Monday, 17 February 2014

Big Gigs: George Strait, Billy Joel

The Whispers:
The beat goes on for the Whispers , remains strong shooting half a century after the founding of the group in Los Angeles. The group still has two twin brothers Wallace and Walter Scott , along with his fellow founding member Nicholas Caldwell. Expect a full of hits from the late '70s and '80s ( "Rock Steady" , "It's a Love Thing" ) set . 20:00 sound board MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River , Detroit. 313-237-7711 . $ 38, $ 40.
FridayGeorge Strait:
George Strait was a young male , yet establish his career, when he released "The Cowboy Rides Away" in 1985 , one of the singles over 80 that would eventually make the Top 10 of the Billboard country. Strait , one of the most robust and discreet in modern country music giant , has awarded the highest title for this last trip, and the 61 -year-old performer seems to hang boots tourism. The Cowboy Rides Away tour began with a series of dates last year, this round includes the Palace as heads toward his career Strait closing concert Texas, in June, AT & T stadium spectacular will feature over a dozen renowned guest . With Little Big Town . 19:30, Palace of Auburn Hills , I-75 at exit 81 . 248-377-0100 . $ 72.50 , $ 92.50 .
SaturdayBilly Joel:
Billy Joel 2014 will be defined by the Madison Square Garden - the hometown arena will host a permanent residence for Joel , whose name has been emblazoned on the wall next to franchises like the Knicks and Rangers . But it also seems to have been a spur to action for the 64 -year-old pianist pop , which has embarked on its stretch busiest solo tour in years, including this stop before the Palace, where he played 13 shows full for over a quarter of a million fans. 8 pm Palace of Auburn Hills , I-75 at exit 81 . 248-377-0100 . $ 35 - $ 119.
Sundaybig Gigantic:
Colorado duo Big Gigantic has become a favorite on the festival circuit with its exploratory mixed EDM live jazz , funk and electronic music , from the work of Dominic Lalli sax and drums partner Jeremy Salken . This show , the first group from Movement concert here last spring , the album held recently published " The night is young ." 20:00 Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. Fourth , Royal Oak . 248-399-2980 . $ 25, $ 30.Rock goodwill Employment Concert with Bret Michaels
The Rock Goodwill Jobs inaugural event was Detroit talent as Mitch Ryder and Alto Reed; fair this year brings and Poison frontman Bret Michaels reality TV fixture , with proceeds benefiting the demonstration program job - local training Goodwill Industries. Opening is Detroiter Frankie D' Angelo . 19:30, sound board MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River , Detroit. 313-237-7711 . $ 30 - $ 50.
WednesdayDropkick Murphys:
Detroit is two nights in the latest season tour of St. Patrick by the Dropkick Murphys, building toward a series of concerts in mid-March in the hometown of Boston. Enthusiastic, jumping from rock to Celtic -punk group has made ​​it the most important band of that genre. Opening the England team is Skinny Lister, widely introduced to the American public last year by the Detroit band Flogging Molly . 18:30 The Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward, Detroit. 313-961-5450 . $ 26 - $ 36.

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