Everyone we saw hobnobbin’ at Ford Field’s Hob Nobble Gobble charity event

On Friday, Ford Motor Company held the Hob Nobble Gobble charity event at Detroit’s Ford Field. The gala raises money for the…

By Joe Maroon

Everyone we saw hobnobbin’ at Ford Field’s Hob Nobble Gobble charity event
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Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, and Ricky Martin hit the stage at Little Caesars Arena

Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, and Ricky Martin visited Detroit on Friday, Nov. 3, bringing their "The Trilogy Tour" to Little Caesars Arena.  The…

By Joe Maroon

Pitbull visited Detroit on Friday, along with Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin.
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Juggalos descend on Detroit for Insane Clown Posse’s Hallowicked 30th anniversary

A little snow couldn’'t keep thousands of juggalos from Insane Clown Posse’s annual Hallowicked tradition at the Masonic Temple. Faygo flew as…

By Josh Justice

Juggalos descend on Detroit for Insane Clown Posse’s Hallowicked 30th anniversary
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Revelers danced the night away at Elektricity’s Rave from the Grave

Rave from the Grave at Pontiac’s Elektricity nightclub brought the costumes and the party as TRBLMAKR, KLEES, and ELEMNT, created mayhem onstage,…

By Mike Pfeiffer

Revelers danced the night away at Elektricity’s Rave from the Grave
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Kiss performed its final show in Detroit Rock City [PHOTOS]

Rock band Kiss returned to Detroit Rock City on Friday at Little Caesars Arena. The stop was part of the band’s End…

By Joe Maroon

Kiss performed its final show in Detroit Rock City [PHOTOS]
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NSFW pics from Detroit’s Dirtiest Most Bizarre Art Show That Is Not In The Alley Ever

The Dally in the Alley experience is not complete without a stroll down Cass to see what’s going on at the Old…

By Mikel O.D.

NSFW pics from Detroit’s Dirtiest Most Bizarre Art Show That Is Not In The Alley Ever
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Everything we saw at Detroit’s 2023 Dally in the Alley

The city of Detroit came together in the Cass Corridor on Saturday to enjoy music, art, food, and other randomness at the…

By Mike Pfeiffer

The community-run festival happened on Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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Rock band Greta Van Fleet brings flashy ‘Starcatcher’ tour to Detroit

At one point early during Greta Van Fleet’s Detroit concert on Friday, frontman Josh Kiszka pulled a mini bottle of alcohol out…

By Lee DeVito

Rock band Greta Van Fleet brings ‘Starcatcher’ tour to Detroit
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Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie joined forces for electrifying Pine Knob show

Detroit’s Alice Cooper and fellow theatrical shock-rocker Rob Zombie brought their “Freaks on Parade” tour to Pine Knob on Tuesday, with support…

By Layla McMurtrie

Shock-rocker Alice Cooper played at Pine Knob on Sept. 5.
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Arctic Monkeys continue to carry the rock ’n’ roll mantle at Pine Knob show

In the past decade or so, rock was supposedly declared dead for good, but Arctic Monkeys and their fans seem to have…

By Lee DeVito

Arctic Monkeys continue to carry the rock ’n’ roll mantle at Pine Knob show
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Everything we saw at Afro Nation festival in Detroit

Over the weekend, the Afro Nation music festival made its way to Detroit — the second U.S. city to host the event,…

By Kahn Santori Davison

Saturday, Aug. 19.
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P!nk proves she’s still a rock star, breaking attendance record at Detroit’s Comerica Park

Emerging from a giant mouth flaunting her usual aerial stunts, pop rock artist P!nk lit up the stage at Detroit’s Comerica Park…

By Layla McMurtrie

P!nk proves she’s still a rock star, breaking attendance record at Detroit’s Comerica Park
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Charivari festival has revelers partying the night away, 10 years later

Detroit’s Charivari festival celebrates the city’s techno and house music, “almost like a mini Movement Music Festival” Metro Times editor-in-chief Lee DeVito…

By Viola Klocko

Charivari festival has revelers partying the night away, 10 years later
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Let’s take a look at the rock memorabilia Jack White is auctioning off in his ‘Garage Sale’

The slogan for Jack White’s record label Third Man Records is “Your turntable’s not dead!” — which could also apply to plenty…

By Lee DeVito

The White Stripes "The Hardest Button to Button" Ludwig Accent Drum Set
"An exquisite Ludwig Accent drum set as featured in the iconic music video for “The Hardest Button To Button.” Really speaks for itself, no further description really needed."
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Detroit Beyoncé fans bring the energy for the Renaissance Tour

No one does it like Beyoncé, and last night was proof. The Beyhive donned their finest silver outfits and were ready to…

By Metro Times Staff

Beyonce fans posing
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Snoop Dogg and fans lit up Pine Knob

Pine Knob Music Theatre was engulfed in a massive plume of smoke as rappers Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa brought their High…

By Joe Maroon

Snoop Dogg and fans lit up Pine Knob
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Everything we saw at 105.1 The Bounce’s Hip Hop 50th Anniversary show in Detroit

On Saturday, hip-hop heads gathered at Detroit’s Fox Theatre to celebrate 50 years of the genre. 105.1 The Bounce and 2D Productions…

By Kahn Santori Davison

Everything we saw at 105.1 The Bounce’s Hip Hop 50th Anniversary show in Detroit
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Ed Sheeran packed Detroit’s Ford Field with fans — including Eminem

English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran performed one of the biggest concerts in Ford Field’s history on Saturday. Sheeran even brought out frequent collaborator…

By Joe Maroon

Ed Sheeran packed Detroit’s Ford Field with fans — including Eminem
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Taylor Swift's Eras tour brings thousands of fans to Detroit — including Flavor Flav

Pop star Taylor Swift brought her “Eras” tour to Detroit’s Ford Field on Friday for the first of two sold-out back-to-back concerts…

By Joe Maroon

Taylor Swift's Eras tour brings thousands of fans to Detroit — including Flavor Flav
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Paramore lit up Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena

Pop-punk band Paramore solidified its legacy as one of the biggest and best groups in the game on Wednesday night, filling Little…

By Lee DeVito, Joe Maroon

Paramore lights up Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena
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Techno fans flock to Detroit’s Movement Music Festival 2023

Detroit’s Movement Music Festival returned to Hart Plaza, drawings tens of thousands of Detroit techno fans during Memorial Day weekend.

By Mike Pfeiffer, Kahn Santori Davison

Saturday, May 27.
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Rapper Babyface Ray wraps up his ‘Courtesy of the Mob’ tour in Detroit [PHOTOS]

Babyface Ray’s 25-city “Courtesy of the Mob Tour” (with fellow Detroit emcee Veeze) concluded Saturday night with a show at the Fillmore…

By Kahn Santori Davison

Rapper Babyface Ray wraps up his ‘Courtesy of the Mob Tour’ in Detroit [PHOTOS]
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A reunited Blink-182 played a triumphant rock show in Detroit [PHOTOS]

Fresh off of headlining the Coachella festival, pop-punk kings Blink-182 are embarking on a world tour with their classic lineup of Tom…

By Joe Maroon

A reunited Blink-182 played a triumphant rock show in Detroit [PHOTOS]
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Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, and Riley Green bring country music star power to Detroit [PHOTOS]

On Saturday, country music stars Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, and Riley Green performed for nearly 53,000 fans at Detroit’s Ford Field, one…

By Joe Maroon

Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, and Riley Green bring country music star power to Detroit [PHOTOS]
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HIM’s Ville Valo brought his ‘love metal’ sound to Detroit’s Saint Andrew’s Hall [PHOTOS]

Former HIM frontman Ville Valo, aka VV, brought his solo tour to Saint Andrew's Hall on Thursday night. Fans of the "love…

By Josh Justice

Ville Valo brought his love-metal sound to Detroit's Saint Andrew's Hall [PHOTOS]
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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena [PHOTOS]

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band took to the stage for nearly three hours at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday night.…

By Joe Maroon

New Slideshow
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The best places to check out live music in metro Detroit [PHOTOS]

Detroit’s music history is deeply embedded into its culture. From Motown to techno, Detroit’s sonic contributions to the world have been vast…

By Alex Washington

Willis Show Bar
4156 3rd Ave., Detroit; 313-788-7469; 
willisshowbar.com
Back in the early ’50s, Willis Show Bar was once one of the hottest jazz clubs in Detroit. Today, the cocktail lounge hosts a variety of funk, soul, live bands, and DJs every week. The intimate venue can seat around 83 guests.
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Fans of Depeche Mode, NIN, and Siouxsie and the Banshees pay tribute at Ferndale’s Magic Bag [PHOTOS]

Detroit has a lot of great tribute bands, and two of their finest played Friday night at the Magic Bag with Depeche…

By Mike Pfeiffer

New Slideshow
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District 142 debuts in Wyandotte with surprise show by Uncle Kracker, Pop Evil, and Sponge [PHOTOS]

On Friday, District 142, a new music venue in Wyandotte, officially opened its doors with a private party featuring surprise performances by…

By Joe Maroon

District 142 debuts in Wyandotte with surprise show by Uncle Kracker, Pop Evil, and Sponge [PHOTOS]
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SZA brought her ‘SOS’ tour to Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena [PHOTOS]

On Friday, R&B sensation SZA performed for about 15,000 fans at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena. The tour is in support of the…

By Derek Dandridge

SZA brought her ‘SOS’ tour to Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena [PHOTOS]
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