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Story last updated at 1:48 PM EST on June 7, 2007

MUSIC TO YOUR EARS



Tickets are on sale for Kansas, REO Speedwagon and The Cheetah Girls, all appearing at this year's Meijer Taylor Summer Festival, North Line at Pardee.

The festival offers three days and nights of paid and free concerts July 13 - 15. Among the highlights are Kansas and REO Speedwagon July 14 and The Cheetah Girls July 15.

Tickets for each show are $20 in advance, $30 the days of the shows. Advance tickets are now available at the Taylor Meijer store, 14640 Pardee, and at all Ticketmaster outlets.

Tickets are not available at other Meijer locations.

Trenton Village Theatre, 2447 W. Jefferson, welcomes back the band What? to perform another fund-raiser concert for the Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. today. This is an all-ages show.

Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the door. E-mail Lcrafj@sbcglobal.net or visit www.myspace.com/whatmusic136.

Huron Valley Eagles Aerie 3732, 13636 Telegraph, Flat Rock, presents bluegrass music at 8 p.m. Saturdays.

This week, Roy Cobb, Mitch Manns and the Coachmen are on the bill. Tickets are $7 Children 12 and under get in free with parent.

Call Roy Cobb at 1-313-381-7751 or Dana Cupp Jr. at 1-586-754-6955 for more information.

Celebrate Flag Day in musical style at Brownstown Township's eighth annual American Extravaganza Patriotic Concert starting promptly at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Brownstown Township Community Center, 21311 Telegraph.

The Downriver Community Band will perform this patriotic concert under the direction of Jim Skura.

Tickets are $8 per person. Tables of eight can be reserved. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase.

For tickets or information, call 1-734-675-0071.

The Taylor Town Trade Center, 22525 Ecorse Road, presents "The Taylor Town Opry," live music from 2 - 5 p.m. every Friday.

The concerts are free. All ages are welcome.

Willow Metropark, near New Boston, will begin its Summer Music series at Kids Fun Day from 1 - 5 p.m. June 16 with The Rick Leider Band.

Other concerts this season include Country Music Night, featuring the Cadillac Cowboys, 6 - 9:30 p.m. June 30; The Cadets from 5 - 7:30 p.m. and The Fantastics from 8 - 11 p.m., with a break for fireworks, July 4; and Polka Fest with The Brass Express from 6 - 8 p.m. and Touch of Brass from 8 - 10 p.m. July 21.The concerts are free with regular park admission.

Southgate's Concerts in the Park Series begins with the Ed Zelenak Orchestra playing from 7 - 8:30 p.m. June 19.

Other concerts include Vocal Point from 7 - 8:30 p.m. July 25, and the Downriver Community Band from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Aug. 21.

The concerts are held on the front lawn outside city hall, 14400 Dix-Toledo Road.

The Lincoln Park Summer Concert Series brings a variety of music to Memorial Park all summer long. Each concert takes place from 7 - 9 p.m.

This year's lineup includes One Beat Back Band (swing and Big Band) June 28, Street Corner (part of the Cruisin' Downriver celebration) June 30, The String Doctor (swing/folk) July 5, Dr. Dixie and the All Stars (Parlor-style Dixieland) July 12, The Birmingham Concert Band July 19, The Coal Dusters (bluegrass) July 26, Kentucky Chrome (western) Aug. 2 and The Ed Zelenak Band (variety/dance music) Aug. 9.

The concerts are free.

Sit back under a tree with an ice-cold lemonade and enjoy the interactive, kid-friendly music at the "Lemonade and Shade Concerts" at the Trenton Cultural Center, 2427 West Road.

The series includes concerts by The Earth Angels June 21, Mr. Joel's Songbag July 19 and The Candy Band Aug. 16.

Each of the free concerts begins at 3:30 p.m.

What better way to chill out on summer nights than to bring a chair or blanket and sip coffee under the stars as you listen to music at the Outdoor Coffeehouse Concert Series at the Trenton Cultural Center, 2427 West Road.

Concerts include a Frank Sinatra Tribute June 21, The Satin Dolls July 19 and The Hummingbirds Aug. 6.

The concerts all begin at 7 p.m. and are free.

Riverview has free Concerts in the Park from 7:30 - 9 p.m. every Wednesday in July in Young Patriots Park.

The schedule includes Real Deal, a 14-piece Big Band that plays swing to Motown to Tony Bennett, July 4; Twistin' Tarantulas with their unique jump-blues, rockabilly sound July 11; Rick Lieder's Maragaritaville setting sail on a musical tropical cruise July 18; and The Fantastics, blending the best of '50s through '90s music July 26.

Wyandotte Waterside Concerts take place all summer from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in Bishop Park.

This summer's concerts include Danceland June 20, Rich Eddy's Rockin' Oldies Band July 18, The Downriver Community Band July 25, Mood Swings Aug. 1 and Pelts and Company Aug. 15.

The concerts are free.

Michigan Opera Theatre presents Charles Gounod's "Romeo and Juliet" today and tomorrow.

Tickets range from $28 to $120 for each show and are available at the Detroit Opera House ticket office, by phone at 1-313-237-7464, online at www.MichiganOpera.org and through all Ticketmaster outlets.

Legendary singing group New Edition will bring their smooth R&B sound to Detroit's Fox Theatre at 8 p.m. next Friday. Special guests K-CI & JOJO are set to open the show. Tickets are $48, $68 and $78.

Maze featuring Frankie Beverly will perform at the Fox Theatre at 8 p.m. June 30 with special guest Keith Sweat. Tickets are $68, $78 and $103.

Tickets can be purchased at the Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices and all Ticketmaster locations. Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-433-1515 or online at OlympiaEntertainment.com or LiveNation.com. For more information, call 1-313-471-6611.

Classic rock group Foreigner will perform at DTE Energy Music Theatre at 7:30 p.m. today. Tickets are $32.50 pavilion, $10 lawn.


Stevie Nicks is at DTE Energy Music Theatre tomorrow.

Photo by Nadine Joy
Stevie Nicks and Chris Isaak bring the "Crystal Visions Tour" to DTE Energy Music Theatre at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow. Tickets are $65 for pavilion, $28 for lawn.

The Legends of Motown, starring The Temptations Revue featuring Dennis Edwards and The Contours featuring Sylvester Potts will perform at DTE Energy Music Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets are $35.50 pavilion and $10 lawn.

Grammy award-winning artists The Doobie Brothers and Peter Frampton will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Tickets are $37.50 pavilion and $15 lawn.

Eclectic rockers and area favorites Barenaked Ladies will perform at DTE Energy Music Theatre at 7:30 p.m. next Friday. Tickets are $59.50 pavilion and $27.50 lawn.

Pop/rock chart toppers The Fray with special guests OK Go and Mae take the stage at DTE Energy Music Theatre at 7 p.m. June 16. Tickets are $39.50 pavilion and $28 lawn.

Classic rockers Creedence Clearwater Revisited will perform at DTE Energy Music Theatre at 7:30 p.m. June 20. Tickets are $34.50 pavilion and $10 lawn.


Ted Nugent is at DTE Energy Music Theatre on June 22.

"Motor City Madman" Ted Nugent rocks out at DTE Energy Music Theatre at 7:30 p.m. June 22. Tickets are $39.50 pavilion and $15 lawn.

Rock greats Chicago and America will make a stop at DTE at 7:30 p.m. June 29. Tickets are $59.50 pavilion and $28 lawn.

Tickets for all shows are available at Palacenet.com, LiveNation.com, The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster locations. Special "Superfan" seating also is available.

Grammy Award-winning guitarist singer/songwriter Norman Brown brings his Summer Storm Tour to Chene Park Amphitheater, 2600 Atwater, Detroit, at 8 p.m. June 20.

Tickets are $15 general admission, $10 lawn and can be purchased at the Chene Amphitheater box office or by phone at 1-313-393-7128.

Grammy winner John Mayer and special guest singer/pianist Ben Folds will perform at The Palace of Auburn Hills at 7:30 p.m. July 5.

Tickets are $49.50 and $59.50.

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill bring their "Soul2Soul Tour 2007" back to The Palace at 8 p.m. July 11.

Tickets are $52.25, $68.25 and $92.25. There is an eight-ticket limit.

The Police, with special guest Fiction Plane, will perform at The Palace at 7:30 p.m. July 17.

Tickets are $52.50, $92.50 and $227.50. There is a four-ticket limit.

Tickets are available at Palacenet.com, livenation.com, The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster locations.

Grammy Award-winning rockers Tool will bring their heavy metal sound to DTE Energy Music Theatre at 8 p.m. July 3.

Tickets are $75 pavilion and $39.50 lawn.

Country superstar Toby Keith brings the "Big Dog Daddy Tour" to DTE Energy Music Theatre at 7:30 p.m. July 5 and 6, with special guests Miranda Lambert and Flynnville Train.

Tickets are $72.50 pavilion and $37.27 lawn.

Southern rock favorite The Charlie Daniels Band brings the "Volunteer Jam Tour 2007" with special guests The Marshall Tucker Band and The Outlaws to DTE Energy Music Theatre at 7 p.m. July 7.

Tickets are $37.50 pavilion and $15 lawn.

British classic rockers The Moody Blues will perform at 7:30 p.m. July 20.

Tickets are $49.50 pavilion and $25 lawn.

Detroit's own multi-Grammy Award winning singer Anita Baker performs at 8 p.m. July 21.

Tickets are $75 and $55 pavilion, $15 lawn.

Def Leppard, one of rock's most exciting bands, hits DTE Energy Music Theatre at 7:30 p.m. July 24, with special guest Styx.

Tickets are $75 and $55 pavilion, $28 lawn.

Alternative metal band Incubus with special guest Simon Dawes will perform at 7:30 p.m. July 26.

Tickets are $39.50 pavilion and $30 lawn.

Legendary rock band Deep Purple plays DTE Energy Music Theatre at 7:30 p.m. July 27.

Tickets are $35.50 pavilion and $15 lawn.

Blues and soul legends B.B. King, Al Green and Etta James and her Roots Band bring the "2007 B.B. King Blues Festival" to DTE Energy Music Theatre at 7 p.m. July 29. Tickets are $79.50 pavilion and $25 lawn.

Poison, one of rock's most iconic and enduring bands, along with special guests Ratt and White Lion, come to DTE Energy Music Theatre at 7 p.m. July 31

Tickets are $42.50 pavilion and $26 lawn and are available at Palacenet.com, The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster locations. Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-645-6666.

The "Zappa Plays Zappa" tour returns to Meadow Brook Music Festival at 8 p.m. July 27.

Tickets are $45 pavilion and $20 lawn and are available at Palacenet.com, The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster locations.

Rap/rock impresarios 311 with special guest Matisyahu take the stage at DTE Energy Music Theatre at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9. Tickets are $41.50 pavilion and $32.50 lawn.

Legendary classic blues rockers The Allman Brothers Band with special guest Robert Randolph & The Family Band take the stage at DTE Energy Music Theatre at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 24.

Tickets are $35 and $55 pavilion and $25 lawn.

Buy tickets at Palacenet.com, The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster locations.

Nickelback will rock Joe Louis Arena at 7 p.m. July 16 with special guests Staind and Daughtry.

Tickets are $47.50 and $55.50 and go on sale at 10 a.m. tomorrow at OlympiaEntertainment.com, the Joe Louis Arena and Fox Theatre box offices and at all Ticketmaster locations. To charge tickets by phone, call 1-248-645-6666. For more information, call 1-313-471-6611.

The Vans Warped Tour 2007 will make a stop at the Comerica Park parking lots on July 27.

The Vans Warped Tour is well established as American's longest-running touring festival, breaking up-and-coming indie talent as well as showcasing established artists from the past 12 years. This year's lineup includes Bad Religion, Killswitch Engage, Tiger Army, Cute is What we Aim For, Paramore, Coheed and Cambria, Chiodos, Underoath, The Starting Line, New Found Glory, Circa Survive, Pepper, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Amber Pacific, A Static Lullaby, Straylight Run, Poison The Well, Funeral For a Friend, Anberlin, Hawthorne Heights, K-os, Escape the Fate, Gallows, Bayside, The Unseen, Spill Canvas, The Toasters, Hot Rod Circuit, The Confession, Human Abstract, The Rocket Summer, Cinematic Sunrise, Alesana, Bless the Fall, Mayday Paradise, Madina Lake, Vincent Black Shadow, P.O.S., Haste the Day, The Graduate, Big D and the Kids Table, The Almost, Meg & Dia, The Matches, Boys Like Girls, Parkway Drive, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, All Time Low, Evaline, The Fabulous Rudies, Bleed the Dream, One.Be.Low, Valencia, My American Heart and Street Drum Corps.

Tickets are $26.50 and can be purchased at OlympiaEntertainment.com, the Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices and at all Ticketmaster locations, including Ticketmaster.com. Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-645-6666. For more information, call 1-313-471-6611.

Jazz powerhouse Diana Krall will return to the Fox Theatre at 8 p.m. July 21, with special guest Chris Botti. Tickets range from $39.50 - $125.

Michael BublÈ returns to the Fox Theatre stage at 8 p.m. Friday, July 27. Tickets are $72.50, $88 and $128.

Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas will bring their award-winning artistry and stellar musicianship to the Fox Theatre in Detroit at 8 p.m. July 31.

Tickets are $39 and $49.50 and can be purchased at OlympiaEntertainment.com, the Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices and at all Ticketmaster locations. Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-433-1515. For more information, call 1-313-471-6611.

Grammy-winning, multi-platinum artist Kelly Clarkson and special guest Mat Kearney bring the "My December Tour" to The Palace of Auburn Hills at 8 p.m. Aug. 10.

Tickets are $29.50, $49.50 and $69.50.

Fresh off the assembly line, the 10 finalists from this year's "American Idol" bring the "American Idols Live!" Tour to The Palace at 7 p.m. Aug. 12.

Tickets are $39.50, $52.50 and $72.50.

Join The Wiggles on the all-new live concert tour, "Racing to the Rainbow Live!," at The Palace at 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Aug. 15.

Tickets range from $20.50 - $37.50. Seating for tickets purchased at the $37.50 level will take place in the "hot potato seats" and will include a customizable limited edition Wiggles picture frame. There is a 10-ticket limit on all seats.

Purchase tickets at Palacenet.com, The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster locations.

Renowned rock trio Rush is bringing its "Snakes & Arrows World Tour" to DTE Energy Music Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28.

Tickets are $100 and $69.50 pavilion and $35 lawn and are on sale at Palacenet.com, LiveNation.com, The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster locations. Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-645-6666.

Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford of the band Genesis will perform at The Palace at 8 p.m. Sept. 30.

Tickets are $59.50, $79.50, $103.50 and $204.50, and are on sale at Palacenet.com, LiveNation.com, The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-645-6666.




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