Sunday, June 30 - Doors 7pm - $30 adv. - All Ages When Boston alt-rock band Letters To Cleo split after 10 years, 3 albums, and thousands of tour miles together, it was at the behest of a pact that singer Kay Hanley and guitarist Greg McKenna made with each other when they started the band in 1990."We said that we'd stop doing it when we were...
Wednesday, July 24 - Doors 7pm - $25 adv. - All Ages Following the release of Everything Harmony, which garnered acclaim from Questlove, Iggy Pop, Anthony Fantano, The Guardian, and countless others, The Lemon Twigs—the New York City rock band fronted by brothers Brian and Michael D'Addario—have once again captured the attention of the music listen...
Thursday, October 17 - Doors 7pm - $30 adv. - Amigo Pass $35 (separate from event ticket) - All Ages A very special Amigo Pass is available for the show, including...Entry 40 minutes before doorsAmigo Pass Laminate30 minute band performance with Q & ABars will be open, pass holders can pick their best spot to watch the show prior to GA entryTHE...
Tuesday, August 6 - Doors 7pm - $20 adv.- All Ages On sale Friday, April 26! Grateful Dub: a Reggae-infused tribute to the Grateful Dead. RoC (Roots of Creation) has taken on a unique new project: Grateful Dub: a Reggae-infused tribute to the Jerry Garcia & The Grateful Dead. Combining their longtime love for Reggae-Dub style music and the Grat...
Friday, September 27 - Doors 7pm - $25 adv. - All Ages Mustard Plug started out in 1991 in the punk clubs, basements, and dive bars of the Midwest, playing punk-influenced ska music before most people in the U.S. had ever heard of ska. They embraced a DIY work ethic that had been ingrained in them growing up in the 1980s hardcore punk scene, and ap...
Tuesday, August 27 - Doors 7pm - $20 adv. - All Ages Celebrating the iconic music of their fathers, Ginger Baker's son Kofi and Jack Bruce's son Malcolm are joined by guitarist Rob Johnson for a night of Cream classics. Quite simply, it's a not-to-be-missed night of blistering blues-rock. The band Cream were one of the first supergroups, blending t...
Thursday, June 20 - Doors 7pm - $25 adv. - All Ages All Fantasy Everything is a show where funny people and experts come together to fantasy draft the whole entire world - from pop culture to nostalgia to the Taco Bell drive-thru menu - everything is in play. Hosted by Ian Karmel and featuring the talents of Sean Jordan and David Gborie, each...
Saturday, June 29 - Doors 7pm - $45 adv. - All Ages Founded in New Jersey in 1980, The Smithereens have been creating electrifying, original rock'n'roll for 44 years. Jim Babjak (guitar,) Dennis Diken (drums,) and Mike Mesaros (bass) grew up together in Carteret and lead singer, the late Pat DiNizio, hailed from Scotch Plains. T...
Tuesday, July 2 - Doors 7pm - $17 adv. - All Ages Margo Cilker's sophomore album, Valley of Heart's Delight, refers to a place she can't return: California's Santa Clara Valley, as it was known before the orchards were paved over and became more famous for Silicon than apricots. In this 11-song follow-up to 2021's critically acclaimed Pohorylle, fa...
Sunday, August 18 - Doors 7pm - $37 adv. - All Ages Venue Pre-Sale starts at Thursday, March 27 at 12 noon - Password "Butterfly" We're a weird band," states Princess Goes drummer Peter Yanowitz. He's not wrong. But weird like David Bowie, Bjork and Brian Wilson's Smile might be termed "weird." In other words: unconventional and quite po...
Saturday, July 27 - Doors 7pm - $22 adv. - All Ages Mickey Avalon's life story plays out like an episode of VH1′s 'Behind The Music," marred by personal tragedy, triumphs and immense pain. Avalon's back-story begins on the streets of Hollywood, California. Raised by his heroin-addicted father, he began selling pot at a young age, a trade he acquire...
Thursday, September 12 - Doors 7pm - $30 adv. - All Ages It's hard to imagine a band just coming into their own after 20 years of success, but that's exactly what makes a true anomaly. This multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance, and as you can imagine, after two decades and over 2000 shows, it is a t...
Sunday, August 4 - Doors 7pm - $32 adv. - All Ages One of the most enduring bands in the alt-country community, Old 97's merged power pop melodies with classic country feel, anchored by the rock-solid twang of guitarist Ken Bethea and the emotive vocals of Rhett Miller, whose tales of romantic misadventure hit a sweet spot between yearning an...
Saturday, July 13 - Doors 7pm - $20 adv. - All Ages Rapid Eye Movement is a Detroit-based R.E.M. tribute band that has been bringing the music of one of the most iconic alternative rock bands of all time to audiences for over a decade.With their tight harmonies, energetic stage presence, and faithful recreations of R.E.M.'s classic songs, Rapid Eye...
Sunday, June 23 - Doors 7pm - $20 adv. - $40 VIP - All Ages Calling all Swifties for the most epic Taylor-themed event. The all-ages Taylor Swift Laser Party is coming to Ferndale! Immerse yourself in Tay Tay's music provided by DJ Swiftie while surrounded by synchronized lasers and lights. You'll sing and dance to all your favorite Taylor Sw...
Saturday, July 13 - Doors 7pm - $20 adv. - All Ages Rapid Eye Movement is a Detroit-based R.E.M. tribute band that has been bringing the music of one of the most iconic alternative rock bands of all time to audiences for over a decade.With their tight harmonies, energetic stage presence, and faithful recreations of R.E.M.'s classic songs, Rapid Eye...
Saturday, April 27 - Doors 7pm - $20 adv. - All Ages Sadie Jean's music strikes a universal chord akin to a late-night chat with your best friend. She connected with millions of people over the release of her debut single "WYD Now?", a tear-jerking plea to an old flame to try and get it right one more time. Since its release, the track has surpasse...
Thursday, August 8 - Doors 7pm - $35 adv. - All Ages In an electrifying surge of creativity, Southern rock behemoths Robert Jon & The Wreck are poised to unveil their most ambitious project yet, Red Moon Rising. This groundbreaking album, set for release on June 28th via Joe Bonamassa's Journeyman Records, is a bold declaration of evolutio...
Thursday, June 27 - Doors 7pm - $37 adv. - All Ages Venue Pre-Sale Tuesday, March 5 at 10am - Use Password "MAGIC" A timeless voice outlasts eras. It feels just as at home in the sixties as it does in the TikTok age. It also resounds louder as time goes on. Haley Reinhart brandishes such a voice. The expansive scope ...
Wednesday, June 19 - Doors 7pm - $23 adv. - All Ages There is a beauty in listening to music made in the spirit of energetic transformation. When the sounds transform the air and the listener. This record transports the listener into the heart of the music of Mdou Moctar. The blending of intention and motivation creates a burst of sound that embrac...
Saturday, May 4 - Doors 7pm - $30 adv. - All Ages The first sound you hear is a sustained feedback note that hangs in the air with the grace of a dragonfly before an acoustic riff spirals out of it, soaring upwards. It's blissful and sun-soaked, like a late summer haze blurring out all the details on the horizon. When voices joi...
Thursday, April 25 - Doors 7pm - $22 adv. - All Ages Hailing from Chattanooga, Tennessee, and now based in Atlanta — rapper and vocalist bbymutha is one of underground hip hop's most daring and admired talents.Emerging with a series of self-released EPs and singles, her track "Rules" went viral in 2017 and earned her praise from the likes of Erykah...
Saturday, August 31 - Doors 7pm - $18 adv. - All Ages GAYC/DC: THE WORLD'S FIRST AND ONLY ALL-GAY TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF AC/DC! Founded in 2013 by Chris Freeman (bass player from iconic queer punk band Pansy Division), the idea for GayC/DC came from bouncing around names for more tribute bands with gay members after he'd been playing with the Gay ...
Tuesday, May 21 - Doors 6:30pm - $32 adv. - All Ages Praga Khan, the visionary behind Lords of Acid, stands as a trailblazer in the realm of Electronic Dance Music (EDM). Initially making waves as a DJ, Praga evolved into an artist, birthing Lords of Acid as one of his side projects. The Lords of Acid's impact on the EDM scene is indelible, with 2....
Thursday, May 16 - Doors 7pm - $30 adv. - All Ages Emery will be performing The Weak's End in full and The Almost will be playing Southern Weather in its entirety! Emery is an emo-rock band that started in 2001. They have toured worldwide with 8 full length releases (9th full length coming soon), several EPs and multiple exclusive releases to...
Monday, April 8 - Doors 7pm - $15 adv. - All Ages Often referred to by fans as one of the hardest working, hardest touring bands on the circuit today, the 5 piece Illinois based act not only proves that classification with their jam packed tour schedule but also on stage every night, with youthful exuberance and a...
Tuesday, April 23 - Doors 7pm - $25 adv. - All Ages 2024 marks the 60th Anniversary of The Skatalites. The original members played on hundreds of recording sessions before forming the band in 1964. Backing most of the vocalists in Jamaica at that time, including Bob Marley, Toots and The Maytals, Jimmy Cliff, Alton Ellis, Ken Boothe and many m...
Saturday, May 11 - Doors 7pm - $25 adv. - All Ages Southern Culture On The Skids has been consistently recording and touring around the world since 1983. The band (Rick Miller – guitar and vocals, Mary Huff – bass and vocals, Dave Hartman – drums) has been playing together for over 30 years. Their musical journey has taken them from all-night...
Friday, April 26 - Doors 7pm - $35 adv. - All Ages Howie Day's emotionally resonant lyrics and inventive melodies have earned him both critical praise and a legion of devoted fans. He is known for his energetic, heartfelt shows, where he connects with audiences through the strength of his songwriting and his quirky sense of humor. Da...
Friday, May 10 - Doors 7pm - $40 adv. - All Ages Due to unforeseen circumstances The Blow Monkeys will not be able to join the North American Tour. Taking their slot is Jay Aston's Gene Loves Jezebel (Gene Loves Jezebel with Jay Aston) ("Desire". "Jealous", "20 Killer Hurts", "The Motion of Love"). The new tour bill is The ALARM plus special ...
Saturday, March 2 - Doors 7pm - $20 adv. - All Ages DOMESTIC PROBLEMS is a band from Grand Rapids, Michigan. The band likes to have fun. Composed of founding members Andy Holtgreive and Billy Kenny, along with Job Grotsky, John "Ned" Niedzielski, Matt Fouts, and Reggie "R.J." Ness, DOMESTIC PROBLEMS' humble beginnings date back to the early '9...
Tuesday, May 7 - Doors 7pm - $30 adv. - All Ages For almost four decades, XTC fans could only dream of witnessing the sensational XTC classic songbook played live. That dream has now become a reality. XTC's legendary drummer, Terry Chambers, is back on the road with his band EXTC (named and approved by XTC frontman, Andy Partrid...
Sunday, July 7 - Doors 7pm - $20 adv. - All Ages It's obvious listening to Sarah Shook and the Disarmers' clear-eyed, biting, and unafraid songs that integrity is the most important thing to the Chapel Hill, North Carolina, country-punk outfit. "A lot of artists are in this industry for fame, recognition, and money but those things don't mean anyth...
Wednesday, April 24 - Doors 7pm - $35 adv. - All Ages Multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter Larry Campbell and singer-guitarist Teresa Williams' acclaimed eponymous 2015 debut, released after seven years of playing in Levon Helm's band – and frequent guesting with Phil Lesh, Little Feat, Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, brought to the stage the c...
Saturday, March 23 - Doors 7pm - $25 adv. - All Ages Celebrating their 25th anniversary, this highly acclaimed act pays tribute to Jim Morrison and The Doors by recreating the magic and intensity of a Doors concert experience. Based out of Venice, California, lead singer Tony Fernandez lives out every move of Jim Morrison on stage and delivers a po...
Friday, January 12 - Door 7pm - $15 adv - All Ages Carry On, one of the Midwest's top Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young tribute, returns to the Magic Bag in Ferndale on Friday, January 12 for a magical evening of musical selections from the legendary performers. Unlike many tribute bands who dress and play the characters of the artists they emulate,...
Thursday, December 21 - Doors 7pm - $20 adv. - All Ages Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Dave McMurray show scheduled for Thursday, December 21 has been cancelled. Return tickets to point of purchase for a full refund. Tickets bought online will automatically be refunded. Sorry for the inconvenience. Dave McMurray was born and raised in th...
Sunday, December 31 - Doors 8pm - $35 adv. - 21+ It's the Class of '98 vs. Mega 80's to start off the New Year! Get out of the house and start your New Year's off the retro way as the Class of '98 and the Mega 80's take it to the stage for a battle royale! The concert harkens back to the grand tradition of those great MTV Roc...
Saturday, December 23 - Doors 8pm - $20 adv. - 21+ Get ready for the Christmas party to end all Christmas parties! The Mega 80's bring you a joyous night of retro 80's holiday cheer in the form of the Ugly Christmas Sweater and Speedo party on Saturday, December 23. The doors open at 8pm and tickets are $20 adv. (21+). So break out those cree...
Friday, February 9 - Doors 7pm - $22 adv. - All Ages Come celebrate the 13th annual VanHalentine's Day at the Magic Bag with the ultimate Van Halen tribute band, Panama, on Friday, February 9 - If your loved one digs the David Lee Roth era of Van Halen, they'll love this show! The doors open at 7pm and tickets are $22 in advance. Det...
Friday, January 5 - Doors 7pm - $20 adv. - All Ages The Anti-Freeze Blues Festival returns with the Bobby Murray Band featuring The Woodward Horns with special guests Raye Williams, Lenny Watkins, Smoke Jones and Greg Nagy. Detroit has a long history of standout blues performers, many who travelled north from Mississippi and other Southe...
Friday, December 22 - Doors 8pm - $25 adv. - All Ages The ultimate tribute to Daft Punk! From the lights to the remixes to the helmets, lose yourself to dance in a multi-sensory flashback to the days when everybody was doin' it right. This duo is recreating the incredible act we all wish we could see just "One More Time".
Thursday, November 30 - Doors 7pm - $20 adv. - All Ages Live The Who (The Ultimate Who Experience!) celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Who's legendary album "Quadrophenia" by performing tunes from the album (along with other Who hits). Live The Who is the ultimate Who tribute act. You'll be blown away by their stage s...
Saturday, October 28 - Doors 8pm - $16 adv. - 21+ Celebrate Halloween at the Magic Bag 90s style with the Aahhh Real Monster Mash! featuring the Class Of '98!!! Drop by the Bag in your best 90s themed costumes for one of the coolest parties on the planet. You definitely don't want to miss this ghoulishly good time of inspired Halloween fu...
Friday, May 24 - Doors 8pm - $18 adv. - All Ages Venue Pre-Sale Tuesday, March 5 at 2pm - Use Password "WHERESKATE" Somehow on its journey from a melodic post-hardcore subgenre, built on earnest emotional expression, to a mainstream moniker assigned to anything remotely angsty, "emo" became a dirty word. Despite the positive impact u...
Sunday, August 6 - Doors 1:30pm - $30 adv. - $40 VIP - $35 Live Stream - All Ages Motor City Soles is a Sunday afternoon of fascinating rhythms with World Class tap dancers accompanied by Detroit's best musicians. It's a great, engaging, high-energy show for the whole family! The doors open at 1:30pm - Tickets are $35 - $40 VIP - $35 Liv...
Saturday, April 20 - Doors 7pm - $20 adv. - All Ages Close your eyes and you won't know the difference. Open them and you still might be fooled. The Insiders present the premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers experience. With 6 veteran musicians and decades of combined stage and touring experience, The Insiders are genuinely running down the dream...
Tuesday, August 29 - Doors 7pm - $30 adv. - All Ages Simply put, "I Melt With You" by the legendary British rock band Modern English is one of the most iconic songs of the New Wave era. It garnered heavy rotation on the then-thriving Modern Rock radio format, MTV and dance clubs across the globe, and was prominently featured in the classic 1983 fil...
Friday, September 15 - Doors 8pm - $30 adv. - $50 VIP - All Ages ***SOLD OUT*** Pre-show VIP M&G option: A pre-show M&G with Karl and the gang, and includes two complementary domestic beers, from 7 pm until 7:45 pm (Ticket to the live podcast taping is sold separately) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Doors ...
Saturday, July 20 - Doors 7pm - $20 adv. - 21+ Mega 80's: Take a handful of your favorite 80's songs, a splash of some retro fashion, a pinch of panache and an eye-popping video spectacle in the background and what do you get? The Mega 80's, of course! Since their emergence onto the Detroit music scene, the Mega 80's have taken southeast...
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