Keller, who says he “grew up as gay” at Backstreet, acquired the establishment when he was approached by former owner Dr. “It was our way of trying to give back to the community and say, ‘Hey, we want you to have a fun time, enjoy yourself.’” “We actually had a little surprise and we gave the liquor away,” managing owner Doug Keller says of the soft opening.
On Saturday, March 23, LGBTQ bar and nightclub Backstreet, a staple in the Metro Detroit queer community with a history that dates back to 1979, held a soft opening despite still being under construction.
