The city of Southfield, in partnership with the City Centre Advisory Board, will sponsor the Eat to the Beat lunch concert series every Thursday this summer from June 18 – September 10 from 12 noon – 2:00 p.m. at the City Centre Plaza located on Central Park Boulevard, one block west of Evergreen between Civic Center Drive and 11 Mile Road.
The concert lineup is an exciting mix of music and artists that includes:
June 18 - GEQ (Classic jazz & bebop)
June 25 - The Brothers Groove (Funky jazz & rock)
July 2 - The Sun Messengers (Horn-driven R & B)
July 9 - The George Brothers (Rock n’ roll veterans)
July 16 - Dave Hamilton Band (Rock, ballads and psychedelic soul)
July 23 - Straight Ahead (Virtuoso jazz ensemble)
July 30 - Harper (World blues fusion from Australia)
August 6 - The Witch Doctors (Rockin’ blues)
August 13 - Tumbao Bravo (Authentic rhythms of Cuba & Salsa)
August 20 - Planet “D” Nonet (The “small” big band playing old/new jazz)
August 27 - The Metro Jazz Voices (Hot vocal jazz)
September 3 - Carl Cafagna & North Star Jazz (Original and classic jazz)
September 10 - The Orbitsuns (Gritty southern rock with a Motor City vibe)
All performances are free and open to the public. Food is available for purchase or you can bring your own. Call the Southfield Parks and Recreation at (248) 796-4620 for more information.