Jazz, blues & soul / The Hill, Grosse Pointe Farms
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
An intimate English-pub-style jazz supper club on The Hill in Grosse Pointe Farms, with live jazz Wednesday through Saturday.
01 / The story of this place
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The club was founded by Carhartt heiress and jazz patron Gretchen Valade. Wednesdays feature a solo pianist with no cover, and Thursday through Saturday bring Detroit jazz groups with a $20 cover.
- Solo piano Wednesdays, no cover
- Detroit jazz groups Thu–Sat
- English-pub-style room
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- Gretchen Valade 1925–2022 · businesswoman, jazz philanthropist, record label founder
Founded
Intimate jazz supper club Valade opened on the Hill in Grosse Pointe Farms at the age of 82.
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03 / Events
Events at this place
Published events automatically linked from our event guide. Times are local to the venue.
Nov 11, 2026, 6:30 PMThe GUD Band
The GUD Band is a live music group from Detroit known for blending soul, blues, and jazz into their energetic performances. Their style incorporates R&B, funk, soul, gospel, and modern hits to create a fresh yet nostalgic sound.
Nov 12, 2026, 6:00 PMNick Sample – Joe Sample Heritage Sessions
Bassist Nick Sample pays tribute to his father, Joe Sample, on Thursday, November 12, at 6 p.m. at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. Expect Crusaders hits alongside lesser-known pieces.
Nov 13, 2026, 6:30 PMNick Sample – Joe Sample Heritage Sessions
Bassist Nick Sample honors his father, Joe Sample, on Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. Expect everything from the Crusaders' hits to deeper cuts from the late jazz great's catalog.
Nov 14, 2026, 6:30 PMJoe Sample – Heritage Sessions with Nick Sample
Bassist Nick Sample, son of the late Joe Sample, leads a tribute to his father's music on Saturday, November 14, at 6:30 p.m. at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. Expect everything from Crusaders hits to deeper cuts.
Nov 18, 2026, 6:30 PMThe GUD Band
The GUD Band is a live music group from Detroit known for blending soul, blues, and jazz into their energetic performances. Their style incorporates R&B, funk, soul, gospel, and modern hits to create a fresh yet nostalgic sound.
Nov 19, 2026, 6:00 PMBrendon Linsley Band
The Brendon Linsley Band, a Detroit-born blues, funk and classic rock outfit, plays Thursday, November 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. Expect searing guitar, smooth vocals and grooves that move.
Nov 20, 2026, 6:30 PMBrendon Linsley Band
The Brendon Linsley Band plays Friday, November 20, at 6:30 p.m. at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. Expect raw, soulful Detroit blues with searing guitar and grooves that move.
Nov 21, 2026, 6:30 PMBrendon Linsley Band
The Brendon Linsley Band plays Saturday, November 21, at 6:30 p.m. at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. Expect a Detroit mix of blues, funk and classic rock with plenty of fire.
Nov 25, 2026, 6:30 PMThe GUD Band
The GUD Band is a live music group from Detroit known for blending soul, blues, and jazz into their energetic performances. Their style incorporates R&B, funk, soul, gospel, and modern hits to create a fresh yet nostalgic sound.
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