By: Brittney Schering
Prospecto Musical Showcase and Sonic Experience has announced that the renowned Motown recording artists, The Contours with Joe Billingslea, will headline on Saturday, Sept. 25.
The Contours will present its contagious, feel-good hits on the Intersection's main stage with Grand Rapids hip hop favorites La Famiglia, Rick Chyme, and Nixon as opening acts.
The Contours and Joe Billingsea are the godfathers of Motown and music in Michigan, according to Prospecto Creative Director, Ben Hunter. After forming in the early 1960s in Detroit, it is most famous for the hit song, "Do You Love Me," which was featured in the film and Broadway adaptation of Dirty Dancing.
The Contours' show will be the culmination of three days of live music taking place on 11 stages at nine venues throughout Grand Rapids. With the vibrant downtown scenery as a beautiful backdrop, performances will be held at Billy's Lounge, Founders Brewery, HopCat, The Intersection, Louie's Rocket Lounge, Juke's Bar, Kuzzin's, Mulligan's, and The Sazerac Lounge.
The Prospecto Musical Showcase and Sonic Experience coincides with the city's second annual international ArtPrize competition, the world's largest publicly voted art contest. A three-day pass is only $60, and a one-day ticket costs $26. For more information, go to www.ProspectoGR.com.
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