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  soulful.ady (soulfulady) 1-Arriviste Username: soulfulady Post Number: 1 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 158.125.1.23 |
Hi,I'am Ady from Leicester in the UK.I'm a Motown fanatic and in june i'm in Detroit for my 1st visit(can't wait). Any info on bars etc were we can hear some great 60t's/70t's soulful music would be a great help. Thanks in advance Ady.. (Message edited by soulful.ady on May 19, 2004) | ||
SisDetroit (sis) 5-Doyen Username: sis Post Number: 198 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.42.211.240 |
http://www.digitalcity.com/det roit/bars/ | ||
Soulaholic (soulaholic) 4-Laureate Username: soulaholic Post Number: 160 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.41.40.105 |
Hey soulful.ady At the June meeting of the Soulful Detroit 45 Collectors Club meeting. Where local detroit area folks get together and go to a bar to play 45's and have conversation about music look at 45s and have a few drinks. okay we really have quite a few pints!!! Let us know when you are in town and we will have the meeting when you are here. We will also let you know where to buy tunes and places to visit while you are here in June. Cheers lol. :0) | ||
soulful.ady (soulfulady) 1-Arriviste Username: soulfulady Post Number: 2 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 158.125.1.23 |
Hi Lol,Thanks for that,we arrive june 15th for 6 nights,got to do the studio tour and of course visit Hitsville,were stopping just down the road at the St regis..cheers ady. | ||
Soulaholic (soulaholic) 4-Laureate Username: soulaholic Post Number: 164 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.41.40.105 |
One of the fun things you can do in Detroit is travel south and visit Canada, while you are here. The detroit are has a lot of interesting things to see and do. One of the things that Detroit brought to the world beside Music was Automobiles. The auto museums and the tour of the Rouge plant (where they make them) are really something to see. Even if you are not into cars that much you will not see any thing like in the world. | ||
~medusa~ (~medusa) 4-Laureate Username: ~medusa Post Number: 102 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 68.79.92.137 |
We also have 3 Casinos' here in Detroit... U may get 'Lucky' (smile) Motorcity Casino~Grand River off John C Lodge X~way MGM~Michigan and Third Greektown~now where exactly is that Casino? I don't go there, but it's some place in Greektown. | ||
Ady(soulful.ady) (soulfulady) 1-Arriviste Username: soulfulady Post Number: 3 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 195.92.168.167 |
I will need to get lucky with the prices of some of the rarer motown 45's,i could do with a copy of "Camel walk"Sandra Mallett if anyone has a secret stash of 45's(There's Hoping).Cheers Ady | ||
David Meikle (david_meikle) Moderator Username: david_meikle Post Number: 129 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 81.130.211.124 |
Hi Ady Aren't you the lucky one! You will have an excellent time in America's most interesting city. You've picked nice premises too. Make sure you visit the Fisher Theater next door. Apparently all ZTSC numbers were issued from offices there in the sixties. The decor is out of this world. There is also a theater inside which used to house concerts. eg the Supremes etc. When you head to Hitsville (10 mins walk I think) drop in at McDonalds and see some nice (and unusual) Motown pics on the walls. Close to your hotel, on the east side, you can walk to the D Town building in less than 5 minutes. Across the street (west side) from there is the old Latin Quarter night club which was a major venue for decades. United Sound is not far from your hotel either, but take your car. Go down Woodward and take a right for 2 blocks at Antoinette. For a bar with a great juke box go to Honest?John's at 488 Selden (close to Woodward). Tell John/Bridget/Carnie that David from Scotland sent you. Spyder Turner is on at the MotorCityCasino on 17th-19th June. Do not miss that. Again, tell him about SoulfulDetroit. Check out Baker's Keyboard Lounge on Livernois and see who's on there. Apart from that, you'll have a busy time visiting some of the locations on this web site. Take lots of film with you as you will have hours of pleasure looking back at your photographs (very important point). Make sure you diagram your trip on a map to ensure maximum coverage as this will be the quickest week of your life. You'll have a ball. Enjoy David (Message edited by david meikle on May 20, 2004) (Message edited by david meikle on May 20, 2004) | ||
Lynn Bruce (lynn_bruce) 3-Pundit Username: lynn_bruce Post Number: 31 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.41.119.244 |
Soul daddy,when your here,call the three different casinos and find out what entertainment they have in the lounges.You'll see some of the local bands from blues to jazz. You can't go wrong by visiting Greek town,a two or three block area of Monroe street,very good greek food plus a lot of people roaming the streets,plus the Greektown casino is there with entertainment,also Fishbones resturant another cool place in greektown. I gotta go,I need a shot of ouzo,a glass of retsina wine and and some souvlaki. Lynn--OOOPAA!!! | ||
Ady(soulful.ady) (soulfulady) 1-Arriviste Username: soulfulady Post Number: 4 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 158.125.1.22 |
Cheers David and Lynn for your info,cheers david for the info on the ZTSC numbers you learn something new everyday,i've got the David Bianco book and i'm trying to tick all the boxes but as yet i havn't won the lottery,there must be 100's 1000's still left in the vaults,ohh someone give me a key just 4 a few minutes PLEASE. | ||
Ady(soulful.ady) (soulfulady) 1-Arriviste Username: soulfulady Post Number: 5 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 158.125.1.115 |
Cheers Lynn,I will be visiting a casino or 2,hopefully win a few BoB($$$$)and get a few 45's..Many Thanks Ady.. | ||
~medusa~ (~medusa) 4-Laureate Username: ~medusa Post Number: 103 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 68.249.244.222 |
Hey SisDetroit, . That's a nice Brochure you shared with the Forum. Even I appreciated that, (and I'm a Detroiter myself)...(LOL). I hope everyone enjoys our city in July, like we enjoy it all year 'round. | ||
GOAT (goat) 4-Laureate Username: goat Post Number: 87 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 64.228.135.155 |
Don't forget Windsor right across the border. A quick trip through customs, another wonderful casino without having to pay taxes on winnings. Great restaurants to boot. (Sorry had to make a shout out as Detroit wouldn't be Detroit without Windsor, and Windsor wouldn't be Windsor without Detroit.) | ||
GOAT (goat) 4-Laureate Username: goat Post Number: 88 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 64.228.135.155 |
I forgot to add. Great riverfront parks too. You could get some wonderful pics of Detroit on this side of the river  | ||
David Meikle (david_meikle) Moderator Username: david_meikle Post Number: 132 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 81.130.211.124 |
It's beautiful down at the river. Ady the ZTSC premises could also be at 2990 WGB which is right across from the Fisher. | ||
Ady(soulful.ady) (soulfulady) 1-Arriviste Username: soulfulady Post Number: 6 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 195.92.168.165 |
Cheers David,I'll have to have a good look round,really looking forward to our visit,everyone seems so friendly and helpful,i'm sure we are going to have a great time and meet some great people..Thanks Ady | ||
Ady(soulful.ady) (soulfulady) 1-Arriviste Username: soulfulady Post Number: 7 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 195.92.168.165 |
Hi goat,Thanks for that and all the info,looks like i will need a month or so in Detroit..Ady | ||
~medusa~ (~medusa) 4-Laureate Username: ~medusa Post Number: 116 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 68.79.94.117 |
Ady, How did you like the link by SisDetroit at the top of this thread? I think it gives very good info about our city. I think that was very nice. Again thanx Sis. | ||
Ady(soulful.ady) (soulfulady) 1-Arriviste Username: soulfulady Post Number: 8 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 195.92.168.168 |
Medusa,Great link from Sis,had a problem to start with,it's ok now. I'm of to France for a week on sunday,soon as i'm back i'll be checking soulful Detroit. A Great site,great people. Thanks to you and all,for the info. Thanks Ady | ||
Gary (gary) 3-Pundit Username: gary Post Number: 33 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 172.156.87.80 |
Hello SisDetroit...the link you provided in your earlier post is outstanding. You continue to amaze me with your insights and your boundless knowledge of what's going on in and around Detroit. Keep on keepin' on. | ||
Ady(soulful.ady) (soulfulady) 1-Arriviste Username: soulfulady Post Number: 10 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 80.12.138.244 |
Hi All anymore idea's would be great,keep it soulful...ady | ||
~medusa~ (~medusa) 4-Laureate Username: ~medusa Post Number: 153 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 68.79.122.47 |
The Fireworks will be going on June 23rd at Belle Isle Park The Henry Ford Museum (Greenfield Village) I believe there's a great Motown exibit there. The Motown Museum Hart Plaza Festivals on Jefferson at Woodward Greektown is full of Entertainment on Monroe St. Again, the 3 Casinos'(Greektown, MGM, MotorCity) Have you ever tasted 'FAYGO' pop?, it;s a soft drink, that's made in just about every flavor you can think of...and it's very good. | ||
Leo B (leo_b) 2-Debutant Username: leo_b Post Number: 20 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.41.108.65 |
Ady, Tenny Street Roadhouse in Dearborn (5 miles west of Downtown, always has a great calendar of American roots music. Unlike the Casinos, the focus is on good food and great music. Here is their June calendar: http://www.tennystreet.com/cal en/june04.html Leo B | ||
~medusa~ (~medusa) 4-Laureate Username: ~medusa Post Number: 167 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 68.79.92.30 |
The Casino's are still places of entertainment, that's why all the surburbanites visit them in DETROIT so often...right? Ady requested info about Detroit/Motown in the first place. I didn't tell Ady to visit, I was just suggesting places that were in "DETROIT"...if the request was about Dearborn, then I couldn't respond to that could I ? The request was about DETROIT and so I responded. | ||
Arcadia (arcadia) 3-Pundit Username: arcadia Post Number: 57 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 4.237.17.242 |
Some off-beat thoughts. I don't know if you can go inside the FOX theater for a quick look/see but there is so much history in there. It's like the Apollo theater in Harlem USA. Also, you might want to take a drive down Woodward Ave. On Chicago and Boston Blvds. there are beautiful homes with so much history. On this website, you can learn about the beautiful architecture in Detroit proper. BTW, I agree with David's recommendation, Baker's Keyboard. I used to go there in the 60's to catch Earl Van Dyke. Even Red Foxx played Bakers. Again, so much history. If you like corndbeef sandwiches there is a great deli on Wyoming and Pickford. Don't remember the name but those are the best cornedbeef sandwiches I've ever tasted in the USA. If you're interested, I'll get the name/phone number. If you phone in your order, it will be ready in a jiff. Down the way you'll notice a "Blue" school. That's Mumford Highschool. A little fashion trivia about Mumford. Eddie Murphy wore the Mumford Highschool (basketball) T-Shirt all through the motion picture Beverly Hills Cop, the original. Everyone in my family that was spread all over the country had my Mom running in Mumford buying 10 shirts every visit. It was a fashion craze and earned a lot of money for Mumford! They still sell them. Finally, there is Belle Isle park. I haven't been there in over a decade so I'm not sure what displays are there. But there is a BEAUTIFUL Fountain right in the middle of the park. It used to light up at night and change colors. The architecture of the fountain is just as beautiful as any famous building you would see in ancient Egypt. Enjoy your trip! Arcadia | ||
hitsville chalky (roy) 1-Arriviste Username: roy Post Number: 6 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 82.37.215.13 |
hi ady iam from the midlands as well.iam also in to motown and detroit soul music.last year i also went to detroit and did all the things what your gonna do belive me youll have a great time.i to stayed at st regis hotel belive me motown is only 5 mins up the road and if your like me get exited youve got to walk there when you see hitsville youll soon be running too it.motorcity casino is good place to go the contours do alot of work there youll have a good night there.i too went to the 60s studios they arent easy to find i didnt drive myself francis nero took me to the places i wanted to visit.you will bring some 45s back with you nothing to rare .if i can help you out any futher send me your email address and ill get in touch with you.iam hoping to return to detroit in the next few months thats how good it is enjoy your visit there. | ||
Ady(soulful.ady) (soulfulady) 2-Debutant Username: soulfulady Post Number: 11 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 158.125.1.23 |
Hi Roy,thanks for the info,i can't wait mate less than 2 weeks now,got the car sorted for the studio tour or whats left of them in some cases,if you have anymore hints i'll be glad of them..Cheers ady. (tamla_motown@hotmail.com). | ||
Ady(soulful.ady) (soulfulady) 2-Debutant Username: soulfulady Post Number: 12 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 158.125.1.23 |
Any info on irish bars would help as the euro football championships are on...Thanks ady | ||
David Meikle (david_meikle) Moderator Username: david_meikle Post Number: 188 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 81.130.211.124 |
You will find some Irish bars in Corktown which is off Michigan Avenue and close to the FORMER Tiger Stadium. There are many Irish bars in the suburbs too. | ||
Lynn Bruce (lynn_bruce) 3-Pundit Username: lynn_bruce Post Number: 39 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.41.119.244 |
The Gaelic league/Irish-American club is located in the same area that David mentioned on Michigan ave.Maybe a mile or less from the center of Detroit(woodward ave.).The number there is313-964-8700 or 313-963-8895.Call and see if they have something set up for the games. The club is very pro Irish but not in a hostile way. My family imigrated from Scotland but I'm a member.(Hey,we're all just one big Celtic family) I joined because it's a safe place to sit and have a few Guiness stouts in a pub-like place without being hasseled by ass-holes. Also by being a member I get in for free to the kick-ass St.Patricks day party..THAT'S the Scottish part of me.--Ye'll nay be takin me money if ah kin find a way ta get in for free,laddie.LOL The Bruce |
