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Rockin’
on the
Riverfront
classic
rock
concert
series
returns
July 8
 DETROIT
- The
2011
Chevy
Rockin’
on the
Riverfront
summer
concert
series
is ready
to rock
the ‘D’
for the
sixth
year by
setting
Riverfront
Plaza’s
scenic
stage
with
some of
classic
rock’s
most
unforgettable
bands
and the
latest
lineup
of cool
Chevy
vehicles.
The
concert
series
kicks
off July
8 and
will
make the
spectacular
GM
Riverfront
Plaza
THE
Friday
night
destination
for
food,
fun and
FREE
concerts.
In
partnership
with
Detroit’s
Classic
Rock
Station
94.7
WCSX-FM,
Rockin’
on the
Riverfront
will
feature
six
sizzling
Friday
night
shows
from
7:30
p.m. to
11 p.m.
July 8
through
August
12.
“Rockin’
on The
Riverfront
has now
become
one of
the
premier
events
in
downtown
Detroit,”
said
Doug
Podell,
afternoon
personality
at WCSX.
“The
event
continues
to make
a
positive
impact
on the
community
by
offering
high
quality
free
talent,
an
outstanding
staging
area
behind
the
RenCen
with the
Detroit
River as
the
backdrop
and room
for over
5,000
people.
Rockin’
on the
Riverfront
proves
that
great
things
are
still
happening
in the
Motor
City.”
Leading
the
line-up
of hot
acts
will be
Three
Dog
Night,
who will
perform
hits
such as
"Mama
Told Me
Not to
Come",
"Joy to
the
World"
and
"Black
and
White"
at the
July 8
kickoff
concert.
Other
bands
performing
throughout
the
summer
on the
scenic
Riverfront
include:
July 15:
The
Guess
Who
July 22:
REO
Speedwagon
July 29:
Grand
Funk
Railroad
August
5: Leon
Russell
and
Mitch
Ryder
August
12:
Bachman
& Turner
“Detroit
comes
alive in
the
summer
with
Rockin’
on the
Riverfront,
and
Chevrolet
is
excited
to be
part of
it,”
said
Rick
Scheidt,
vice
president
of
Chevrolet
Marketing.
“The
riverfront
creates
the
perfect
atmosphere
to enjoy
music
and food
with
friends
and
family
on a
warm
summer
night.
We
invite
everyone
to join
us for a
fantastic
and
memorable
experience.”
Admission
to the
concerts
is free
and no
advance
tickets
are
necessary.
Viewing
space
will be
on a
first-come,
first-served
basis
and
people
are
encouraged
to bring
their
own lawn
chairs
and
blankets.
In
addition,
boaters
on the
Detroit
River
are
invited
to
anchor
near the
riverfront
and
enjoy
the view
of the
stage
from the
water.
Andiamo
Detroit
Riverfront
will
provide
refreshment
and food
concessions
at
several
locations
on the
plaza.
Outside
food,
beverages
or
coolers
will not
be
permitted.
Andiamo
Detroit
Riverfront
will
accept
dinner
reservations
before
and
after
the
concert
and
invite
guests
to take
advantage
of its
outdoor
patio
overlooking
the
Detroit
River.
Convenient
parking
is
available
for $5
per
vehicle
at the
GM
surface
lot at
the
intersection
of St.
Antoine
and
Atwater,
adjacent
to the
GM
Renaissance
Center.
A
viewing
package
is
available
at the
Detroit
Marriott
Renaissance
Center
including
a BBQ
dinner
and
overnight
accommodations.
For
reservations,
call
1-800-352-0831
or visit
detroitmarriott.com.
Use
promotional
code L9Z
for the
viewing
package. |
