The first Family party took place at Tom Philips Post on Detroit’s east side on December 21, 1996, with Derek Plaslaiko, Adam Haupt, Rob Hood, Eddie Fowlkes, and Paperclip People (better known as Carl Craig) on the bill. It welcomed everyone into the late night party fold: black, white, male, female, trans, gay, straight. Everybody was a star. Still are, as a matter of fact.
The next year, Family found a weekly home at the legendary Motor Lounge in Hamtramck. Resident DJs Jeremy Christian, Jason Kendig (Echo), Derek Plaslaiko and Brian Gillespie set a new standard in delivering dance music. Extended family members included Carlos Souffront, Lauren Flax, Ronin, Dillema, Justin Kruse and more.
On a Tuesday night, no less, when clubbers and ravers would circle the building waiting to get in. The FAMILY family also included DJs Matthew Boynton, Patrick Russell, Mike Servito, Jay Langa and many others.
This year, Adriel Fantastique!, the event’s founder and host,
celebrates the drama, decadence and debauchery of 28 fun-filled years on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at TV Lounge with DJ Assault, Meftah, Loren, Chelita, Persih b2b Beatloaf, and ErikK Raphael.