New Sounds at Dearborn Homecoming, Aug.6-8
This year’s Dearborn Homecoming will have a different sound, at least from the entertainment side as attendee regulars will notice the absence of a big name national entertainer.
Forget K.C. and the Sunshine Band, The Commodores or Rick Spingfield. This year it is “Big Shot with Michael DelGuidice–the Ultimate Billy Joel Experience,” who will headline this year’s Homecoming festival August 6-8.
Dearborn was trying to land Motorcity rocker Mitch Ryder but scheduling conflicts kept him off of center stage and the city instead went with Michael DelGuidice and his band, who will perform Saturday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Michael DelGuidice and band will perform music of Billy Joel, the Beatles, Elton John and many others. DelGuidice has played with Billy Joel himself, as well as being featured in Joel’s Broadway musical, Movin Out. He has also shared the stage with Donna Summer, Roger Daltrey and many others. For more on the band, click HERE.
There will be great musical entertainment all three days of Homecoming on three stages: the Main Stage, Stage B and the Food Court Stage.
Starting off the Main Stage festivities on Friday will be Horizon, backed by the Two and a Half Deep Band. This popular Motown review will be jamming out from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday features Emerson Drive, a country music ensemble that has earned countless fans and critical acclaim with their fresh style. They take the Main Stage at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday and play until 10 p.m. For more on the band, click HERE.
On Stage B, audiences can hear local favorites The Bomb Squad from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday night, and on Sunday, Fifty Amp Fuse will play from 6-8 p.m.
Oakwood Healthcare System is the presenting sponsor of the 2010 Homecoming.
For a complete list of entertainment at Homecoming, as well as schedules for children’s activities and strolling entertainers, events at the Living History Hill, car cruise, art fair and contests, click HERE.
August 2nd, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Since no one seems to have any comments regarding Homecoming – has anyone been to Camp Dearborn lately? I have a friend who was out there recently and had a lot of NEGATIVE comments. I haven’t been out there for years but maybe it’s time to take a look-see. Anyone else?
August 3rd, 2010 at 1:21 pm
I can’t speak for the day use side, but my family camps there twice per year. I’d say it’s pretty good. My kids have a blast. The camp sets up lots of activities throughout the week–hayride, arts and crafts, chicken fat exercises, peddleboat races, kickball, etc. Plus there is putt putt, the paddle wheel boat, fishing, beach swimming, and of course the really nice pool. Their favorite is the nightly canteen dances with ice cream. They rock to Cotton-Eyed Joe.
August 4th, 2010 at 7:37 am
Please check out my niece’s band Annabelle Road if you are at HC on Sunday from 4:00-5:00. They are playing Stage B. If you are a Young Country fan, you will love them!