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    KID ROCK & THE DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TEAM UP TO KEEP THE MUSIC IN DETROIT
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    February 27, 2012

    May 12, 2012 Concert To Raise $1 million in a one-night-only event to help save the DSO.

    On Saturday, May 12, 2012, at 8 p.m., the unprecedented pairing of Kid Rock, Leonard Slatkin - "America's Music Director" - and the men and women of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will take the stage of Detroit's historic Fox Theatre for a one-night only fundraising concert to raise critical funds for the legendary orchestra. The idea was originally conceived by Kid Rock and Rock Ventures Founder Dan Gilbert to help save the DSO. Tickets are available for $100, $150, $250 and $350 and a limited number of "Rock the Symphony" VIP packages, which include premiere seating and access to an exclusive after party, will be made available for the event.

    "As a musician, and of course a Detroiter, I am proud to be supporting this longstanding cultural institution," said Kid Rock. "And while I know these ticket prices are more than what my fans are used to paying, I am confident that whatever happens when we put the Twisted Brown Trucker Band, a 80 piece orchestra, and "Bawitdaba" together will be well worth the price of admission."

    Kid Rock, the Fox Theatre, Leonard Slatkin, and the DSO are volunteering their services for concert. All proceeds from the concert will be directed to the DSO, which also funds outreach, engagement, and community service work in schools, hospitals, retirement centers, places of worship, and community centers across Southeastern Michigan.

    Sponsors to date include Made in Detroit, The Kid Rock Foundation, Rock Ventures/Quicken Loans, Ilitch Holdings, Inc., The Fox Theatre and Olympia Entertainment, and the DSO.

    Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 3 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at OlympiaEntertainment.com and Ticketmaster.com. Tickets are also available without service fees at The Fox Theatre, Joe Louis Arena and Hockeytown Authentics in Troy box offices. To charge tickets by phone, call (800) 745-3000. For more information on "Rock The Symphony" VIP packages including premiere seating and after party access, please call the DSO offices at (313) 576-5100.

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May 12, 2012 Concert To Raise $1 million in a one-night-only event to help save the DSO.

On Saturday, May 12, 2012, at 8 p.m., the unprecedented pairing of Kid Rock, Leonard Slatkin - "America's Music Director" - and the men and women of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will take the stage of Detroit's historic Fox Theatre for a one-night only fundraising concert to raise critical funds for the legendary orchestra. The idea was originally conceived by Kid Rock and Rock Ventures Founder Dan Gilbert to help save the DSO. Tickets are available for $100, $150, $250 and $350 and a limited number of "Rock the Symphony" VIP packages, which include premiere seating and access to an exclusive after party, will be made available for the event.

"As a musician, and of course a Detroiter, I am proud to be supporting this longstanding cultural institution," said Kid Rock. "And while I know these ticket prices are more than what my fans are used to paying, I am confident that whatever happens when we put the Twisted Brown Trucker Band, a 80 piece orchestra, and "Bawitdaba" together will be well worth the price of admission."

Kid Rock, the Fox Theatre, Leonard Slatkin, and the DSO are volunteering their services for concert. All proceeds from the concert will be directed to the DSO, which also funds outreach, engagement, and community service work in schools, hospitals, retirement centers, places of worship, and community centers across Southeastern Michigan.

Sponsors to date include Made in Detroit, The Kid Rock Foundation, Rock Ventures/Quicken Loans, Ilitch Holdings, Inc., The Fox Theatre and Olympia Entertainment, and the DSO.

Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 3 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at OlympiaEntertainment.com and Ticketmaster.com. Tickets are also available without service fees at The Fox Theatre, Joe Louis Arena and Hockeytown Authentics in Troy box offices. To charge tickets by phone, call (800) 745-3000. For more information on "Rock The Symphony" VIP packages including premiere seating and after party access, please call the DSO offices at (313) 576-5100.

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wmgd2c's picture

Wed, 03/28/2012 - 10:08pm — wmgd2c
nice!!
Jennifer Kopp's picture

Tue, 02/28/2012 - 6:29pm — Jennifer Kopp
Thank you Kid Rock for your pride and cultural support of our City. I love that you give back to the arts.
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Tue, 02/28/2012 - 7:56am — SherryluvsKid
Please, please, please do a presale for KRC members! I will be online at 10am Saturday morning trying to get my Tigers Opening Day tickets! I can't do both at the same time! Love Bobby with all my heart, but Opening Day is a Detroit tradition!
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Mon, 02/27/2012 - 6:09pm — Kidrock girl
gettier done Rock .......you rule Detroit.
CandyGirlPres's picture

Mon, 02/27/2012 - 3:53pm — CandyGirlPres
Presale would be great for Congregation members - let us know! Very exciting show!
Nixx Bieber's picture

Mon, 02/27/2012 - 3:12pm — Nixx Bieber
anything for a good cause is awesome. sounds totally cool! to bad we live so far away! :-(
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Mon, 02/27/2012 - 2:51pm — Jayga
Anyone else think MID should make a limited edition tuxedo t-shirt for those attending the DSO show?
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Mon, 02/27/2012 - 2:23pm — LoriB
Listening to this interview and got to the Live DVD thing. I KNOW it isn't the same...I've been to MANY shows...BUT.... I would LOVE to have one and say "I was at this INCREDIBLY AWESOME SHOW AND SAW IT LIVE!" I had Live Bullet on 8 track and could say that! Come on KID! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE release just one! YOU RULE! (òÓ,)_\,,/
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Mon, 02/27/2012 - 1:35pm — Karon_2
My Sister Cheryl Boerner recently saw you in Spokane WA., she is one of your biggest fans. She even has your picture of you as her facebook profile pic. I'm writing because shortly after seeing your concert she was diagnosed with a tumor and possible liver cancer. I'm trying to lift her spirits and couldnt think of a better way then if you could send her a get well wish. She is here on facebook but pretty sick so not here very often. I know your bz but this is life and death.. and I know this would mean SO MUCH to her. Your biggest fan is sick please send the love she's always sent to you!
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Mon, 02/27/2012 - 1:06pm — rocksavedmysoul
I called the DSO for information and they are just thrilled he is doing this for them. Way to go, Kid! The DSO will "FOREVER" love ya for ...making "hip hop, and mixing it with punk rock..."
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Mon, 02/27/2012 - 12:42pm — 1bbshirlee
Im callin my Daddy.
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Mon, 02/27/2012 - 12:27pm — SherZ
Sounds Great!
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Mon, 02/27/2012 - 12:25pm — michelle_196
that is great, i will be there wish i could do the vip but don't have that much money..
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Mon, 02/27/2012 - 12:09pm — Margo C
Very cool helping out the DSO, should be interesting seeing this mash up. Debating with myself on whether to try to get tixs for this..hmm...if I go to this & he has a summer concert I can't do both $$...Ahh!!
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Mon, 02/27/2012 - 12:03pm — gowingsgo1974
Sherry I was thinking same thing, of all days and time to conflict with the Tigers tix going on sale, yikes for Ticketmaster, hockeytown store, etc.
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Mon, 02/27/2012 - 11:36am — jlynne
Awesome way to help out the DSO!!!!!
Michael_30's picture

Mon, 02/27/2012 - 10:50am — Michael_30
I am hoping there is a presale?
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Mon, 02/27/2012 - 10:24am — Kayla_Jo
Will there be a presale for fanclub members?
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Mon, 02/27/2012 - 10:23am — SherryluvsKid
Bummer. Thats the same time Tiger opening day tix go on sale. Are they going to put them onsale early for KRC members?