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Kid Rock Powers Through Storms For 2nd Comerica Park Show

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    Kid Rock Powers Through Storms For 2nd Comerica Park Show
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    August 14, 2011

    A little rain isn't going to stop a Detroit party “‘cause a Detroit party don’t stop” when Kid Rock’s closing out the second of his two sold-out hometown stadium shows.

    Early Saturday evening fans were rightfully nervous as they walked out of their preconcert festivities at the different downtown bars and the rock ‘n’ roll carnival in the parking lot just north of the ballpark to head into the final night of Rock’s weekend home stand at Comerica Park under a threatening sky. It was disappointing for some Sammy Hagar and the Wabos fans who lost out on a few songs from the Red Rocker’s opening set as a furious thunderstorm unloaded on downtown concertgoers, prompting promoters to shut him down early. But even after the main floor was cleared out to ensure the safety of thousands of people, the frustration was short-lived, as fans were able to quickly return to their seats on the main floor after the storm pounded away for about 30 minutes.

    At 9:15 p.m. Saturday night, about 20 minutes after the Comerica scoreboard displayed the message that the show would commence at 9:55 p.m., the main event was underway with a pyrotechnic-assisted “American Bad Ass.” What followed during the next two-plus hours was nothing short of pure Kid Rock-and-roll bliss.

    Read the full review at Freep.com.

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on Sun, 08/14/2011 - 8:13am

A little rain isn't going to stop a Detroit party “‘cause a Detroit party don’t stop” when Kid Rock’s closing out the second of his two sold-out hometown stadium shows.

Early Saturday evening fans were rightfully nervous as they walked out of their preconcert festivities at the different downtown bars and the rock ‘n’ roll carnival in the parking lot just north of the ballpark to head into the final night of Rock’s weekend home stand at Comerica Park under a threatening sky. It was disappointing for some Sammy Hagar and the Wabos fans who lost out on a few songs from the Red Rocker’s opening set as a furious thunderstorm unloaded on downtown concertgoers, prompting promoters to shut him down early. But even after the main floor was cleared out to ensure the safety of thousands of people, the frustration was short-lived, as fans were able to quickly return to their seats on the main floor after the storm pounded away for about 30 minutes.

At 9:15 p.m. Saturday night, about 20 minutes after the Comerica scoreboard displayed the message that the show would commence at 9:55 p.m., the main event was underway with a pyrotechnic-assisted “American Bad Ass.” What followed during the next two-plus hours was nothing short of pure Kid Rock-and-roll bliss.

Read the full review at Freep.com.

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Marie_10's picture

NOTHING LIKE IT IN THIS WORLD. BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. RAW TALENT AND A KICK A** GOOD TIME. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, KID:):):):) XO
badfgirl0929's picture

I was there, and a little storm isn't going to stop any of us!! After the storm, there was a rainbow, on each end of the park. Saw you in Saginaw earlier this year, with both of my cousins. Everytime you come to town the 3 of us are there. Although, this concert was a little harder, in January we were there to celebrate my cousins 41st birthday , her B-day was the next day. On May 1st we lost her to stomach cancer, after only being diagnosed 25 days earlier!! This concert was for her memory, and you played an awesome rendition of her favorite song "All Summer Long". I know Cindy was right there with us, and had the best seat in the house! Love you Kid.
krislv47's picture

THANKS for rocking our brains out Sat Night, great show, 1st time I've been able to see you live. Had great field position, and for the record Mid-Michigan Rockers don't stop either. Was a blast in the Motor City.
DJLor's picture

Takes more than a little rain to stop us DETROITERS from seeing our hometown hero!! We waited it out, and the evening turned out great as expected. We were not disappointed!!! Two and a half hours of pure Kid Rock! What a great way to spend an evening in the D. Get some rest Buddy, you tire me out just watching you! Great Show as always....Love Love Love You
Big Corn-fed Midwestern Ho's picture

I lost my hubby during the rainstorm, but we still TOTALLY enjoyed the concert without each other!! Bobby, you and TBT were absolutely AMAZING, as usual, and it was SOOOO worth getting wet for (in more than one way, lmao).
Sherim's picture

You kicked a$$, but I was saddened by 2 things. I'm a big Sammy fan too and wished he'd've been able to come back on stage and do at least a song or 2 with you. And the other was it was my nephew's first "legal" concert. I did get to buy him his first Bad Ass beer, but I wanted to by him a shirt to commerate the event, but no one had any 2Xs of the event tee. I was told by several vendors that they had sold out of them on Friday. =0(
Nixx Bieber's picture

Always forget about the weather.... darn - but very happy, nothing bad happened and that you all had a blast!
IrishPrincess's picture

I was there and the rain didnt stop the party. The best concert I've been to so far.
Margo C's picture

We had beautiful weather for Fridays show, sucks it rained on Sat. show...at least it wasn't as bad as the Sugarland concert Sat. night in Indiana, where a wind storm blew the stage down & killed 4 people...some scary shit : (
SherZ's picture

DETROIT, REPRESENT!!!! Glad both of UR shows in the "D" went so well. Congrats 2 U ALL!!!! :)