July 3, 2007
Fairs & Festivals
Comerica CityFest 2007 (Editor's Pick)
Summary:
Comerica CityFest, formerly known as Comerica TasteFest, is a free, five-day outdoor food and music festival, starting on the fourth of July and running through the weekend.
More Information:
An incredible mix of local restaurants selling “tastes” of their specialties, free international, regional and local musical acts on four stages, a unique marketplace selling Detroit products and memorabilia, artists, children’s attractions and extreme sports. Comerica CityFest is free to the public. Over 500,000 people attend the event each year.
MotorCity Casino Main Stage presented by The Detroit News Stage
Wed. July 4
5:30 p.m.: Femi Kuti and The Positive Force
8:30 p.m.: SPOON
Thurs. July 5
5:30 p.m.: The Wailers
8:30 p.m.: “Weird Al” Yankovic
Fri. July 6 p.m.
5:30 p.m.: BRIAN CULBERTSON reunited with Steve Cole
7:30 p.m.: The Detroit News Battle of the Bands Winner The Displays
8:30 p.m.: Lupe Fiasco
Sat. July 7
5:30 p.m.: Deniece Williams
8:30 p.m.: Yo La Tengo
Sun. July 8
3:00 p.m.: Bobby “Blue” Bland
6:00 p.m.: Cheap Trick
metroPCS Jazz & Blues Stage presented by Hour Magazine
Wed. July 4
Noon: Gerard Gibbs & ReORGAN'YZ
2:00 p.m.: GEQ
4:00 p.m.: Jesse Palter
6:30 p.m.: NILS
9:00 p.m.: Ryan Shaw
Thurs. July 5
Noon Paul Carey Quartet
2:30 p.m.: Patrick Sweany
5:00 p.m.: Measured Chaos
7:30 & 9:00 p.m.: Gorilla Funk Mob starring Allan Barnes
Fri. July 6
Noon Marvin Jones Trio featuring Cornelius "JuJu" Johnson Jr
2:30 p.m.: Malik Alston and Friends
5:00 p.m.: Lin Roundtree
7:30 & 9:00 p.m.: Hot Club of Detroit
Sat. July 7
Noon: Collaboration
2:30 p.m.: Tumbao Bravo
5:00 p.m.: Sandra Bomar and the Jazz Experience w/ special guest Brenda Perryman
7:30 & 9:00 p.m.: Rayse Biggs
Sun. July 8
Noon: PicNap Poetry featuring The Detroit Slam Team
2:00 p.m.: TFO
3:30 p.m.: Reverend Robert Jones and Sweet Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church Choir
6:00 p.m.: Detroit Soul and Blues Revue featuring Sir Mack Rice, Alberta Adams, Johnny Bassett, and RJ Spangler & the Rhythm
Pure Detroit Stage presented by Real Detroit Weekly
Wed. July 4
Noon: DEMON DAYS: An official Planet E Selection with Carl Craig
Thurs. July 5
4:00 p.m: Hellen
5:00 p.m.: The Fondas
6:00 p.m.: Serenity Court
Fusicology Presents ...
7:30 p.m.: The Hentchmen
9:00 p.m.: Detroit Hip Hop Showcase hosted by Renaissance Soul Detroit
Fri. July 6
4:00 p.m.: Carjack
5:00 p.m.: The Satin Peaches
6:00 p.m.: SSM
Fusicology Presents ...
7:30 p.m.: Jeremy Ellis & John Arnold
9:00 p.m.: Exchange Bureau featuring Billy Love “Live”
Sat. July 7
Liz Copeland/alternatetakeradio.com Presents:
3:00 p.m.: Liz Copeland
4:30 p.m.: Anthony "Shake" Shakir
6:00 p.m.: Freer
7:30 p.m.: The High Strung
9:00 p.m.: Heartthrob (live)
Sun. July 8
2:30 p.m.: God’s Army
4:00 p.m.: The Singles
5:00 p.m.: The Silent Years
