Rhythmz in Riley Park
Free Friday Concerts

See you in 2011 for another year of great music at our area's gathering spot  Presented by                                Everyone had a blast from early June through August.  The crowds, which averaged over 450 each night, experienced energetic, fun, free Friday night concerts in Downtown Farmington.   Take a look at our concert photos on the Downtown Farmington Facebook page here.      Voting Ends September 6.  Vote now.  Thanks.   Riley Park has been nominated for Best Outdoor Concert Venue in WDIV's annual Vote 4 The Best competition.  Cast your vote for Downtown Farmington's own best place for outdoor entertainment!     Thanks to the First United Methodist Church in Downtown Farmington for making us feel welcome during the rain at one of our concerts this year. Locate Riley Park.   June 11, 2010 Annabelle Road   Opening for Gretchen Wilson at Freedom Hill Amphitheater and performing at the Downtown Hoedown in 2009 and 2010 have brought increased awareness to Annabelle Road.  Now, you can catch this versatile band 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   Click here to see Annabelle Road on Fox2         June 18, 2010 The BackBeats Sponsored by LOC Federal Credit Union   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 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, 2010 Billy Mack & The Juke Joint Johnnies Sponsored by Thayer-Rock Funeral Home   After discovering this Rockabilly gem last year and noticing the audience approval, we're bringing 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 hear mostly rockers and some original Billy Mack songs, too.   Listen to Billy Mack & The Juke Joint Johnnies www.myspace.com/billymackmusic         July 2, 2010 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 , 2010 Catfish Mafia Sponsored by Michigan Specific Chiropractic   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, 2010 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, 2010  Swing City Big Band  Sponsored by Thayer-Rock Funeral Home   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, 2010 The Luddites Sponsored by Thayer-Rock Funeral Home   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.   Detroit Music Awards seven-time winner.   Listen to The Luddites www.myspace.com/theluddites            August 13, 2010 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.  Returning 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, 2010 Bones Maki & The Treble-Aires Sponsored by Thayer-Rock Funeral Home   A cookin' Americana combo.  This band digs into the depths of our country's rockabilly and western swing roots.  The guys will unearth the hippest tunes and deliver original songs just as punchy as the classics.   Craig "Bones" Maki sings, plays and writes songs that will send you back to the sounds of the '50s.     Photo by Matt Strickland           August 27, 2010 Hullabaloo Sponsored by Farmington Players   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.   2010 Detroit Music Awards nominee.   Listen to Hullabaloo www.myspace.com/hullabaloo   Discover more music with Farmington Hills' free summer concerts on Thursday nights throughout the summer in beautiful Heritage Park.  Click here for information.