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WEDNESDAY, JULY 2nd, 2008 |
7:00 PM
The Detroit News Battle of the Bands Winners - Avienne
This rising young band boasts seven dedicated members from South Lyon. Their contagious radio-friendly pop rock caught the ears of voters who awarded them the top prize in this years contest. Expect to hear good things from this promising new band. avienne.com
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This Grammy-winning New York Hip-Hop
collective is known for their off the wall sampling, accessible
tunes and quirky lyrics. Highly influential to many current Hip-Hop
stars, and loved by both gener-ations, De La Soul remains a solid
force in music today |
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THURSDAY, JULY 3rd, 2008 |
7:00 PM
Tally Hall |
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Hailing from Ann Arbor this skilled five-piece continues to show why they have slowly grown into one of Michigan’s best exports. Atlantic Records made it official when they signed the boys last year and kids love them for their Crayola Crayon commercial. With Beatle song structures, Queen harmonies, and flawless indie-rock vocabulary, Tally Hall is coming to Cityfest to win over even more fans.
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It’s the Time of the Season for the '60s pop
icons to once again take the stage and play their seminal, jazz
infused pop hits to the Boomers along with a growing new generation
of fans. |
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| FRIDAY, JULY
4th, 2008 |
5:30 PM
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| SEUN KUTI & Egypt 80 |
Seun Kuti pays homage
to his father Fela Kuti’s musical legacy by fronting his father’s
original backing band, Egypt 80, while establishing a music legacy
of his own. He explores traditional African rhythms with
thought-provoking lyrics that not only sends a strong message but
also makes you want to dance! So get up off your seats and groove
to the Afrobeat.
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8:30 PM
Broken Social Scene
This indie rock
supergroup includes nineteen members of the Canadian music scene.
The diverse musical collective is made up of musicians from various
groups or solo projects that combine their individual influences and
talents to create the ultimate art rock orchestra.
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| SATURDAY, JULY
5th, 2008 |
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2:00 PM
Aly & AJ
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Ultra teen pop stars of music
and television, sisters Aly & AJ bring their sassy, radio-friendly
dance-pop to the Cityfest stage. Fresh off the Hannah Montana tour,
they are recording their third album where they will expose a more
rocking side to their fans.
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5:30 PM
Billy Paul |
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The epitome of Philly Soul, Billy Paul has endured with monster classics like the Grammy winning Me and Mrs. Jones, and b-side nuggets like Thanks for Saving My Life, while never going out of style. We’ve brought you Issac Hayes, Billy Preston and Roy Ayers, but this year Cityfest is honored to present the man with the smoky voice, sultriest hit, and coolest head gear in Soul.
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8:30 PM
Calexico |
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Hailing from Arizona, this eclectic
collective of musicians exhibit a wide range of influences from ‘50s
jazz and gypsy styles to ‘60s surf and twang, to create a
diverse Americana folk-rock sound. A perennial festival favorite at
the best events throughout the country. |
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| SUNDAY, JULY
6th, 2008 |
3:00 PM
Dirty Dozen Brass Band |
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New Orleans’ long time favorites
emerged from the city’s darkest hours with all their vibrant musical
energy intact. Their uplifting jazz-funk jams will get you up and
‘strollin with a taste of spicy ‘Nawlins music in Detroit. |
5:30 PM
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic |
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The Godfather of Funk returns to the
“D”! Rockin’ the funk since 1968, George Clinton is the greatest
pioneer of urban soul, rock and funk over the past forty years. The
funk superstar is back in action with his own record label releasing
his first studio album in over ten years, followed by a collection
of live recordings from his illustrious career. He’s back to show
the world what the funk is all about! |
