Support, Networking, and Promotion Services for Local & Independent Musicians
Slippery-Music
"The purpose of this site is to aid in the development of Michigan's local musicians. I developed this site to inform the public of all the local talent that is here in Michigan, to expose a wide range of talent, and to give as many tools as I can find available to help the growth of the areas current & up-coming entertainers."
Artspace 101
Located in Hillsdale County (lower MI). A place for artists, who need a big area to create, construct, practice, rehearse and/or perform. Also an Oasis for musicians on the road who are on tour. Our plans include being a place where touring bands can get a break from the road and hotel conditions while touring. Plus, the building can be rented for special ocassions.
Fox on a Hill
based in Northern MI, a for-profit organization for and by artists, musicians, filmmakers, and business leaders interested in recognizing and promoting arts and culture. We work to discover, support, and distribute works by community-minded and independent artists throughout the region.
Silver Media Group
Specializes in film and music public relations, based in Detroit. "Areas of expertise include media relations, branding, event support and marketing. We work with everyone from national clients who need major media campaigns to individual artists who need extra event support."
Michigan Monster - "social media site for bands, artists or anyone from Michigan. Wether you make music or not you can join our community, seek fame and fortune or just meet some cool people."
additional information for independents can be found on Help For Indie Artists
Public Relations - Advertising - News Releases
Tommigirl Advertising Agency - in Mount Morris.
Music Event Promoters - for music festivals or events that include music
Funfest Productions, Inc. - producers of festivals and events, based in Mount Clemens.
Music Community, Music Blogs Forums in/for Michigan
Dream Town Media – Artists single source for publishing, digital and social marketing support.
Great Lakes, Great Times, Great Jams – blog dedicated to bands from Michigan.
Rock n Roll Graffiti – weekly column, stories feature a nostalgic look at Michigan's stars, local musicians and beloved rock legends, all from a personal, Upper Peninsula perspective.
Rockin-Hillsdale – Yahoo! group dedicated to musicians in and around Hillsdale.
Michigan Music Dojo – forum for Michigan musicians, bands and fans of live music to come together and discuss anything and everything music related.
John's Carpet House and Pete's Place – Blues forum and a long running weekly jam.
Michigan Musicians (Michigan Coalition of Musicians) – forums, classifieds, etc.
detroitmusic.com – forum
American Music Spot Forum – Michigan
Establishments and Others Supporting Local Music in Michigan
Hillsdale Annex - in Hillsdale. "We provide a home for live music, art, dance, theater, gaming, and other cultural events with an intimate coffee house atmosphere. We welcome all ages and have hosted a wide range of musical events, everything from polka to grunge punk, slam poetry to karaoke."
Charity Music - Provides Musical instruments on loan, at no charge to individuals wishing to explore their musical talents. Always in need of any and all donated instruments regardless of age or condition.
Cupacino - the wired cafe in Grosse Pointe Park that showcases local talent, they video tape shows and place clips on the site in their web theater.
BobVision - music videos produced in house and videos from the record labels along with footage of comedians and poets. local & national.
Ten Pound Fiddle Coffeehouse - "has been East Lansing's home for acoustic music - a concert series known for evenings of enriching, quality entertainment, with some 30 weekly concerts & monthly contra dances each season."
Biddy Murphy Celtic - in South Haven. "Celtic music at the store by very talented local musicians."
Krystal's Motor Town - website. features music from local Michigan musicians.
Norkris Productions - located near Flint. "Producers of Great Indie Music"
Detroit Pirate Radio - local artists, club/recording DJs. urban, hip-hop, rap, techno ...
Scarab Club - Detroit. occasionally sponsors blues, jazz and chamber music series, special events.
Metro Detroit Radio Stations Featuring a Music Format
89.7 FM | 89X [Top 3 songs and request] - Modern Rock, New Rock.
30100 Telegraph Rd, Bingham Farms, MI 48025-4514. myspace
90.9 FM WRCJ [playlist - current day] - classical during the day, jazz at night
123 Selden St, Detroit, MI 48201. 313-494-6400.
92.3 FM WMXD | MIX FM [playlist] - Classic Soul and Today's R&B.
645 Griswold, Suite 633, Detroit, MI 48226 (in Penobscot Building, downtown Detroit)
Business Phone 313-965-2000, Request Line 313-298-7923.
93.1 FM | DOUG FM [playlist] - Variety Music. "We Play... Everything".
3011 W Grand Blvd, Suite 800 - Fisher Building, Detroit, MI 48202.
office 313-871-9300.
93.9 FM CIDR | The River - Lite Rock, adult alternative.
30100 Telegraph Rd, Suite 460, Bingham Farms, MI 48025. phone 248-646-8484.
94.7 FM WCSX [playlist] - Classic Rock.
One Radio Plaza Drive, Detroit, MI 48220.
studio 313-298-WCSX, office 248-398-9470.
95.5 FM WKQI | Channel 955 [playlist] - Hip-Hop, Urban, MTV style hits.
in Farmington Hills, located on the southwest corner of Halsted Rd and 12 Mile Rd.
Request Line 313-298-9595, office 248-324-5800.
96.3 FM WDVD [playlist] - Pop-Rock/Alternative.
98 FM WJLB - Urban/Hip Hop.
645 Griswold, Suite 633, Detroit, MI 48226. Request Line 313-298-7098.
98.7 FM | Amp Radio (a division of CBS Radio) - Top 40 "All The Hits".
station changed from smooth jazz to current name and format in 2009.
99.5 FM WYCD [playlist] - Country.
100.3 FM WNIC [playlist] - Easy Listening (in Nov & Dec, all Christmas music).
101.1 FM WRIF [playlist] - Hard Rock.
101.9 FM WDET [playlist - searchable] - A Mix of music.
102.7 FM WHTD / HOT 102.7 [playlist] - Hip-Hop, rap.
104.3 WOMC FM - Oldies.
105.1 FM WMGC | MAGIC [playlist - searchable] - Today's & Yesterday's Favorites.
106.7 FM WDTW | The Beat of Detroit - Top 40 and Hip-Hop, new to retro popular.
changed from The Fox country to current name and format in 2009.
additional resource for radio stations playlists in Michigan: Alaska Jim / Michigan
Music Magazines Webzines - Michigan
• Jam Rag - Detroit music magazine.
• Magazine of Country Music - for Detroit and southeast Michigan.
• Detroit Live Magazine Online - about local music, events, venues and bars.
• Detroit Rock Review (DR2) - DR2 myspace - local rock news, reviews, polls.
• Detroit Rock City Magazine - local rap and hip-hop.
• Bearded Hag - the online music magazine from Detroit, started on March 5, 2020. news, profiles, reviews, more. "ENJOY what you see and read, EXPRESS your ideas, thoughts and wishes (instant feedback to help shape our magazine)."
Detour online magazine about Detroit music, culture, events - ended in May, 2009.
see Detour archived website
As a lifelong Michigan resident, Mike is glad to pass along info regarding music services and websites in Michigan. He is proud of being able to make these and many of his other music related resources available to all for free. And nobody gives you more easy-to-find local information.
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