Rock 'n' Roll Grad School

Rock n Roll Grad School #194 The story of the Grande Ballroom

Heidi Hedquist/Luke Poling Season 1 Episode 194

For music fans, the legend of the Grande Ballroom looms large. The room played host to important shows by band such as The MC5, The Who, Iggy and the Stooges and BB King.

While it's not longer a music venue, the room is an iconic part of the history of Detroit music. We talked with Tony D’Annunzio, director of the documentary, Louder Then Love: The Grande Ballroom Story, which is screening as part of the Beaver Island Film Festival, September 21st, 2024.

For more information on the film, check out the movie's website. And for more information about the Beaver Island Film Festival, check out their page on Facebook.