Free concert in Goudy Park line-up starts July 30th
By Sarah Shurge – Have you patiently been waiting for free concerts in Goudy Park to return to downtown Wayne? If so, get ready because they are finally back.
Each show will be 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Goudy Park, located at 3355 S. Wayne Rd.
The stage will be on Second Street due to construction delays. There will be no bleacher seating, so bring a lawn chair or blanket.
There will be vendors, food trucks, and alcoholic beverages for purchase.
The dates of the concerts are as follows: July 30th is Sunset BLVD. August 6th is Power Play Detroit. August 13th is Theo Gridiron and Friends. August 20th is Killer Flamingos. August 27th is Your Generation in Concert.
Each show will be 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Goudy Park, located at 3355 S. Wayne Rd.
The stage will be on Second Street due to construction delays. There will be no bleacher seating, so bring a lawn chair or blanket.
There will be vendors, food trucks, and alcoholic beverages for purchase.
The dates of the concerts are as follows: July 30th is Sunset BLVD. August 6th is Power Play Detroit. August 13th is Theo Gridiron and Friends. August 20th is Killer Flamingos. August 27th is Your Generation in Concert.
July 30th, Sunset BLVD will perform 80’s rock.
Sunset BLVD will transport you back to 1987, with a show that celebrates the hits of all things 80s-rock (with a touch of pop). Originating from Detroit, Sunset BLVD covers all 80s-rock from Motley Crue, Poison, Bon Jovi and GNR, to Michael Jackson, Heart and Joat Jett.
For more information about Sunset BLVD, visit sunsetblvd1987.com or find them on Facebook by searching Sunset Blvd Band or Instagram by searching sunsetblvdband1987.
August 6th, Power Play Detroit will perform classic rock, pop, country, Motown, and rock.
Power Play Detroit has opened for national acts such as Jimmy Buffet, The Romantics, and 38 Special. They were voted the winner of Local 4’s Best Local Band contest: 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022. And winner of Local 4’ Best Cover Band contest: 2018, 2019, and 2022.
For more information about Power Play, visit powerplaydetroit-.com, contact powerplaydetroit@-gmail.com, or call (734) 968-8068.
August 13th, Theo Gridiron and Friends will perform blues, rock, jazz, and gospel.
Theo Gridiron Spight is a singer born and raised in Detroit, MI. Gridiron performs at NFL games, singing the Detroit Lions fight song at their home games. Gridiron is a cross between baptist minister meets blues-edged rocker, and sings blues, soul, R&B, jazz or rock.
For more information about Theo Gridiron and Friends, visit theogridiron.com.
August 20th, Killer Flamingos will cover Top 40 across the decades, from the 80’s to current hits, with some Motown, and other familiar favorites sprinkled in.
Killer Flamingos have been at the top of fan voted lists like Hour Detroit Magazine’s “Best Band” and WDIV’s Click On Detroit’s “Best Local Band” for numerous years since 2008. They recently received the Metro Times “Best Cover Band” distinction and Hour Detroit’s “Best of Detroit” mention.
For more information about Killer Flamingos, visit killerflamingos.com or call (313)850-3040. You can find them on Facebook and Instagram by searching Killer Flamingos.
August 27th, Your Generation in Concert will perform pop, dance, rock, and R&B.
The 8-piece band transports the audience on a musical tour celebrating five decades of pop, rock, dance, and R&B hits. The group has shared stages with Lenny Kravitz, Flo Rida, Jason Derulo, The Billy Joel Band, Sheryl Crow, and more.
For more information about Your Generation in Concert, visit yourgenerationinconcert.com, call (248)393-6900, or find them on Facebook by searching Your Generation in Concert, and Instagram by searching @yourgeneration_
Major sponsors of the events are: Rotary Club of Wayne, Wayne Downtown Development Authority, Wayne County Community College District, Wayne Westland Federal Credit Union, Professional Insurance Associates, Jack Demmer Ford, Corewell Health, and DTE.
Bring a friend, bring your family, or come by yourself, just be sure to come to Goudy Park on Wednesday nights and enjoy the shows!