First Place Lounge

First Place Lounge is a neighborhood lounge on Detroit's east side serving soul food and barbecue alongside a regular live jazz and blues calendar.

Atmosphere and Setting

The room has an easygoing supper-club feel — food, drinks, and live music layered together rather than a bar built around a stage.

Blues Jam

Thursday nights from 8:00 PM to midnight bring a blues open jam that draws musicians from across Detroit's east side.

Other Programming

The lounge's calendar otherwise centers on live jazz and blues acts alongside its food service.

Good to Know

First Place Lounge is located at 16921 Harper Avenue on Detroit's east side.