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Lauren Panaretos, Franco PR
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Nikki Stephan, Franco PR
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The Rockin' On The Riverfront (ROR) concert series features an all-star lineup of classic rock headliners every Friday night from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. June 27 through August 22.

 

Future ROR concerts include:

·         Mark Farner and Mitch Ryder - July 11

·         Starship, starring Mickey Thomas - July 18

·         Rick Derringer and Classic Rock All Stars featuring original members of Sugarloaf, Rare Earth, Iron Butterfly, Blues Image and Cannibal & the Headhunters - July 25

·         The Guess Who - August 1

·         Kansas - August 8

·         Blue Oyster Cult - August 15

·         Foreigner - August 22

 

Admission to the concerts is free and no advance tickets are necessary. Viewing space will be on a first-come, first-serve 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.

 

Refreshments and food concessions will be available at several locations on the plaza. Outside food, beverages or coolers will not be permitted. Additionally, pre-concert dinner options are available at the GM Renaissance Center's delectable full service restaurants - Coach Insignia, Andiamo Riverfront, Seldom Blues, River Café, Sweet Lorraine's and Asian Village.

 

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. Valet parking is also available at the GM Ren Cen North Lobby on Jefferson Avenue.

 

WCSX radio personality Steve Kostan will be broadcasting live from all concerts and will interview band members and Detroit celebrities prior to each concert.

 

WCSX will also raffle off a '69 Camaro at the August 15 Blue Oyster Cult concert as part of The JJ & Lynne's Stone Soup Project™. Tickets are $25 and proceeds will benefit Forgotten Harvest. Visit www.wcsx.com to purchase tickets.

 

For more information about ROR, call (313) 568-5600 or visit www.gmrencen.com or http://rockinontheriverfront.blogspot.com.

 

 

(Editor's note: WCSX Classic Rock Jocks including Jim Johnson, Lynne Woodison, Karen Savelly, Ken Calvert, and Steve Kostan are available for interviews. Please contact Nikki Stephan at (313) 567-5029).

 

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