15 Years of The Machine Shop is a hardcover photographic retrospective capturing the first fifteen years of one of Flint, Michigan’s most iconic live music venues — The Machine Shop. The book was created by Jeffrey “Minty” Mintline, the venue’s longtime house photographer, and highlights memorable moments, performances, and personalities that defined the venue from its early years through its growth into a beloved regional music hub. 

Over 150 large-format photos documenting concerts, artists, and memorable scenes from The Machine Shop’s stage. Photos span a wide range of musical genres and feature both national touring acts and regional favorites, showcasing the diversity and energy of the shows hosted at the Flint venue. 

The book is presented as a high-quality 104-page coffee-table album, perfect for music fans and patrons of the club alike. 

It also reflects the passion and community around the venue — from the intimate crowd shots to the high-energy live performance images — giving readers a visual history of a key part of Michigan’s live music scene. 
The book was published in 2017.

Featured Photos / Bands in the Book
•	Eric Church – Country star
•	Steel Panther – Glam metal 
•	Shinedown – Rock band
•	Kid Rock – Michigan-born artist
•	Uncle Kracker – Frequent collaborator with Kid Rock and solo performer. 
•	Pop Evil – Michigan hard rock band
•	Citizen Zero – Michigan band 
•	Wayne Kramer (MC5) – Legendary Detroit rocker
•	Battlecross – Metal act
•	Whitey Morgan – Country and roots artist

Jeffrey “Minty” Mintline 
Jeffrey “Minty” Mintline is a photographer known locally as Minty of Minty Pics and served as The Machine Shop’s official photographer for many years. His work documenting the venue has become a visual record of hundreds of shows and artists.