Originating from Flint, Mich., Grand Funk Railroad will create “Some Kind of Wonderful” when they take the stage for the 2013 Chevrolet Rockin’ on the Riverfront free concert series on Friday, July 26. The concert, presented by Detroit’s #1 for Classic Rock 94.7 WCSX-FM, will rock the riverfront stage starting a 7:30 p.m. with opener Steve Kostan of WCSX.
At its sweat-dripping best, the legendary rock band
Grand Funk emits a surging, elemental blast of hard rock heat. The top
selling American rock group of the 70’s generally acknowledged as one of
the precursors to heavy metal, Grand Funk
laid the groundwork for such bands as Foreigner, Journey, Van Halen and
Bon Jovi with its signature hard driving sound, a combination of
soulful vocals, muscular instrumentation and forceful pop melodies.
The fact that Grand Funk’s legacy still looms large
over the pop music landscape more than 30 years after its 1969 birth in
Flint, Mich. is also a testament to the group’s influence and staying
power. Mega-hits "We’re An American Band,"
"I’m Your Captain/Closer To Home," "Locomotion," and "Some Kind Of
Wonderful" still receive continuous airplay on classic rock radio.
Over
their career, Grand Funk has had 19 charted singles, 8 Top 40 hits and
two Number One singles ("We’re An American Band" and "Locomotion," both
selling more
than one million each). The group has 12 gold and 10 platinum records
with record sales in excess of 25 million copies sold worldwide.
Spanning six consecutive Friday
evenings, 2013 Chevrolet Rockin’ on the Riverfront offers more than
free concerts. 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. Upcoming shows include:
Aug. 2: Great White (Once Bitten Twice Shy, Rock Me)
Aug. 9: Loverboy (Working for the Weekend, Turn Me Loose)
Aug. 16: Night Ranger (Sister Christian, (You Can Still) Rock in America)
Admission
to the concerts is always free and no 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, but outside food,
beverages and coolers are not permitted. 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 refreshments and food concessions at
several locations across the plaza.
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 the Rockin’ on the
Riverfront stage.
Convenient parking is available for $5 per vehicle, starting at 5 p.m., at the GM surface lot at the intersection of St. Antoine and Atwater streets, adjacent
to the GM Renaissance Center.
The
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center is offering an incredible
package during the concerts. The Marriott-Andiamo Romance Retreat
package includes
a four-course dinner at Andiamo Detroit Riverfront and overnight
accommodations at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. For
reservations call (888) 313-5001 and mention promotional code WN9 or visit The Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
.
Listen to 94.7 WCSX each week during Rockin’
on the Riverfront for a chance to win VIP seats, a catered dinner by
Andiamo, and meet and greet opportunities with the bands. Additionally,
new to the event this year is Veterans Row. Veterans are invited to log onto
www.wcsx.com, fill out an online form sharing where he or she served or is currently serving and
WCSX will pull weekly winners to sit in the 94.7 WCSX Veterans Row for each Rockin’ on the Riverfront concert this summer.
Fans are invited to watch
FOX 2 in the Morning every week to enter a FOX 2 EXPOSED contest for a chance to
win a VIP prize package, which includes two (2) VIP access
wristbands and lanyards with front-row seats, dinner for two (2) at
Andiamo Detroit Riverfront in the Rockin’ on the Riverfront VIP section
(the evening of the concert only), overnight accommodations
for two (2) at The Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center (the
evening of the concert only, and excludes the July 26, 2013 concert), free parking in the Beaubien Garage located on Beaubien Street (the evening of the concert only),
WCSX 94.7 FM freebies, and a band meet-and-greet (if available). To enter, access the online contest entry form on
MyFoxDetroit.com and follow instructions.
In
addition to Chevrolet, the 2013 Chevrolet Rockin’ on the Riverfront
concert series is sponsored in partnership with Detroit’s #1 for Classic
Rock
94.7 WCSX-FM,
Quicken Loans,
McDonald’s After Midnight,
Metro PCS, and
WJBK FOX 2.
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