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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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michelle_196's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 5:06pm — michelle_196
I can't wait for Friday, just wish I could meet you one day...........
SherZ's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 4:58pm — SherZ
Absolutely Fabulous! Sounds like an amazing weekend!!! Awesome the way U ALL bring the business to the "D"!!! ROCK ON with UR "Bad~Ass"!!! Is there anyway for UR web~crew to be able to broad~cast any of this via LIVE FEED?!?!?! If not, please take some short videos of pre~party activities and show clips for those of us that will be there with DETROIT in spirit. Much Love & Respect to KR & TBT & CREW, U R one KooL Family. :) Peace, Luv & Rock n' Roll
Woody33's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 4:55pm — Woody33
Coming from Colorado and can hardly wait.....Will be ready to BadAss Beer it both nights....and READY to rock of course
Sherim's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 3:06pm — Sherim
Be nice if there was a sign up booth for the Kid Rock Congregation. Would like to get my nephew a membership!
Margo C's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 2:51pm — Margo C
Sweet!!! Pizza & mmm BadAss beer. We're getting there early, afraid parking is gonna be a cluster fuck with the Lions pregame the same day.
Big Corn-fed Midwestern Ho's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 2:46pm — Big Corn-fed Mi...
Awesome!! It was a great time the last time!! :)
Marie_10's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 2:43pm — Marie_10
COMING FROM OHIO. I'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO ROCK OUT IN DETROIT WITH KID! WE ARE STAYING WITH MY FAMILY IN TAYLOR. GREAT REASON TO CONNECT WITH THEM!!!!! THIS IS INCREDIBLE. AND OF COURSE....VIP TICKETS BABY!!!!!!! GO KID ROCK FOUNDATION AND BAD ASS BEER!!!!!! C YA SATURDAY!!!
jmc3's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 2:40pm — jmc3
WooHoo!!! Bringing my kiddies to play on friday and then going to the concert saturday (without the kiddies of course)!!!
tbelle0914's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 2:15pm — tbelle0914
Damn I can NOT wait. Coming all the way from GA !!!! What a blast.
CandyGirlPres's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 2:05pm — CandyGirlPres
So EXCITED!!!!
kerry_10's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 1:58pm — kerry_10
See ya Friday!
RockFan4Ever's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 1:46pm — RockFan4Ever
Can't wait ... August 13 :)
annieluvsredsox's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 1:44pm — annieluvsredsox
Can't wait!!
rocksavedmysoul's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 1:33pm — rocksavedmysoul
Sorry @rose about the accident but way to go about still making it this weekend. You are a trooper!!! Can't wait for the weekend! And yes, Leah, Detroit loves him!!
Leah_6's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 1:22pm — Leah_6
Detroit outta feel proud to have a man like him.
Leah_6's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 1:21pm — Leah_6
Awesome Guy
Dana_42's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 1:17pm — Dana_42
YAY! Sounds awesome!! Can't wait!!!
Beckxy's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 1:04pm — Beckxy
how cool is this ???? Wish I could be there.. but times are a lil rough for me right now... but I hope everybody who is going has a pure blast : )
Nixx Bieber's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 12:43pm — Nixx Bieber
all of you guys going, i wish you lots of fun. Have one two three beers for me - cheers - wished we could come, but sadly we cant! :-(
Annette_2's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 12:27pm — Annette_2
Kid Rock - COME BACK TO NORTH DAKOTA
bigfish's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 12:12pm — bigfish
Way to go big guy ! I will come spend some of my money there and help the foundation rock on !
Rose_16's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 12:05pm — Rose_16
I was in a hilo accident last Thursday. I broke both shoulder blades and my right arm, but with good meds and a wheelchair, I plan on being there Saturday!!!
sheryl's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 11:59am — sheryl
CAN'T WAIT TIL SATURDAY!!!
brenda_32's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 11:48am — brenda_32
JUST WISH I CUD B THERE 2 PARTA WITH YA SWEETNESS....BUT UR ALWAYS PLAYIN IN MY HOME AND I AM ALWAYS LISTENING BABY....GOD BLESS AND SENDING U LOTS OF LOVE.XOXO!
Star_4's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 11:44am — Star_4
Spectacular!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cindym7878's picture

Tue, 08/09/2011 - 11:41am — Cindym7878
Can't wait to partay with you Bobbaaaaaaay!!!!!!!!! =)

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