The Shelter is a music venue in Detroit, Michigan. It is located below Saint Andrew's Hall at 431 E. Congress St. A venue of the same name is featured in the film 8 Mile. Many notable performers have visited and made presentations at The Shelter, like Eminem, John Mayer, and Deftones.
History
The Shelter Detroit started as a basement location that served as a place to gather and appreciate the growth of Early Techno music. While being under Saint Andrew's Hall (Detroit) especially during the early 90's, the venue hosted concerts, shows, welcomed many DJ's like Jeff Mills, Derrick May (musician), Kevin Saunderson.
One recurring event was Hip Hop Nights, which featured performances by local artists and DJs. The event provided performers with an opportunity to showcase their work and participate in the local hip-hop scene.
African American music and culture has influenced The Shelter, who carried on its legacy.
Noted performers
Eminem John Mayer All Time Low Ally Brooke Arkells Big Wreck Eisley Daya Deftones Queens of the Stone Age The Hives Suicide Silence Ghostemane Haley Reinhart Lil Peep Local H Richie Hawtin Poppy Local H Limblifter Slum Village Stanford Prison Experiment (band)
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