Labor Day weekend festival to showcase more than 200 national and local musical acts encompassing wide range of genres across nine stages
ROYAL OAK, Mich. – Oakland County’s premier Labor Day weekend festival, the Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats presented by Flagstar Bank, will bring the beats back to downtown Royal Oak Sept. 1-4, offering dynamic live performances from chart-topping icons to legendary rockers to dozens of incredibly talented local musicians and acts. The 26th annual festival will feature more than 200 show-stopping live performances representing a variety of genres and sounds across nine stages over four days. In addition to music, family-friendly entertainment, art demonstrations and theatre performances are set to delight attendees of all ages.
On the Jim Beam National Stage, headlining acts include the multi-platinum 90s R&B/hip-hop icons Bell Biv DeVoe (“Poison” and “Do Me!”); Grammy award-winning hard rock band Halestorm (“I Miss the Misery” and “I Get Off”); legendary rocker Joan Jett & The Blackhearts (“I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” and “Cherry Bomb”); country pop singer-songwriter Russell Dickerson (“Yours” and “Blue Tacoma”); country singer-songwriter Randy Houser (“How Country Feels” and “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight”); and alternative rock group Collective Soul (“Shine” and “December”). Also performing on the Jim Beam National Stage is pop-rock band American Authors (“Best Day of My Life” and “I’m Born to Run”). The national stage will also turn up the nostalgia with throwbacks fromFleetwood Mac tribute band Rumours;Tom Petty tribute band The Wildflowers; Prince tribute The Purple xPeRIeNCE; and a medley of chart-topping hits from Your Generation in Concert.
LOCAL NEWCOMERS
This year, nearly 75 local artists, bands and ensembles will be taking the stage at Arts, Beats & Eats for the first time. Joining the jam-packed lineup on the Michigan Lottery R&B/Jazz Stageis powerful songstress Rēdi Choi, along with the young, energetic Gabriel Brass Band. The Soaring Eagle/Hornitos Rock Stage will add Animal with a fresh, new spin to classic rock, while the female fronted band The Detroit Fury will offer a gritty, bluesy rock & roll sound and New Twenty Saints will deliver a fun, high-energy performance.
For country music fans, the festival welcomes Grace Theisen and Sugar Lime Blue, both embodying a blues, Americana style. The Rachel Brooke Band will also join the Baker College Country Americana Stage for the first time, delivering a classic country sound. Meanwhile, the Bud Light Alternative Stage will feature Aaron Benjamin, whose horn-backed rock & roll brings a new kind of energy to the scene. Other newcomers to the alternative stage include Dirty White and the High Life Social Club, offering classic hip hop with positive lyrics over funky beats and Imani Bloom, who will deliver well-crafted lyrics filled with passion and personality.
Hitting the Flagstar Bank International Stage for the first time will be ska, reggae and rock fusion Motor City Vibrations, along with Detroit’s own 5-piece, mixed-gender Mariachi sensation, Mariachi Jalisco. Sure to impress is Ensemble Hanabi, a group of multicultural youth with a focus on musical improv that is also making its Arts, Beats & Eats debut. Lastly, new to the Oakland Community College Cultural/Acoustic Stage is the enchanting Ernesto Villarreal; folk-pop songstress Joanna Sterling; and Flint-based, singer-songwriter Jason Waggoner.
House of Dank, Michigan’s premiere cannabis company, returns as sponsor of the House of Dank Performance Stage to deliver top house, electro funk and disco DJs including DJ Katalist, DJ Seoul, Walter Glasshouse and Joshua Adams; performances by hip hop, pop and R&B artists including Brayden, Julian LaHood, Nick Ryan and Sarah Marcus; breakdancing from the Motor City Street Dance Academy and various entertaining acts from the Motley Misfits buskers, as well as The Royal Runway! fashion show produced by Channel Iris, a creative studio based in Detroit. The fashion show will feature the hottest trends from numerous downtown Royal Oak businesses including Noir Leather, Bloboho, Jilly Rocks, Blue Jean Blues, Seven Eleven and Profit.
LOCAL HEADLINERS
Making her Arts, Beats & Eats debut and heading straight to headliner, the powerful and soulful Tosha Owens is set to bring her unique sound and style to the Soaring Eagle/Hornitos Rock Stage. On the Michigan Lottery R&B/Jazz Stage, the internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist Kimmie Horne is sure to deliver a captivating performance as one of its headliners. New this year, the Detroit-area heavy metal band Theandric will headline the Oakland Community College Cultural/Acoustic Stage, delivering a must-see, unplugged set. Returning to the festival but moving to a headlining spot is Jennifer Westwood and the Handsome Devils, who will bring grit and soul to the Baker College Country/Americana Stage, while Virginia Violet and the Rays will deliver a fun, energetic set on the Bud Light Alternative Stage.
Among the local headliners are some familiar beloved local veterans, including The Reefermen, Alise King, The Persuasion Band, Killer Flamingos, Orbitsuns, Larry Lee & the Back in the Day Band, The Polish Muslims, Frame 42, Roots Vibrations, Sean Blackman’s In Transit and Tino G’s Dumpster Machine.
PRIORITY HEALTH ZUMBATHON
On Saturday, Sept. 2, Zumba fans can get ready to dance and sweat during the annual Priority Health Zumbathon, a fun, dynamic and high energy event that will benefit the Special Olympics. This long-running, favorite festival activity will transform the Jim Beam National Stage that morning from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. into a sizzling and exhilarating dance fitness explosion. In collaboration with Vibe Fit Studio, a prominent metro Detroit fitness studio, the event will feature more than 150 other local Zumba instructors from across Michigan, as well as students from Vibe Fit’s Fitness 4 All class for teens and adults with special needs. A registration fee of $10 includes parking, bottled water and a free admission ticket to the festival.
Schedule is subject to change
JIM BEAM NATIONAL STAGE
Friday, Sept 1
5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Birds of Prey (Americana/Bluegrass)
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Rumours (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. American Authors (Pop-Rock)
9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts (Rock)
Saturday, Sept 2
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Priority Health Zumbathon (Zumba)
5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Brayden (Pop/R&B)
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The Wildflowers (Tom Petty Tribute)
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Collective Soul (Rock)
9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Halestorm (Rock)
Sunday, Sept 3
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Ryan Jay (Country/Rock)
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Dillon Carmichael (Country)
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Randy Houser (Country)
9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Russell Dickerson (Country)
Monday, Sept 4
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Damon Terrell (Jazz/Funk)
4:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Your Generation in Concert(Tribute/Covers)
6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. The Purple xPeRIeNCE (Prince Tribute)
7:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Bell Biv DeVoe (R&B)
SOARING EAGLE/HORNITOS ROCK STAGE
Friday, Sept 1
11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music (Pop/Rock)
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Northville Folk (Acoustic/Classic Rock)
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. The Ruiners (Garage/Punk)
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Cast Iron Cornbread (Rock)
8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Stone Clover (Rock/Paddy Slag)
10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Tosha Owens (Blues/Rock)
Saturday, Sept 2
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. George Dudley (Acoustic Variety)
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. The Third Degree (Rock)
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Big Timmy and the Heavy Chevys (Blues/Soul)
4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Animal (Rock)
6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Forge the Sun (Rock/Classic Rock)
7:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Edison Hollow (Alternative/Classic Rock)
9:45 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Tino G’s Dumpster Machine (Blues/Rock)
Sunday, Sept 3
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. ABI (Acoustic Variety)
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Misty Blues Party Band (Cover Band)
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Those Legs (Alternative/Indie)
4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Slowfoot (Blues/Rock)
6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. The Detroit Fury (Rock/Hard Rock)
7:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The Detroit Hammers (Blues/Rock)
9:45 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Frame 42 (Rock)
Monday, Sept 4
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Kyle 313 (Acoustic Variety)
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. All Grown Up (Rock/Soul)
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Devil Elvis Show (Tribute Band)
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The Oneders! (Pop)
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. New Twenty Saints (Garage/Rock)
7:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The Reefermen (Rock)
MICHIGAN LOTTERY R&B/JAZZ STAGE
Friday, Sept 1
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Kenneth Wallace (Neo-Soul/Jazz)
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Brizzl (Alternative/Hip Hop)
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Robert Abate Trio ft. David Egeler & Muruga Booker (Blues/Funk)
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Paxton/Spangler Band (Jazz/Funk)
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Luther Badman Keith Blues Band (Blues/Funk)
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Rēdi Choi (R&B/Soul)
9:45 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. The Persuasion Band (Cover Band – Top 40)
Saturday, Sept 2
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lleb (R&B)
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Nate Topo and the 313 Group (Blues/Funk)
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Cree (R&B/Soul)
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Gabriel Brass Band (New Orleans Brass)
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Hank Mowery & The Hawktones (Blues/Soul)
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Apropos (Alternative Soul)
9:45 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Larry Lee & the Back in the Day Band (R&B/Funk)
Sunday, Sept 3
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Cabaret Boreale (Modern Vintage)
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Gwenyth Hayes (Neo-Soul/Jazz)
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Full Circle (R&B/Soul)
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Soledad (Pop/R&B)
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Sky Covington ft. Club Crescendo (Jazz)
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Chris Canas (Blues/Rock)
9:45 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Alise King (R&B/Soul)
Monday, Sept 4
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Jennifer Roberts (Jazz/Blues)
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Weebone Entertainment (R&B/Soul)
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Rockim Williamson (R&B/Hip Hop)
4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Gridiron and Friends (Party Music)
6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Drey Skonie and the kLouds Band (Pop/R&B)
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Kimmie Horne (Jazz/Blues)
BAKER COLLEGE COUNTRY AMERICANA STAGE
Friday, Sept 1
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Hard Luck Pete & The Wrong Way Streets (Country)
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Last Stand (Country/Classic Rock)
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Matt Bastardson (Americana)
4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Alan Turner (Country/Rock)
6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Audrey Ray (Country)
7:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Taylor Tucky (Country)
9:45 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Jennifer Westwood & The Handsome Devils (Honky Tonk /Soul)
Saturday, Sept 2
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Keelan Starr (Acoustic Variety)
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Fabulous Henhouse Boys (Country)
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Fangs and Twang (Rock/Roots)
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Steve Taylor Three (Americana/Rock)
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Kira Blue (Country/Pop)
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Billy King (Acoustic/Americana)
9:45 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Julianne Ankley & The Rogues (Americana/Country)
Sunday, Sept 3
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Royal Oak First United Methodist Church Service
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Leonardo (Acoustic/Americana)
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 20 Hour Ride (Country)
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sugar Lime Blue (Americana)
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Jacki Daniels Show (Country/Pop)
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. LostWest (Country/Rock)
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The Wrenfields (Americana/Country)
9:45 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Shiatown (Country)
Monday, Sept 4
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Jo Serrapere & the LaFawndas (Americana/Country)
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Wilson Thicket (Americana/Bluegrass)
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. The Rachel Brooke Band (Americana/Country)
4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Billy Gunther & The Midwest Riders (Country/Rock)
6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Grace Theisen (Americana/Blues)
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Orbitsuns (Old School Country/Outlaw Country)
BUD LIGHT ALTERNATIVE STAGE
Friday, Sept. 1
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Pancho Villa’s Skull (Mariachi Punk)
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Imani Bloom (Alternative)
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Vinyl 9 (Alternative/Rock)
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Vandalay (Alternative/Rock)
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Jesse Ray and the Carolina Catfish (Alternative/Blues)
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Lyons Lane (Rock/Rockabilly)
9:45 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. The Louie Lee Show (Americana/Country)
Saturday, Sept. 2
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Jill Govan (Acoustic/Indie)
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Boy Detective (Ska Rock)
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Kirby Lashae (Alternative/Soul)
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Davis James (Pop/Rock)
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Leaving Lifted (Reggae/Rock)
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Jackson and the Poolsharks (Rock)
9:45 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Killer Flamingos (Cover Band – Top 40)
Sunday, Sept. 3
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Birjy (Eclectic Variety)
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Dakho (Acoustic/Indie)
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tiffadelic (Alternative/Post-Punk)
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Dirty White and the High Life Social Club (Alternative/Hip Hop)
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Cocktail Shake (Alternative/Post-Punk)
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Kalysta (Pop/Rock)
9:45 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. The Beggars (Rock)
Monday, Sept. 4
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Sophia McIntosh (Pop)
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Lee Cleaveland & The Lefthand Band (Rock/Indie)
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Saturday Night Gangster (Jam/Funk)
4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Rebekah Jon (Indie)
6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Aaron Benjamin (Rock/Soul)
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Virginia Violet and the Rays (R&B/Soul)
FLAGSTAR BANK INTERNATIONAL STAGE
Friday, Sept. 1
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. The Tropical Wahines (Polynesian Dance)
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. The Tri-County Bollywood Ensemble (World Music)
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Ensemble Hanabi (Acoustic Variety)
4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Aaron Parrott & Millennium Heat (Steel Drum)
6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Ammy Amorette (Brazilian/World Music)
7:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Martin Chaparro – MC3 (Latin/Reggae)
9:45 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. The Polish Muslims (Polka Rock)
Saturday, Sept. 2
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Hoaloha Polynesian Dance Group of Michigan (Polynesian Dance)
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Ara Topouzian Trio (World Music)
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Xiao Dong Wei (Chinese Fusion)
4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Grupo Illusion (Conjunto/Tejano)
6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Raion Taiko & Great Lakes Taiko Collective (World Music)
7:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Adel Ruelas ft Luna (Pop/Alternative)
9:45 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Roots Vibrations (Reggae/Soca)
Sunday, Sept. 3
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Auburn Glen Highland Dancers (Scottish Highland Dance)
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Ironwood (Celtic/Folk)
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Conjunto Soltura (Fusion World Music)
4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. El Trio Escobar (Cumbia)
6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Motor City Vibrations (Reggae/Rock)
7:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Os Clavelitos (Brazilian/World Music)
9:45 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. The Z Cats (Zydeco)
Monday, Sept. 4
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Ballet Folklorico Moyocoyani Izel (Traditional Mexican Cultural Dance)
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Mariachi Jalisco (Mariachi)
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Celtic Isles (Celtic/Folk)
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mondo Kane (R&B)
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Universal Xpression (Reggae/Soca)
7:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sean Blackman’s In Transit (World Music)
HOUSE OF DANK PERFORMANCE STAGE
Friday, Sept. 1
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. DJ Katalist (Funk & Party Jams)
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Motor City Street Dance Academy (Breakdancing)
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. DJ Chrome (Variety/House)
5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Motley Misfits (Buskers)
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Brayden (Pop/R&B)
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Motley Misfits (Buskers)
7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Dilano Dalion (Hip-Hop)
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Motley Misfits (Buskers)
9:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Nick Ryan (Hip-Hop/Pop)
10 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Motley Misfits (Buskers)
Saturday, Sept. 2
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. DJ Seoul (Electro Funk)
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Motor City Street Dance Academy (Breakdancing)
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Julian LaHood (Hip-Hop)
5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Motley Misfits (Buskers)
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Royal Runway! (Fashion Show featuring Royal Oak Businesses)
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Motley Misfits (Buskers)
7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sarah Marcus (Pop)
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Motley Misfits (Buskers)
9:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Brayden (Pop/R&B)
10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Motley Misfits (Buskers)
Sunday, Sept. 3
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Walter Glasshouse (House)
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Motor City Street Dance Academy (Breakdancing)
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Nick Ryan (Hip-Hop/Pop)
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Motley Misfits (Buskers)
6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Dilano Dalion (Hip-Hop)
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Motley Misfits (Buskers)
7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Brayden (Pop/R&B)
8:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. Motley Misfits (Buskers)
9:15 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Julian LaHood (Hip-Hop)
10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Motley Misfits (Buskers)
Monday, Sept. 4
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Joshua Adams (Funk, Disco & House)
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Motor City Street Dance Academy (Breakdancing)
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Motley Misfits (Buskers)
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. DJ Max (House/Techno)
4:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Motley Misfits (Buskers)
5:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. DJ Max (House/Techno)
6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Motley Misfits (Buskers)
7:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Brayden (Pop/R&B)
8:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Motley Misfits (Buskers)
OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACOUSTIC/CULTURAL STAGE
Friday, Sept. 1
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. ABE Visual Art – Artist Demo
12:45 p.m. -1:45 p.m. Mayflower Music MI (Singer-Songwriter/Pop)
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Scott Lewis (Acoustic Variety)
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Acoustic Chrome (Acoustic Variety)
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ABE Visual Art – Artist Demo
5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Uc3 Acoustic Trio (Acoustic Variety)
6:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Theandric (Acoustic/Rock)
Saturday, Sept. 2
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. ABE Visual Art – Artist Demo
12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Ben Awrey (Acoustic Variety)
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. AcousticAsh (Acoustic Variety)
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Bobby Brooks (Acoustic Variety)
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ABE Visual Art – Artist Demo
5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Ernesto Villarreal (Acoustic Variety)
6:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Rebecca Cameron (Acoustic/Americana)
Sunday, Sept. 3
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. ABE Visual Art – Artist Demo
12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Abhay (Acoustic Variety)
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Dan Hazlett (Acoustic Variety)
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Jason Waggoner (Acoustic Variety)
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ABE Visual Art – Artist Demo
5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Joanna Sterling (Singer-Songwriter/Folk)
6:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Voxanna (Acoustic Variety)
Monday, Sept. 4
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. ABE Visual Art – Artist Demo
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Stagecrafters Production of Monty Python’s Spamalot (Community Theatre)
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Taylor DeRousse (Alternative/Indie)
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Aston Neighborhood Pleasure Club (Modern Vintage)
DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS KIDS STAGE
Friday, Sept. 1
11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Zippity: 2 Guys & A Guitar
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 pm Authentic Native American Dance Ho Chunk Nation Presented by DIA
1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Michigan Science Center Presents: STEM Skills Showdown
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Juggler Tim Salisbury
2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Zippity: 2 Guys & A Guitar
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Juggler Tim Salisbury
4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Michigan Science Center Presents: STEM Skills Showdown
5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Zippity: 2 Guys & A Guitar
5:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Juggler Tim Salisbury
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Beatbox Jake
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. DJ Z Lite (Afrobeats/Techno)
8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Versace James (House)
9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Gone Rogue (House/Techno)
Saturday, Sept. 2
11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Joe Reilly Kids Songs Presented by DIA
12:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Ballet Folklorico de Detroit Presented by DIA
1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Michigan Science Center Presents: STEM Skills Showdown
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Pirates & Princess Puppet Show
2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Magic with Randyl Lee
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Joe Reilly Kids Songs Presented by DIA
4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Michigan Science Center Presents: STEM Skills Showdown
5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pirates & Princess Puppet Show
5:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Magic with Randyl Lee
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Joe Reilly Kids Songs Presented by DIA
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Dank Zappa (Mash Ups)
8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Dru Ruiz (Eclectic Variety)
9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Detroit Techno Militia (Techno)
Sunday, Sept. 3
11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Kids Tunes w/ Kevin Devine
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Cool Tricks & Funny Stuff
12:53 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Revolution Chinese Yoyo Presented by DIA
1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Michigan Science Center Presents: STEM Skills Showdown
1:53 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Revolution Chinese Yoyo Presented by DIA
2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Tap Dance Detroit
2:53 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Revolution Chinese Yoyo Presented by DIA
3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Kids Tunes w/ Kevin Devine
4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Michigan Science Center Presents: STEM Skills Showdown
5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Cool Tricks & Funny Stuff
5:45 p.m.- 6:15 p.m. Kids Tunes w/ Kevin Devine
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Beatbox Jake
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. DJ Head (Pop/Funk/Motown)
8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. ESSHAKI (Dance)
9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. DJ Dav & Katalist (House/Dance Music)
Monday, Sept. 4
11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Nat Spinz
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. MiIndia & Rockin’ Raaga Indian Dance Presented by DIA
1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Michigan Science Center Presents: STEM Skills Showdown
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cool Tricks & Funny Stuff
2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Nat Spinz
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cool Tricks & Funny Stuff
4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Michigan Science Center Presents: STEM Skills Showdown
5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Nat Spinz
5:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Cool Tricks & Funny Stuff
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Beatbox Jake
2023 FESTIVAL HOURS, ADMISSION + PARKING
Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats will be open 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1 through Sunday, Sept. 3; and 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4.
Tickets are $7 in advance. Admission is free before 5 p.m. or $12 after 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 1. All other days, admission is $10 before 3 p.m. and $12 after 3 p.m. Cash and credit card transactions will be accepted at gate entrances.
Parking in Royal Oak Parking Garages will be pre-sold as well.
2023 SPONSORS
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, Flagstar Bank, Baker College, Beam Suntory, Bud Light, City of Royal Oak, Corewell Health, DIA, DTE Energy, Everdry, Fabiano Brothers, Faygo, Hornitos, Hotel Royal Oak, House of Dank, Josh Cellars, Kroger, Leaf Filter, Light-RX, Liquid Death, M1 Studios, M3 Investment Services, Makers Mark, Marriott Southfield, Michigan Lottery, Oakland Community College, Oakland County, Oakland County Parks, Ooze Life, Priority Health, Renewal by Andersen, Rip It Energy Drink, Second Story, State Farm, Stellantis, Street Marketing, Tito’s Vodka, T-Mobile, United Way, US Park, WeatherGard Windows and Yellowtail.
FESTIVAL STATS
In 2022, the four-day festival attracted 365,000 people and generated over $332K to donate to local charities. Since the event began in 1998, more than $6 million has been raised by the festival for community and charitable organizations.
The Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eatspresented by Flagstar Bank is Oakland County’s premier festival held annually during the Labor Day weekend. The festival paints downtown Royal Oak with a variety of art, food and music for the community to enjoy. More than 365,000 visitors attended the 2022 Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats. “LIKE” artsbeatseats on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @artsbeatseats. For additional public information, visit artsbeatseats.com or call 248-541-7550.
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