The end of summer is slowly winding down and Rockin' on the Riverfront is closing it down in style. The sixth and final performance of this summers outdoor classic rock series will feature a double-bill of Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad and Marshall Crenshaw!
The 2012 Chevrolet Rockin’ on the Riverfront concert series will end on a high note with Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad and Marshall Crenshaw as they rock the GM Riverfront stage on August 17. The concert presented in partnership with Detroit’s Classic Rock Station 94.7 WCSX-FM and the new Soft Rock 105.1 FM will rock the riverfront stage starting a 7:30p.m.
As the top selling American rock group of the 1970’s, Grand Funk Railroad is a surging, elemental blast of hard rock heat that formed in Flint, Michigan. Founding member Mark Farner mastered the combination of soulful vocals, muscular instrumentation and forceful pop melodies. With mega-hits like “We’re an American Band,” “I’m Your Captain/Closer to Home,” “Locomotion” and “Some Kind of Wonderful,” the band rocked the world and sold out concerts in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Japan and South America.
Detroit native Marshall Crenshaw began playing guitar at age 10. The success of his infectious self-titled debut album featuring pop hit “Someday, Someway” led to work with noted producers and artists Stewart Lerman, Jerry Boys and Jim Kelter. Crenshaw’s warm vocals and riveting guitar work exude a powerful vibe of immediacyin songs like “Sunday Blues,” “Someone Told Me,” “Passing Through,” “Long Hard Road,” and “Something’s Gonna Happen.”
Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad will open the show at 7:30 p.m. and Marshall Crenshaw will take the stage at 9 p.m.
Rockin’ on the Riverfront offers Detroiters and visitors more than free concerts this summer. Located in the heart of the city, between the GM Renaissance Center and Detroit River, the event has become a summer destination for dining and entertainment in Detroit.
Admission to the concert is always free and no advance tickets are necessary. Viewing space is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. In addition, boaters on the Detroit River are welcome to anchor near the riverfront and enjoy the shows from the water.
Andiamo Detroit Riverfront will provide refreshment and food concessions at several locations across the plaza. Outside food, beverages or coolers will not be permitted. Andiamo Detroit Riverfront and Joe Muer Seafood will accept dinner reservations before and after the concert and both restaurants offer outdoor patios overlooking the Detroit River and Rockin’ on the Riverfront stage.
Convenient parking is available for $5 per vehicle, starting at 5:00 p.m., at the GM surface lot at the intersection of St. Antoine and Atwater streets, adjacent to the GM Renaissance Center.