Classic Rocker Leon Russell Takes the Rockin’ on the Riverfront Stage July 31

July 24, 2009 - PRLog -- Writer, producer and recording artist Leon Russell will heat up the Riverfront Plaza stage on Friday, July 31 for the second concert in the 2009 Rockin’ on the Riverfront classic rock concert series, sponsored by Andiamo Detroit Riverfront and in partnership with Detroit’s Classic Rock Station 94.7 WCSX-FM.

Russell has been a major force in the music industry for more than four decades. He has recorded with or written songs for various artists, including The Byrds, Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra and Willie Nelson. Russell is best known for his hits “This Masquerade” (the first song in music history to occupy the number one spot in jazz, pop and R&B), “Hummingbird”, “A Song For You”, “Delta Lady” and the legendary version of “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” from the Concert for Bangladesh.

Rockin’ on the Riverfront will feature classic rock headliners and openers from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. every Friday through September 4, making the Riverfront Plaza THE Friday night destination for food, fun and FREE concerts.

Additional Rockin’ on the Riverfront performers include:

• August 7 – The Rock Show (Journey tribute band) and The Who Show (The Who tribute band)
• August 14 – Classic Rock All Stars (featuring Pete Rivera, original Rare Earth lead singer, on drums, Mike Pinera, original lead singer of Blues Image and voice of Iron Butterfly, on guitar and original Sugarloaf lead singer Jerry Corbetta on keyboards)
• August 21 – Foghat
• August 28 – Edgar Winter
• September 4 – TBD

Admission to the concerts is free and no advance tickets are necessary. Viewing space will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and people are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. In addition, boaters on the Detroit River are invited to anchor near the riverfront and enjoy the view of the stage from the water.

Food and refreshment concessions from Andiamo Detroit Riverfront will be available at several locations on the plaza. Outside food, beverages or coolers will not be permitted. Andiamo Detroit Riverfront will accept dinner reservations before and after the concert and invites guests to take advantage of its gorgeous outdoor patio overlooking the Detroit River.

Convenient parking is available for $5 per vehicle at the GM surface lot at the intersection of St. Antoine and Atwater, adjacent to the GM Renaissance Center.

Rockin’ on the Riverfront sponsors include Bridgestone, Fathead, Quicken Loans, Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, MediLodge, Motor City Harley-Davidson, Pepsi, SKYY Vodka and 94.7 WCSX-FM.

For more information, call (313) 567-6700 or visit www.andiamoitalia.com/detroit or www.gmrencen.com.

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About Andiamo Restaurant Group
The Andiamo Restaurant Group is the Detroit area’s premier chain of authentic Italian restaurants with 11 locations in the tri-county area. Joe Vicari, president and CEO, created the restaurant group with an emphasis on fresh foods used to prepare consistently high quality food served with the utmost professionalism.