Michigan Central Station Concert Tickets Available
Michigan Central Station is getting set to reopen on June 6th after being closed for 40 years. They are kicking it off with a free Michigan Central Station Concert in front of the former train station.
Which Detroit Artists Will Perform at the Michigan Central Station Concert
They still have to announce the artist line up. But they have said it will be a bunch of legendary Detroit performers. Who would be your guess? I am guessing Stevie Wonder, Martha Reeves, Smokey Robinson, The Winans, and Anita Baker. Maybe we’ll see some big current names like Big Sean, maybe Eminem?
Big Sean did perform with the Detroit Children’s Choir in June of 2018 to celebrate when the Ford Company purchased the former train station.
How to Get Tickets to the Michigan Central Station Concert
The Michigan Central Station concert will hold about 15,000 people and tickets will be available starting at noon Tuesday. But registration is first-come, first-served basis & is limited to two tickets at michigancentral.com/open. The event will also be live-streamed.
Ford Company Renovations of the Michigan Central Station
The Michigan Central Station had been sitting vacant for 40 years. That all changed when it was purchased in June of 2018 by The Ford Company. They began much needed renovations a few years ago.
According to their website, “It is an inclusive, vibrant and walkable 30 acres anchored by the iconic Michigan Central Station, with hands-on, tech-enabled innovation labs and workspaces, testing infrastructure, restaurants, retail, event and exhibition space, public art, indoor/outdoor collaborative space, and open plazas. It will connect with the surrounding neighborhoods and the city through improved gateways and preserve the history of the area with a mix of old and new.”
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5 of The Best Vinyl Record Stores in Metro Detroit
Detroit is known for its love of music—we are Motown, after all! Maybe you’re feeling nostalgic and want to visit some vinyl record stores. Or perhaps you are in town for the NFL Draft and want to check out the record shop scene. Either way, we’re hooking you up with some of the best record stores to visit in Metro Detroit. But first, let’s talk about how fantastic vinyl records are.
The Sound of a Vinyl Record
Technology has undoubtedly changed how we consume music over the years. It may be easier to access now, but this fact remains: There is nothing like the sound of a vinyl record—and I mean nothing.
Picture this: You drop the needle on the record and hear that tick-like sound while you anxiously wait for the music to surprise you. Then, that needle hits the line, and bam! It’s time to jam. The sound from a vinyl record is unique and nostalgic.
How to Find the Perfect Vinyl Record
What’s the best way to find a vinyl record, you may ask? Now, you can buy a newly pressed vinyl record that’s never been played and wrapped in nice plastic. But that is not the fun part in finding the perfect vinyl record. I love a good record hunt and have a huge collection myself.
So, here are a few tips from my personal experience. First, give yourself plenty of time to explore the vinyl record stores. Second, go in without any expectations and let the records surprise you. Third, pull up a crate, have a seat, and get to digging! My favorite part is being surprised to see songs or artists I have forgotten about.
Now that you know why they are great and how to find a record, let’s talk about a few of the best vinyl record stores in Metro Detroit so you can get to digging!
5 Must-Visit Vinyl Record Stores in Metro Detroit
There are many excellent vinyl record stores around Metro Detroit, so you can’t go wrong. But I chose five great ones in the city or easily accessible outside of Detroit. Check out the list of places to visit below. Happy hunting!
