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    Kid Rock to host weekend block party ahead of Comerica Park shows
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    August 09, 2011

    A 10-story Ferris wheel, midway games and a bevy of Badass Beer will be on tap this weekend ahead of Kid Rock’s concerts at Comerica Park. Kid Rock’s Badass Beer Block Party is the official designation for the pre-show festivities Friday and Saturday, when the hometown rocker will play for crowds of 40,000-plus at the downtown ballpark. Details were announced today.

    The block parties, which will include a Badass Beer tent and food vendors, are free and open to those without concert tickets.

    The official festivities will be just north of Comerica Park, across from the Hockeytown Café on Woodward — up the street from the site of block parties for Rock’s Comerica Park shows in 2009.

    Kid Rock karaoke sessions and a mechanical bull will be part of the scene, with prizes to include Badass Beer swag and Made in Detroit merchandise.

    Proceeds from the rides and games will go to the nonprofit Kid Rock Foundation.

    Also to be given away are two Badass Beer guitars and a pair of VIP tickets for each night’s show.

    The events kick off at 2 p.m. Friday and noon Saturday. Stage time for opener Ty Stone & the Truth will be at about 6:30 p.m. each night in Comerica Park, with performances by Sammy Hagar and Kid Rock to follow.

    Expect the area to be thumping both days: Tent parties will also be held at Cheli’s Chili Bar next to Comerica Park and at the Town Pump Tavern down Montcalm. Several after parties are in the works as well.

    Credit: Detroit Free Press

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A 10-story Ferris wheel, midway games and a bevy of Badass Beer will be on tap this weekend ahead of Kid Rock’s concerts at Comerica Park. Kid Rock’s Badass Beer Block Party is the official designation for the pre-show festivities Friday and Saturday, when the hometown rocker will play for crowds of 40,000-plus at the downtown ballpark. Details were announced today.

The block parties, which will include a Badass Beer tent and food vendors, are free and open to those without concert tickets.

The official festivities will be just north of Comerica Park, across from the Hockeytown Café on Woodward — up the street from the site of block parties for Rock’s Comerica Park shows in 2009.

Kid Rock karaoke sessions and a mechanical bull will be part of the scene, with prizes to include Badass Beer swag and Made in Detroit merchandise.

Proceeds from the rides and games will go to the nonprofit Kid Rock Foundation.

Also to be given away are two Badass Beer guitars and a pair of VIP tickets for each night’s show.

The events kick off at 2 p.m. Friday and noon Saturday. Stage time for opener Ty Stone & the Truth will be at about 6:30 p.m. each night in Comerica Park, with performances by Sammy Hagar and Kid Rock to follow.

Expect the area to be thumping both days: Tent parties will also be held at Cheli’s Chili Bar next to Comerica Park and at the Town Pump Tavern down Montcalm. Several after parties are in the works as well.

Credit: Detroit Free Press

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maggie_12's picture

Fri, 08/12/2011 - 6:57am — maggie_12
About to see my 25th Kid Rock concert tonight. Can't wait. It's gonna be so much fun.
alissa_2's picture

Fri, 08/12/2011 - 5:30am — alissa_2
I'm gonna walk or hithike to Detroit, Fuck it I sure ain't scared, Probably be the best damn party I've ever been to, hope to see you soon... Much Love Always
some kinda wonderful's picture

Thu, 08/11/2011 - 10:48pm — some kinda wonderful
Badass Michigan weather, Badass beer & The American BADASS himself....... This is going to be a great weekend. See ya Friday DETROIT ;-)
livinlovinandrockin's picture

Thu, 08/11/2011 - 8:18pm — livinlovinandrockin
so is there a fee to get into the block parties? how much? i want to ride the bull!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Meg's picture

Thu, 08/11/2011 - 5:51pm — Meg
Paid for my tickets back in June when Bob announced the concerts. Still don't have them in my hand yet and am about to go Canadian Badass on someone!!
KidRockKelly's picture

Thu, 08/11/2011 - 5:46pm — KidRockKelly
OHHH I can't wait to get down there!! I left work today with a big SMILE because I know I am going to have the best time! I look forward to this night every year.. my KID ROCK night!!! OMG I have such a blast!!! I can't wait for Friday!!! Wooooo Hooo!!
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Thu, 08/11/2011 - 5:45pm — TessKing
Thank you to whoever ordered the kick-ass weather. #teamfriday is going to ROCK! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=151466341594006
pdfitch's picture

Thu, 08/11/2011 - 2:26pm — pdfitch
I know they will have Kid Rocks Beer wonder if they will be serving Sammy's Tequila?
ageless1der's picture

Thu, 08/11/2011 - 11:49am — ageless1der
I'm going to both shows, lord help me...lol it's gonna be my best weekend EVER seeing as i'm moving to KY in Nov. this will be my BIG be all end all concerts of the year, I wish i could meet the K I D ..who knows i just might, I'll be the 1 wearing the American flag...cause i was BORN FREE.
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Wed, 08/10/2011 - 7:46pm — Amy_8
God bless Saturday!!!!! See ya downtown.....
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Wed, 08/10/2011 - 4:43pm — Charmie
right on! can't wait! there will be lots of Canadian fans in the "D" too to help celebrate his homecoming!! hope you'll give us a shout out Bobby!! =:D
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Wed, 08/10/2011 - 3:01pm — SWEETPZ04
So...... how does a girl and her 3 friends get invited to the party? We are driving all the way from St. Joseph to see Kid perform in his home town. A kiss on the cheek would be super sweet too.
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Wed, 08/10/2011 - 12:32pm — brenda_32
HOPING/PRAYING AND KEEPING THE FAITH BABY 2 HEAR THE GOOD NEWS BK, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE I MAY B COMING 2 "DETROIT".2 C U SWEETHEART ...WOOHOO!!!!!!!! IT MAY TAKE ME 9 HRS 2 GET THERE BUT THE TRAVELING IS NO BIG DEAL .I HAVE WAITED ALONG ALONG TIME 4 THIS AND DISTANCE IS NOT GOING 2 B A FACTOR...JUST HOPING THE TICKETS COME THRU 4 ME AND THEN I AM ON MY WAY....C U ON FRIDAY SWEETY....GOD BLESS AND SENDING U LOTS OF LOVE.XOXO
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Wed, 08/10/2011 - 11:29am — Randy Layne
Bobby tears it up in the D for sure ..aint no party like a Detroit party cause a Detroit party dont STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Wed, 08/10/2011 - 9:52am — Angela_NS
Holey Moley, that's gonna be one long day :) Must pace myself, lol! Have fun everyone! Cannot wait to hear Collide, I am the Bull God and Cocky!
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Wed, 08/10/2011 - 9:21am — slick_jane
This sounds really fun -- and Ty Stone is fab -- hope he will have his CDS there to buy :)
faye's picture

Wed, 08/10/2011 - 8:01am — faye
GET YOUR COOL T SHIRTS ....HERE some done by a true artist.......come on and peek http://www.cafepress.com/blamemyparents
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Wed, 08/10/2011 - 12:53am — amy pardue
hey YOU ALL NEED TO OPEN IT UP WITH A TOURCH LIKE THE GAMES DO IT SURE WILL BE A AMAZZING EVENT.AT TIMES LIKE THIS I WISH I STYLL LIVED UP NORTH. DANG BUT I NO YOU ALL WILL HAVE ONE AWSOME TIME HE IS THE FUCKING SHOW LOVE HIM WHOOP WHOOP HOPE WE GET TUNES A COOL UPDATES AFTYERWARDS O CANT WAIT TO SEE AND READ NOW YOU ALL BETREATING THE KID WITH LOVE HE IS THE VERY BEST WE DO NO THAT ENJOY YOUR SELVES WHOOP WHOOP
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Tue, 08/09/2011 - 11:15pm — PKL
the Same Weekend as Ron Wanek's 50th Ashley Furniture Anniversary. BOB *
Lora Fickert Rock-Stone -Biggest Fan EVER...dont doubt me's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 11:12pm — Lora Fickert Ro...
Here's the deal...3 chicks that swear they r Kid Rocks biggest fans and are traveling 10.5 hrs or more from small town MN to party with him in Detroit want to meet his other fans at the BAD ASS beer stand at 3 pm saturday. You can miss us cuz we'll be in custom made ocean blue shirts that say: AINT NO PARTY LIKE A DETROIT PARTY CUZ A DETROIT PARTY DONT STOP.... on the back of our shirts....come on, lets how him how the whole country can party!
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Tue, 08/09/2011 - 11:05pm — Outside The Box
Sounds Awesome!!! Right On about the 'Bad Ass Beer"!!! Love some procedes will be going to Kid Rock Foundation, really good stuff is going on, NOW THAT IS BEING COOL :D!!! By the way do you still have your overalls from the feed store? LOL P.S. If you talk to your friend Johnny Van Zant before Friday tell him, hope he's feeling better and hope he and the band make the gig at the fair and all is well!!! Have so much fun this weekend !!! God Bless
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Tue, 08/09/2011 - 8:45pm — alissa_2
I 've never been to Michigan, Let alone Detroit, But it's sure on my bucket list, Would do almost anything for tickets , I would probably walk to there to see KID and Sammy Much Love Always and Forever XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
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Tue, 08/09/2011 - 8:36pm — Diana_11
Will be there first thing Friday afternoon! I am SO excited. My first Kid Rock concert and my son's first concert experience EVER! Party on Friday night and breast cancer surgery on Monday morning! Got to make the most of this event!
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Tue, 08/09/2011 - 7:34pm — Lila ashker
Bobby Need A Meet N Greet!!! I didnt get the Best tickets I just cant get close to You!!! I Have Your Football Jersy N Football BABY, Need You To Sigh! I Be There Both Nights. Yeee Ha!! I Love U!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JoJoSt's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 7:27pm — JoJoSt
I sooo want to go.....cant get weekend off..:( Have fun peep!!!!
Margo C's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 7:05pm — Margo C
For people who are asking about parking lots surrounding Comerica Park try this link, hope it works for ya = ) http://mlb.mlb.com/det/ballpark/areainfo/index.jsp?content=parking
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Tue, 08/09/2011 - 6:45pm — DJLor
Parking sounds like a problem. Give a heads up if you know where to park. Is there parking at Ford Field? That's not too far! Busy weekend and a party one at that! Can't wait!!!!!! Saw you in Jan and it seems years ago, Here's one Michigan girl that misses you everyday !!! God Bless you Buddy!
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Tue, 08/09/2011 - 6:45pm — rocknrollstroll
Sounds like a blast...enjoy!! Wish I was going:( Have a great time everyone who is lucky enough to be going :) Post some pictures...please.
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Tue, 08/09/2011 - 6:22pm — SamanthaMeldrum
Anybody have any suggestions on where to park to tailgate? I have tickets to the Saturday show!
Lora Fickert Rock-Stone -Biggest Fan EVER...dont doubt me's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 5:39pm — Lora Fickert Ro...
Im so fkn excited i can't stand it. me and my buds are driving 10 hours from small town mn to see him vip again at comerica! 3rd vip concert this year! We are so pumped...won't roll into detroit til friday evening, but we'll be ready for the block party on Saturday before the concert (3rd row, sect A, seat 11, 12 and a our other friend in row 1, sect A, seat 11)....we got special shirts made for him too! We are ready to help rock detroit!!!!!!!!!!!! We are so deserving of a meet n greet...PLEASEEEEEEEEE KID ROCK PLEASE. YES I AM BEGGING!

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