Classic Rock All Stars -- Oh, What a Night!

A special shout out to Radenko of Windsor who just may be the Classic Rock All Stars biggest fan! He was able to enjoy front row seats and sent us some photos from the concert.

A few of the Classic Rock All Stars jamming on the GM Riverfront stage
Classic Rock All Star drummer Peter Rivera with Radenko

We're so happy you had fun, Radenko!

We send you some Detroit love.

Classic Rock All Stars, Rick Derringer - THIS FRIDAY!

Alright Rockin' on the Riverfront fans -- we're approaching the midway point of the FREE classic rock concert series. So if you haven't made it down to the Riverfront yet, you better mark down the remaining concerts in your calendar!

The fourth concert in the ROR series is this Friday, July 25 featuring the Classic Rock All Stars and Rick Derringer. The Classic Rock All Stars have been touring together since 1990 and include the following rockers:

• Jerry Corbetta is the founder, keyboardist and former lead singer of Sugarloaf – a ’70s band that hit it big with the song "Green-Eyed Lady.”
• Peter Rivera is the former singer and drummer for the ’70s group Rare Earth whose songs "Get Ready" and "I Just Wanna Celebrate” propelled the band to fame.
• Mike Pinera is known for his role as lead singer and guitarist for Blues Image and Iron Butterfly. He is known for his song "Ride Captain Ride" (Blues Image) and “In a Gadda Da Vida" (Iron Butterfly).
• Dennis Noda is a bass guitarist known for his funky style and work with Cannibal & the Headhunters, a band that struck international acclaim with their hit "Land of a Thousand Dances."

Rick Derringer headlines the concert and is best known for his big hits, "Hang on Sloopy" (performed with his former band, The McCoys) and "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo." A seasoned musical veteran, Derringer has recorded four blues CDs, numerous jazz hits and has produced and written albums for the World Wrestling Federation.

The Classic Rock All Stars will take the stage at 8 p.m., followed by Rick Derringer.

Don't forget how easy it is to park downtown. And, if you're coming from outside of D-town or just don't want to deal with the hassle of driving home late, check out the Ren Cen Marriott's special ROR room package starting at $149. Be sure to listen to 94.7 WCSX-FM starting at 2 p.m. on Friday for interviews with the band and all the up-to-the-minute concert details.

Questions, comments, suggestions? E-mail us at rockinontheriverfront@gmail.com.

-Motor City Mama

Starship featuring Mickey Thomas Lit up the Detroit Riverfront

This past Friday's Rockin' on the Riverfront concert with Starship featuring Mickey Thomas was another smashing success! The weather was perfect, the crowd was impressive and Mickey and his pals did not fail to entertain. Here are a few photos for those of you that may have missed the concert:



I must say -- Stephanie Calvert has some AMAZING vocal chords! If anyone doubted that she could live up to vocal prowess Grace Slick, Friday's concert proved them wrong. That girl can SING! Mickey and Stephanie were the perfect complement to each other (especially during the ballad Nothing Gonna Stop us Now). If it wasn't for Stephanie's obviously young features, you wouldn't know that the duo hasn't been performing together for decades. Mickey and the rest of the band definitely rocked it like there was no tomorrow. The cheers, screams, chants and horn toots from the boats were countless!

Next up: Rick Derringer and the Classic Rock All Stars! They'll take center stage at 8 p.m. this Friday, July 25. Don't forget about all the other great amenities offered at the General Motors Renaissance Center. Shop, dine and rock out all night long!

- Motor City Mama