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

Register to Win a Rockin' Classic Car

Hey classic rock lovers -- want to know how you can win a souped up '69 Camaro at the Blue Oyster Cult concert on August 15? Rockin' on the Riverfront's media partner, 94.7 WCSX-FM, will raffle off this awesome classic car to one lucky winner!

Here's the scoop on how this whole car giveaway idea was born. The JJ & Lynne’s Stone Soup Project™ was inspired by the old stone soup fable where everyone throws something in the pot to make a great meal. This event harnesses the generosity and ingenuity of WCSX listeners from around the Detroit area to work together for a common cause - building a rockin’ classic car!

It all started when someone donated a shell of a vehicle. Then someone donated an engine, a company donated a new grill, a group of mechanics offered to spend their next eight weekends putting it all together - you get the idea! Then over the course of a few short months, that shell is transformed into a ride any car enthusiast would envy. But only one lucky person will be able to claim that custom car as their own. And all it takes is a $25 raffle ticket! All the proceeds from the raffle will benefit Forgotten Harvest. Go here to buy tickets and see when and where you can stop by the WCSX Stone Soup booth to purchase raffle tickets.

So remember, purchase your tickets for the Camaro raffle (c'mon it will benefit an amazing organization!), then be sure to attend the August 15 Blue Oyster Cult show at 8 p.m. on the beautiful Detroit Riverfront. E-mail questions to rockinontheriverfront@gmail.com.

Best of luck and a big THANK YOU to all who purchase tickets!

- Motor City Mama