Monday –
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 August 15 2016 –  12:00 PM
CADILLAC SQUARE

LAURA MENDOZA

NOON – 2 P.M.

Laura Mendoza hails originally from the Detroit rock band, White Shag.

Stripping it down with classic rock, punk, country and her own band’s original tunes on acoustic.
Special set from Detroit croonerette
August 15 2016 –  12:00 PM
CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK
SHAUNELLE THE VOICE & MELODIKSOUL
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CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK

THE ANTHONY LAI BAND

At the heart of The Anthony Lai Band is a love for vocal harmony.
The group blends voices inspired by Crosby, Stills, and Nash, Fleetwood Mac …
Together with a fusion of rock n’ roll, folk, and classical music.
 August 16 2016 –  12:00 PM
CADILLAC SQUARE

NATA MUSIC

NOON – 2 P.M.
Nata Music is a combination of classic R &B,  early Motown mixed with new school …
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August 16 2016 –  6:00 PM

PARADISE VALLEY’S BEATRICE BUCK PARK

POLYFOLD SUMMER RESIDENCY UPFRONT DETROIT

6-8 P.M.
A Detroit based group of musicians – perform groove-based compositions
Derrick Benford – Piano
Nate Winn – Drums
Michael Scott Taylor – Bass
Guest* Jeffrey Trent – Saxophone
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August 17 2016 –  12:00 PM
CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK

TAYLOR TUCKY BAND

Taylor Tucky –  best of today’s Modern Country radio hits – fast-paced dynamic show.
August 17 2016 –  12:00 PM
CADILLAC SQUARE
NEXT GENERATION
NOON – 2 P.M
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August 18 2016 –  12:00 PM
CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK

THURSDAY LUNCH LIVE: PATO

PRESENTED BY IHEARTMEDIA AND EMBARCO ENTERTAINMENT

A Detroit based singer, writer, and guitarist. Pato composes music and writes lyrics around his native Motown and Argentinian experiences.
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August 18 2016 –  12:00 PM
CADILLAC SQUARE

OMAR ARAGONES

NOON – 2 P.M.
Playing music that is soulful and fun.
Blending genres such as R&B, Pop and Rock to create sounds that everyone can enjoy.
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August 18 2016 –  5:30 PM

MIX & MINGLE PRESENTED BY CHANNEL 955

CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK BEACH

THURSDAYS, 5:30 -8:30 p.m.
Socialize and relax at a weekly Downtown happy hour.
Features delicious food and drink specialties each Thursday.
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August 18 2016 –  6:00 PM
PARADISE VALLEY’S BEATRICE BUCK PARK

POLYFOLD SUMMER RESIDENCY MUSIC OF LEVINE, MALIS AND SHADIK

6-8 P.M.
POLYFOLD is a collective of musical artists who have joined together to develop, and present creative works.
Founded in Detroit, Polyfold produces concerts and recordings,
hosts outreach events and educational workshops,
fosters creative community in Detroit and beyond.
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August 19 2016 –  11:00 AM
CADILLAC SQUARE

FARMERS MARKET FRIDAYS

11 A.M. – 2 P.M.
Shop a great selection of fresh produce and cottage foods from an array of local growers.
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 August 19 2016 –  12:00 PM
CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK

SARAH SHERRARD BAND

The Sarah Sherrard Band is a seasoned Classic Rock group from Southeastern Michigan They make you feel something familiar and new all at the same  time .
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 August 19 2016 –  12:00 PM
CADILLAC SQUARE

ALLISON ALBRECHT

NOON – 2 P.M.
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August 19 2016 –  5:30 PM
THE BEACH @ CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK

ANTHEM

Anthem Reggae Band -original sound that is creating a big wave throughout the USA. Anthem provides musical enchantment and diversity –  reggae, from roots to dancehall.
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August 19 2016 –  6:30 PM
CAPITOL PARK

THE FRIDAY RIDE

Live Cycle Delight will lead bike enthusiasts on a seven to eight mile ride through downtown, the riverfront, and various landmarks in the city.
Starting at 6:30pm in Capitol Park, the ride last approximately 90-minutes, and will end at one of Detroit’s favorite spots, Campus Martius Park’s Beach Party Fridays.
As part of the ride, Live Cycle Delight will assist riders with bike checks for safety, and host a brief discussion about the rules of the road and how to safely navigate downtown as a biker in today’s fast paced traffic.
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August 21 2016 –  11:00 AM
CAPITOL PARK

MICHELLE HELD

11 A.M.
Michelle Held’s music harnesses all that encompasses the city, from hard-bitten soul to an ethereal grit.
She honed her skills at coffee shops and open mics.
With appearances at the DIA; TV and Radio spots on WDET, NPR, WXYZ , TV20,
she has carved out a place in the Detroit music scene.
Her singular voice, razor sharp candor and intricate guitar style honors the past yet owns a timelessness that rings through each song.
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August 21 2016 –  1:00 PM
CAPITOL PARK

DEBLON JACKSON

1 P.M.
Deblon Jackson is an excellent Flutist Born in Detroit Michigan.
She received her Bachelors of Music Education at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.
Was a Flutist in the United States Air Force Band.
Founder of Classique Productions which is dedicated to preserving Jazz music with young people.
CD White Blaze depicts her excellent musicianship and musical technique.
Was the runner-up in the Detroit International Jazz Festival Solo Competition in 2002. Founder of Jazz Kids and won the Detroit finals for Women who Jams June 24, 2006.
Performed with Teddy Harris Jr., James Tatum, Milt Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Johnny Rodriguez, and many others.
part of     SUNDAY BRUNCH
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 August 22 2016 –  12:00 PM
CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK

BEVLOVE

August 22 2016 –  12:00 PM
CADILLAC SQUARE
CHRIS HEINE AND JIM WALKUP
NOON – 2 P.M.
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August 23 2016 –  12:00 PM
CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK

SIDE TRAKD BAND

SideTrak’d was formed in November 2011 by five musicians who have each spent 20+ years in music.
They specialize in danceable rock-n-roll from  60s to 90s, primarily .
Classic rock with some soul/R&B, Motown and modern rock mixed in.
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August 23 2016 –  12:00 PM
CADILLAC SQUARE

JGRAVES

NOON – 2 P.M.
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August 23 2016 –  6:00 PM
PARADISE VALLEY’S BEATRICE BUCK PARK

POLYFOLD SUMMER RESIDENCY MUSIC OF TAIKO DRUMS

6-8 P.M.
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August 24 2016 –  12:00 PM
CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK

BORDER PATROL

Border Patrol is a lyrically driven folk-rock group from Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario.
Blending elements of traditional bluegrass and folk with punk and indie expression, they feature vocal harmonies and surprisingly upbeat melodies about our impending doom and the monotonies of every day life and love in this modern age.
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August 24 2016 –  12:00 PM
CADILLAC SQUARE

BRAZIL AND BEYOND DUO

NOON – 2 P.M.
The Brazil and Beyond Duo featuring Rich K on the Brazilian ukulele, six string bass and Garry Weinberg on seven string Brazilian guitar performing Latin-Brazilian selections and Beatles covers.
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August 25 2016 –  12:00 PM
CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK

THURSDAY LUNCH LIVE: JUSTIN ALEXANDER & THE MODERN CLASSICS

PRESENTED BY IHEARTMEDIA AND EMBARCO ENTERTAINMENT
Blending elements from across different genres to create his own unique style of pop-punk-rock .
Consistently winning over crowds with nothing more than a song, his voice, his guitar and his larger than life charisma.
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August 25 2016 – 12:00 PM
CADILLAC SQUARE

ALEXANDRIA LINTNER

NOON – 2 P.M.
Alexandria Lintner is the lead singer of a strong and powerful acoustic project that does a variety of different music.
Sings it all from country to blues to modern to southern rock.
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August 25 2016 –  5:30 PM
CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK

MIX AND MINGLE

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 5:30 P.M.
Caribbean eats and drinks with island sounds with Bahamian recording artist, Ya Tafari. Mix and Mingle is presented by Channel 955
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August 25 2016 –  6:00 PM
PARADISE VALLEY’S BEATRICE BUCK PARK

POLYFOLD SUMMER RESIDENCY MUSIC OF STATIN, TUCKER AND UESAKA

6-8 P.M.
POLYFOLD is a collective of musical artists who have joined together to develop, and present creative works.
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August 25 2016 –  7:30 PM
GRAND CIRCUS PARK

BRIAN “JAVONNTTE” GARRETT

7:30 – 8:30 P.M.
Has toured with Aretha Franklin,
Been featured on tracks with Amp Fiddler, Andres, Blake Baxter and has some very rare and sought after releases on now defunct label Noveau Riche.
A session musician, skilled in many instruments, Javonntte travels the country to sit in studio recording sessions producing everything from country bluegrass to techno to jazz or hip-hop.
August 25 2016 –  9:00 PM
GRAND CIRCUS PARK

GO FORTH

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 August 26 2016 – 12:00 PM
CADILLAC SQUARE

ALISE KING

NOON – 2 P.M.

Voted Female Artist of The Year by The Detroit Black Music Awards.

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 August 26 2016 –  5:30 PM
CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK

THE STRANGE
part of 4TH FRIDAYS

August 26 2016 –  6:30 PM
CAPITOL PARK

THE FRIDAY RIDE

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August 26 2016 –  7:00 PM
CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK

NIK WEST

Top female bassist and vocalist Nik West. Funk, Rock, Soul.
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August 26 2016 –  9:00 PM
CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK

GEORGE CLINTON + THE PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC

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August 27 2016 –  12:00 PM
CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK

GRAND VALLEY CHARTER GALLERY

12-7 P.M.
The GVSU chARTer Gallery will feature about 500 pieces of art specifically created by students who attend a Grand Valley State University charter school.
The students displaying their work will represent 9 different charter schools located in metro Detroit.
Representing a wide range of grade levels, spanning from kindergarten to high school Their submissions will showcase a variety of mediums and artistic styles.
The GVSU Detroit Center serves as a hub designed to house teachers and students looking to meet, work, and learn outside of their school.
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 August 27 2016 –  12:00 PM
CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK

MICHIGAN SCIENCE CENTER ACTIVITY

Exciting activities to get you in the mood the festivities of the Michigan Philharmonic Orchestra’s presentation of “Sci-Phonic” and
Faygo Movies in the ‘D’ “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”.
Try your hand at one or both of these activities… Free and fun for all ages.
·         Alka Seltzer Rockets – create unique wings, nosecones and bodies for your rockets powered by a simple chemical reaction.
·         Gravity Well – Experiment with gravity and learn how objects orbit one another within our solar system.
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August 27 2016 –  1:00 PM CAMPUS MARTIUS MAIN STAGE
MAMMOTH FOLLIES
Presented by Hudson Vagabond Puppets
Stage Show, 1 p.m.An old-fashioned revue of original songs, witty jokes, and earth-smashing dances performed by giant dinosaur puppets.
Program dramatizes historic and scientific facts (as well as some myths) about the great age of the dinosaur.
Enormous puppets populate the stage, including your host Willie Mammoth, Smiley the Saber-Toothed Tiger, Bessie the lovable 27-foot long Apatosaurus, Tony and Trixie Triceratops, Terry the Pterodactyl, and the 11-foot tall T. Rex in a musical trip through pre-history.
Model Magic Dino Sculptures  –
Make & Take Session, 2 p.m.
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August 27 2016 –  7:00 PM
CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK

STAR WARS SPECTACULAR

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 7 P.M.
During Detroit SummerFest, don’t miss the Michigan Philpharmonic performing Sci-Phonic, supported by WRCJ 90.9 FM.
Stick around for the 8 p.m. showing of STAR WARS: The Force Awakens.
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August 27 2016 –  9:00 PM
CAPITOL PARK

THE INFATUATIONS

9-11 P.MThe Infatuations are simply… Detroit.
This band is a genre-bending mash-up of Funk, Soul and Detroit Rock & Roll with the well-crafted-pop-soul of Motown, to the sheer in-your-face bravado of
Parliament Funkadelic, to the raw untamed energy of Detroit Rock & Roll.
The Infatuations live performance has been described as electric, energetic, and euphoric. Leadsinger Kendrick Hardaway,
guitarist Christian Draheim,
bassist The Wolf,
guitarist Nick Behnan and
drummer Robert Myers
draw more and more fans into their #InfatuNation during every set. “Consistently fun and always drawing new fans” according to concert promoters, “they keep the ladies dancing and the fellas drinking”.
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August 28 2016 –  11:00 AM
CAPITAL PARK

PAINTING WITH A TWIST

11 A.M. – 3 P.M.
Painting with a Twist – Detroit/Downtown studio will be onsite with a painting demonstration by one of their very own local artist.
Participants may also partake in a 10-15 minute painting session with the artist.
This is your chance to see what PWAT has to offer.
In addition, to painting you will have the opportunity to win paintings being raffled off by Painting with a Twist.
part of SUNDAY BRUNCH
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August 28 2016 –  11:00 AM
CAPITOL PARK

KENNY WATSON

11 A.M.
Kenny Watson is a Motor City native, carved out of musical excellence and is equipped with the message of Love
With the vocal versatility that spans across the genres of R&B, Jazz, Alternative, Classical and Hip-Hop, Kenny Watson comfortably and confidently offers a unique musical experience.
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August 28 2016 –  1:00 PM
CAPITOL PARK

THE REDWOODS

1 P.M.
The Redwoods are an alternative rock band based in Detroit, MI.
All members are comprised of students/friends of the Detroit Institute of Music Education. As aspiring professional musicians, The Redwoods push boundaries musically and incorporate a large number of styles into their songwriting.
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August 29 2016 –  12:00 PM
CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK

THE SECRETS

The Secrets are seasoned music scene veterans who grew up in Detroit and were heavily influenced by its musical landscape along with the rock coming from overseas.
They have crafted smart, catchy, fun pop songs that sound instantly familiar yet fresh. They weave them artfully together with well-chosen cover tunes to create an exhilarating live show.
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August 30 2016 –  12:00 PM
CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK

THE LUCKY NOWS

The Lucky Nows – This high-energy band fuses alt-country, classic rock, delta blues, and folk to create a sound that is uniquely their own.
A delta blues, and folk to create a sound that is uniquely their own. A who’s-who of Michigan musicians, the Lucky Nows feature
Jen Cass,
Eric Janetsky,
Jon Potrykus
Jim Nelson.

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August 30 2016 –  6:00 PM
PARADISE VALLEY’S BEATRICE BUCK PARK

POLYFOLD SUMMER RESIDENCY OPERA OF MODO

6-8 P.M.
Opera MODO is a new and exciting opera company in Detroit, Michigan, dedicated to creating opportunities for young and emerging artists.
Founded in 2011 in Princeton, New Jersey, Opera MODO brings opera to the people through intriguing and modern productions of classical to contemporary operas.
Collaborating with local performers and businesses in Detroit, Opera MODO offers an intimate experience to engage audiences through storytelling, musical integrity and innovative process.
They specialize in setting standard repertoire in new and imaginative settings, bringing new life to our favorite stories.
They strive to balance inspiration from the composer through collaborative storytelling to enhance the experience for the audience and performers.
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August 31 2016 –  12:00 PM
CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK

ADAM LABEAUX AND THE CLOUDBUILDERS

Adam Labeaux is a Michigan staple that has been performing for nearly 25 years.
Adam and his new band, the Cloudbuilders turn out a soulful, funky, county, folk-rock explosion!
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September 01 2016 –  12:00 PM
CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK

METRO SOUL BAND (MSB)

Metro Soul Band (MSB) has evolved to be one of the most electrifying acts to come out
of Detroit in a long time.
They have developed a sound of smooth jazz mixed with Motown Classics and R&B.
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September 02 2016 –  12:00 PM
CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK

THORUGH OUR EYES

“Detroit’s hard rock and metal quintet, Through Our Eyes, brings a distinctive combination of high energy, catchy rhythms with beautifully crooned harmonies mixed with hardcore screams.
Remaining true to their belief of creating music that is honest, real, and from the heart, Through Our Eyes’ delivers a dynamic range of tunes, from bang your head metal to stadium rock anthems.
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-  Also  –  Then  –
 Fiesta del Rio Detroit on Aug. 27, 2016 -  West Riverfront Park   
 Jazz Fest – Labor Day Weekend – 


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