Griot Music Lounge

Griot Music Lounge Business email: [email protected] The Griot is a historian, archivist and storyteller who knows the history of his people.
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Through music, the Detroit Griot has archived the history of his community. This Vinyl Music Lounge embodies the griot philosophy. The Griot is an oasis for Detroit enthusiasts and music lovers - complete with analog amplifiers and speakers.

🚨 WEDNESDAY, WE’RE PUTTING DEV BACK BEHIND THE BAR! 🍸✨If you caught her last time, you already know the energy. If you m...
08/31/2026

🚨 WEDNESDAY, WE’RE PUTTING DEV BACK BEHIND THE BAR! 🍸✨

If you caught her last time, you already know the energy. If you missed it… here’s your chance. 👀

Dev, founder of Quenched Mobile Bartending, is returning to Griot as our Guest Bartender this Wednesday.

Come grab a drink, catch a vibe, and spend your Wednesday night with us. 🎶🥂

📅 Wednesday, September 2
📍 Griot Music Lounge | 66 E. Forest Ave.

Another week of Control the Room in the books! 🎶Last week’s curators brought their own sound, their own style and made i...
08/24/2026

Another week of Control the Room in the books! 🎶

Last week’s curators brought their own sound, their own style and made it another GOOD night at Griot.

Congratulations to SMILEY, our newest Control the Room winner! 🏆 And a big thank you to every curator who stepped up and everyone who came out to listen, vibe and support.

Now we’re looking for our next group. 👀

Want to Control the Room this Wednesday? DM us to sign up! Once selected, you’ll receive the theme, your set time and everything you need to prepare your 8-song set.

Who’s got next? 🎶

08/17/2026

We truly just have a good time on Wednesday’s! 💃🏾 🕺🏾🎶

CONTROL THE ROOM is back this Wednesday!We’re looking for our next group of curators who think they can set the vibe and...
08/17/2026

CONTROL THE ROOM is back this Wednesday!

We’re looking for our next group of curators who think they can set the vibe and Control the Room.

4 Curators.
8 Songs Each.
1 Theme.

You bring the playlist. We decide the winner 👀

Think you’ve got it? DM us to sign up for Wednesday, August 19. Once selected, we’ll send you the theme and everything you need to prepare.

📍 Griot Music Lounge
🎶 Curation begins at 7:30 PM

Who’s got next?

Last Wednesday was a great time nothing but family and good vibes! Look for that post this evening with the curators and winner🥇 🎶

Last Wednesday was a great time nothing but family and good vibes! Look for that post this evening with the curators and winner🥇 🎶

We’ve got a special guest behind the bar this Wednesday. 🍸✨Nik, curator of Fried Chicken & Caviar and The Speak Easy Det...
08/17/2026

We’ve got a special guest behind the bar this Wednesday. 🍸✨

Nik, curator of Fried Chicken & Caviar and The Speak Easy Detroit, is bringing her energy to Griot for the evening.

She’ll be mixing, we’ll be vibing, and Control the Room will be happening in the same room. 🎶

Come through, grab a drink, catch a vibe and spend your Wednesday with us.

Nik takes over the bar at 6 PM. See you Wednesday. 🥂

A new experience is brewing at The Griot. ☕️This Saturday, August 15th, we’re opening the doors to Griot Coffee House, a...
08/12/2026

A new experience is brewing at The Griot. ☕️

This Saturday, August 15th, we’re opening the doors to Griot Coffee House, a daytime experience inside Griot Music Lounge.

Come grab a coffee, meet up with a friend, bring your laptop, get a little work done, or simply settle in and enjoy the music and the space.

We’ll be serving hot & iced coffee, our signature frothed lattes, tea, lemonade, pastries and more.

Same Griot energy. A whole new time of day.

☕ GRIOT COFFEE HOUSE
📅 Starting Saturday, August 15
🕘 Saturdays & Sundays | 9 AM–3 PM
📍 66 E. Forest Ave., Suite B
Detroit, MI 48201

Coffee. Real connection. Your space to be!
Spend your weekend mornings with us. 🤎

First Control the Room is officially in the books. 🎶Four curators. One theme. Four completely different takes on Midnigh...
08/08/2026

First Control the Room is officially in the books. 🎶

Four curators. One theme. Four completely different takes on Midnight Drive — and they made it a GOOD one.

Congratulations to our first Control the Room winner, Cassie! 🏆

Thank you to everyone who participated, listened, and helped bring this idea to life. 🤎

Next round sign up starts Monday. We’ll be dropping the flyer and looking for our next group of curators. Just like the first round, interested curators can DM us to be considered. Once our lineup is selected, we’ll send the theme and everything you need to prepare your set.

Think you can Control the Room? 👀🎶

Our first Control the room curator winner, Cassie! 🎉🔥

It was definitely a vibe!

Next Wednesday will not disappoint either! You dont wanna miss out! 🎶🔥

First Control the Room is officially in the books. 🎶Four curators. One theme. Four completely different takes on Midnigh...
08/08/2026

First Control the Room is officially in the books. 🎶

Four curators. One theme. Four completely different takes on Midnight Drive — and they made it a GOOD one.

Congratulations to our first Control the Room winner, Cassie! 🏆

Thank you to everyone who participated, listened, and helped bring this idea to life. 🤎

Next round sign up starts Monday. We’ll be dropping the flyer and looking for our next group of curators. Just like the first round, interested curators can DM us to be considered. Once our lineup is selected, we’ll send the theme and everything you need to prepare your set.

Think you can Control the Room? 👀🎶

Our first Control the room curator winner is Cassie! 🎉🔥

It was a vibe! Next Wednesday will be too!

Tonight’s the night. 🎶Control the Room at Griot, and our curators have their theme, built their playlists, and are ready...
08/05/2026

Tonight’s the night. 🎶

Control the Room at Griot, and our curators have their theme, built their playlists, and are ready to take us on a musical journey.

Starting at 7 PM, each curator will have one goal: create the best 8-song set and truly control the room. At the end of the night, we’ll name our very first Control the Room Curator of the Night.

🍸 Drink specials all night
🎵 Intimate listening experience
✨ Good music. Good people. Great vibe.

If a curator spot opens up, we may have one on-site sign-up available—so come early just in case.

Join us tonight and help decide who takes the title.

📍 Griot Music Lounge
66 E. Forest Ave.
Doors open at 6 PM | Curation begins at 7 PM

🎶 Can your playlist control the room?We’re looking for music lovers who know how to set a vibe.Control the Room is a new...
07/29/2026

🎶 Can your playlist control the room?

We’re looking for music lovers who know how to set a vibe.

Control the Room is a new experience at Griot Music Lounge where four curators each get 30 minutes to interpret one theme (We select) through music. No DJ skills required just great taste and a playlist that tells a story.

Each curator will introduce their playlist, the room will experience it together! First date Wednesday 8/5!!!

📩 DM us to be considered.

When you message us, we’ll send you everything you need to know.

Tag someone whose music taste is undefeated. 👇

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Address

66 E. Forest
Detroit, MI
48201

Opening Hours

Wednesday 4pm - 2am
Thursday 4pm - 12am
Friday 4pm - 2am
Saturday 4pm - 2am

Telephone

+13139206075

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