nightclubs
of michigan

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Ann Arbor

  • The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104, (734) 761-1800, (734) 761-1818, fax: (734) 761-1485, <ark_the@aol.com>? or <feedback@a2ark.org>, contact: Dave or Anya Siglin (M-F 8am-5pm), ph: (734) 761-1800, capacity: 450

  • The Blind Pig, 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104, (734) 996-8555, contact: Jayson Tolzdorf (M-F 11:30am-5:30pm), Prism Productions, P.O. Box 8125, Ann Arbor, MI 48107, (734) 665-4755, fax: (734) 996-4553, capacity: 400

  • Dominic's

  • Expresso Royale

  • The Gypsy Cafe, This is a rental facility now. You can set up a performance there, but you rent the room for the show, charge what you want at the door to recoup.

  • Rick's American Cafe, Contact: Steve, "Books Thursday-Saturday." Rick's American Cafe "This venue is for bands only."

  • Six-String Coffee House, University of Michigan, 911 North University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1265, Contact: Benita Murrell, (734) 763-4652

  • University Musical Society, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Ashland

  • Northland College

Auburn

  • Columbian Club Hall, Auburn, MI, Contact: Matt Dalton, <thirtysevenprod@hotmail.com>, "Columbian Club Hall is an all ages venue with capacity to house a small national tour. For booking info, please contact Matt Dalton "

Auburn Hills

  • The Palace of Auburn Hills, 2 Championship Dr., Auburn Hills, MI 48326-1752, (810) 377-0100, fax: (810) 377-4262

Bay City

  • The Lantern

  • The Ninja Farm, Bay City, MI, Contact: <thirtysevenprod@hotmail.com>, All Ages Venue

  • Vascos' Club Empire, 1201 Washington St., Bay City MI, Please call (810) 252-5927, "I am interested in booking big name Michigan bands right now at the club. Hip hop alternative dance gothic." Contact: Shadow, <shadeaux@hotbot.com>

Birmingham

Clarkston

Detroit

  • Alvin's Twilight Bar, 5756 Cass Ave., Detroit, MI 48202, (313) 832-0589, contact: Bernadette Kurtowski (M-F 10am-3pm), ph: (313) 393-5923

  • Baker's Keyboard Lounge, 20510 Linernois, Detroit, MI 48221, (313) 345-6300, contact: John Colbert (M-F 11am-4pm), cpacity: 150. "The world's oldest jazz club, featuring big band and jazz jam sessions and a great late-night dining menu. Live entertainment nightly, with metropolitan Detroit's finest local musicians every weekend. Sunday through Thursday, entertainment begins at 8 p.m. Weekends the first set begins at 9:30 p.m. No cover charge."

  • Bert Jazz Marketplace, 2727 RussellDetroit, MI 48207, (313) 567-2030. "Late night jazz club".

  • Bleu Room Experience, 1540 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48226, USA, 313-313.222.1900,  Detroit's Hottest Nightclub

  • The Foundry

  • The Gold Dollar, 3129 Cass, Detroit, MI

  • Harpos Nightclub, Detroit

  • I-Rock Nightclub, 16350 Harper Ave., Detroit, MI 48224, (313) 881-7625, contact: Ted (Th 1-4pm), capacity: 650

  • The Impound, 17320 Harper Ave., Detroit, MI 48224, (313) 343-9881, fax: (810) 781-3445, contact: Skip (Tu), P.O. Box 1, Washington, MI 48094, (810) 781-4265, fax: (810) 781-3445, capacity: 300

  • Leland City Club, Detroit, MI, USA, <City-Club-Directions@indyedge.com>

  • The Magic Stick, 4120 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI

  • Majestic Theater/Magic Stick, 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48201, USA, (313) 833-0569, fax: (313) 833-0314, contact: David Zinea or Tracy Popp (M-F 10am-6pm), capacity: 1000/350

  • The Old Miami, 3930 Cass Ave., Detroit, MI 48201, USA, ph/fax: (313) 831-3830, contact: Dan Overstreet or Julie (M,Tu 12-8pm), ph: (313) 831-3880, capacity: 150

  • St. Andrews Hall/The Shelter, 431 E. Congress, Detroit 48226, MI, USA, (313) 961-8137, contact: Perry LaVoisne or Maria Cukr (M-F 10am-6pm), ph/fax: 313) 963-5864, capacity: 1000/400

  • The Shelter, Detroit

  • State Theater, 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48201-3469, USA, (313) 961-5450

  • Wired Frog, 21145 Gratiot Ave (North of 8 Mile on Gratiot), Eastpointe, MI, (810) 498-9500

  • Zoot's, 4470 2nd Ave., Detroit, MI 48201, (313) 832-6621, fax: (313) 832-2700, <zoots@interramp.com>, contact: (M-F 12-7pm), capacity: 150

East Lansing - East Lansing Bar Review

  • Common Grounds Coffeehouse, Michigan State University, Akers Hall basement, East Lansing, MI 48825, Contact: Jeremy cgrounds@msu.edu,  operates August-April only. Capacity: 400

  • The Evergreen Grill, 327 Abbott Rd., East Lansing, MI, (517) 337-1200. Jazz, folk, piano, acoustic.

  • Harper's Downtown

  • The Landshark, 101 E. Grand Ave., East Lansing, MI (517) 351-8973

  • Mac's, East Lansing , (517) 484-6795

  • Rick's American Cafe, 225 Abbott Rd., (517) 351-2285

  • The Small Planet, 220 Mac, East Lansing, MI 48823, (517) 351-6230, contact: Brian Vankranenburg (Tu-Sa 2-7pm), ph: (517) 339-5809 capacity: 270

Eastpointe

  • Wired Frog, 21145 Gratiot Ave (North of 8 Mile on Gratiot), Eastpointe, MI, (810) 498-9500

Ferndale

  • The Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, MI 48220, (248) 544-3030, fax: (248) 544-1989, <bethany@m-net.arbornet.org>, contact: Jeremy Haberman (M-F 9am-6pm), 22918 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, MI 48220, (810) 544-1991, capacity: 300

  • Woodward Avenue Brewers, 22646 Woodward, Ferndale, MI 48220, (248) 546-3696, Contact: Chris Johnston, owner, (248) 399-0678

  • Xhedos Cafe, 240 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale, MI 48220, (248) 399-3946. "Folk, acoustic, urban, rock, eclectic... has nice sound system. RIGHT outside of Detroit."

Flint

  • The Capitol Theater, 140 E. Second St., Flint, MI 48502-1730, (810) 767-5141

  • Metropolis, Flint, MI, 18 & over, (810) 239-4060 <FlintMetro@aol.com>

Grand Rapids

  • The Intersection, 1520 Wealthy St., Grand Rapids, MI 49516, (616) 459-0977, fax: (616) 554-3107, contact: Dave Deaver (M-F 12-6pm), P.O. Box 6688, Grand Rapids, MI 49516, (616) 554-3102, capacity: 400

  • Soul Cente Cafe, CentrePointe Church, Grand Rapids, MI, For booking, contact: Jenna Roberts, 1312 Elizabeth NW #2, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, <robertje@river.it.gvsu.edu> - books Christian artists

  • The State Theater

Hamtramck - tiny city fully surrounded by Detroit

  • The Attic Bar, 11667 Joseph Campau, Hamtramck, MI 48212, (313) 365-4194, contact: Chris or Joe (M-F 12-4pm), capacity: 180

  • Hamtramck Pub, 2048 Caniff, Hamtramck, MI 48212, (313) 365-3829, Paul Williams

  • Lili's 21, 2930 Jacob St., Hamtramck, MI 48212, (313) 875-6555, contact: Art Lyzak (M-F 3-8pm), capacity: 125

  • Paycheck's, 2932 Caniff St., Hamtramck, MI 48212, (313) 874-0909, contact: Tony (M-W after 8), capacity: 150

Howell

  • Howell Rec Center, 925 West Grand River, Howell, MI (between Highland Way and Michigan Ave - D-19), (517) 546-6654, <RonGutzeit@webtv.net>

Ironwood

  • Mama Get's, E5964 US Highway 2 Ironwood, MI (906) 932-1322

Jonesville

  • Buffalo Jams, Jonesville, MI, (517) 437-0282, Contact: Buffalo Productions, <buffaloinfo@yahoo.com>, - Held in August. "Buffalo Jams, musician's opposing hunger jam is a benefit type festival of 3 days of music, camping, and fun with a diverse range of over 25 bands anticipated to perform Aug,18- 20 in Jonesville MI. ( conveniently located 25 miles from and in route to Michigan speedway for the NASCAR napa online.com 250 and Pepsi 400) with proceeds, and food donations being donated to needy food distribution programs."

Kalamazoo

  • Club Soda, 340 E. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49007, (616) 342-8067, Jeff Sussex or Kevin Oberlin, ph: (616) 649-1538, fax: (616) 341-9502, capacity: 500

  • Rick's Cafe

Lansing

  • The Jumbalaya, Lansing, MI

Midland

  • Kokopelli's, 2601 Washington St. Midland, MI 48642 (517) 835-5080, Contact Chad Eyre, "Bands on Fridays & Saturdays, solos & duos on Thursdays. "

Muskegon

  • Muskegon Summer Celebration, Heritage Landing, Muskegon, MI - Held in July

Novi

  • Local Color Brewery, 42750 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI, (248) 349-2600

  • Oxford Inn

Pontiac

  • 7th House, 7 N. Saginaw St., Pontiac, MI, USA, (248) 335-8100, (248) 335-9838, Contact: Michael Sullivan, capacity: 300/450

  • Arts Beats & Eats, Pontiac, MI, (248) 334-4600

  • Clutch Cargo's, 65 E Huron, Pontiac, MI (248) 333-2362, capacity 1400

  • Have A Nice Day Cafe (in the former Industry Nite Club), 13 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac, MI 48342-2227

  • Mill St. Eatery (at Clutch Cargo's), 65 E Huron, Pontiac, (248) 333-2362

  • Phoenix Plaza Amphitheater, 10 Water St., Pontiac, MI 48342-2233, (248) 335-4850, (248) 333-2362

  • Vegetarian Grocer, Pontiac

Remus

  • Wheatlands Music Festival

Rochester

  • The Alley, 215 S Main, Rochester, MI

Roseville

  • The Palladium, 17580 Frazho, Roseville, MI 48066, (810) 778-6404, fax: (810) 776-0310, contact: JC (M-F 2-7pm), capacity: 1800

Royal Oak

  • Memphis Smoke, 100 Main St., Royal Oak, MI, (248) 543-4300

  • The Royal Oak Music Theater

Saginaw

  • 13th Annual Review Music Awards-ONstage NightClub, Saginaw, MI, e-mail <AcidPen@cris.com>

  • Olde Jamestown Hall, Saginaw, MI, Contact: <thirtysevenprod@hotmail.com>, All Ages, no alcohol venue

Southfield

  • Mars Music Superstore, 28223 Telegraph Rd., Southfield, MI, (248) 354-6444

Southgate

  • Somethin's Brewin' Corner of Dix and Eureka in Southgate, Michigan For more information call: (734) 281-9546

St. Clair Shores

  • Legacy, Matt Bunk, 31700 Couchez, St Clair Shores, MI, 48082, USA, 586-296-7100

Traverse City

  • G.T.'s, 1544 N. US Highway 31 N., Traverse City, MI 49686-3740 (231) 938-1144, Contact Paul Fronzick, "Music Wed - Sun, bands, sometimes solos and duos."

Walhalla

  • Michigan Womyn's Festival (August). Send submissions to: Michigan Women's Music Fest, PO Box 22, Walhalla, MI 49458, (616) 989-3707, Fax (616) 989-3708, Contact: Cristi Delgado. Genres: All. "Accepts submissions before November 1st. Showcases female artists of eclectic styles from established acts to new artists on the scene. Artists need to either audition or send demo."

Westland

  • Pharoh's Golden Cup Club, 28959 Joy Rd. (2 blocks east of Middlebelt), Westland, MI, (313) 513-8688, hotline: (734) 513-8536, Contact Mike Pharoh, pager. (313) 877-3351

  • The Token Lounge 28949 Joy Rd. Westland, MI (734) 513-5030

Ypsilanti

  • Cross Street Station, 511 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti, MI 48197, (313) 485-5050, contact: Marcy (W after 8pm), capacity: 150

  • Theodores ("Theos"), 705 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti, MI 48197, (313) 485-6720, fax: (313) 485-6151, contact: George Tangalakis (after 9pm), capacity: 225
 

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