Royal Oak: Arts, Beats & Eats 
Lineup Announced Sept. 4 – 7
(event listing)
Ford Arts, Beats & Eats was founded to celebrate the quality of life in Oakland County by offering a culturally unique presentation of artists, musicians and food exhibits, from the Metro Detroit area, and throughout the United States. For complete event information see http://www.artsbeatseats.com.
Here is the entertainment schedule:
The Beats
Friday, September 4
4:30 p.m. Lori Flynn (Singer Songwriter)
5:30 p.m. Beatlemania (Tribute) 
8:00 p.m. Cheap Trick (Rock)
10:15 p.m. Puddle of Mudd (Pop/Rock)
Saturday, September 5
11:00 a.m. Priority Health Zumbathon® Celebration
5:00 p.m. Stewart Francke (Soul)
6:15 p.m. Big Pappa & The Machine (Rock/Funk/Pop)
7:30 p.m. Sean Forbes (Hip-hop)
8:15 p.m. Gin Blossoms (Rock/Pop)
10:00 p.m. Neon Trees (Alternative Rock)
Sunday, September 6
4:45 p.m. Lucy Angel (Country)
5:45 p.m. James Otto (Country)
7:00 p.m. Kip Moore (Country/Rock)
9:00 p.m. Kaleido (Rock)
10:00 p.m. Young the Giant (Indie Rock)
Monday, September 7
4:30 p.m. Your Generation in Concert featuring Fifty Amp Fuse (Rock/Classic Rock)
6:45 p.m. The Guess Who (Classic Rock)
8:30 p.m. Salt-N-Pepa (Hip-hop)
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Budweiser Americana Stage
Friday, September 4
12:00 p.m. Lonny Ray (Country)
1:45 p.m. Mark Reitenga (Acoustic Rock)
3:30 p.m. Building Birds (Indie Rock)
5:00 p.m. Kari Holmes and The Modern Day Drifters (Country)
6:30 p.m. Paul Lamb and the Detroit Breakdown (Blues Rock)
8:15 p.m. Boo’s Blues Hour only at Mr. B’s feat. Randy Brock Group (Blues)
9:45 p.m. Brandon Calhoon and the Tobacco River Band (Southern Rock)
Saturday, September 5
12:00 p.m. Audra Kubat (Folk)
1:45 p.m. Steve Taylor Three (Americana)
3:30 p.m. Cold Tone Harvest (Country/Americana)
5:00 p.m. Annabelle Road (Country)
6:30 p.m. Longneck Strangler (Country/Rock/Americana)
8:15 p.m. Boo’s Blues Hour only at Mr. B’s feat. Erich Goebel & The Flying Crowbars (Blues)
9:45 p.m. Corktown Popes (Folk/Americana)
Sunday, September 6
9:30 a.m. Arise! Worship with the Royal Oak First United Methodist Church
12:00 p.m. Austin Scott (Country)
1:45 p.m. Alan Turner and the Steel Horse Band (Country)
3:30 p.m. Gia Warner (Rock)
5:00 p.m. Drive By Valentine (Alt Rock)
6:30 p.m. Jody Raffoul (Classic Rock)
8:00 p.m. Rio and the Rockabilly Revival (Rockabilly)
9:45 p.m. Twistin’ Tarantulas (Rockabilly)
Monday, September 7
12:00 p.m. Alison Lewis (Alt Country)
1:45 p.m. Escaping Pavement (Americana)
3:30 p.m. Radio Burns (Rock)
5:00 p.m. Ryan Dillaha and The Miracle Men (Alt Country)
6:30 p.m. F. Patrick James (Southern Rock)
8:00 p.m. Orbitsuns (Alt Country)
Vibe Credit Union International Stage
Friday, September 4
11:30 a.m. Milan Ariel (Pop/Electronic)
1:00 p.m. Obed Succari’s PanaMO Trio (World Latin Jazz)
3:00 p.m. Music of Ara Topouzian & Friends (Armenian/Middle Eastern Traditional)
5:00 p.m. Anna Lee’s Co. (American Roots)
7:00 p.m. La Chispa and Company (Flamenco)
9:00 p.m. The Polish Muslims (Polka Rock Fusion)
Saturday, September 5
11:15 a.m. Donald Ross Highland Piper with Highland Dancer (Highland Piping)
1:00 p.m. Payo Jazz Band (World)
3:00 p.m. Kasturi Paigude (Traditional Indian Music)
5:00 p.m. 1592 (Reggae/Rock) 
7:00 p.m. Stone Clover (Irish Rock)
9:00 p.m. Roots Vibrations Band (Reggae/Soca/Caribbean)
Sunday, September 6
11:30 a.m. Nandanta – Dances of India (Traditional Indian Dance)
1:30 p.m. Jason Milan (Experiential Acoustic)
3:30 p.m. Abul on Fire (Bangladeshi Psychedelic Rock)
5:30 p.m. Raion Taiko (Japanese Taiko Drumming)
7:00 p.m. XD WEI (Detroit /Asian Rock)
9:00 p.m. Sean Blackman’s In Transit (World Mix)
Monday, September 7
11:30 a.m. Creole Du Nord (Cajun Zydeco)
1:30 p.m. Raices Mexicanas de Detroit (Ballet Folklorico)
3:30 p.m. Kidz Klez of Michigan (Klezmer)
5:30 p.m. Monsieur Guillaume & His Zydeco Hep Cats (Zydeco)
7:30 p.m. BOP (harvey) (Reggae Ska Boogie)
Ford Alternative Stage
Friday, September 4
11:15 a.m. Sarah Farnam (Singer Songwriter)
12:45 p.m. Sean Z Band (Alternative)
2:15 p.m. Nina & The Buffalo Riders (Alternative)
3:45 p.m. Harlow (Alternative)
5:15 p.m. Bulletproof Snow (Rock)
6:45 p.m. The Split (Pop, Rock)
8:15 p.m. Soul Divide (Funk/Rock)
9:45 p.m. Killer Flamingos (Pop, Top 40)
Saturday, September 5
11:15 a.m. Sarah Bella (Singer Songwriter)
12:45 p.m. The Normandies (Folk Rock)
2:15 p.m. Stereo Jane (Pop, Rock)
3:10 p.m. Hair Show by Iconic Salon
3:45 p.m. Keri Lynn Roche (Alternative)
4:50 p.m. Hair Show by Iconic Salon
5:20 p.m. Call Marvin (Alternative)
6:45 p.m. Lightning Bugs (Alternative)
8:15 p.m. Taken Aces (Rock)
9:45 p.m. Citizen Zero (Alternative)
Sunday, September 6
11:15 a.m. Hear and Now (Alternative)
12:45 p.m. Michael L. Ferguson (Rock)
2:15 p.m. Shotgun Soul (Rock, Funk, Funk)
3:45 p.m. The Social Bandits (Rock)
5:15 p.m. Alyssa Simmons (Pop, Rock, Soul)
6:45 p.m. Tripp ‘N’ Dixie (Alternative)
8:15 p.m. Half Light Music (Alternative)
9:45 p.m. Dave Hamilton Band (Rock, Funk)
Monday, September 7
11:15 a.m. The Imps (Modern Rock)
12:45 p.m. Bill Grogan’s Goat (Celtic Rock)
2:15 p.m. Kylee Phillips (Singer Songwriter)
3:45 p.m. Digital Love (Pop, Rock)
5:15 p.m. Michael Bermudez (Pop)
6:45 p.m. The Strangers (Rock)
8:15 p.m. Feral Ground (Alternative)
Arts, Beats & Eats Acoustic/Cultural Stage
Friday, September 4
11:15 a.m. Golden Rain (Classical)
12:45 p.m. Lori Flynn (Singer-Songwriter)
1:15 p.m. D.I.A. Artist Demonstration: Austen Brantley – Sculpture
1:45 p.m. Cooper Anstett (Singer-Songwriter)
3:00 p.m. D.I.A. Artist Demonstration: Tracy & Mike Kehr – Mixed Media
3:30 p.m. Jan Krist & Jim Bizer w/special guest Alan Finkbeiner (Singer-Songwriters)
4:30 p.m. D.I.A. Artist Demonstration: Chris Maher – Photography
5:00 p.m. Suzuki Royal Oak (Classical)
6:30 p.m. The Native Howl (Experimental Folk)
8:00 p.m. The Whistle Stop Revue (Progressive Bluegrass)
Saturday, September 5
11:15 a.m. Carly Bins (Singer-Songwriter)
12:30 p.m. Rhyta Musik (Balkan Brass Band)
1:30 p.m. D.I.A. Artist Demonstration: Alec LaCasse – Wood Carving
2:00 p.m. Donald Sinta Quartet (Classical Fusion)
3:00 p.m. D.I.A. Artist Demonstration: Kathleen Robinson-Young – Jewelry/Glass
3:30 p.m. Kate Monaghan (Singer-Songwriter)
4:30 p.m. D.I.A. Artist Demonstration: Darlin the Huron River Potter – Ceramics
5:00 p.m. Candace Sosa (Pop)
6:30 p.m. The Gasoline Gypsies (Americana Rock)
8:00 p.m. Acoustic Madness (Acoustic Rock)
Sunday, September 6
11:15 a.m. David Nefesh (Folk Rock)
12:15 p.m. D.I.A. Artist Demonstration: Michael McCullough – Graphics/Printmaking
12:45 p.m. Cliff Gracey (Acoustic Adult Contemporary)
1:30 p.m. D.I.A. Artist Demonstration: Thomas LeGault – Painting
2:00 p.m. Whiskey Charmers (Ameripolitan)
3:00 p.m. STAGECRAFTERS cast of “Young Frankenstein” (Theatrical)
3:30 p.m. Alexa D (Pop Rock)
4:30 p.m. D.I.A. Artist Demonstration: Dorothy Carter – Fabric/Fiber; Jewelry
5:00 p.m. Less Is More (Alternative Folk)
6:30 p.m. Dan Tillery & Dave G (Eclectic Mix)
8:00 p.m. Joe Jaber (Americana/Blues/Rock)
Monday, September 7
11:15 a.m. Alison Albrecht (Singer-Songwriter)
12:00 p.m. D.I.A. Artist Demonstration: Vincent Pernicano – Mixed Media 3D
12:30 p.m. M.J. “Rocksteady” Stedman (American Soulfull)
1:00 p.m. D.I.A. Artist Demonstration: JD Dennison – Photography
1:30 p.m. Olivia Millerschin (Singer-Songwriter)
2:30 p.m. D.I.A. Artist Demonstration: Debbie LaPratt – Ceramics
3:00 p.m. James & June (Folk)
4:30 p.m. The Appleseed Collective (Americana)
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort Rock Stage
Friday, September 4
11:15 a.m. Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music (Rock/Pop)
12:30 p.m. Kung Fu Lovers (Indie)
2:15 p.m. Greta Van Fleet (Rock & Blues)
4:00 p.m. Cassaundra Fitch (Pop/Singer-Songwriter)
5:30 p.m. Savage Rascals (Frank Zappa Tribute)
7:30 p.m. The Infatuations (Funk/Rock/Pop)
9:30 p.m. Laith Al-Saadi (Blues/Rock)
Saturday, September 5
11:15 a.m. Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music (Rock/Pop)
12:30 p.m. Dig-a-Phony (Beatles Tribute)
2:00 p.m. Free Beer (Straight Up Party)
4:00 p.m. Raputa (J. Geils Band Tribute)
5:45 p.m. Ball & Chain (Janis Joplin Tribute) 
7:45 p.m. The Muggs (Motor City Rock)
9:30 p.m. The Howling Diablos (Funk’n Soul)
Sunday, September 6
11:15 a.m. Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music (Rock/Pop)
12:30 p.m. Dear Darkness (Rock & Pop)
2:15 p.m. AllDay MonDay (Indie)
4:00 p.m. Carolyn Striho (Indie)
5:30 p.m. Jennifer Westwood (Eclectic)
7:30 p.m. Eliza Neals and the Narcotics (Blues Rock)
9:30 p.m. Jill Jack (Folk Rock)
Monday, September 7
11:15 a.m. Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music (Rock/Pop)
12:30 p.m. Citizen Smith (Indie)
2:15 p.m. Chris Degnore & The Black Drops (Blues/Rock)
4:00 p.m. The Ruiners (Motor City Rock)
5:30 p.m. Broadzilla (Motor City Rock)
7:30 p.m. The Reefermen (Funk’n Rock)
St. John Providence Health System R&B/Jazz Stage
Friday, September 4
11:15 a.m. Nathan Thompson (Acoustic Pop)
12:45 p.m. Gwenyth Hayes (Soul/Jazz)
2:15 p.m. Jibs Brown (Rootsy Blues)
3:45 p.m. Teddy Richards (Solo Acoustic/Eclectic)
5:15 p.m. Epic Movement (Jazz Fusion)
6:45 p.m. David Gerald (Blues Rock)
8:15 p.m. Inohs Sivad (R&B) 
9:45 p.m. Hotsauce (Pop/R&B)
Saturday, September 5
11:15 a.m. JaRay (R&B/Pop)
12:45 p.m. Amanda Morgan (Adult Contemporary)
2:15 p.m. Sheila Landis featuring Rick Matle (Jazz)
3:45 p.m. Al McKenzie (R&B/Funk)
5:15 p.m. Kenny Watson (R&B/Rock/Alternative)
6:45 p.m. Dee Brown (Smooth Jazz)
8:15 p.m. J. Canady and The Soul Nyce Band (Neo Soul/R&B)
9:45 p.m. Thornetta Davis (Blues/R&B)
Sunday, September 6
11:15 a.m. Paul Miles (Blues)
12:45 p.m. Lynn McCree (Gospel)
2:15 p.m. Rev. Marc Falconberry (Blues/Rock)
3:45 p.m. Chef Chris & The Nairobi Trio (Blues)
5:15 p.m. Shay Lewis (R&B/Pop/Soul/Hip-hop)
6:45 p.m. Bobby Murray Band (Blues)
8:15 p.m. Mr. B’s Blues Hour feat. The Chris Canas Band (Blues)
9:45 p.m. Larry Lee & Back in The Day Band (R&B/Funk)
Monday, September 7
11:15 a.m. Emilio Basa (Pop/Soul)
12:45 p.m. Sam Van Wagoner (Blues Pop)
2:15 p.m. Marissa Guzman (Dance/Electronic/Soul)
3:45 p.m. O.T.I.S. featuring “The Klouds” (R&B/Jazz/Funk)
5:15 p.m. Yvette Meadows (R&B/Jazz)
6:45 p.m. The Zamar Jazz Band (Smooth Jazz)
8:15 p.m. Keith Ferguson & Notorious (R&B/Soul)
Rockstar Performance Pit
Friday, September 4
12:00 p.m. Mind Tapped (Psychological Magic)
4:15 p.m. Be a Rockstar Singing Competition
6:30 p.m. Detroit Circus (Circus-style performers)
9:00 p.m. Movement Detroit Showcase – Emily Thornhill & Rebecca Goldberg (Electronic)
Saturday, September 5
12:00 p.m. Be a Rockstar Singing Competition
2:30 p.m. The Michigan Center for Capoeira (Brazilian Dance/Martial Arts Capoeira)
4:00 p.m. Detroit Circus (Circus-style performers)
9:00 p.m. Movement Detroit Showcase – DJ Ryan Richards (Electronic)
Sunday, September 6
10:00 a.m. Yoga Class from Citizen Yoga
12:00 p.m. Detroit Circus (Circus-style performers)
3:15 p.m. Audacious Hoops (Hula Hoops)
4:30 p.m. Mind Tapped (Psychological Magic)
9:00 p.m. Movement Detroit Showcase – Erno (Electronic)
Monday, September 7
12:00 p.m. Izgreyala (Didgeridoo)
1:00 p.m. Audacious Hoops (Hula Hoops)
2:15 p.m. Motif (Acoustic Top 40)
3:30 p.m. Ballet Folklorico Moyocoyanilzel (Ballet Folklorico)
5:00 p.m. Detroit Circus (Circus-style performers)
Oakland County Kids Stage
Friday, September 4
12:00 p.m. Children’s Hospital of Michigan Kid’s Rock Out Street Team
12:30 p.m. Children’s Hospital of Michigan Kid’s Rock Out Street Team
1:00 p.m. Total Health Care Fun Fit Kids
1:30 p.m. Great Expressions Dental
2:00 p.m. Children’s Hospital of Michigan Kid’s Rock Out Street Team
2:30 p.m. Cool Tricks & Funny Stuff
3:00 p.m. Puppet Show: Jo Jo Fish
3:30 p.m. Total Health Care Fun Fit Kids
4:00 p.m. Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music
5:00 p.m. Great Expressions Dental
5:15 p.m. Pure Imagination Magic
6:00 p.m. Total Health Care Fun Fit Kids
6:15 p.m. Puppet Show: Three Little Pigs
6:45 p.m. Cool Tricks & Funny Stuff
7:15 p.m. Puppet Show: Jo Jo Fish
Saturday, September 5
12:00 p.m. Children’s Hospital of Michigan Kid’s Rock Out Street Team
12:30 p.m. Children’s Hospital of Michigan Kid’s Rock Out Street Team
1:00 p.m. Total Health Care Fun Fit Kids
1:30 p.m. Great Expressions Dental
2:00 p.m. Children’s Hospital of Michigan Kid’s Rock Out Street Team
2:30 p.m. Cool Tricks & Funny Stuff
3:00 p.m. Kevin Devine Music Show
3:30 p.m. Total Health Care Fun Fit Kids
4:00 p.m. Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music
5:00 p.m. Great Expressions Dental
5:15 p.m. Laugh It Up with Rosco
6:00 p.m. Total Health Care Fun Fit Kids
6:15 p.m. Cool Tricks & Funny Stuff
6:45 p.m. Kevin Devine Music Show
7:15 p.m. Rosco the Clown
Sunday, September 6
12:00 p.m. Children’s Hospital of Michigan Kid’s Rock Out Street Team
12:30 p.m. Children’s Hospital of Michigan Kid’s Rock Out Street Team
1:00 p.m. Total Health Care Fun Fit Kids
1:30 p.m. Great Expressions Dental
2:00 p.m. Children’s Hospital of Michigan Kid’s Rock Out Street Team
2:30 p.m. Chautauqua Express Concert
3:00 p.m. Juggler Tim Salisbury
3:30 p.m. Total Health Care Fun Fit Kids
4:00 p.m. Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music
5:00 p.m. Great Expressions Dental
5:15 p.m. Pure Imagination Magic Show
6:00 p.m. Total Health Care Fun Fit Kids
6:15 p.m. Chautauqua Express Concert
6:45 p.m. Juggler Tim Salisbury
7:15 p.m. Chautauqua Express Concert
Monday, September 7
12:00 p.m. Cool Tricks & Funny Stuff
12:30 p.m. Kevin Devine Music Show
1:00 p.m. Total Health Care Fun Fit Kids
1:30 p.m. Great Expressions Dental
1:45 p.m. Rosco the Clown
2:15 p.m. Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music
3:30 p.m. Total Health Care Fun Fit Kids
3:40 p.m. Pure Imagination Magic Show
4:00 p.m. Kevin Devine Music Show
4:30 p.m. Laugh It Up with Rosco
5:00 p.m. Great Expressions Dental
5:15 p.m. Kevin Devine Music Show
6:00 p.m. Total Health Care Fun Fit Kids
6:10 p.m. Pure Imagination Magic Show
6:30 p.m. Rosco the Clown
7:00 p.m. Kevin Devine Music Show
7:30 p.m. Cool Tricks & Funny Stuff
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