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SUMMARY:August 28-30 – Phelps Fest
DESCRIPTION:Detroit Musix celebrates the musical legacy born and showcased at the historical Phelps Lounge.\n \n\nThe Phelps Lounge (also known as the Phelps Cocktail Lounge) was a legendary R&B and soul music venue in Detroit’s North End. It was demolished in late May or early June 2024. Located at 9000 Oakland Avenue\, it served as a critical stop for national touring acts during the 1960s and 1970s. [1\, 2\, 3\, 4]\nHistorical Significance & Performers\nBought by music promoter Eddie Phelps in 1960 (formerly the Bizerte Jazz Bar)\, the lounge became a “mandatory stop” for soul performers. It was known for its “chic” interior\, featuring a horseshoe-shaped bar and long leather couches. [3\, 5\, 6\, 7]\n\n\n\nLegendary Acts: The venue hosted icons like James Brown\, The Temptations\, Etta James\, Little Richard\, Aretha Franklin\, and B.B. King.\nGeorge Clinton’s Transformation: In 1968\, during a 10-show run\, George Clinton famously transformed his group\, The Parliaments\, into the psychedelic-funk outfit Funkadelic at the lounge.\nFinal Performances: The club closed its doors in 1981\, with a set by B.B. King often cited as its final major show. [4\, 8\, 9\, 10\, 11]\n\n\nClosure and Demolition\nAfter closing in the early 1980s\, the building sat vacant for over 40 years\, falling into severe disrepair. Despite its historical importance and the addition of a prominent mural by artist Kobie Solomon in 2021\, the structure was eventually deemed unsalvageable and leveled in mid-2024. [1\, 12\, 13]\n\n\n[1] https://www.eherg.com\n[2] https://www.eherg.com\n[3] https://detroiturbex.com\n[4] https://michiganchronicle.com\n[5] https://www.facebook.com\n[6] https://detroiturbex.com\n[7] https://www.facebook.com\n[8] https://www.facebook.com\n[9] https://detroiturbex.com\n[10] https://detroiturbex.com\n[11] https://www.facebook.com\n[12] https://michiganchronicle.com\n[13] https://www.eherg.com\n[14] https://blog.google\n[15] https://blog.google\n[16] https://blog.google
URL:https://313af.space/event/august-21-23-phelps-fest/
LOCATION:Phelps Lounge\, 9000-9006 Oakland Ave\, Detroit\, 48211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art and Culture,INternet radio,Live Music,Music,Real Estate Development,STEAM+E+D,Tech and Toys
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