Madison Heights

A city in the Detroit area

Madison Heights keeps its live-music scene small and bar-centric. The two dedicated music spots sit a few miles apart and lean toward local acts and participatory entertainment rather than ticketed shows. Irish Tavern Madison Heights is a neighborhood Irish pub where live musicians, karaoke, trivia, and sports viewing all share the calendar. Each month the tavern books a lineup of events and music from local artists. Recent bookings have included sets starting at 9 p.m. on weekend nights. On the Rocks Bar & Grill, on John R Road, has been open since 2007. The bar pairs live music with trivia nights and music bingo. Karaoke runs every Friday at 9 p.m., and trivia lands on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Yelp ranks it among the top bars in the area for live rock music. Beyond the bars, Madison Heights runs a summer concert series at its Bandshell, booking local acts across pop, rock, R&B, funk, and jazz through June, July, and August.