Downriver Flashback promises a groovy time from 11 a.m. to dusk today in downtown Wyandotte.
The funky festival will feature arts and crafts, food and many musical guests.
Frijid Pink headlines the event with "Rev." Marc Falconberry and his Blues Band, The Cetan Clawson Revolution, MC Stanley T. Madhatter and other surprise guests.
Admission is free and music starts at 5 p.m. For more information, call 1-248-722-8880.
Barbershop quartet My Three Friends will be in the spotlight at 7 p.m. Sunday as part of the "Concerts on the Commons" at the Macomb Street Commons, Macomb at Meridian, Grosse Ile.
A feature called "Spotlight on Youth" invites young musicians to perform for five minutes at each show.
The free concerts are held Sundays throughout the summer. Bring your own lawn chair.
Willow Metropark's Summer Music Series continues with "Polka Fest" featuring Big Daddy Lackowski and Duane Malinowski from 6 to 10 p.m. tomorrow.
At 6 p.m. Thursday, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will perform, and from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 2, Kaleidoscope will play its renditions of Top 40 hits.
All music programs are free, but a vehicle permit is required for entry to the park. Cost is $4 a day or $20 for the year. Call 1-800-477-3182 or 1-734-697-9181 for more information.
The City of Lincoln Park's annual summer concert series is in full swing with free weekly concerts from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at the band shell in Memorial Park.
Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. In the event of rain, the concerts will move indoors.
The 1950s and '60s music of The Bel-Airs is on tap Thursday, followed by polka and standards from Zak Music on July 31; and The Diplomats with swing and 1960s music on Aug. 7.
In celebration of the Huron-Clinton Metroparks' 20th anniversary, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday at Willow Metropark in Huron Township as part of the "Target Harmony in the Metroparks" series.
DSO resident conductor Thomas Wilkins will lead the orchestra in a variety of light classical and pops music centered on a dance theme.
Concertgoers should bring their own blankets or chairs. Picnic baskets are allowed, but glass containers aren't. Food will be available at concession areas.
The family friendly concerts are free, but require a $4 vehicle entry permit to the park.
Visit www.metroparks. com or call 1-734-697-9181 for more details.
The 13th annual Jazz on the River bops its way into Elizabeth Park in Trenton from noon to 10 p.m. Aug. 2 and 3.
This year's lineup features Spyro Gyra, Ronnie Laws, The Deep Blue Organ Trio, Luis Resto, Malik Alston and the Linwood Ensemble, Terrance Palmer and Gene Dunlap among others.
A free jazz education tent will give aspiring musicians the chance to meet the artists and learn the history and rhythms of jazz.
The concerts are free, but a $5 parking donation is suggested.
Call 1-313-887-8501 or visit www.jazzontheriver. org for more information.
The 23rd annual Michigan State Championship Old-Time Fiddlers Contest will be at 10 a.m. Oct. 4 during the Huron Township Applefest, 37283 Huron River Drive, New Boston.
Contestants will be judged on tempo, intonation, expression and repertoire. There is a $10 entry fee.
First prize earns $300, second prize is $200 and third prize is $100.
Admission is free for the audience. For more information, call Jim McKinney at 1-734-753-8863 or e-mail stringtet@charter.net.
Huron Valley Eagles Aerie 3732, 13636 Telegraph, Flat Rock, presents bluegrass music at 8 p.m. Saturdays.
Marion Blue takes the stage tomorrow. Tickets are $7.
Children ages 12 and younger get in free with a parent. Call Roy Cobb at 1-313-381-7751 or Dana Cupp Jr. at 1-586-754-6955 for more information.
The Taylor Town Trade Center, 22525 Ecorse Road, presents "The Taylor Town Opry," live music from 2 to 5 p.m. every Friday. The concerts are free. All ages are welcome.
Rocker Eddie Money highlights the 2008 Homecoming Festival Aug. 1 to 3 at Ford Field in Dearborn.
The "Two Tickets to Paradise" singer will take the main stage at 8 p.m. Aug. 2.
The annual festival also features a slew of other live entertainment, carnival rides, an art fair, food, games, fireworks and historical re-enactments.
Visit www.cityofdearborn.org for more information.
Americana rocker John Mellencamp and guest Lucinda Williams take the stage at 7:30 p.m. today at DTE Energy Music Theatre.
Tickets at $85 and $49.50 for pavilion and $20 for lawn are on sale at www.palacenet.com, www.livenation.com, The Palace of Auburn Hills box office and Ticketmaster locations.
Charge ticket orders at 1-248-645-6666.
The Vans Warped Tour takes over the parking lot at Comerica Park at noon today.
A huge lineup of musical acts will take the stage, including The Academy Is ..., Gym Class Heroes, Reel Big Fish, From First to Last, Pennywise and As I Lay Dying.
Visit www.warpedtour.com for a full list of acts.
Tickets at $32 are on sale at www.olympiaentertainment.com, the Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices and Ticketmaster locations. Call 1-248-645-6666 to charge tickets.
Hometown boy Kid Rock, along with his expanded Twisted Brown Trucker Band, returns to his roots with performances at 7 p.m. tomorrow, Sunday, Tuesday and next Friday at DTE Energy Music Theatre.
Guests Reverend Run of Run DMC and Uncle Kracker will join the show.
Tickets are $55 for pavilion and $29 for lawn. A limited number of VIP packages, which include a seat within the first 15 rows, a pre-show barbecue, VIP parking and a limited-edition tour lithograph, are for sale online.
Purchase tickets at www.palacenet.com, www.livenation.com, The Palace of Auburn Hills box office, Ticketmaster locations or 1-248-645-6666.
It's the summer of love again as Crosby, Stills & Nash visit Meadow Brook Music Festival at 8 p.m. tomorrow.
Tickets at $75 and $45 for pavilion and $20 for lawn are on sale at www.palacenet.com, The Palace of Auburn Hills box office and Ticketmaster locations. Charge tickets at 1-248-645-6666.
Hair bands Cinderella and Warrant team to rock DTE Energy Music Theatre at 6:30 p.m. Monday.
Tickets are $37.50 for pavilion and $10 for lawn. Purchase tickets at www.palacenet.com, at The Palace of Auburn Hills box office and Ticketmaster locations. Charge orders at 1-248-645-6666.
Alternative rockers Blues Traveler, Live and Collective Soul will liven things up at 7 p.m. Thursday at Meadow Brook Music Festival.
Tickets at $45 and $29.50 for pavilion and $15 for lawn are on sale at www.palacenet.com, The Palace of Auburn Hills box office and Ticketmaster locations.
Lawn four-packs are available for $40. Charge tickets at 1-248-645-6666.
Alternative pop rockers O.A.R. with guest The Beautiful Girls take the stage at 7:30 p.m. next Friday at Meadow Brook Music Festival.
Tickets are $35.50 for pavilion and $20 for lawn. Order tickets at www.palacenet.com, www.livenation.com, The Palace of Auburn Hills box office and Ticketmaster locations.
Charge tickets at 1-248-645-6666.
Pop royalty The Police with guest Elvis Costello and the Imposters will reign at 7:30 p.m. July 26 at DTE Energy Music Theatre.
Tickets are $47.50, $97.50 and $232.50 and on sale at The Palace of Auburn Hills box office, Ticketmaster locations, www.palacenet.com and www.ticketmaster.com. Charge tickets at 1-248-645-6666.
There is a four-ticket limit per person for pavilion seats. Visit www.thepolice.com or www.livenation.com for sale information.
Soothing summer sounds are on tap as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra performs July 26 to 27 and Aug. 1 to 3 at Meadow Brook Music Festival.
Tickets are $30 for pavilion and $15 for lawn. Order tickets at www.palacenet.com, The Palace of Auburn Hills and DTE Energy Music Theatre box offices and Ticketmaster locations. Charge orders at 1-248-645-6666.
Classic R&B band Earth, Wind & Fire will groove at DTE Energy Music Theatre at 7:30 p.m. July 27.
Tickets at $42.50 for pavilion and $15 for lawn are on sale at www.palacenet.com, The Palace of Auburn Hills box office and Ticketmaster locations. Charge orders at 1-248-645-6666.
Lawn four-packs are available for $45.
Guitar great Peter Frampton heads to DTE Energy Music Theatre at 7:30 p.m. July 29.
Tickets are $35 for pavilion and $10 for lawn. Purchase tickets at www.palacenet.com, at The Palace of Auburn Hills and DTE box offices and Ticketmaster locations. Charge orders at 1-248-645-6666.
Modern rockers 3 Doors Down with guests Staind and Finger Eleven take over DTE Energy Music Theatre at 6:30 p.m. July 30.
Tickets are $48 for pavilion and $27.50 for lawn. Purchase tickets at www.palacenet.com, www.livenation.com, The Palace of Auburn Hills box office and Ticketmaster locations. Charge orders at 1-248-645-6666.
"Superfan" seating is available, as well as lawn four-packs at $75.
Take a swig of "Love on the Rocks" as crooner Neil Diamond stops in at The Palace of Auburn Hills at 8 p.m. July 31.
Tickets are $120, $85 and $55 on sale at www.palacenet.com, The Palace box office, Ticketmaster locations and 1-248-645-6666.
Contemporary country music crooner Luke Bryan will take over Ford Field at 4 p.m. Aug. 2.
The rising country singer has opened for acts such as Kenny Chesney and Sugarland, but is embarking on his first tour to promote the debut album, "I'll Stay Me."
Tickets are $99.50 and $69.50 and available at www.ticketmaster.com
World music sensations The Gipsy Kings will visit DTE Energy Music Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3.
Tickets at $37.50 for pavilion and $18.50 for lawn are on sale at www.palacenet.com, The Palace of Auburn Hills box office and Ticketmaster locations. Lawn four-packs are available for $50.
Call 1-248-645-6666 to charge tickets.
Folksy rocker Sheryl Crow with guests James Blunt and Toots & The Maytals drop in to DTE Energy Music Theatre at 7 p.m. Aug. 5.
Tickets at $59.50 and $39.50 for pavilion and $25 for lawn are on sale at www.palacenet.com, www.livenation.com, The Palace of Auburn Hills box office and Ticketmaster locations. Lawn four-packs are available for $75.
Charge ticket orders at 1-248-645-6666.
"Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?" rocker Rod Stewart shimmies into DTE Energy Music Theatre with guest Bryan Adams at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6.
Lawn seats are $35 and $85; pavilion seats are $150. Tickets are on sale at www.palacenet.com, The Palace of Auburn Hills box office and Ticketmaster locations, or charge at 1-248-645-6666.
Backstreet's back, all right!
Pop music makers Backstreet Boys with guest Girlicious will come together for a 7:30 p.m. show Aug. 8 at DTE Energy Music Theatre.
Tickets at $39.50 for pavilion and $20 for lawn are on sale at www.palacenet.com, www.livenation.com, The Palace of Auburn Hills box office and Ticketmaster locations. "Superfan" seating is available.
Charge ticket orders at 1-248-645-6666.
Go wild during the first Mayhem Festival featuring Slipknot, Disturbed, Dragonforce and Mastodon at 2 p.m. Aug. 9 at DTE Energy Music Theatre.
Pavilion tickets are $57.25 and $47.25; lawn tickets are $32.75. Order them at www.palacenet.com, www.livenation.com, The Palace of Auburn Hills box office and Ticketmaster locations. Lawn four-packs are $99.
Charge ticket orders at 1-248-645-6666.
Latin bluesmen Los Lonely Boys will take the stage at 8 p.m. Aug. 10 at Meadow Brook Music Festival.
Tickets at $32.50 for pavilion and $15 for lawn are on sale at www.palacenet.com, The Palace of Auburn Hills and DTE Energy Music Theatre box offices and Ticketmaster locations. Lawn four-packs are available for $45.
Charge ticket orders at 1-248-645-6666.
Child favorites The Wiggles bring the "Pop Go The Wiggles Live!" tour to The Palace of Auburn Hills at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12.
Tickets range from $21 to $41 and are on sale at www.palacenet.com, The Palace box office and Ticketmaster locations.
Charge ticket orders at 1-248-645-6666.
Country music diva Dolly Parton brings her "Backwoods Barbie World Tour" to DTE Energy Music Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13.
Tickets at $55 for pavilion and $10 for lawn are on sale at www.palacenet.com, The Palace of Auburn Hills and DTE box offices and Ticketmaster locations. "Superfan" seating is available.
Charge ticket orders at 1-248-645-6666.
Crooner Josh Turner with guest The Lost Trailers will take the stage at 8 p.m. Aug. 15 at Meadow Brook Music Festival.
Tickets at $39.50 pavilion and $15 lawn are on sale at palacenet.com, The Palace of Auburn Hills and DTE Energy Music Theatre box offices and Ticketmaster locations.
Charge ticket orders at 1-248-645-6666.
Steely Dan visits DTE Energy Music Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15 on the "Think Fast, Steely Dan Summer Tour 2008."
Tickets at $85 and $55 for pavilion and $20 for lawn are on sale at www.palacenet.com, The Palace of Auburn Hills and DTE Energy Music Theatre box offices and Ticketmaster locations.
Charge ticket orders at 1-248-645-6666.
Roots rocker Chris Isaak with special guest James Hunter comes to Meadow Brook Music Festival at 8 p.m. Aug. 17.
Tickets at $37.50 for pavilion and $15 for lawn are on sale now at www.palacenet.com, The Palace and DTE box offices and all Ticketmaster locations. Special lawn four-packs are $45.
Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-645-6666.
The '70s Soul Jam featuring The Stylistics, Harold Melvin's Blue Notes and Cuba Gooding Sr. of The Main Ingredient will funk it up at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at DTE Energy Music Theatre.
Tickets at $35.50 for pavilion and $10 for lawn are on sale now at www.palacenet.com, The Palace and DTE box offices and all Ticketmaster locations.
Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-645-6666.
"The Metal Masters Tour" featuring Judas Priest and Heaven and Hell with special guests Motorhead, Testament and Seduce will rock DTE Energy Music Theatre at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 18.
Tickets are $85 and $60 for pavilion; $25 for lawn. Purchase tickets at www.palacenet.com, www.livenation.com, The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster locations. Special lawn four-packs are $75 and "Superfan" seating is available.
Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-645-6666.
The summer's biggest kids' concert festival, Disney Music Block Party Tour, takes over Meadow Brook Music Festival at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 19 and 20.
Performers include They Might Be Giants, Ralph's World, Imagination Movers, Dan Zanes, Choo Choo Soul and guest host Raven-Symone.
General admission tickets are $36 and on sale now at are on sale now at www.palacenet.com, The Palace and DTE box offices and all Ticketmaster locations.
Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-645-6666.
Contemporary Christian bands Third Day and Switchfoot with special guests Jars of Clay and Robert Randolph & The Family Band will visit DTE Energy Music Theatre at 6 p.m. Aug. 21.
Tickets are $65, $48.50 and $30 for pavilion; $25 for lawn. Buy tickets online at www.palacenet.com, www.livenation.com, The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster locations. Special lawn four-packs are $75 and "Superfan" seating is available.
Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-645-6666.
Blues acts George Thorogood & The Destroyers and Buddy Guy will groove into Meadow Brook Music Festival at 8 p.m. Aug. 21.
Tickets at $35 for pavilion and $15 for lawn are on sale now at www.palacenet.com, The Palace and DTE box offices and all Ticketmaster locations. Special lawn four-packs are $45.
Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-645-6666.
Bring out your inner rasta when reggae band UB40 takes the stage at DTE Energy Music Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22.
Tickets at $36.50 for pavilion and $10 for lawn are on sale now at www.palacenet.com, The Palace and DTE box offices and all Ticketmaster locations.
Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-645-6666.
Alternative metal band Nine Inch Nails with special guest Does It Offend You, Yeah? will hit the stage at The Palace of Auburn Hills at 8 p.m. Aug. 23.
Tickets at $59.50 and 439.50 are on sale now at www.palacenet.com, www.livenation.com, The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster locations. Special "Superfan" seating is available.
Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-645-6666.
Get your classic rock on with Def Leppard, Styx and REO Speedwagon at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at Joe Louis Arena.
The show was rescheduled from April 19, but tickets from that date will be honored.
Tickets at $35, $55 and $75 are on sale at www.olympiaentertainment.com, the Joe Louis and Fox Theatre box offices and Ticketmaster locations. Charge tickets at 1-248-645-6666.
Take a step back in time as "Get Back! Cast of Beatlemania" pays tribute to the Fab Four at 7 p.m. Aug. 24 at Meadow Brook Music Festival.
Tickets are $25 and $15 for pavilion; $10 for lawn. Purchase tickets online at www.palacenet.com, The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster locations. Special "Superfan" seating is available.
Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-645-6666.
Classic rockers The Allman Brothers Band, along with Bob Weir & RatDog, take the stage at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at DTE Energy Music Theatre.
Tickets at $49.50 for pavilion and $20 for lawn are on sale now at www.palacenet.com, The Palace and DTE box offices and all Ticketmaster locations. Special lawn four-packs are $60.
Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-645-6666.
Pop rockers Maroon 5 and Counting Crows with guest Augustana will have DTE Energy Music Theatre jammin' at 7 p.m. Aug. 29.
Tickets, $75 and $45 for pavilion and $30 for lawn, are on sale at www.palacenet.com, www.livenation.com, The Palace of Auburn Hills box office and Ticketmaster locations. "Superfan" seating is available.
Charge tickets at 1-248-645-6666.
The Music of Led Zeppelin: A Rock Symphony brings the band's classic hits to life at 8 p.m. Aug. 30 at DTE Energy Music Theatre.
Tickets are $32.50 for pavilion and $10 for lawn. Purchase tickets at www.palacenet.com, The Palace and DTE box offices and all Ticketmaster locations.
Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-645-6666.
The Legends of Motown featuring The Temptations Revue and The Contours will take concertgoers back in time at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at DTE Energy Music Theatre.
Tickets at $35.50 for pavilion and $10 for lawn are on sale now at www.palacenet.com, The Palace and DTE box offices and all Ticketmaster locations.
Charge tickets at 1-248-645-6666.
Celtic fiddle-fest Barrage High Strung will perform an eclectic mix of music and dance at 7 p.m. Sept. 7 at Meadow Brook Music Festival.
Tickets for the Celtic celebration are $29.50 pavilion and $10 lawn. Purchase seats at www.palacenet.com, The Palace box office and Ticketmaster locations. Special "Superfan" seating also is available.
Call 1-248-645-6666 to charge tickets.
Overload on nostalgia as Journey with guests Heart and Cheap Trick take you back in time at 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at DTE Energy Music Theatre.
Tickets are $85, $59.50 and $39.50 for pavilion and $27.50 for lawn. Family four-packs are $75. "Superfan" seating is available.
Purchase tickets at www.palacenet.com, www.livenation.com, The Palace of Auburn Hills box office and Ticketmaster locations. Charge orders at 1-248-645-6666.
The soulful sounds of Maze and Frankie Beverly will fill the Fox Theatre at 8 p.m. Sept. 13.
Tickets at $48, $63, $78 and $103 are on sale at www.olympiaentertainment.com, the Fox and Joe Louis Arena box offices and Ticketmaster locations.
Call 1-248-433-1515 to charge orders.
Country phenom Toby Keith brings his "Biggest & Baddest Tour" with guests Montgomery Gentry, Carter's Chord, Mica Roberts and Trailer Choir to DTE Energy Music Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14.
Tickets are $76.50 pavilion and $34 lawn. Place orders at palacenet.com, livenation.com, The Palace and DTE box offices and Ticketmaster locations.
Special "Hell Raiser" seats sold in pairs only are available for $40, along with a limited number of lawn four-packs for $99.
Charge orders at 1-248-645-6666.
Influential rap artist Ice Cube will kick some lyrics at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Emerald Theatre in Mount Clemens.
Tickets to see the "Boyz 'n' the Hood" star are $30 in advance or $35 on the day of the show.
Order tickets at www.ticketmaster.com, AEGLIVE.com, the Emerald Theatre box office and Ticketmaster locations.
Charge orders at 1-248-645-6666.
Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at DTE Energy Music Theatre.
Tickets at $59.50 and $39.50 pavilion; $15 lawn are on sale at www.palacenet.com, The Palace and DTE box offices and Ticketmaster locations.
Charge orders at 1-248-645-6666.
Titanic songstress Celine Dion's "Taking Chances" tour will visit The Palace of Auburn Hills at 8 p.m. Sept. 26.
Tickets, $49.50, $77.50, $112.50 and $152.50, are on sale at www.palacenet.com, The Palace box office and Ticketmaster locations. Charge tickets at 1-248-645-6666.
Detroit native singer/songwriter KEM with guest Rahsaan Patterson stops in at 8 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Fox Theatre.
Tickets, at $63, $73, $88 and $128, are on sale at www.olympiaentertainment.com, the Fox and Joe Louis box offices and Ticketmaster locations.
Charge orders at 1-248-433-1515.
R&B icon Janet Jackson swings into The Palace of Auburn Hills at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 on her "Rock Witchu Tour."
Tickets at $129.75, $99.75, $79.50 and $49.75 are on sale at www.palacenet.com, www.livenation.com, The Palace and DTE box offices and Ticketmaster locations. Special Superfan seating also is available.
Charge orders at 1-248-645-6666.
"American Idol" winner turned country music sensation Carrie Underwood rides into Joe Louis Arena with guest Little Big Town at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4.
Tickets for the "Carnival Ride Tour" are $35, $45 and $55 and on sale at www.olympiaentertainment.com, the Joe Louis and Fox Theater box offices and Ticketmaster locations.
Charge ticket orders at 1-248-645-6666.
Celtic Thunder will take the stage by storm at 8 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Fox Theatre.
The five-member Irish singing troupe will perform traditional songs such as "Mountains of Mourne" and international hits such as "Desperado."
Tickets at $37.50, $47.50 and $57.50 are on sale at www.olympiaentertainment.com, the Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices and Ticketmaster locations. Call 1-248-433-1515 to charge tickets.
Hang tough one more time when reunited boy band New Kids on the Block visit The Palace of Auburn Hills at 8 p.m. Oct. 25.
Tickets at $78, $58 and $38 are on sale at www.palacenet.com, www.livenation.com, The Palace and DTE box offices and Ticketmaster locations.
Charge tickets at 1-248-645-6666.
Soaring soprano Sarah Brightman brings her "Symphony World Tour" to The Palace of Auburn Hills at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3.
Tickets at $125, $75 and $49.50 are on sale at www.palacenet.com, The Palace and DTE box offices and Ticketmaster locations. Special "Superfan" seating also is available.
Charge orders at 1-248-645-6666.
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