Rhythmz in Riley Park
Free Friday Concerts
June 11 - August 27, 2010
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Downtown Farmington

Bring a lawn chair, relax and enjoy the show. Hungry?  Come early, visit your favorite Downtown Farmington restaurant for carry-out and have a picnic in the park. Raining?  Find us at the First United Methodist Church, across Grand River Avenue from Riley Park. 2010 Rhythmz in Riley Park Schedule June 11 Annabelle Road   Opening for Gretchen Wilson at Freedom Hill Amphitheater and performing at the Downtown Hoedown in 2009 were milestones for Annabelle Road.  Now, you catch that excitement here in Downtown Farmington.   This talented group performs strong original songs and foolproof covers of your favorite young country and rock songs.  There’s a good chance you’ll hear some Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Sugarland and Big & Rich.   Join us for the season opener of Rhythmz in Riley Park.  This is the first of eleven fun, free concerts.   Listen to Annabelle Road www.myspace.com/annabelleroad     June 18 The BackBeats   See Michigan’s best Beatles tribute right here in Downtown Farmington.  A couple years ago The BackBeats performed for us to a record crowd in Riley Park in Downtown Farmington. Dressing the part, Paul, John, George and Ringo will bang out your favorite Beatles songs with note-for-note accuracy on authentic instruments.  You’ll swear it really is the Fab Four.   The BackBeats don’t just play Beatles songs, this dynamic group puts on a show that will entertain all ages and leave you talking about it Monday at work.   Listen to The BackBeats www.thebackbeats.com/video.html#                     June 25 Billy Mack & The Juke Joint Johnnies   After discovering this Rockabilly gem last year and noticing the audience response, we’ve brought the guys back.  Front man Billy Mack leads this dynamic band that’s all entertainment.  Experienced musicians, Billy’s incredible vocal range and a stage presence that’s like no other, make the band popular with every audience.   Come see Billy Mack & The Juke Joint Johnnies rip it up in Riley Park.  These are the songs and sounds that everyone loves.  You’ll year mostly rockers and some original Billy Mack songs, too.   Listen to Billy Mack & The Juke Joint Johnnies www.myspace.com/billymackmusic   July 2 PBM   This local powerhouse will make Friday night come alive with its horn-infused pop and rock.  You’ll hear creative, original music with a familiar, fun sound and wonder where we continue to find great bands like PBM – bands that have played around the world.  Well, we work hard to find the best for you.   PBM, with a strong horn section, commands attention.  Discover the clean, quirky sound paired with a bit of lyrical sarcasm.  Plan to make Rhythmz in Riley Park a part of your Independence Day weekend.   Listen to PBM www.myspace.com/pbmpoorboymusic     July 9 Catfish Mafia   Tonight, you’ll find that all bluegrass is not the same.  This group brings bluegrass to the next level – mixing the soulful lead vocals of Nick Lucassian with Motown, Rock and Country.  It’s hard to describe, but everyone will love what Catfish Mafia produces.   This talented quintet combines the driving sounds of the guitar, mandolin, upright bass, banjo and fiddle to create a sound that’s truly unique.  You’ll become a fan.   Listen to Catfish Mafia www.myspace.com/catfishmafia     July 23 Caribbean Blue Band   If you haven’t guessed, this band has the islands on its mind pretty much all time.  You can too when you bring a sand chair and relax at Riley Beach in Downtown Farmington.  As expected you’ll hear some great Jimmy Buffet songs, tropical tunes, Caribbean Blue Band originals and great classic rock too.   Listen to Caribbean Blue Band www.myspace.com/caribbeanblueband       July 30  Swing City Big Band    We know big bands bring out fans of all ages.  That’s why we arranged for Swing City Big Band’s return to Rhythmz in Riley Park this year.  Hear the swingin’ sounds of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey plus some big-band versions of some modern pop and rock hits to liven up the concert.   If you love the sound of horns, this is your night.  We guarantee you’ll want this concert to continue for hours.  Be part of this night with the dynamic, 18-piece Swing City Big Band.  Dancing is encouraged.   Listen to Swing City Big Band www.myspace.com/swingcitybigband     August 6 The Luddites   This unique, 11-piece ensemble considers itself the loudest acoustic band in the world – a bit peasant and a bit punk.  The Luddites blends sounds and styles to create an orchestra of sorts with lots of energy.  The members have a great time playing from an arsenal of non-electronic instruments.   The Luddites has won seven Detroit Music Awards and continues to entertain audiences with big, bombastic fun.  What is a Luddite?  Come to the concert and find out.   Listen to The Luddites www.myspace.com/theluddites       August 13 The Kreellers   Get ready for this spirited Celtic Rock band that will blow your socks off!  High-energy performances set these guys apart from the crowd.  Rugged versions of Irish classics and Kreellers originals will give the crowd reason to stomp its feet this night in Downtown Farmington.   The group is ramping up for something big.  Back from a Downtown Farmington appearance in 2009, The Kreellers is looking forward to rockin’ the house.  This is guaranteed to be one memorable night.  Bring the family and enjoy another summer night with us.   Listen to The Kreellers www.myspace.com/thekreellers       August 20 Bones Maki & The Treble-Aires A cookin’ Americana combo!  Four fellas who dig into the deepest depths of this country’s rockabilly, blues, and western music heritage to unearth and revive the grooviest tunes, as well as deliver original songs that are just as punchy as the favorites.   Grounded in western swing and rockabilly music, Craig “Bones” Maki sings, plays, and writes tunes reminiscent of sounds from the 1950’s. Photo by Matt Strickland.           August 27 Hullabaloo   This Ann Arbor band wows crowds with its concerts and mostly original songs.  The energetic horn section is the foundation for the high-energy mix of ska, funk and jazz.  The stage comes alive when Hullabaloo performs.   Self-described as semi-chaotic, this 11-member band lives up to its billing.  Hullabaloo’s sound is infectious and is a fitting finale for the 2010 season of Rhythmz in Riley Park.   Listen to Hullabaloo www.myspace.com/hullabaloo   Want more music?  The City of Farmington Hills offers free summer concerts Thursday nights throughout the summer in beautiful Heritage Park, beginning at 7:00 pm.  Click here for information and a full schedule.