Entertainer Kevin Sands will offer a "Tribute to Frank Sinatra" and the Monroe Big Band will perform as part of a benefit concert at 7 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Center for the Arts, 19019 Champaign, for the annual lighted Allen Park Christmas Parade.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and senior citizens. To order, call 1-313-928-0771 or visit the Allen Park Recreation Center, 15800 White St.
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.
The Downriver Community Band will headline a benefit concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Ford Senior Center, 6750 Troy, Taylor.
All proceeds go to the Fish and Loaves Community Food Pantry in Taylor.
For ticket information, visit www.downriverband.org.
Huron Valley Eagles Aerie 3732, 13636 Telegraph, Flat Rock, presents bluegrass music at 8 p.m. Saturdays.
Marion Blue will take 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.
Indo-rock fusion act Indian Ocean will bring its blend of classical, rock and blues music to the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave., from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 20.
Proceeds will benefit the Isha Foundation, an international nonprofit service organization dedicated to cultivating human potential.
For ticket information, call 1-734-844-0528 or 1-248-601-6362.
The Motor City Brass Band will take the stage at 3 p.m. Sept. 21 at First Presbyterian Church, 600 N. Brady Road, Dearborn, to benefit the Girlstown Foundation and Michigan Youth Leadership.
The program will feature patriotic numbers dating from the Revolutionary War through today.
Admission is free, but donations will be collected. For more information, visit www.mcbb.org.
A new concept in music trade shows will be born with the first Metro Music Expo, slated for next Friday through Sept. 14 at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi.
The three-day event will offer musicians exposure to every aspect of making and marketing music.
New and used instruments, records, equipment, electronics manufacturers, recording studios and videography will be part of the offerings.
Seminars on topics from booking to distribution also will be offered, along with two live music stages and music industry panel discussions.
Exhibit spaces start at $750. Tickets are $10 a day or $25 for the entire weekend, including access to clinics and seminars.
For more information, visit www.metromusicexpo.com or call 1-248-348-5600.
Southern rockers Molly Hatchet and Blackfoot with guest Nazareth will drop into DTE Energy Music Theatre at 6:30 p.m. Sunday.

Molly Hatchet will be at DTE Energy Music Theatre on Sunday.
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Tickets at $35.50 pavilion and $10 lawn are on sale at www.palacenet.com, The Palace and DTE box offices and Ticketmaster locations.
Charge orders at 1-248-645-6666.
Celtic fiddle-fest Barrage High Strung will perform an eclectic mix of music and dance at 7 p.m. Sunday 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. Tuesday 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.
Classic rocker Lou Gramm is expected to wow the crowd at 7:30 p.m. next Friday at DTE Energy Music Theatre with guest Patty Smyth & Scandal.
Tickets at $34.50 pavilion and $10 lawn are on sale at www.palacenet.com, The Palace and DTE box offices and Ticketmaster locations.
The show was rescheduled from its original July 9 date and tickets from that date will be honored.
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 www.palacenet.com, www.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, www.AEGLIVE.com, the Emerald Theatre box office and Ticketmaster locations.
Charge orders at 1-248-645-6666.
Local church choirs can sing their praises at the "How Sweet the Sound" gospel choir competition at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at Joe Louis Arena.
Choirs from 11 cities will compete in the national grand finale for a prize of up to $50,000.
A children's choir showcase and green screen karaoke stage also will be part of the fun.
Tickets are $5 and $7 and on sale at www.olympiaentertainment.com, the Joe Louis and Fox Theatre box offices and Ticketmaster locations.
Call 1-248-645-6666 to charge orders.
Good ol' boys Rascal Flatts will move the crowd with their "Bob That Head Tour" with guest Taylor Swift at 8 p.m. Sept. 20 at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Tickets at $75 and $52.75 are on sale at www.palacenet.com, www.livenation.com, The Palace and DTE box offices 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.
R&B songstress Mary J. Blige with guest Robin Thicke will groove at DTE Energy Music Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28.
Tickets are $99.75, $79.75, $59.75 and $39.75. Purchase them at www.palacenet.com, www.livenation.com, The Palace and DTE box offices and Ticketmaster locations. Special Superfan seating is available.
Charge ticket orders at 1-248-645-6666.
Weezer with guests Angels & Airwaves will take over The Palace of Auburn Hills at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29.
Tickets at $45 and $39.50 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.
"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" at $35, $45 and $55 are 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.
Rock innovators The Who will grace the stage at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Tickets at $79.50, $59.50 and $39.50 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 ticket orders at 1-248-645-6666.
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.
Saddle up for country music star Alan Jackson at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at The Palace of Auburn Hills with musical guests Trace Adkins and James Otto.
Tickets are $75, $55 and $29.50 and on sale at www.palacenet.com, The Palace and DTE box offices and Ticketmaster locations.
Charge orders at 1-248-645-6666.
Disney Channel sensations The Cheetah Girls bring their "One World Tour" to The Palace of Auburn Hills at 7 p.m. Dec. 2.
Tickets at $45 and $35 are on sale at www.palacenet.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.