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INTERVIEW: SINGER-SONGWRITER SKYLAR GREY TO PERFORM AT EL CLUB ON OCTOBER 4TH

It’s hard to believe a Grammy nominated singer/songwriter who also happens to be rap superstar Eminem’s right-hand woman is just scratching the surface, but in the case of pop seductress Skylar Grey, the top of the mountain is within reach but is equally of no concern. On the tail of the September release of her […]

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PLAYGROUND PICKS // UPCOMING SEPTEMBER CONCERTS AT EL CLUB FT NAO & HEALTH

El Club, Southwest Detroit’s latest bar is evolving into one of the city’s top all ages venues. The bar and music space is a new favorite- even the name stuck after the change of ownership- to catch some of the best and unique local and international musicians, thanks to their booking agent, Virginia Benson of […]

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SERAPHINE COLLECTIVE PRESENTS BFF FEST 3 AT EL CLUB FT BEVLOVE, BRITNEY STONEY, BONNY DOON & DJ HOTWAXX HALE

Unity. If there’s one thing we could use right now, that would be it. Seraphine Collective plans to spread harmony by bringing an inclusive, all-ages festival to El Club in Southwest Detroit July 29-31. BFF (Best Fest Forever) Festival is a summer festival with a clear goal in mind. Participating artists and organizers alike seek […]

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ROCK SHOWCASE FT SHADY GROVES PERFORMING NEW DEBUT ALBUM BITZER, WITH KELLY JEAN & THE CALDWELL BAND, FLOWERS BLOOM AND MICHAEL RAULT

Marble Bar will be taken over by rock stars on Thursday July 14th. Shady Groves, whose new album, Bitzer was recently released along touring Toronto-based artist Michael Rault, and Detroit rockers, Kelly Jean and the Caldwell Band and Flowers Bloom will coalesce for a feel-good, summertime evening. A collection of reminiscent and soulful sounds will […]

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DOUBLE WINTER TO RELEASE DEBUT EP ALBUM WATCHING EYE AT UFO FACTORY WSG VNESSWOLFCHILD & MORE

It’s Christmas in July as Detroit quartet, Double Winter bear the gift of their debut EP Album Release, Watching Eye at Corktown’s UFO Factory this week with an out of this world supporting line-up! UFO is guaranteed to transport attendees into uncharted rock and dance destinations as special guests VNESSWOLFCHILD, The Bed Band and DJ LADY […]

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RAH THE SON RELEASES DEBUT LP SUNNY DETROIT: THE STORY OF + AND – WITH PARTY AT THE OLD MIAMI

PLAYGROUND DETROIT is forecasting plenty of ‘Son’ for the LP album release show of Sunny Detroit: The story of + and – this Saturday, June 18th at The Old Miami. Rah the Son is releasing his debut LP and it feels just as good as summer’s cordial rays. Artist Rahbi Hammond explains the title, “’Sunny […]

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WOMEN IN HIP HOP CONCERT FEAT RAPSODY CELEBRATES ITS DEBUT WITH ALLIED MEDIA CONFERENCE 2016

Detroit’s first contemporary interactive Women in Hip Hop Conference launches at The Allied Media Conference this year, bringing together leading figures in Detroit’s hip hop, digital media, art, dance, and performance communities to “redefine roles and breaking the stereotypes of women in hip hop, while inspiring women in the arts.” The conference will showcase workshops, […]

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GRASSROOTS TEC-TROIT MUSIC FESTIVAL CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS OF DETROIT DJ HEAVYWEIGHTS FEAT MIKE HUCKABY, NICK SPEED & MORE

You can’t stop a Detroit party- after facing issues from the city, the festival originally set to take place in Roosevelt Park, will be relocated to The Works in Corktown. On June 17-19th, Tec-Troit Festival will bring together he city’s hottest electronic talent. This grassroots festival has been in existence since 2011, and was created […]

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PLAYGROUND DETROIT TOP PERFORMANCES FROM MOVEMENT ELECTRONIC FESTIVAL 2016 LINEUP

With the passing of Memorial Day and the official start of summer, Movement Electronic Music Festival 2016 has come and gone once again- celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a culmination of electric and diverse talent between six different stages. The PLAYGROUND DETROIT team spent the holiday weekend taking in all the sights, sounds and vibrations […]

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DETROIT SESSIONS LAUNCH PARTY FEATURES SOLO PIANO PERFORMANCE BY IVAN MOSHCHUK AT ORCHESTRA HALL

Ivan Moshchuk is an international piano virtuoso, unabashed fan of all things Detroit who is quickly working to contribute to the City’s great musical legacy on his own terms. On Thursday, June 9th Ivan will make his major stage debut – the first solo piano concert presented by ProMusica of Detroit at Orchestra Hall in […]

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PLAYGROUND DETROIT OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY GUIDE TO MOVEMENT FESTIVAL 2016 WEEKEND

It’s that time of year again. It is the time for all music lovers, fanatics and die-hard worshipers to unite from across the globe and retreat to Detroit- the mecca of electronic music, which culminates yearly as Movement Electronic Music Festival. This year is one like no other: the festival is celebrating its 10-Year Anniversary. […]

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PLAYGROUND DETROIT OFFICIAL GUIDE TO MOVEMENT MUSIC FESTIVAL 2016 LINE-UP

This year Movement Music Festival celebrates its 10-Year Anniversary! Where do you even start to create a Memorial Day weekend game plan when all of the world’s greatest electronic musicians are in Detroit for three days that are literally packed full of heart-pumping, feet-stomping madness? Right here. PLAYGROUND DETROIT has curated our annual checklist of […]

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