- Canton Color Tour - Ford Rd - West of 275 - Free Jazz Series - - 2014 -

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2014 Canton Color Tour Free Jazz Series
Featuring Seven Free Jazz Concerts:
First Friday concert in Series is 7/11/2014
Last Friday concert in Series is 8/22/2014
Start time: 7PM - 9PM

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2014 Jazz Color Tour Concert Schedule


7 Weeks of Jazz
Fridays 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
July 11 - August 22


These free concerts will take place in the parking lots of various shopping centers in the color blocks along Canton's Ford Road.
Bring your lawn chair and get ready to sit back and enjoy!
@ShopCanton #JazzColorTour


2014 Schedule:
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July 11
Phil Denny
JCPenny
Located in the Green Block
Ford between Morton Taylor & Sheldon
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Denny began his full-time journey as a solo saxophonist in 2012.
Currently, you can hear the upbeat original “Traffic Jam” on the Billboard Smooth Jazz charts.
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July 18
Kimmie Horne
IKEA
Located in the Blue Block
Ford & Haggerty
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Kimmie Horne’s beautiful alto voice is often compared to many female jazz legends.
Kimmie takes her audience on a musical journey through time, with a blend of old and new classic jazz favorites and originals.
Horne has toured all over the U.S., and most recently in Japan.
She has earned the Casino entertainer of the year award many times over.
Kimmie’s captivating show is a local favorite!
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July 25
Demetrius Nabors
Kohl’s
Located in the Purple Block
Ford & Sheldon
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Demetrius “Krayon” Nabors grew up in Detroit heavily influenced by the music of his church.
An accomplished pianist and composer, his arrangements reflect the diverse blend of gospel, blues and jazz he heard as a child.
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August 1
John E. Lawerence
Willow Creek
Located in the Blue Block
Ford between Lilley & Haggerty
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John E. Lawrence hails locally from Ypsilanti, MI as a jazz guitarist with a Motown sound.
Lawrence is an accomplished musician recording six CDs and writing various instructional guitar books.
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August 8
Tim Bowman
Home Depot
Located in the Orange Block
Ford & Lotz
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Tim Bowman is a guitarist who cultivates a sound so unique, blending gospel, rhythm and blues, and jazz. Bowman spent several years as Music Director for the gospel group “The Winans” before launching a solo career over 17 years ago.
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August 15
Alexander Zonjic
Sam’s Club
Located in the Orange Block
Ford & Lotz
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Alexander Zonjic has an impressive background as a child guitarist, who did not learn to play the flute until the age of 21.
He studied under the principal flutist with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
His interest in jazz came in the ‘80’s as he toured internationally with Bob James and his band. Zonjic has been recording for over 3 decades with his eclectic jazz blend and other music genres.
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August 22
Randy Scott
Super Bowl
Located in the Purple Block
Ford between Canton Center  & Sheldon
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Randy Scott is a master at the saxophone and as a songwriter.
He produces for many jazz artists, and is the Co-Founder of the Timbre Entertainment Group.
He has been awarded two gold records, two platinum, and one multi-platinum record.
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In the event of inclement weather, all concerts will be held indoors at Super Bowl 45100 Ford Rd. Watch for updates at ShopCanton.org and facebook.com/ShopCanton
and twitter.com/ShopCanton #JazzColorTour


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- The Velvet Tango Room - top 10 bar -

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Paulius Nasvytis - the founder of The Velvet Tango Room, a cocktail bar that opened in 1996,- wanted to do something out of the ordinary for the beer and shot city. “It was either bars for (college) kids or old man bars,” .



Cleveland was only beginning to find its footing when  opened; way before the Martini craze hit the bar scene and the cocktail movement became mainstream. “It was an interesting market in the mid-90s,” Nasvytis said, opening the bar in a “neighborhood no one went to.” He made The Velvet Tango Room an exclusive spot in the heart of Cleveland.

“I opened the bar that had some standards,” he says. He made sure there was dress code, an aggressive price point, live entertainment and highly trained staff that appreciated the craft as much as the cocktail. “What we had done is focus on the bar.” It was not a place for everyone, he added. "It's a place for ladies and gentleman." However, even with the exclusivity it still produces happy hour events Monday through Friday from 4:30pm to 7:00pm. Additionally, the cocktail bar hosts a three-piece jazz band during this time.

“When someone orders something they never had and watch it being put together, it rocks their world,” he says. “They have a sip of it, and it’s not like anything they’ve tasted before.” Nasvytis says the staff at The Velvet Tango Room is creating memories for people and making everything an experience. This experience and the raising of standards is the marketing draw that keeps customers coming back.

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MONDAY thru FRIDAY...

Our incredible Jazz Trio every weeknight at 5:30 pm

"The Legend" Jesse Dandy is on the stand up double bass. 
Back in the day, Jesse played with Cab Calloway amongst other notables.
Randy Moroz is a veteran from The Theatrical. 
John (JJ) James played with Joey Lovano of the west coast jazz scene.

MONDAYS
Pianist Demitrius Steinmetz at 9

TUESDAYS
Pianist Randy Moroz at 9

WEDNESDAYS
Pianist Jackie Warren and her Jazz-Posse at 9

THURSDAYS
Pianist Jackie Warren and her Jazz-Posse at 9

FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
Pianist Dave Blazer at 8pm, followed at 10pm by the Jazz Trio.
Dave Blazer continues the evening playing at10pm in the backroom and patio


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- 2013 - Rockin’ on the Riverfront - ‘Some Kind of Wonderful’ -

Rock and Roll - Detroit Riverfront
Rockin’ on the Riverfront 
- summer concert series presented by Chevrolet.

6 free consecutive Friday evenings of rock and roll .

In partnership with Detroit's - Classic Rock 94.7 WCSX-FM,
Rockin’ on the Riverfront will be held Friday nights from 7:30-10 p.m.
July 12 through Aug. 16  2013 .

•July 12: The Romantics ("What I Like About You, Talkin’ in Your Sleep")

•July 19: America ("A Horse with No Name," "Sister Golden Hair")

•July 26: Grand Funk Railroad ("Some Kind of Wonderful," "We’re an American Band")

•Aug. 2: Great White ("Once Bitten Twice Shy," "Rock Me")

•Aug. 9: Loverboy ("Working for the Weekend," "Turn Me Loose")

•Aug. 16: Night Ranger ("Sister Christian," "(You Can Still) Rock in America)"

Doug Podell, afternoon host at WCSX.  -
“What’s better than free rock and roll concerts with legendary performers set along the Detroit River and GM Renaissance Center?
For those who have never experienced Rockin’ on the Riverfront, make it a point to catch the shows this year.”

Admission to the concerts is always free and no tickets are necessary.
Viewing space is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets, but outside food, beverages and coolers are not permitted.
Boaters on the Detroit River are welcome to anchor near the riverfront and enjoy the shows from the water.

Andiamo Detroit Riverfront will provide refreshments and food concessions .

Convenient parking is available for $5 per vehicle, starting at 5 p.m., at the GM surface lot at the intersection of St. Antoine and Atwater streets, adjacent to the GM Renaissance Center.

The Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center is offering package during the concerts.
For reservations call 888-313-5001 and mention promotional code WN9 -
or visit The Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center online.

Listen to 94.7 WCSX each week during Rockin’ on the Riverfront for a chance to win -
VIP seats,
a catered dinner by Andiamo,
and meet and greet opportunities with the bands.

Watch - FOX 2 in the Mornings - to enter a FOX 2 EXPOSED contest for a chance to win a VIP prize package, which includes two (2) VIP access wristbands and lanyards with front-row seats, dinner for two (2) at Andiamo Detroit Riverfront in the Rockin’ on the Riverfront VIP section (the evening of the concert only), overnight accommodations for two (2) at The Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center (the evening of the concert only, and excludes the July 26, 2013 concert), free parking in the Beaubien Garage located on Beaubien Street (the evening of the concert only), WCSX 94.7 FMfreebies, and a band meet-and-greet (if available). To enter, access the online contest entry form on MyFoxDetroit.com and follow instructions. The first contest will take place on Monday, July 8 during the morning broadcast.

the 2013 Chevrolet Rockin’ on the Riverfront concert series is sponsored by;
Chevrolet,
Classic Rock 94.7 WCSX-FM,
Quicken Loans
and
WJBK FOX 2.

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