forwarded message: THE END OF AN ERA DeepHeatDetroit (2000-2002) Once upon a time, in a non-city known for automobiles, motown, urban decay, and electronic music, one of many small & humble independent establishments opened its doors from its unassuming spot in the old Irish village of Corktown to a subculture of dance addicts. One night a week this tiny family-run Irish pub & grill transformed in a matter of a few short hours into one of the hottest, yet most intimate House music "clubs" to get you through the week. Pretentious did not exist. There was a dress code: it was called: comfy. There was an atmosphere: it was called: welcome. There was a temperature: it was called: warm - er - no - well, the walls were sweating! Intimate it was on the 15'x15' (if that) "dancefloor." The cover and drink specials were so great that "affordable" was an understatement. Oh, let's not forget the icing on the cake (often literally) - free food! Summers offered a cinderblock-enclosed backdoor patio with tiki bar that somehow contradicted itself, yet did the trick. Everybody knew everybody - and if you didn't, you soon would. These Wednesdays saw & heard the likes of guest vinylizers such as Boo Williams, Glen Underground, Alton Miller, Terrence Parker, Mike Clark, Mike Grant, Norm Talley, Delano Smith, Reggie Dokes, Rick Wilhite, Kenny Dixon Jr, Theo Parrish, Dwayne Jensen, D.Wynn, LA Williams, Minx, Al Ester, Reggie Harrell, Seoul, Korie, Genesis, Shortround, Steve Crawford, and many, many, many more... And the live percussion! Open jams with congas, djemes, and other instruments generously provided by one or two consistent people. And the brief breakdance & capoiera breakouts! Some of the best dancers in the city! And sometimes, sometimes someone would grab the mic and sing! (and if the police gave tickets for loitering after-hours on Michigan Ave...) Then, but two months after the second anniversary, it was time to roam. Short-lived, yes - but yet another chapter in the book of Detroit cultural history. And I would never, ever trade moments like these for any giant, stuffy club. These constants are what makes Detroit music and dance culture so distinctive. DeepHeatDetroit Wednesdays at The Lager House were made possible by: WaxMasterDSmooth Mike T. (aka DJ OutKold) [Gemini Sights & Sounds] T. Linder T. Weston Please join DeepHeatDetroit in our final night of sweat: Wednesday, August 14th 9pm-2am? $5 cover the usual $1 PBRs, etc eats beats booty-shakin' you Limited DHD merchandise for sale: Tshirts Tanks Jackets Hats $10 Mix CDs from DHD DJs
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