Paradise Valley
A neighborhood in Detroit
Paradise Valley was Detroit's primary Black entertainment district from the 1920s through the 1950s. The near-east side neighborhood became a major entertainment district, drawing nationally known blues singers, big bands, and jazz artists including Duke Ellington, Billy Eckstine, Ella Fitzgerald, and Count Basie. Often called Detroit's Las Vegas for its nightlife, it was one of the first neighborhoods in Detroit to bring Black and white audiences together under one roof. Urban renewal and the construction of I-375 beginning in 1959 abruptly ended life in the neighborhood. Today, The Vinyl Society at 1427 Randolph St is the neighborhood's main live-music room. Owner Dennis Archer Jr. conceived it as a direct response to Paradise Valley's history as the heart of Detroit's Black music scene. DJ sets run Friday and Saturday nights, while live music fills the space on Thursdays. The venue hosts weekly live music performances alongside networking events. The programming focuses on curated music across a variety of genres. Historical photographs of iconic Paradise Valley venues line the walls alongside contemporary works by local artists. A strict dress code applies on weekends.
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- The Vinyl Society1427 Randolph Street, Detroit
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