Celebrating its 16th year and returning to the bustling streets of Royal Oak from Aug. 30 – Sept. 2, Ford Arts, Beats & Eats presented by FirstMerit Bank will entertain thousands of visitors from across the region with its outstanding music line-up, stellar arts programming, mouthwatering selection of food, and a number of new attractions. From the chart-topping musical headliners, the stunning artwork of all mediums, to the succulent dishes from some of the best restaurants throughout the state, this event will be one of the most diverse and exciting weekends of the year.
Everyone can get FREE Admission on the first day of the festival, Friday, August 30, 2013 from 11am to 5pm.
Also through the generous sponsorship of FirstMerit Bank, a food donation of three (3) items to participating FirstMerit branches will earn you one FREE admission ticket to this year's Arts, Beats & Eats, valid any one day of the festival.
And this year Ford Arts, Beats & Eats is teaming up with Oakland County Parks to offer FREE festival admission, as well as a special tribute concert for disabled veterans and family members, on Sunday, September 1st. The concert will feature 50 Amp fuse on the Michigan Lottery Stage, with a complimentary lunch and beverages from bd’s Mongolian Grill. Special parking and drop-off accommodations will also be provided for the concert. All interested veterans can contact Sara or Jill at 248-541-7550 to receive passes, which will be distributed on a first come first serve basis.
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| Highers Pottery, Ann Arbor, MI |
As one of the nation’s premier art shows, the Juried Fine Art Show again will be a high point of this year’s festival, with high-quality artists from across the continent vying for cash awards totaling $7,500. The jury competition was fierce this year, with more than 400 artists applying for the opportunity to be a part of the show. It will feature art in 14 mediums, including ceramics, fabric and fiber, leather, painting, photography, sculpture, wood, digital art, drawing, graphics and printmaking, glass, jewelry and metal. Artists will come from all over North America, including nearly three-dozen from Michigan and 40 who are completely new, to display, share and sell their work. Festival patrons have the opportunity to peruse works at more than 140 booth spaces.
Festival Cinema-Style
The DIA will bring the memorable museum experience to the streets of Royal Oak this year. For the first time at the festival, the DIA will feature an outdoor motion picture, a medium that has played an important and continuing role at the DIA since 1928. The DIA’s ongoing program, Detroit Film Theatre, will present the internationally acclaimed, animated film A Cat In Paris for the kids and cinema buffs alike. The film stars Dino, a cat who lives a double life as a little girl’s lovable pet by day, and a sly “cat” burglar by night. A Cat in Paris pays homage to classic noir and gangster films with help from a sizzling jazz soundtrack that features legendary artist, Billie Holiday. The film is brought to life with help from Oscar® winners Anjelica Huston and Marcia Gay Harden, A Cat in Paris is a fun, entertaining film that can be enjoyed by all. The 65-minute program will be shown inside the Oakland County Parks Kids Zone from 8:30 – 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.
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| MC Hammer will close out the festival on Monday |
In its yearly tradition of bringing some of the country’s best recording artists to southeast Michigan, Ford Arts, Beats & Eats has once again assembled an outstanding lineup of acts for the Michigan Lottery National Stage and across a total of nine music stages, featuring more than 150 national and local bands. Among the national recording artists performing are: Smash Mouth, Eddie Money, Beatlemania Live, Starship, Montgomery Gentry, Guster, Soul Asylum, 50 Amp Fuse, Puddle of Mudd and M.C. Hammer.
2013 Ford Arts, Beats & Eats Music Schedule
Michigan Lottery National Stage
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| Eddie Money rocks the stage on Friday night |
5:00 p.m. Elanora (Indie/Folk)
6:30 p.m. Spring (Alternative Rock)
8:00 p.m. Smash Mouth (Alternative Rock)
10:00 p.m. Eddie Money (Classic Rock)
Saturday, August 31
5:00 p.m. Beatlemania Live (Beatles Cover)
7:00 p.m. Starship featuring Mickey Thomas (Classic Rock)
8:45 p.m. Bush Hawg (Country)
10:00 p.m. Montgomery Gentry (Country)
Sunday, September 1
5:00 p.m. Kaleido (Rock) (TIME CHANGE from 6pm to 5pm)
6:30 p.m. Ty Stone (Southern Rock) (ADDED)
8:00 p.m. Soul Asylum (Alternative Rock)
10:00 p.m. Guster (Alternative Rock)
Monday, September 2
3:30 p.m. The Jill Jack Band (Folk Rock)
5:00 p.m. Fifty Amp Fuse (Rock/Classic Rock)
6:45 p.m.
8:30 p.m. MC Hammer (Hip Hop)
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort Americana Stage
Friday, August 30
11:15 a.m. Russ Glenn (Americana)
12:45 p.m. Audra Kubat (Folk)
2:15 p.m. Raft (Rock)
3:45 p.m. Allie Shermetaro (Country)
5:15 p.m. The Sarah Sherrard Band (Vintage Rock)
6:45 p.m. American Mars (Americana)
8:15 p.m. Candy Band (Pop)
9:45 p.m. Free Beer (Party Rock)
Saturday, August 31
11:15 a.m. David Nefesh (Folk Rock)
12:45 p.m. Corktown Popes (Alt American)
2:15 p.m. Cello-Bella (Swing)
3:45 p.m. Chunky Funk (Blues)
5:15 p.m. Delta Twins (Blues)
6:45 p.m. F. Patrick James (Southern Rock)
8:15 p.m. Longneck Strangler (Country)
9:45 p.m. Persuasion (Straight up PARTY)
Sunday, September 1
11:15 a.m. Kate Monaghan (Folk)
12:45 p.m. Carl Henry (Blues)
2:15 p.m. Ryan Dillaha & The Miracle Men (Detroit Americana)
3:45 p.m. Taylor Hernandez (Indie Pop)
5:15 p.m. Big Pappa & The Machine (Rockin’ Soul)
6:45 p.m. Motor Honey (Rock)
8:15 p.m. Julianne & The Rogues (Country)
9:45 p.m. Trip N’ Dixie (Rock)
Monday, September 2
11:30 a.m. Pete Big Dog Fetters (Blues)
1:00 p.m. Saturday (Rock)
2:30 p.m. Anna Lee Co. (Funky Folk Rock)
4:00 p.m. Teddy Richards (Indie Acoustic)
5:30 p.m. Dutch Pink (Great Rock)
7:00 p.m. Barbara Payton & The Instigators (Rock)
8:30 p.m. Orbitsuns (Rockabilly)
FirstMerit International Stage
Friday, August 30
11:15 a.m. Billy & Sarana (British Soul)
3:00 p.m. Hollis Clark (Worldbeat)
5:00 p.m. Megyn Hermez (World Pop)
7:00 p.m. La Chispa & Company (Flamenco/Dance)
9:00 p.m. Roots Vibration
Saturday, August 31
11:15 a.m. Monsieur Guillaume & The Zydeco Hep Cats (Arcadian)
1:00 p.m. Dig A Phony (Brit-Pop)
3:00 p.m. Ara Topouzian (Armenian/Middle Eastern)
5:00 p.m. Kasturi Paigude (Music of India)
7:00 p.m. Madam XD (Music of the Far East)
9:00 p.m. Polish Muslims (Polka Rock)
Sunday, September 1
11:15 a.m. Laura Rain (World Blues)
1:00 p.m. Nadanta Indian Dancers (Dance of India)
3:00 p.m. Stone Clover (Irish Music)
5:00 p.m. Bandolero Duran (South American)
7:00 p.m. Raion Taiko (Japanese Drum)
8:45 p.m. Sin Hielo (Latin/Jazz/Rock)
Monday, September 2
11:15 a.m. Milan-Music For Grasshoppers (Experiential)
1:15 p.m. Raices Mexicanas (Dance of Mexico)
3:15 p.m. Jody Raffoul (Canadian)
5:15 p.m. The Wild Sullys (World Rock)
7:15 p.m. Kidz Klez of Michigan (Klezmer)
Ford Ecoboost/89X Stage
Friday, August 30
11:15 a.m Sarah Bella (Singer Songwriter)
12:45 p.m Bermuda Mohawk (Alternative)
2:15 p.m Sean Earle (Pop, Rock)
3:45 p.m. Fever Tongues (Alternative)
5:15 p.m. Chase Engel Band (Alternative)
6:45 p.m. Brae (Alternative)
8:15 p.m. Soul Divide (Funk/Rock)
9:45 p.m. Killer Flamingos (Pop/Top 40)
Saturday, August 31
11:15 a.m. Jena Asciutto (Singer Songwriter)
12:45 p.m The Split (Rock, Pop)
2:15 p.m Steven Mullan (Pop, Rock)
3:45 p.m. The Leonards (Alternative)
5:15 p.m. Dead in 5 (Rock)
6:45 p.m. Call Marvin (Alternative)
8:15 p.m. The Infatuations (Pop, Rock, Funk)
10:00 p.m. Kaleido (Pop, Rock)
Sunday, September 1
11:15 a.m. Sarah Farnam (Singer Songwriter)
12:45 p.m Sean Z (Pop, Rock)
2:15 p.m Bill Grogan’s Goat (Celtic Rock)
3:45 p.m. Royal Hoax (Alternative)
5:15 p.m. Abigal Stauffer (Alternative)
6:45 p.m. Michael Bermudez (Pop, Rock)
8:15 p.m. Half Light Music (Alternative)
10:00 p.m. Otto Vector (Pop, Rock)
Monday, September 2
11:15 a.m. Holly + Jeff (Singer Songwriter)
12:45 p.m Electric Graffiti (Alternative)
2:15 p.m Urban Nomads (Rock)
3:45 p.m. Julie Haven (Alternative)
5:15 p.m. Tom Butwin (Pop, Rock)
6:45 p.m. The Mike Leslie Band (Alternative)
8:15 p.m. Citizen Zero (Rock)
bd’s Mongolian Grill Acoustic Stage
Friday, August 30
12:00 p.m. Heavenly Embers (Folk)
1:30 p.m. Cliff Gracey (Singer Songwriter)
3:00 p.m. Steve D’Angelo (Acoustic Rock)
4:30 p.m. Musicians from Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings (Classical)
6:00 p.m. Jan Krist & Jim Bizer (Singer Songwriters)
8:00 p.m. The Hope Orchestra (Acoustic Rock)
Saturday, August 31
12:00 p.m. Musicians from Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings (Classical)
1:00 p.m. Royal Oak High School Drama Club
1:30 p.m. Suzuki Royal Oak (Classical)
2:30 p.m. Royal Oak High School Drama Club
3:00 p.m. Candice Sosa (Singer Songwriter)
4:00 p.m. Royal Oak High School Drama Club
4:30 p.m. John D Lamb (Singer Songwriter)
5:30 p.m. Royal Oak High School Drama Club
6:00 p.m. The Webbs (Alternative Bluegrass)
7:30 p.m. Royal Oak High School Drama Club
8:00 p.m. Harper & The Midwest Kind (World Blues Fusion)
Sunday, September 1
12:00 p.m. Musicians from Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings (Classical)
1:30 p.m. Maggie McCabe (Americana)
2:30 p.m. STAGERCRAFTERS
3:00 p.m. Mary McGuire (Singer Songwriter)
4:30 p.m. Alison Albrecht (Singer Songwriter)
6:00 p.m. Beth Stalker & Jim Rawlings (Singer Songwriter)
8:00 p.m. The Appleseed Collective (Gypsy Jazz)
Monday, September 2
12:00 p.m. Musicians from Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings (Classical)
1:30 p.m. MJ *RockSteady* Stedman (Singer Songwriter)
2:15 p.m. Britney Stoney (Singer Songwriter)
3:00 p.m. LVNMUZIQ (Urban/Folk)
4:30 p.m. Stella (Americana)
Budweiser Rock Stage
Friday, August 30
11:15 a.m. Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music (Rock)
12:30 p.m. Ben Keeler (Folk Rock)
2:00 p.m. Social Bandits (Rock’n Blues)
3:30 p.m. Shotgun Soul (Rock’n Soul)
5:00 p.m. Five Pound Snap (Blues Rock)
6:30 p.m. LIXX (Rock)
8:00 p.m. Savage Rascals (Zappa Tribte)
9:45 p.m. SuperLast (Motor City Rock)
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| The Howling Dialos close out on Saturday night |
11:15 a.m. Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music (Rock)
12:30 p.m. Zerapath (Rock)
2:00 p.m. Names Unlisted (Rock)
3:30 p.m. DDP (Eclectic)
5:00 p.m. Chit (Classic Rock)
6:30 p.m. Chris Degnore & The Black Drops (Power Pop)
8:00 p.m. Laith Al-Saadi (Rock’n Blues)
9:45 p.m. The Howling Diablos (Funk’n Soul)
Sunday, September 1
11:15 a.m. Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music (Rock)
12:30 p.m. Shelly Miller (Singer Songwriter)
2:00 p.m. Eliza Neals (Blues Rock)
3:30 p.m. Maxine (Hard Rock Chicks)
5:00 p.m. Blood Sisters (Rock)
6:30 p.m. The Ruiners (Motor City Rock)
8:00 p.m. Amy Gore & Her Valentines (Detroit Rock Royalty)
9:45 p.m. Jennifer Westwood (Rock/Pop)
Monday, September 2
11:15 a.m. Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music (Rock)
12:30 p.m. All Right Tokyo (Rock) Zerapath (Rock)
2:00 p.m. Pasman’s Super Session (Blues/Rock)
3:30 p.m. Twistin Tarantulas (Motor City Legends)
5:00 p.m. Stewart Francke (Indie)
6:30 p.m. The Muggs (Blues/Rock)
8:00 p.m. The Reefermen (Funk’n Rock)
Made in Detroit R&B Stage
Friday, August 30
11:15 a.m. Gwenyth Hayes (Soul)
12:45 p.m. Notorious (R&B/Soul)
2:15 p.m. Rick Matle Trio (Jazz & Jazz Funk)
3:45 p.m. The Swank Club (Caribbean/Pop/Jazz)
5:15 p.m. Dr. Pocket (R&B Horn & Band)
6:45 p.m. The Brothers Groove (Funk/Blues/Soul)
8:15 p.m. Inohs Sivad (R&B)
9:45 p.m. Hotsauce (Pop/R&B)
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| Thornetta Davis performs on Saturday night |
11:15 a.m. Sexy Monster (Funk/R&B)
12:45 p.m. The Sugar Snaps (Jazz)
2:15 p.m. Metro Jazz Voices (Jazz)
3:45 p.m. Yvette Meadows (R&B/Jazz)
5:15 p.m. The Zamar Jazz Band (Smooth Jazz)
6:45 p.m. J. Canady and The Soul Nyce Band (Neo Soul/R&B)
8:15 p.m. “Sould Preacha’s” feat. Marcus Cole & Mark A’lleven
9:45 p.m. Thornetta Davis (Blues/R&B)
Sunday, September 1
11:15 a.m. Paul Miles (Blues)
12:45 p.m. The Reality Band (Blues & Jazz)
2:15 p.m. Rev. Marc Falconberry (Blues/Rock)
3:45 p.m. Bobby Murray Band (Blues)
5:15 p.m. Partners in Time (Instramental/Jazz/R&B)
6:45 p.m. Dal Bouey (Hi-Energy Dance Variety)
8:15 p.m. Priscilla Price (R&B/Soul)
9:45 p.m. Larry Lee & Back in The Day Band (R&B/Funk)
Monday, September 2
11:15 a.m. Emilio Basa (Acoustic Pop)
12:45 p.m. Shakerslaps
2:15 p.m. Tumbao Bravo (Latin Jazz)
3:45 p.m. Mike Hanna & Friends (Jazz)
5:15 p.m. Sheila Landis featuring Rick Matle (Jazz)
6:45 p.m. Torch With a Twist (Vaudeville/Burlesque)
8:15 p.m. Charles & Gwen Scales (R&B/Soul)
Rock Star Energy Performance Pit
Friday, August 30
12:00 p.m. Yoga Shelter
1:00 p.m. Man In White
2:00 p.m. Hamlin Pub Contest
3:00 p.m. Dynamike
4:00 p.m. Bucket Drummers
5:00 p.m. Detroit Circus
9:00 p.m. Movement
Saturday, August 31
11:00 a.m. Kind Healthy Snacks Yoga
12:00 p.m. Brazilian Dance Copeira
1:00 p.m. Singing Competition
3:00 p.m. Bucket Drummers
4:00 p.m. Audacious Hoops
5:00 p.m. Detroit Circus
9:00 p.m. Movement
Sunday, September 1
11:00 a.m. Kind Healthy Snacks Yoga
12:00 p.m. Audacious Hoops
1:00 p.m. Singing Competition
3:00 p.m. Brazilian Dance Capoeira
4:00 p.m. Dynamike
5:00 p.m. Detroit Circus
9:00 p.m. Movement
Monday, September 3
12:00 p.m. Jazzercise
1:00 p.m. Dynamike
2:00 p.m. Man In White
3:00 p.m. Hamlin Pub Contest
5:00 p.m. Detroit Circus
9:00 p.m. Bucket Drummers
Meijer Kids Stage
Friday, August 30
11:30 a.m. Balloon Zoo Workshop
12:00 p.m. Puppet Show: Punch & Judy
12:30 p.m. Rosco the Clown
1:00 p.m. Puppet Show: King’s Dinner
1:30 p.m. Laugh it Up with Rosco
2:15 p.m. Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music
3:30 p.m. Pure Imagination Magic Show
4:00 p.m. Puppet Show: Punch & Judy
4:30 p.m. Rosco the Clown
5:00 p.m. Michigan Science Center
6:00 p.m. Cool Tricks & Funny Stuff
6:30 p.m. Puppet Show: King’s Dinner
7:00 p.m. Laugh it Up with Rosco
7:30 p.m. Pure Imagination Magic Show
Saturday, August 31
11:30 a.m. Balloon Zoo Workshop
12:00 p.m. Music of Kevin Devine
12:30 p.m. Randyl Lee Magic
1:00 p.m. Kids Music with Kevin
1:30 p.m. Cool Tricks & Funny Stuff
2:15 p.m. Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music
3:30 p.m. Mysterious Illusions
4:00 p.m. Kevin’s Musical Concert
4:30 p.m. Pure Imagination Magic Show
5:00 p.m. Michigan Science Center
6:00 p.m. Randyl Lee Magic
6:30 p.m. Kevin’s Musical Concert
7:00 p.m. Cool Tricks & Funny Stuff
7:30 p.m. Mysterious Illusions
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| Metro Detroit's Rosco the Clown |
11:30 a.m. Cool Tricks & Funny Stuff
12:00 p.m. Kevin’s Musical Concert
12:30 p.m. Laugh It Up with Rosco
1:00 p.m. Kids Music with Kevin
1:30 p.m. Rosco the Clown
2:15 p.m. Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music
3:30 p.m. Pure Imagination Magic Show
4:00 p.m. Vikki's Wild & Funny Friends
4:30 p.m. Laugh It Up with Rosco
5:00 p.m. Michigan Science Center
6:00 p.m. Cool Tricks & Funny Stuff
6:30 p.m. Ventriloquist Vikki Green
7:00 p.m. Pure Imagination Magic Show
7:30 p.m. Dog Gone Mystery
Monday, September 3
11:30 a.m. Ventriloquist Vikki Green
12:00 p.m. Pure Imagination Magic Show
12:30 p.m. Harpbeat’s Musical Revue
1:00 p.m. Vikki’s Wild & Funny Friends
1:30 p.m. Kid’s Music Concert with Harpbeat
2:15 p.m. Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music
3:30 p.m. Dog Gone Mystery
4:00 p.m. Splash-Tastic Musical Revue
4:30 p.m. Cool Tricks & Funny Stuff
5:00 p.m. Michigan Science Center
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| bd’s Mongolian Grill |
To tantalize the taste buds, more than 50 of the area’s favorite restaurants, caterers and food-related attractions will take to the streets of Royal Oak to share their food and unique take on the culinary arts with visitors. The array of food will have something for everyone, with booths featuring everything from flavorful cultural dishes, to seafood, to summer fun food, to mouthwatering sweets and dessert treats.
Food will be available from the following confirmed restaurants and caterers:
American Hot Dog Trailers
Baja Smoothies
bd’s Mongolian Grill
Carnival
Frosty Products/Johnny’s Yogurt
Gaucho
Gourmet Hot Dogs & More
Hamlin Corner
La Feast
Lockheart’s BBQ
Mitchell’s Fish Market
Olga’s Kitchen
Palm Palace Restaurants
Pig Out BBQ
Prime29 Steakhouse
Red Wood Grill Catering & Events
Ryba’s Fudge Shops
Soaring Eagle Cuisine Machine
Taste and Tell
The Almond Hut
The Potato Factory
Vintage House Banquets & Catering
American European Food
Andre’s Louisiana Seafood Sandwich Shop
Bates Hot Dogs
Big Mike’s Southwestern Grill
Eskimo Jacks
Fun Foods
Gemmayze
Green Lantern Pizzeria
Jackson’s Five Star Catering
La Marsa
Mercurio Foods
Monty’s Beef Co.
Oxford Inn
Peking House
Polish Village Café
Pronto! Restaurant
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Santorini Estiatorio
Sporting News Grill at
Holiday Inn Detroit Metro
Trattoria Pizzeria Da Luigi
Trenton Ice Cream
Union Jacks
AND MORE...
FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN
Ford Arts, Beats & Eats has long been recognized for the quality and quantity of its family-friendly entertainment. Among the high points will be the Kids Zone, guaranteed to attract youngsters with fun, interactive programming throughout the four days of the festival. New this year is a Petting Farm sponsored by Huron-Clinton Metroparks that will be located just outside the Kids Zone on 7th St. Anticipated animals include a mini-horse, calf, goats, sheep, ducklings, chickens, chicks and rabbits. From noon-6 p.m. each day of the festival, children will have the opportunity to get up close and safely touch and feed the assortment of cuddly and cute, furry animals.
The creativity will flow at the Arts and Crafts area, sponsored by Great Expressions Dental Centers and organized by volunteers from Genesis Church. Additionally, long-time festival partner Meijer will have an interactive area set up with product and sample displays for the whole family. The Meijer Kids Stage will feature an exciting lineup of family-friendly performances. Bringing smiles, laughter, amazement and awe to youngsters’ faces will be ventriloquists, music, magical tricks, clown acts, story telling and puppet shows. Among the lineup are many favorites, including Rosco the Clown, Mysterious Illusions, Dog Gone Mystery, Pure Imagination Magic Show, Harpbeat’s Musical Revue, Punch & Judy Puppet Show, Cool Tricks & Funny Stuff, and Ventriloquist Vikki Green.
Festival favorites the Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music will take to the Meijer Kids Stage each day of the festival, providing a hands-on interactive music activity for people of all ages, suitable for beginners to seasoned performers. Festival guests are encouraged to stop by and learn more about the instruments that go into turning “music” into “rock.”
The sights and sounds of a summer carnival will be in the air as the Moonwalk presented by Royal Oak company Inflatable Playspaces and the Kiddie Carnival will be sure to bring out the “oohs and aahs” and lots of giggles in the “little ones.”
INTERACTIVE FORD DISPLAYS
Stop by the many interactive Ford display areas throughout Ford Arts, Beats and Eats to check out the latest Ford vehicles and technology and test drive an all-new Ford vehicle. The attractions offer skill competitions, technology demonstrations and the opportunity to win exciting prizes, including the chance to win a new Ford vehicle of your choice up to $30,000.
• Take a Test Drive in a New Ford Vehicle – Stop by 4th and Washington to take a spin in your choice of a variety of new Ford vehicles. Experience a smooth ride, while learning about cool new Ford technology.
• Escape Virtual Kick – Test your speed to see how many field goals you can make in 33 seconds on an exciting virtual football field to win cool prizes.
• 47 MPG Push-To-Start Instant Win – Push the START button on the Ford gas pump to activate the slot-machine instant win. If you can line up all three “47 MPG” symbols, you win a cash jackpot!
• Ecoboost Power Wheel – Players spin for a chance to win the “Ecoboost Cash Jackpot”!
• Various Ford Oval Count Challenges – Test your estimation skills by guessing the quantity of Ford ovals inside the box to win a gift card.
For more information on the 2013 Arts, Beats, and Eats festival, visit their website at http://www.artsbeatseats.com
See you there!!!!
Enjoy!
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