you answered yes to any of these questions you need to get involved with Great Lakes Rabbit Sanctuary.

You can visit their website to find a new friend to adopt here, you can learn more about volunteering with them here, and you can sign up for a tour of the facility here. 

We loved feeding, petting, and learning about the bunnies on our recent tour of the property, so we know that you will have a great time when you visit. Bring lettuce and parsley and you're bound to make a few friends.

You can also support GLRS's work by making a donation here and you can buy something off the bunnies Amazon wish list here.

Don't forget to follow GLRS on Facebook and Instagram for cute bunny content and updates on their work!

~S

Hip in Detroit's Picks for the Weekend: August 13 - 15

Saturday, August 14th - 4th Annual Punk Rock BBQ - Core Park will be taken over by some of the best punk and rock bands in Detroit this Saturday for the 4th Annual Punk Rock BBQ. The event will feature 13 bands, vendors, food trucks, and even vegan ice cream from Cold Truth. The music lineup for the day includes MIDAS, The Cult of Spaceskull, Timmy's Organism, Toeheads, Snarly (Toledo), Caveman & Bam Bam, Dear Darkness, Sros Lords, Fairmount Girls (Cincinnati), Mach, Norcos Y Horchata, Hail Alien, and The Palace of Auburn Hills. Bring your own grill, lawn chairs, and booze and enjoy a fun day out in the sun! The party goes from noon until midnight and $20 gets you in. Purchase your tickets in advance here. For more details and a full list of vendors that will be at the BBQ, click here. 

Saturday, August 14th - Cass Park Neighborhood Beautification - Meet up at Detroit Shipping Company and help clean up the Cass Park area! Detroit Shipping Company and Clean Detroit will provide gloves, bags, water, and anything you need to help clean up trash, pull weeds, plant flowers and more. The clean up efforts start at 10 a.m. Then, after the project is done, Brew Detroit will provide refreshments for the volunteers and there will be an after party with Curtis Roach and Jay Squared! Sign up to help out here. 

Saturday, August 14th - Handgrenades "After Hours" Album Release Show @ The Magic Stick - Handgrenades will be celebrating the release of the new album After Hours this Saturday night! Hear them play some of the new tunes as well as old favorites. The band will be joined by Mac Saturn and Bryan Hugo Iglesias, plus head out to the Alley Deck for the after party with DJ Seven Whales and DJ Sam Morykwas. Tickets are $12 in advance and selling quickly. Pick yours up here. Cover will be $15 at the door, all ages are welcome, and doors open at 7 p.m. Check out our latest podcast with Nick & Andrew from Handgrenades to learn more about the new album and the big release show. 

Saturday, August 14th - Strange Heart @ The Parliament Room at Otus Supply - Strange Heart will hit the stage at The Parliament Room at Otus Supply this Saturday night for their vinyl release show. The band just released two new singles, "Enemy" and "Gone" on vinyl, which you can purchase at the show. Check out the music video for "Enemy" here. Strange Heart will be joined by Ohly and Jackamo for the show. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased here. 

Sunday, August 15th - A Very Tiki Alfred Hitchcock Birthday @ Lost River - Celebrate the birthday of the one and only Alfred Hitchcock this Sunday night with tiki drinks and a screening of Rear Window. The party is happening at Lost River Tiki Bar and will feature food by Village Hand Pies and happy hour all night long. There will even be a special Alfred Hitchcocktail available! The party starts at 4 p.m. and the movie starts at 7. 

~C

Not Sorry Goods Opens a Flagship Store in Downtown Ferndale

Clothing and culture are changing. Fast fashion is finally being called out for the waste creating, capitalistic money grabber that it is and people across the board are being called out on their bullshit. Post pandemic, no one is willing to waste a second thinking about what anyone else says about who they are, who they choose to love, what sex they identify as, what size body they are occupying, or how they choose to dress it, and no brand captures this sentiment better than Metro Detroit's Not Sorry Goods.

Not Sorry is the brainchild of Dy-min Johnson (she/her) and Jess Minnick (she/they) two amazing people who met at a kickboxing class in 2015 and vibed so well that they decided to create a clothing movement together. The idea was simple, to create "a brand to empower us and others to be true to themselves". They were done being sorry and they knew that other people were too. So, they combined their love of thrift shopping with their backgrounds in fashion, marketing, design, and blogging to create an entire line of Not Sorry Goods. They popped up, set up shop at Ponyride, and had a semi-permanent space in The Rust Belt before taking the plunge and opening their own retail space in Ferndale, Michigan this August. Over the last 5+ years, they have become well known for their Not Sorry attire, including Black Not Sorry, Queer Not Sorry, and Detroit Not Sorry, but this new shop will take that to the next level.

Not Sorry's new brick and mortar space gives the brand the opportunity to expand into much more. It combines its retail location with its production facility, which means a few different things. First off, you can peep behind the curtain and look into the production room where the team is making the next batch of goods whenever you visit. It also means that new items will be hitting the shelves every day of the week. Additionally, the shop has the ability to stitch almost anything you want into anything you want. So, you can bring something into the store and get it decked out with different words and stitching in thousands of colors. This is the perfect way to customize a jean jacket or add a little flair to some plain pieces that you have lying around that you want to mix up and re-ware. Basically, the possibilities are endless, so all you need to do is let the creativity flow. This is a whole new approach to fashion for a new era that welcomes everyone to participate in the party. They take something old and make it new and you take it home and wear it out tonight! 

Not Sorry Goods is located at 22963 Woodward Ave. Ferndale, MI 48220. They are currently open 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday and 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday. We would also like to mention that Not Sorry Goods is well known for giving back to their community. They donate a large portion of their sales to different groups in the area, including a recent $900 donation to Affirmations. So, when you shop here you can rest assured that you are also contributing back to the community and supporting local causes that matter.

Yes, you can also shop Not Sorry Goods online here, but do us a favor and stop in and show the team some extra love to get them started off right if you can!

~S

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

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

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

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

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

Live music is back!

~S

Baobab Fare is the Ideal Dining Experience

Baobab Fare is the ideal dining experience. The food is delicious, the portions are hefty, the service is excellent and the cuisine is unique and exciting. They have a small curated menu that features traditional East African dishes like Nyumbani (Tender beef slow-simmered in ripened tomato sauce) as well as vegan options like Mboga (Tender spinach and finely ground peanuts braised in warming spices). 

Midtown's newest restaurant was created by husband and wife duo Hamissi Mamba and Nadia Nijimbere, two refugees that were forced to flee from Burundi in 2014. After finding a home at Freedom House, they started looking for a way to make a new life for themselves in Metro Detroit. Baobab Fare is both a tribute to where they have come from and a reflection of the hope they have for their futures in this country. The walls of their restaurant/market/juice bar reflect this sentiment by bearing the statement, “More than a restaurant, Baobab Fare is a gathering place where all are welcomed and embraced.” One of the direct ways that they are building community is to work with Freedom House to employ and guide the next generation of potential businesses owners.

 

Baobab Fare is open 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Sundays, and they are closed on Mondays. The restaurant is located at 6568 Woodward Avenue, Suite 100, Detroit, MI 48202. You can currently dine-in or carry-out. They have an easy-to-use online ordering system and some great dessert and drinks options. You can see the full menu and place your first order here. 

I had the vegan Mboga during our first visit and it was amazing, especially the coconut rice and the beans. I have been thinking about them non-stop ever since I left!

~S

Hip in Detroit Chats with the Handgrenades

On August 13th the Handgrnades will be releasing a new full-length album called After Hours.

On August 14th they will be throwing an already well-sold party to celebrate its release @ the Magic Stick.

Hip in Detroit sat down with Nick and Andrew of the HGs at the band's clubhouse/practice space to discuss the album, the party, their new lineup, the creative process, and much more.

Listen to our chat and then grab your tickets to come out and party with the band on the 14th.

Hip In Detroit · Handgrenades July2021

Details:

Handgrenades album release with Mac Saturn and Brian Hugo Iglesias

$12 advance / $15 day of

All Ages

Alley Deck afterparty with DJ sets by Sam Morykwas and Seven Whales

There is a very good chance that this show will sell out.

Listen to the Handgrenades here.

Get your ticket to the show here.

Stay up to date with all things HG here.

~S & C 

Hamtramck Music Fest - Summer 2021 Edition

Before Covid-19 took over and the world shut down, one of the last events we attended was the Hamtramck Music Fest. If we weren't going to be able to see live music for over a year, at least we got to see a ton of great acts all in one weekend! The fest usually happens in late winter and features some of the best local music that Detroit has to offer, at bars throughout Hamtramck. This year, the fest didn't happen in the winter like usual, so instead the organizers are holding a summer edition of the Hamtramck Music Fest! 

August 5th - 8th, over 150 bands will play at over a dozen venues throughout Hamtramck. There will be both indoor and outdoor performance spaces, so there should be something to fit everyone's comfort level. The fest will kick off on Thursday night at P.L.A.V. Post 10 with The Whiskey Charmers, Milk Bath, Jemmi Hazeman & The Honey Riders, Weirdoz Gang, and The My Ways. This is also your first chance to pick up your wristband for the weekend. Wristbands are $15, which will get you into all of the participating venues over the weekend. You can either purchase your wristband at the P.L.A.V. or you can buy it online and pick it up there any day over the weekend. Since this is the headquarters for the fest this year, you can also stop by all weekend long to pick up a map or schedule to help you plan out your weekend. 

There are a ton of great acts performing throughout the weekend. Some of the highlights in our book are:

Century Babes @ the Moose Lodge - Friday
St. Thomas Boys Academy @ The Sanctuary - Friday
Jackson & The Poolsharks and Summer Like the Season @ Whiskey in the Jar - Friday
Extra Arms @ Small's - Friday
John Salvage and James Linck @ The Painted Lady - Saturday
Vulgars, Tart, and Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor @ the Polish Sea League - Saturday
Vazum @ Bar/ter - Saturday
The Cult of Spaceskull @ Small's - Saturday
Sara Marie Barron @ Detroit Zen - Sunday
Zilched and The Bruised Reed @ The Film Lab - Sunday

These are just some of the bands that are on our list, but there are so many great bands to see throughout the weekend, so it's hard to pick just a handful! Plus, there are quite a few performers that are new to the fest this year, as well as new venues participating. So, this is a great time to check out your favorites and find something new! You can check out the full schedule of who is performing here. 

For a full list of everyone that is performing at this year's Hamtramck Music Fest and all of the details that you need to know, head to HamtramckMusicFest.com. 

~C