MULTIPLE-DATE PERFORMANCES FROM BOB SEGER AND KID ROCK HIGHLIGHT 313 PRESENTS 2019 SUMMER CONCERT SEASON

(DETROIT – May 5, 2019) – 313 Presents announces its 2019 summer concert season, showcasing the music industry’s top touring acts to perform at world-class venues – DTE Energy Music Theatre, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, Little Caesars Arena and the Fox Theatre. 

“We’re thrilled to begin another exciting summer concert season at our three renowned amphitheatres, as well as Little Caesars Arena and the Fox Theatre in the District Detroit,” said Tom Wilson, Interim President of 313 Presents. “In addition to hosting multiple-night performances by Bob Seger and Kid Rock, this summer’s schedule offers concertgoers a great variety of entertainment options. We’d like to thank to our partners at Live Nation for continuing to help deliver the summer’s biggest touring acts to our world-class venues.”

The summer concert season begins this Saturday, May 11 with breakthrough British band The 1975 at Meadow Brook Amphitheatre. The following weekend, Slayer brings “Leg Five: North America” of its Final World Tour to open DTE Energy Music Theatre on May 19. Legendary pop/R&B group New Edition’s Ronnie DeVoe, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell and Michael Bivins are joining forces once again as RBRM bring the “4 The Love Of It Tour” to open the season at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill on May 30.

DTE ENERGY MUSIC THEATRE – MULTIPLE DATE PERFORMANCES HIGHLIGHT SCHEDULE

Ranked among the top amphitheatres in the world, DTE Energy Music Theatre’s 2019 schedule is highlighted by four multiple-date performers, the most since it hosted four in 2004. Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band will perform six shows as part of his “Roll Me Away Tour” on June 6, 8, 12, 14, 19 and 21, and Kid Rock returns for back-to-back weekend performances of “Hot September Nights” on September 6 & 7 and 13 & 14. Michigan loves its country music as Florida Georgia Line bring their “2019 Can’t Say I Ain’t Country Tour” to DTE for two nights on August 10 and 22, and Jason Aldean closes out the summer with his “2019 Ride All Night Tour” on September 28 and 29.

Country stars Luke Combs (May 30) and Thomas Rhett (June 20) make their headline debuts at DTE this summer. Local Parrotheads will soak in the full Margaritaville experience when Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band returns for his 33rd concert at DTE on July 16. Hootie & The Blowfish are touring together again following a 10+ year break and will be back on the DTE stage for the first time since September 2007 on August 16.

Other highlights at DTE include the return of 99.5 WYCD Hoedown featuring main stage performances from Brantley Gilbert, Joe Nichols and Caylee Hammack on June 15, Lionel Richie on June 30, Dave Matthews Band on July 9 and Chris Stapleton on August 2. Nine co-headline bills are scheduled, including Alice Cooper and Halestorm on July 20, Train and Goo Goo Dolls on July 23, Mary J. Blige and Nas on July 28 and Korn and Alice In Chains on August 13.

MEADOW BROOK AMPHITHEATRE

Located on the campus of Oakland University, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre is one of the premier intimate venues in the region, and its traditional and eclectic programming will feature some of the most prestigious names in the entertainment industry as well as music’s biggest emerging stars. Enjoy two full sets from co-headliners Buddy Guy and Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band on June 13, Ben Folds and Violent Femmes on August 11 and +LIVE+ and Bush as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of their respective landmark albums on September 8. 

Bridging the gap between rock ‘n’ roll and classical music, conductor and arranger Brent Havens will return to the podium with the acclaimed Detroit Symphony Orchestra to present The Music of Queen on July 14. Sarah McLachlan will perform with the Meadow Brook Festival Orchestra on August 10. Now with over 20 million albums sold into their career, The B-52s continue to celebrate as 104.3 WOMC presents their 40th Anniversary Tour with special guests OMD and Berlin on September 14.

MICHIGAN LOTTERY AMPHITHEATRE AT FREEDOM HILL

This year’s schedule at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill will feature a diverse array of the top touring acts. The Wu-Tang Clan celebrate their 25th anniversary of their album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), on May 31 while ZZ Top, who have been around twice as long, bring their 50th Anniversary Tour on September 8. Capping over 50 years of touring and recording, George Clinton is set to retire and embarks on his final tour, “One Nation Under a Groove Tour,” with the legendary Parliament Funkadelic on June 20.

Seven co-headline bills also highlight the summer schedule at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre and will feature full sets from Coheed and Cambria & Mastodon on June 11, Willie Nelson & Family and Alison Krauss on June 25, Third Eye Blind and Jimmy Eat World on June 28, Young The Giant & Fitz and the Tantrums on June 29, The Temptations and The Righteous Brothers on July 27, moe. and Blues Traveler on July 30, and Social Distortion and Flogging Molly on September 6.

Shows at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill are part of the Fifth Third Bank Concert Series.

LITTLE CAESARS ARENA

Tours slated for Little Caesars Arena in The District Detroit this summer include The Who (May 28), New Kids on the Block (June 18), Hugh Jackman (June 24), Jennifer Lopez (July 5), Jeff Lynne’s ELO (July 20), Queen + Adam Lambert (July 27), Khalid (July 28), John Mayer (August 2), Shawn Mendes (August 5), the Backstreet Boys (August 12) and the Jonas Brothers (September 7).

FOX THEATRE

Detroit’s crown jewel in The District Detroit, the historic Fox Theatre, will host The Festival of Laughs (May 11), Double Dare Live (May 15), 2 Chainz (May 18), Roseanne Barr (May 19), Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson (May 20), Tony Bennett (May 23), Tom Segura (June 1), Jim Gaffigan (June 7), FRANK The Man The Music Starring Bob Anderson (June 15), Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit and Father John Misty (June 17), Bill Maher (June 22), The Lonely Island (June 26), Jill Scott (July 14), Bryan Ferry (August 3), Kirk Franklin (August 4), Iyanla Vanzant (August 25), The Wiggles (August 26) and Alabama (September 13).

STAY CONNECTED

Additional shows will be announced soon. To receive announcements and access to the latest information on on-sales, presales, special offers and events, contests, breaking news and more for concerts and events at 313 Presents venues, sign up at www.313presents.com/contact-us/email-sign-up.

ROYAL MEMBERSHIPS – SEASON TICKET PACKAGES

All three outdoor amphitheatres offer season ticket packages or Royal memberships, which present the unique opportunity to entertain clients, family and friends at experiential events in metro Detroit’s premier outdoor settings. Additionally, partners have found success in utilizing tickets for employee engagement initiatives.

DTE, Meadow Brook and Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre Royal members receive exclusive benefits, including priority seating location, guaranteed ticket to every show including sellouts, VIP parking, express beverage lanes and access to presales and offers for 313 Presents events.

For more information on Royal Season membership opportunities at DTE Energy Music Theatre, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre or Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, visit www.313presents.com/ticket-special-offers/season-memberships. 

BUD LIGHT HILLTOP DECK

Fans looking to entertain a group of friends or clients can reserve one of Bud Light Hilltop Deck’s four private boxes. The package includes 8-10 concert tickets, a designated service attendant, two VIP parking passes and two beer/wine/soda/water drink tickets per person. The Bud Light Hilltop Deck is a fun and casual space at the top of DTE’s United Shore lawn overlooking the venue with full food and beverage access and open to all lawn patrons. For more information on availability, please fill out the contact form at www.313presents.com/dte-hilltop-deck.

NEW MENU ITEMS
This year at DTE Energy Music Theatre, guests can enjoy an extensive selection of craft beers as well as new food offerings including a Walking Taco, Honcho Outpost’s Famous House Made Donuts and Specialty Franks. A new refreshing option available at The Cabana Bar this year is Electric Lemonade, a classic summer cocktail served in a mason jar. In addition, guests will enjoy a selection of spiked seltzers as well as hard ciders throughout all three outdoor venues. 

The Ivy Lounge, the exclusive open-air club for DTE Royal members only, introduces new St. Joe’s Healthy menu options this season: 

• Mediterranean Sampler – Lemon Hummus, feta dip, avocado dip with pita, naan, flatbreads and tortilla chips
• Mandarin Orange and Strawberry Salad – Slivered Almonds, Fresh Strawberries, Mandarin Oranges over Field Greens with a Balsamic Orange Vinaigrette
• Southwest Turkey Slider – Pepper jack cheese, chipotle aioli, avocado and smoked corn salsa, served with seasoned fries
• Key Lime Pie – Graham cracker crust, key lime custard with fresh whipped cream
• Fruit Tart – Graham Cracker crust, sliced fresh strawberries, kiwis, blueberries, mandarin oranges and raspberries brushed with an apricot glaze over sweet vanilla custard

VENUE HOT SPOTS FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE
DTE fans continue to enjoy a wide array of dining choices inside the venue as well:

• The Arbor is open to all DTE patrons and is the destination for post-show drinks and food. Open for an hour after the show ends, fans can enjoy DJ entertainment and late-night food favorites, including new BBQ Street Fair offerings, served alongside an assortment of beer choices and specialty cocktails. 
• The Pine Tap, an expansive deck located inside DTE’s West Entrance, offers more than 20 world-class craft, retro and traditional beers, a full-service bar and a menu that includes sliders, hotdogs, brats and Mexican specialties. Founders Brewing Company will now be featured at The Mac Shack, which serves Union Joints’ legendary mac and cheese, pulled pork sliders and more. 
• Honcho Outpost located at the top of the stairs in the venue’s East Plaza, returns for its third season at DTE Energy Music Theatre serving up Union Joints style Latin street food. Menu items include Honcho Nacho, Honcho Taco, Honcho Burrito, and the new world famous Fried Donuts accompanied with chocolate or caramel syrup.

At Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, concertgoers will enjoy new frozen drink offerings at the Margarita Bar. The MotorCity Casino Hotel VIP Club, a pre-event destination for season ticket holders, sponsors and their guests, is open to all patrons two hours after doors open to the venue. The space is also open post-show following select events and keeps the entertainment going with music, dancing and refreshments. 

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

DTE Energy (the parent company of Detroit Edison) is entering its 19^th season as the naming rights sponsor of DTE Energy Music Theatre. Anheuser-Busch, “the official beer of summer,” is returning as the proud sponsor of the Bud Light Hilltop Deck. United Shore marks its fourth year as the sponsor of lawn seating at DTE. Beam Suntory will sponsor the On The Rocks bar located in the main concession area offering Jim Beam, Makers Mark, Knob Creek and more. Other returning partners are Little Caesars, Meijer and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.

At Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, MotorCity Casino Hotel is the sponsor of the VIP Club space, a pre-event destination for season ticket holders, sponsors and their guests. Returning partners also include Crest Ford and Ford Motor Company (pavilion seating). Shows at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill are part of the Fifth Third Bank Concert Series.

BOX OFFICE

Tickets can be purchased at 313Presents.com, Little Caesars Arena XFINITY, DTE Energy Music Theatre, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill box offices and Ticketmaster.com.

The box offices at DTE Energy Music Theatre, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill and Meadow Brook Amphitheatre are all open the 2019 summer concert season. Tickets for all 313 Presents events will be available for purchase at all amphitheatre box offices as well as the Little Caesars Arena XFINITY box office. Tickets are available at these venues without Ticketmaster Convenience fees. The amphitheatre box offices will close at the conclusion of the summer concert season. Hours for the amphitheatre box offices are as follows:

Amphitheatre box offices are closed on non-event Saturdays and Sundays, but the hosting venue’s box office will be open from 10am - 2pm on the first day of the on-sale. For more information on on-sale procedures and venue specific box office details, please visit www.313presents.com/ticket-special-offers/box-office. 

PARKING AND DIRECTIONS – PARKING LOTS OPEN BY 4:30PM

Fans attending shows this summer are encouraged to plan their travel accordingly and arrive early as the Road Commission for Oakland County recently began construction projects near DTE Energy Music Theatre, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, and Macomb County Transportation Improvement Program Projects working on roads near Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre. 

All amphitheatre parking lot opens will be open by 4:30 p.m. and doors open to the venue 90 minutes prior to show time, unless otherwise noted. For information on directions and parking at each of the 313 Presents venues, please visit www.313presents.com/plan-your-visit/directions-parking.

Similar to 313 Presents‘ other outdoor amphitheatres, and new to Meadow Brook Amphitheatre in 2019, the parking fee ($5) is now included in the ticket price.

Construction project near DTE Energy Music Theatre:

Reconstruction and widening of Sashabaw Road to five lanes from I-75 to just south of Clarkston Road in Independence Twp. is underway and will be completed this Fall. Two-way traffic and access to businesses and homes will be maintained throughout the project, Project information and updates can be found at: www.rcocweb.org/469/Sashabaw-Road-I-75-to-Clarkston-Road.

Construction projects near Meadow Brook Amphitheatre:

Through mid-June, Walton Blvd. resurfacing between Squirrel and Adams roads will require single lane closures in each direction. Two-way traffic and all side street and driveway access will be maintained throughout the project. Project information and updates can be found at: www.rcocweb.org/456/Walton-Blvd. 

Segments of asphalt roadway on Adams Road is being resurfacing from Hamlin to Gunn Rd. Expect traffic delays, but roads will be open to traffic with flagging operations in the work zone. Anticipated completion is early August. Construction map can be found here.

Construction projects near Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre:

Concrete replacement is scheduled to take place this summer on Schoenherr Road from Plumbrook to 19 Mile. Metro Parkway pothole repair is underway from east of Van Dyke to Gregory St and will wrap up mid-June before the concert season gets in full swing. Pavement repair from Dodge Park northeast to Old Van Dyke Road is scheduled from May to July. The Macomb County Road Projects map page is here. 

WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA / FAN ENGAGEMENT

Find the 2019 concert schedule for all 313 Presents venues at 313Presents.com. Follow 313 Presents venues on Twitter at: @LCArena_Detroit, @FoxTheatreDet, @DTEEnergyMusic, @MeadowBrookAMP and @MILotteryAmp. Connect on Facebook at: Little Caesars Arena, DTE Energy Music Theatre, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre and Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill. 

313 PRESENTS

313 Presents, a joint venture between Olympia Entertainment and Palace Sports & Entertainment, began operations in September 2017 and 2019 marks its second summer concert season operating outdoor amphitheatres DTE Energy Music Theatre, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre and Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill. 

In 2018, Little Caesars Arena, DTE Energy Music Theatre and the Fox Theatre ranked in the Top 10 in the world in their respective categories as reported by Pollstar. Little Caesars Arena ranked #3 in North America and #6 worldwide, DTE Energy Music Theatre ranked #2 in both North America and worldwide rankings, and the Fox Theatre ranked #6 in North America and #8 worldwide. 313 Presents venues welcomed over a combined 1.9 million patrons in 2018.

Honoring Detroit’s rich history in music and bringing together the resources of two of Michigan’s most renowned entertainment businesses, 313 Presents ensures the Detroit region will continue to attract the most exciting acts in the world, and create more opportunities to support local and emerging artists. 313 Presents offers a simple and straightforward destination for fans to purchase tickets and receive the most up-to-date concert information.