Hello boils and ghouls (apologies to the Crypt Keeper),

With hordes of college basketball enthusiasts ascending into Detroit for the Final Four, expect lots of entertainment options and maybe a burning couch or two. I suppose the latter depends on the degree of success Michigan State enjoys in the tournament, but you can count on the former regardless of game scores.

Various national music acts are playing FREE shows on the Riverfront, east of the Renaissance Center. Jesse McCartney (NO relation to Paul) goes on at 7:30 tonight (Friday) followed by N.E.R.D at 9:00. Other acts and events include Fergie, Gym Class Heroes, Staind, the Hoop City Basketball Experience, open practices, and more. Check out the Free Press website for a comprehensive Final Four Weekend Schedule. 

The previous link covers all of the big time happenings but there’s plenty of other options. Apparently, the Hockeytown Cafe is the “Official Headquarters for UConn fans” and their kickoff event tonight features the Von Bondies playing at the City Theatre (adjacent to the cafe) for FREE. Wristbands for that show will be handed out to the first 250 people starting at 6:00 and the show starts at 7:30. Get there early chaps!

Last but not least, the Motor City Rock Revue is set to take place on Sunday night at the Magic Stick and features a lineup of local bands including The Silent Years, the Hentchmen, the Muggs, Deastro, Spitting Nickels, and more. It costs $12 to get in and is an 18+ show.

Also, don’t forget about the FREE Deastro record release show in Pontiac on Saturday night (See my previous post for details).

The City of Detroit and its humble/hipster residents are in for quite a weekend….

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