On a recent night, no less than two Hamtramck entrepreneurs offered us a Gucci necklace and a leather coat right on the spot. During the multi-venue Hamtramck Blowout this month, Paycheck's was one of the liveliest spots around, with sets by established local bands Outrageous Cherry, the Go and the Numbers. On any given weekend night, three or four bands hailing from Conant to Cleveland take the stage, often with a heavy metal bent. Bands who once made Paycheck's home say inconsistent booking practices have hurt the venue's musical credibility. Owner Paycheck has countered by hiring a new guy who vows to bring in big names.
Food is limited to tiny bags of pretzels and potato chips.
With this many bands, there are bound to be groupies. Then again, guys, with this many band members, you're probably out of luck. 2932 Caniff, Hamtramck. With Motor nightclub just down the street, curbside parking along Caniff is at a premium on weekends. Opens at 8 a.m. Monday through Saturday and at noon on Sunday.