The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre in Detroit will get it going again this summer as they provide top shelf entertainment. Located in Downtown Detroit, the unique waterfront venue is the epicenter of live entertainment in the summer for this great city.
In this venue, concertgoers will be able to choose from 5,000 seats and 1,000 lawn spaces. The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre has been named one of the top 100 concert venues in the world.
Wednesday, June 10th - Sheila E
Showtime 7:30pm
The legendary drummer/artist continues to entertain audiences with her unique style.
Detroit singer/Songwriter Monica Blaire will open the show.
Wednesday, June 24th - Jonathan Butler/Rick Braun
Showtime 7:30pm
Enjoy an evening of musicianship with the legendary Jonathan Butler and Rick Braun.
Tim Bowman will also be on the ticket.
Wednesday, July 1st - Tower of Power
Showtime 7:30pm
Allow yourself to be entertained by one of toe top bands in history. If you have never experienced their horn section, you will be in for a treat.
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Wednesday, July 8th - Avery*Sunshine
Showtime 7:30pm
The Soul stylings of Avery*Sunshine will be on full display. Mike Phillips will also perform.
Wednesday, July 15th - Gerald Albright
Showtime 7:30pm
We call him the sax man with soul. Gerald Albright will bring all of his hits to The Aretha. In addition, he is will bring a couple of good friends: Kim Waters and Kayla Waters.
Wednesday, July 22nd - Kirk Whalum & Keiko Matsui
Showtime 7:30pm
Kirk Whalum always puts on a show. He will take the stage to perform several of his hits. Keiko Matsui will also join Whalum for this special performance.
Wednesday, July 29th - PJ Morton
Showtime 7:30pm
PJ Morton has a new album out entitled Paul, and the hit song Say So is one of the best songs of the year.
BJ The Chicago Kid will join Morton for this performance.
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Wednesday, August 5th - Najee
Showtime 7:30pm
Najee will perform live at The Aretha! This will be a special live recording of the stage show, so you know he will be on point.
Special guests will be Alex Bugnon and Latoya London.
Wednesday, August 12th - Christian Scott & Eric Roberson
Showtime 7:30pm
Scott and Roberson will perform together at The Aretha for your listening pleasure. Maimouna Youssef aka Mumu Fresh will also perform.
Wednesday, August 19th - Peabo Bryson
Showtime 7:30pm
The legendary vocalist will perform all of his classic songs. Regina Belle will join him on stage. I am guessing that they will sing a few duets! This will be a magical evening of love songs.
Wednesday, August 26th - Will Downing
Showtime 7:30pm
The "Prince of Sophisticated Soul" will entertain you with both his originals and his classic remakes. Trumpet man Lin Rountree will also perform.
Wednesday, September 2nd - Incognito with Maysa
Showtime 7:30pm
The concert series will come to a close with a heavyweight evening of music. The legendary Incognito will hit the stage with Maysa. It really does not get any better than that.