NYTimes finds Detroit’s music scene vibrant, packed
New York Times finds the places where Detroit’s music scene flourishes. There’s even a mention of Hamtramck’s Blowout.Excerpt:IN a city whose name is forever entwined with that of Motown Records, it is tempting to expect to hear songs like “Dancing in the Streets” blaring constantly from speakers on light posts, or to see Eminem or Kid Rock shooting videos on the downtown streets.But Motown left town a generation ago, leaving behind only the small white house that is home to the Motown Historical Museum (2648 West Grand Boulevard; 313-975-2264; www.motownmuseum.com). And while Eminem and Kid Rock still live and record there, they keep lower local profiles than their fame might suggest.But the clubs where they and other Detroit acts got their starts are still very much a part of the city, developing performers who could join the ranks of other famous Detroit artists. Even though the city, and its auto industry, have been hit by hard times that threaten some venerable places, live music endures in the Motor City.Read the entire article here.
New York Times finds the places where Detroit’s music scene flourishes. There’s even a mention of Hamtramck’s Blowout.
Excerpt:
IN a city whose name is forever entwined with that of Motown Records,
it is tempting to expect to hear songs like “Dancing in the Streets”
blaring constantly from speakers on light posts, or to see Eminem or
Kid Rock shooting videos on the downtown streets.
But Motown left town a generation ago, leaving behind only the small
white house that is home to the Motown Historical Museum (2648 West
Grand Boulevard; 313-975-2264; www.motownmuseum.com). And while Eminem
and Kid Rock still live and record there, they keep lower local
profiles than their fame might suggest.
But the clubs where they and other Detroit acts got their starts are
still very much a part of the city, developing performers who could
join the ranks of other famous Detroit artists. Even though the city,
and its auto industry, have been hit by hard times that threaten some
venerable places, live music endures in the Motor City.
Read the entire article here.
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