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== Dark Michigan Links ==
==Dark Michigan Links==
[https://www.facebook.com/groups/874400945981636/ Michigan Goth/Industrial] <br>
* [http://www.detroitgothic.net/ Detroit Gothic (dot) Net (aka DetGoth or DGN)]<br>
[http://www.newgothcity.com/michigan.html New Goth City - Michigan]<br>
* [http://www.newgothcity.com/michigan.html New Goth City - Michigan]
[https://www.facebook.com/groups/376387046849/ The Midwest Goth/Industrial/EBM & Fetish Scene]<br>
[https://www.facebook.com/groups/263093717119499/ Gothic Community of Michigan] <br>
[http://www.detroitgothic.net/ Detroit Gothic Net (aka DetGoth or DGN)] <br>
[https://www.facebook.com/groups/497962847077634/ Ann Arbor Goth Collective] <br>
[https://www.facebook.com/gothgatherings/ A2/Ypsi Gothic Gatherings] <br>
[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1719469354976079/ West Michigan Goth/Industrial Complex] <br>
[https://www.facebook.com/groups/538612259597189/ michigan goth vendors/etsy/ crafter's group and contacts group] <br>
[https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/nmichhorror/info Northern Michigan Horror] <br>
[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1727816154113818/ Traverse City Industrial/Electro/Goth Music Fans] <br>
[https://www.facebook.com/WorldGothDayMidMichigan/ World Goth Day Mid Michigan] <br>
[https://www.facebook.com/groups/440759319455450/ Gothic Community of Grand Rapids, MI] <br>
[https://www.facebook.com/groups/gothicgrandrapids/ Gothic Grand Rapids] <br>
[https://www.facebook.com/WitchesBall/ Michigan-Midwest Witches Ball]<br>


==Clubs & Events==
===Dark Michigan Facebook Links===
=== Factory Mondays at Necto ===
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/874400945981636/ Michigan Goth/Industrial]<br>
When : Mondays 9 pm - 2 am <br>
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/744897128928266/ MI Industrial - Goth Community]
Where : 516 E.Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI <br>
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/376387046849/ The Midwest Goth/Industrial/EBM & Fetish Scene]<br>
About : Established in 2004, Factory is an internationally known Goth-Industrial night hosted by MC Yoda. In the booth, rotating guest DJs Darkschoir, Void6 and Jaysen Craves spinning Industrial, Synthpop, Aggrotech, Alternative & EBM in the Main Room. In the Red Room, Madisi spin banging EDM & Electro house. <br>
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/263093717119499/ Gothic Community of Michigan] <br>
Best known for it's unique theme parties, among the annual favorites are Halfway to Halloween, Goth Prom, Pure Pwnage and Heroes vs Villains. Factory has brought in special guest DJs such as Andy Laplegua, Ronan Harris, Twiggy Ramirez, Mark Jackson, Joe Letz, Nero Bellum and END: the DJ. <br>
* [https://www.facebook.com/WitchesBall/ Michigan-Midwest Witches Ball]<br> (Warren, MI)
We have hosted numerous live concerts as well under the Factory banner. Artists that have performed live include: VNV Nation, Combichrist, Aesthetic Perfection, Faderhead, X-Rx, BlakOpz, Suicide Commando, Icon Of Coil, Panic Lift, Surgyn, Straftanz, [:SITD:] & Mindphazer. <br>
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/538612259597189/ Michigan goth vendors/etsy/ crafter's group and contacts group]<br>
Observations : The rebrith of an Ann Arbor legend, Industrial Monday's at the Necto. State of the Art lighting, sound, and video, immersing the crowd in soul-pounding industrial, gothic, new romantic, and more. DJ Void 6, brings a new view on to a scene screaming for something new. Void 6's mixing, technique, and creativity bring a new element to old and new tracks.
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2329305513980080/ Detroit Gothic Community]<br>
DJs : Void 6 & varrious guest DJ's <br>
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/220517734761205/ Detroit Goth Network]<br>
Cover : $3 entry <br>
* [https://www.facebook.com/DetroitGothic.net DetroitGothic.net]<br>
Door Policy : 18 and over <br>
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/146839092669914/ Old School Detroit Punk/Goth/Rockabilly]<br>
Drinks : All night special: $2 Labatt & $2 Vodka drinks <br>
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/497962847077634/ Ann Arbor Goth Collective]<br>
Directions : (no information) <br>
* [https://www.facebook.com/gothgatherings/ A2/Ypsi Gothic Gatherings]<br>
Phone : 734.994.5835 <br>
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1719469354976079/ West Michigan Goth/Industrial Complex]<br>
Websites : https://www.necto.com/factory-monday.html <br>
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/WGDmidmichigan World Goth Day Mid-Michigan]<br>
https://www.facebook.com/FactoryAtNecto/ <br>
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/440759319455450/ Gothic Community of Grand Rapids, MI]<br>
Last edited by : Scary Guy ( mortiscity@gmail.com )
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/gothpromgr/ Goth Grand Rapids]<br>
Last edit date : 2016-12-04
* [https://m.facebook.com/groups/728157025351116/ Goths of Muskegon]<br>
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1727816154113818/ Traverse City Industrial/Electro/Goth Music Fans]<br>
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/darksidenmichigan/ Dark Side of Northern Michigan]<br>
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/384182073613771/ Central Michigan Goth/Industrial Collective]<br>


=== Leland City Club ===
==Weekly/Bi-Weekly Clubs & Events==
When : Monthly events, 10:00pm to 4:30am <br>
===Factory Mondays===
Where : 400 Bagley, Inside the Ramada - Cass is the major cross street, Detroit, MI <br>
When: Every Monday 9PM-2AM<br>
Observations : This is a consistently evolving club that is currently blending the newer sounds from groups like Neuroticfish, VNV Nation, Wolfsheim, Rotersand, and Covenant with the more classic sounds of Skinny Puppy, Nine Inch Nails, Nitzer Ebb, and Front Line Assembly. Along with some occasional classics like Sisters of Mercy and Bauhaus.  The crowd is diverse and rather friendly as long as you are as well, (and don't look like a lost tourist.) It used to be the only solid "goth" club in Detroit, however now there is a large techno scene on most nights. <br>
Where: Necto<br>
DJs : Scary Guy, Charles English, and various guests. <br>
516 E.Liberty<br>
Cover : $5 flat with occasional special events at $10.  Some concerts may be more but that's very unusual. <br>
Ann Arbor, MI 48104<br>
Door Policy : 18 and over. No license, no entry, no exceptions. No dress code but goth attire is the norm. <br>
About: Established in 2004, Factory is an internationally known Goth-Industrial night hosted by MC Yoda. In the booth the resident DJs Remnant and Jay Mysenthropia, along with rotating guest DJs spin Industrial, Synthpop, Aggrotech, Alternative & EBM in the Main Room. In the Red Room there is also music some may be interested in as well.  Best known for it's unique theme parties, among the annual favorites are Halfway to Halloween and the Goth Prom. Factory has brought in special guest DJs such as Andy Laplegua, Ronan Harris, Twiggy Ramirez, Mark Jackson, Joe Letz, Nero Bellum and END: the DJ.  They have hosted numerous live concerts as well under the Factory banner. Artists that have performed live include: VNV Nation, Combichrist, Aesthetic Perfection, Faderhead, X-Rx, BlakOpz, Suicide Commando, Icon Of Coil, Panic Lift, Surgyn, Straftanz, [:SITD:], and Mindphazer.<br>
Drinks : Basic drinks, beers, and pitchers. Top shelf liquor available, but no fruit. Average between $4-$12.  Drink specials are random throughout the night. <br>
Observations: The rebrith of an Ann Arbor legend, Industrial Monday's at the Necto. State of the Art lighting, sound, and video, immersing the crowd in soul-pounding industrial, gothic, new romantic, and more.<br>
Directions : Take I-94 to Lodge Freeway South (to Downtown)Then exit at Bagley Avenue and it's on the corner of Cass and Bagley or.... From I-75 exit Grand River. Take Grand River Avenue South to Cass and turn right. The Ramada will be on your right.  The entrance is an unmarked black door on the west side of the building by the parking lot. $3 for parking in the gated patrolled lot next to the club (spots fill up fast). There is usually parking available for free on the street - but beware of the free parking!!! This IS DETROIT, people! If you partake in the free parking, please park under a streetlight, and hide your valuables. (also occasionally but rarely the police ticket and tow vehicles at random because the free parking isn't actually free.)<br>
DJs: Jay Misenthropia, and various guest DJs<br>
Phone : 313-962-2300 <br>
Cover: $3 entry or free with pass (sometimes more for concerts)<br>
Woefully Outdated Website : http://www.lelandcityclub.net/ <br>
Door Policy: 18+<br>
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LelandCityClub/ <br>
Drinks: All night special: $2 Labatt & $2 Vodka drinks<br>
Info from https://www.vamp.org/Gothic/Club/399.html <br>
Directions: 516 E Liberty in downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan between Thompson St. and Maynard St.<br>
Last edited by : Scary Guy ( mortiscity@gmail.com ) <br>
Phone (club line/event info): 734-994-5436<br>
Last edit date : 2016-12-04
Phone (office M-F 1PM-4PM): 734-994-5835<br>
Email: info@necto.com / booking@necto.com<br>
Website: https://www.necto.com/factory-monday.html<br>
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FactoryAtNecto/<br>
Last edited by: Scary Guy on 2023-05-06


=== Leather & Lace ===
===Goth Night===
When: Once a month. See event pages for that month's info.<br>
When: Friday/Saturday, though it skips around, usually weekly though depending on other events. 9PM-3:30AM <br>
Name of the night: Leather & Lace<br>
Where: Leland City Club<br>
Club Name & Address: The Avenue Cafe, 2021 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912 <br>
400 Bagley Street<br>
Observations: <br>
Detroit, MI 48226<br>
DJs: Justin Carver <br>
Observations: Detroit's oldest dark alternative nights running since 1983!  Crowd and staff are friendly but professional.  Has two very large sound systems on two very large dance-floors with different DJs each.  Really more of an Emo night these days.  Lighting in the back room is concert level, while the front room is a little less intense.<br>
Cover: $3   <br>
DJs: Jay Misenthropia, with various guest DJs.<br>
Door Policy: <br>
Door Policy: 18+ - $10 if the front room is open $20 if both rooms are open.  If you show up on a concert night I'm sorry.<br>
Drinks: <br>
Drinks: I don't drink, so I can't comment.<br>
Directions: <br>
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LelandCityClub<br>
Phone: (517) 492-7403 <br>
Last edited by: Scary Guy on 2023-05-06
Website: <br>
URLs: https://www.facebook.com/avenuecafe2021/ <br>


=== Something Cold ===
===Industrial's Not Dead / Thirst Wave===
When: The third Thursday of the month, 10pm-2am. <br>
When: Friday/Saturday It skips around, usually bi-weekly though on one or the other. 9PM-2AM.<br>
Name of the night: Something Cold <br>
Where: Small's<br>
Club Name & Address: UFO Factory, 2110 Trumbull St, Detroit, Michigan <br>
10339 Conant<br>
Observations: Minimal-synth, industrial, coldwave and traditional EBM. <br>
Hamtramck, MI  48212<br>
DJs: <br>
Observations: These nights focus on either new school (IinD) or old school (TW) goth.  Sometimes they combine the nights into one as well.
Cover: No cover  <br>
DJs: Pleasure Kitten, Aaron Hingst, and DJ Elektrosonik, sometimes with various guests.<br>
Door Policy: 18+ or 21+ <br>
Door Policy: $5, 18+<br>
Drinks:<br>
Drinks: $2 Wells and Domestics Until 10pm. $1 Off Tallboys all night. <br>
Directions:<br>
Phone: (313)873-1117 <br>
Phone:<br>
Website: http://smallsbardetroit.com<br>
General Manager contact: DION D. FISCHER at ufofactory@gmail.com <br>
Last edited by: Scary Guy on 2021-06-14
Website:<br>
URLs: https://www.facebook.com/somethingcold/ <br>


=== Digital Damnation ===
===The Gathering===
1518 Wealthy St : Mulligans OTHERSIDE <br>
When: Saturdays from 6PM-9PM<br>
Grand Rapids, MI 49506 <br>
Where: IHOP<br>
Cyber, Goth, Industrial, Hardstyle, EBM, Darkwave, Bullshittery <br>
24140 Ford Rd<br>
Last Saturdays MONTHLY - Industrial takes Grand Rapids!! Hosted at Mulligan's Pub in Eastown. NO COVER, 21+, always a spooky dance time. ;) <br>
Dearborn Heights, MI  481277<br>
https://www.facebook.com/DigitalDamnation/ <br>
Observations:  NOT A CLUB NIGHT! This is just a hang out hosted by DetroitGothic(dot)Net where people eat and talk (but hopefully not at the same time.) Not exactly kid friendly, but everyone is welcome.  For more info please check their website.<br>
Website:  https://www.detroitgothic.net/forum/5-nightlife-events-concerts/ <br>
Last edited by: Scary Guy on 2022-11-18


===Haunted Hall Bash===
==Monthly Clubs & Events==
Yearly event in late October. <br>
===Dis/Order===
301 W Main St<br>
When: Third Friday of the month from 9PM-2AM<br>
Lowell, MI 49331<br>
Where: The High Dive<br>
OPEN BAR included with every ticket!<br>
11474 Joseph Campau Ave.<br>
https://www.facebook.com/hauntedhallbash.bash/<br>
Hamtramck, MI 48212<br>
https://squareup.com/store/haunted-hall-bash<br>
Observations: DJ Pinknoise & DJ Mikey spin current post punk & dark wave (w/a few classics in the mix) in a beautiful gothy room with amazing craft cocktails!
Dance to: Cold Cave, Joy Division, Drab Majesty, The Cure, Twin Tribes, Gary Numan, TR/ST, Korine, Boy Harsher, New Order, Actors, Bootblacks, Echo & the Bunnymen, IAMX, Panic Priest, Wingtips, Clan of Xymox, Bauhaus, Creux Lies & more!  Features a rotating collective of Detroit area DJ's!  There is a pool table if you play.<br>
Cover: $5<br>
Door Policy: 21+. Proof of vaccination or negative test required for entry.<br>
Drinks: Pricey, but good.<br>
Venue Website: https://www.thehighdivedetroit.com<br>
Last edited by: Scary Guy on 2022-11-18


===CHAOS===
===Something Cold===
MONTHLY EVENT: GOTH/INDUSTRIAL NIGHTCLUB EVENT<br>   
When: The third Saturday of the month, 10PM-2AM.<br>
Location:Papa Pete's, 502 S. Burdick Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007   <br>   
Where: The UFO Factory <br>
Hours: 9pm - 1:45am<br>      
110 Trumbull Street <br>
Ages: 18+/21+ to drink (with I.D.). Admission: $5.00 at door<br>   
Detroit, MI  48216 <br>
Observations: Minimal-synth, Industrial, Coldwave and traditional EBM.  So much fog that visibility is about five feet in front of you.<br>
DJs: Justin Carver with various guests<br>
Cover: No cover (unless bands)<br>
Door Policy: 21+ <br>
Drinks: I don't drink so I have no info.<br>
eMail: somethingcold313@gmail.com <br>
General Manager contact: Dion D. Fischer<br>
Email: ufofactory@gmail.com<br>
Website: https://somethingcold.com <br>
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/somethingcold/<br>
Last edited by: Scary Guy on 2022-12-18
 
===Chaos===
When: Monthly<br>   
Where: Papa Pete's<br>
502 S. Burdick Street<br>
Kalamazoo, MI 49007<br>   
Hours: 9PM-1:45AM<br>
Cost: $5<br>
Door Policy: 18+/21+ to drink (with I.D.).<br>   
Dress code: Not enforced but proper scene attire is encouraged and expected.<br>
Dress code: Not enforced but proper scene attire is encouraged and expected.<br>
DJ: Wyrmwood<br>   
DJ: Wyrmwood<br>   
https://www.facebook.com/ChaosKalamazoo/<br>
https://www.facebook.com/ChaosKalamazoo/
 
===reVamp===
When: Monthly<br>
Name of the night: reVamp<br>
Club Name & Address:Billy's Lounge in Eastown<br>
1437 Wealthy St SE<br>
Grand Rapids, MI 49506-2716<br>
DJs: DJ Kermit | DJ Nurse Jane | DJ Silvahalo<br>
Cover: $10<br>
URLs: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552025931834<br>
 
===CHVRCH===
When: Monthly<br>
Name of the night: CHVRCH<br>
Club Name & Address:Turnstiles <br>
526 Stocking Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504<br>
DJs: Rev. Worm and Sister Malum<br>
Cover: $5 cover<br>
Drinks: Don't drink? Don't despair. Turnstiles has an amazing assortment of food and mocktails that won't leave you wanting. <br>
Door Policy: Doors at 8PM, 21+<br>
URLs: https://www.facebook.com/CHVRCH.GR<br>

Revision as of 19:58, 24 February 2024

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Weekly/Bi-Weekly Clubs & Events

Factory Mondays

When: Every Monday 9PM-2AM
Where: Necto
516 E.Liberty
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
About: Established in 2004, Factory is an internationally known Goth-Industrial night hosted by MC Yoda. In the booth the resident DJs Remnant and Jay Mysenthropia, along with rotating guest DJs spin Industrial, Synthpop, Aggrotech, Alternative & EBM in the Main Room. In the Red Room there is also music some may be interested in as well. Best known for it's unique theme parties, among the annual favorites are Halfway to Halloween and the Goth Prom. Factory has brought in special guest DJs such as Andy Laplegua, Ronan Harris, Twiggy Ramirez, Mark Jackson, Joe Letz, Nero Bellum and END: the DJ. They have hosted numerous live concerts as well under the Factory banner. Artists that have performed live include: VNV Nation, Combichrist, Aesthetic Perfection, Faderhead, X-Rx, BlakOpz, Suicide Commando, Icon Of Coil, Panic Lift, Surgyn, Straftanz, [:SITD:], and Mindphazer.
Observations: The rebrith of an Ann Arbor legend, Industrial Monday's at the Necto. State of the Art lighting, sound, and video, immersing the crowd in soul-pounding industrial, gothic, new romantic, and more.
DJs: Jay Misenthropia, and various guest DJs
Cover: $3 entry or free with pass (sometimes more for concerts)
Door Policy: 18+
Drinks: All night special: $2 Labatt & $2 Vodka drinks
Directions: 516 E Liberty in downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan between Thompson St. and Maynard St.
Phone (club line/event info): 734-994-5436
Phone (office M-F 1PM-4PM): 734-994-5835
Email: info@necto.com / booking@necto.com
Website: https://www.necto.com/factory-monday.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FactoryAtNecto/
Last edited by: Scary Guy on 2023-05-06

Goth Night

When: Friday/Saturday, though it skips around, usually weekly though depending on other events. 9PM-3:30AM
Where: Leland City Club
400 Bagley Street
Detroit, MI 48226
Observations: Detroit's oldest dark alternative nights running since 1983! Crowd and staff are friendly but professional. Has two very large sound systems on two very large dance-floors with different DJs each. Really more of an Emo night these days. Lighting in the back room is concert level, while the front room is a little less intense.
DJs: Jay Misenthropia, with various guest DJs.
Door Policy: 18+ - $10 if the front room is open $20 if both rooms are open. If you show up on a concert night I'm sorry.
Drinks: I don't drink, so I can't comment.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LelandCityClub
Last edited by: Scary Guy on 2023-05-06

Industrial's Not Dead / Thirst Wave

When: Friday/Saturday It skips around, usually bi-weekly though on one or the other. 9PM-2AM.
Where: Small's
10339 Conant
Hamtramck, MI 48212
Observations: These nights focus on either new school (IinD) or old school (TW) goth. Sometimes they combine the nights into one as well. DJs: Pleasure Kitten, Aaron Hingst, and DJ Elektrosonik, sometimes with various guests.
Door Policy: $5, 18+
Drinks: $2 Wells and Domestics Until 10pm. $1 Off Tallboys all night.
Phone: (313)873-1117
Website: http://smallsbardetroit.com
Last edited by: Scary Guy on 2021-06-14

The Gathering

When: Saturdays from 6PM-9PM
Where: IHOP
24140 Ford Rd
Dearborn Heights, MI 481277
Observations: NOT A CLUB NIGHT! This is just a hang out hosted by DetroitGothic(dot)Net where people eat and talk (but hopefully not at the same time.) Not exactly kid friendly, but everyone is welcome. For more info please check their website.
Website: https://www.detroitgothic.net/forum/5-nightlife-events-concerts/
Last edited by: Scary Guy on 2022-11-18

Monthly Clubs & Events

Dis/Order

When: Third Friday of the month from 9PM-2AM
Where: The High Dive
11474 Joseph Campau Ave.
Hamtramck, MI 48212
Observations: DJ Pinknoise & DJ Mikey spin current post punk & dark wave (w/a few classics in the mix) in a beautiful gothy room with amazing craft cocktails! Dance to: Cold Cave, Joy Division, Drab Majesty, The Cure, Twin Tribes, Gary Numan, TR/ST, Korine, Boy Harsher, New Order, Actors, Bootblacks, Echo & the Bunnymen, IAMX, Panic Priest, Wingtips, Clan of Xymox, Bauhaus, Creux Lies & more! Features a rotating collective of Detroit area DJ's! There is a pool table if you play.
Cover: $5
Door Policy: 21+. Proof of vaccination or negative test required for entry.
Drinks: Pricey, but good.
Venue Website: https://www.thehighdivedetroit.com
Last edited by: Scary Guy on 2022-11-18

Something Cold

When: The third Saturday of the month, 10PM-2AM.
Where: The UFO Factory
110 Trumbull Street
Detroit, MI 48216
Observations: Minimal-synth, Industrial, Coldwave and traditional EBM. So much fog that visibility is about five feet in front of you.
DJs: Justin Carver with various guests
Cover: No cover (unless bands)
Door Policy: 21+
Drinks: I don't drink so I have no info.
eMail: somethingcold313@gmail.com
General Manager contact: Dion D. Fischer
Email: ufofactory@gmail.com
Website: https://somethingcold.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/somethingcold/
Last edited by: Scary Guy on 2022-12-18

Chaos

When: Monthly
Where: Papa Pete's
502 S. Burdick Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Hours: 9PM-1:45AM
Cost: $5
Door Policy: 18+/21+ to drink (with I.D.).
Dress code: Not enforced but proper scene attire is encouraged and expected.
DJ: Wyrmwood
https://www.facebook.com/ChaosKalamazoo/

reVamp

When: Monthly
Name of the night: reVamp
Club Name & Address:Billy's Lounge in Eastown
1437 Wealthy St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506-2716
DJs: DJ Kermit | DJ Nurse Jane | DJ Silvahalo
Cover: $10
URLs: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552025931834

CHVRCH

When: Monthly
Name of the night: CHVRCH
Club Name & Address:Turnstiles
526 Stocking Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
DJs: Rev. Worm and Sister Malum
Cover: $5 cover
Drinks: Don't drink? Don't despair. Turnstiles has an amazing assortment of food and mocktails that won't leave you wanting.
Door Policy: Doors at 8PM, 21+
URLs: https://www.facebook.com/CHVRCH.GR

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