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Bars with Blues Music in East Lansing, MI

For those who like their blues music and live in or plan to visit Lansing, Michigan, there is a selection of venues where they can catch their favorite local bands. Whether you want to listen to old standards or new contemporary originals or are even an aspiring musician yourself, there is a stage for all types of blues music in Lansing.

  1. The Green Door Blues Bar and Grill

    • A venue steeped in tradition, The Green Door offers a variety of live music on a nightly basis. Open seven nights a week, The Green Door has open microphone spots for anyone wishing to get up and play, as well as regular booked acts ensuring whatever night you head down there you will hear something new. There is an extensive food menu as well as typical bar drinks, with a range of sandwiches, pizza and salads available to order. Small and intimate, the bar has the feel of an authentic blues bar and it is the ideal spot to enjoy a drink while listening to good live music. Whether you are into wailing guitar solos or prefer something more subtle, The Green Door is sure to serve up something to your taste.

      The Green Door Blues Bar and Grill
      2005 E. Michigan Ave.
      Lansing, MI 48912
      517-482-6376
      greendoorlive.com

    The Exchange Downtown

    • The Exchange is a vibrant club in the downtown area of Lansing. Hosting a wide range of events, the club has a variety of live music with everything from acoustic artists to the region's best blues bands. Open Monday through Saturday, the bar offers a different event each night and lists a detailed social calendar on their website. Contemporary décor with comfortable sofas and a terrace overlooking the main floor gives the club an atmosphere reminiscent of cosmopolitan cities such as Chicago and New York. A unique feature to this bar is a menu devoted to cigars, selling everything from Monte Cristo to Romeo y Julieta blends. Attracting a mixed crowd, this club is an ideal place to catch new and established acts within the blues genre.

      The Exchange Downtown
      314 E Michigan Ave.
      Lansing MI 48933
      517-319-4500
      lansingexchange.com

    Macs Bar

    • An all age live venue, Macs hosts a variety of genres of music including blues. Open from 3 p.m. until 2 a.m. nightly, the venue is energetic and has a distinctly younger crowd. Afternoon shows are open to everyone whereas the evening sets are adults only. As well as a venue for many blues bands to play, the bar also hosts nights for other styles of music including metal, alternative rock, acoustic folk and electronic dance music so it is a good idea to check the online calendar before you go.

      Macs Bar
      2700 E Michigan Ave.
      Lansing MI 48912
      517-484-6795
      macsbar.com

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