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Music Lovers Wanted: The 2016 Summer Concert Series
For six Thursdays in a row, music enthusiasts are encouraged to head to Center Street for live performances by the local top bands.
Have you been wanting to JAZZ up your summer? Do you have a loss of things to do to keep the little ones busy? Or, do you simply just love music and Downtown Royal Oak?
The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts Summer Concert Series is your ticket to summer fun close to home!
Locals, visitors, kids, dogs and hula-hoopers make it a festive atmosphere you won't want to miss.
The summer concert series begins on July 14 through August 18, from 6-9 p.m., on Center Street, between Third and Fourth St. We have a wide variety of artists performing for your pleasure at no cost to you. All FREE for your enjoyment!
The summer concert series, which promotes the amazing art culture in our local community, is sponsored by Genisys Credit Union and the Downtown Development Authority.
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Top 5 reasons why one should attend some or all of the summer concert series
- The entire series is FREE, costs you nothing to attend.
- Our variety of artists can at least add a little spice to your music taste buds
- It is an "All Things Friendly" event - family's, couples, singles, teens, or elders, you name it, we got something for everyone.
- The times of the performers are a perfect filler for a hour gap or an evening gap.
- Above all, the summer concert series brings our community together to celebrate music and art!
Artist line-up
*All concerts begin at 6 p.m. with performances by The Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music; headliners begin at 7 p.m.
July 14 - Pre-Show with The Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music
7 p.m.- Popsicle Plus (Kids Music)
8 p.m. - Nick Kuhl and the Gang (Covers)
July 21 - Pre-Show with The Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music
DIA Away Mobile Art Gallery
7 p.m. - Theo “Gridiron” Spight and Friends (Soulful)
8 p.m. - Zap Toro with the City Style Tango Dancers (World Jazz and Ballroom)
July 28 - Pre-Show with The Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music
7 p.m. - Duane Harlick (Americana Soul)
8 p.m. - Twistin' Tarantulas (Punk Rockabilly)
August 4 - Pre-Show with The Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music
7 p.m. - Killer Flamingos (Killin’ Covers)
August 11 - Pre-Show with The Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music
7 p.m. - Sean Blackman’s In Transit (Modern World Music)
8 p.m. - Dave Hamilton Band (Funky Prog Rock)
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August 18 - Pre-Show with The Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music
7 p.m. - The Paul Carey Group feat. Ivory Darnell (Blues)
8 p.m. - The Reefermen (Rock and Soul)
If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact Judy Davids at Judyd@romi.gov
or call at 248-246-3201
