Welcome to the official blog for Rockin' on the Riverfront -- Detroit's hottest, FREE classic rock concerts on the beautiful, revitalized Riverfront. After much anticipation, we are finally able to officially announce the bands for the series. We hope you will be satisfied with this year's lineup -- we think it's the biggest and best yet!
Setting the tone for the series will be legendary queen of rock Pat Benatar, who will perform her power hits such as “Hit Me with Your Best Shot” and “Love is a Battlefield” at the June 27 kickoff concert.
Other bands performing throughout the summer on the scenic Riverfront 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
For more detailed information on the series, visit http://www.gmrencen.com/ and click on the Rockin' on the Riverfront tab.
Keep watching this blog, too -- we'll be sure to post all kinds of fun links, photos and videos of the bands to come. Be sure to email us your photos from the concerts and comment on what you like and dislike about each one.
Get ready to party in the the D -- classic rock style!
- Downtown Detroit Diva
