Fathers are a big deal at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, Detroit’s premiere summer concert venue located along the Detroit River. Hosting the legendary R&B singer Charlie Wilson, The Whispers and Lalah Hathaway, The Right Productions, who manages and operates The Aretha, is continuing to change the narrative about Fathers and Father Figures.
For the second consecutive year, The Right Productions will give gift bags to the first 500 fathers
who enter the venue doors June 16. Fathers and their loved ones are welcomed to purchase
tickets at The Aretha Box Office and through www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are available
starting at $46.*
A range of gifts provided by several local contributors will be awarded during the show. Armond
Harris at Jabs Gym will gift 500 fathers with a one-month gym membership. Other contributors
include American Cancer Society, Comcast/Xfinity, ECS/McDonalds, House of Pure Vin,
Samsung and T-Mobile East Jefferson. In past years, dads were awarded gifts such as hotel
stays, a wardrobe makeover, a new grill, hats, car wash packages, wine, and autographed swag.
“My sons and I continue in our mission to change the narrative on Fathers, and we celebrate
them in a big way,” says Shahida Mausi, President, The Right Productions, Inc. “Our team
includes great men who will spend their Father’s Day helping to salute fathers. We are grateful
for the generous contributors who supported our vision.”
Notching ten No. 1 singles, 13 Grammy Award nominations, a New York Times best-selling
memoir and ongoing sold-out, coast-to-coast arena tour, Charlie Wilson is a signature voice. Hits
include: “Charlie Last Name: Wilson,” “There Goes My Baby,” “Can’t Live Without You,” ”You
Are” plus countless hits as lead singer of The Gap Band. Joining Charlie Wilson that weekend
will be R&B group The Whispers (Saturday, June 15) and vocalist Lalah Hathaway (Sunday, June
16).
Ranked among Pollstar’s Top 100 Amphitheatres, The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, formerly
Chene Park Detroit, is uniquely located on an international waterway with Canada as its
backdrop. The formal renaming and unveiling of the venue’s new marquee was took place May
17. Thousands of music legends and the hottest acts have performed on this renown stage since
its opening in 1985. The Aretha employs more than 300 persons over the 2019 summer season.
The Wednesday Jazzy Nights series at The Aretha will include an all-star lineup including:
Jonathan Butler and Kirk Whalum (June 12); Kenny G (June 19); Black Violin (June 26); Loose Ends
and Rahsaan Patterson (July 3); Superstars of Jazz Fusion featuring Roy Ayers, Miki Howard and
Lonnie Liston Smith (July 10); Robert Glasper and Christian Scott (July 17); PJ Morton and Dwele
(July 24); Najee (July 31); Rose Royce and Con Funk Shun (August 7); DOUBLE VISION REVISITED
featuring Bob James, David Sanborn & Marcus Miller with guests Billy Kilson and Larry Braggs
(August 14); and Michael Franks (August 21). The Jazzy Nights series kicks off Wednesday, June
5th and continues through Wednesday, August 21st. Many Detroit artists will be showcased.
Tickets are available starting at $20.*
Weekends at The Aretha will feature some of the hottest acts. Snoop Dogg, Warren G and
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will hit The Aretha stage on July 5th
Grammy® Award-nominated vocalist Maxwell will take The Aretha stage with Corinne Bailey Rae on July 27th. Famous reggae band UB40 will bring its 40th Anniversary Tour to The Aretha and will be joined by roots reggae band Steel Pulse on August 2nd. Herbie Hancock and Kamasi Washington will perform August 8th
.
On August 9th, music lovers can step back into the 80’s as the Lost 80’s Live tour returns featuring
A Flock of Seagulls, The Tubes, The Motels, Bow Wow Wow, The Vapors, Wang Chung, Real Life,
Animotion, Farrington + Mann (Original members of When In Rome UK), Boys Don’t Cry and The
Escape Club. Grammy® Award-winning singer Anthony Hamilton will be joined by 12-time
Grammy® Award-nominated vocalist Ledisi and singer-songwriter Tweet on August 10th. Seven-time Grammy® Award Winner Gladys Knight and soulful vocalist Will Downing will appear on
August 11th
.
A new show has been added. R&B crooner Tank will be joined by Lyfe Jennings at The Aretha on
Saturday, July 6. Tickets for this show go on sale Friday, June 7. Additional shows will be
announced soon
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