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Festivals / The Roostertail, Detroit River (east riverfront)

Yacht Rock Detroit

A waterfront party festival of yacht-rock and soft-rock hits at the Roostertail on the Detroit River's east riverfront, held each summer.

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Held at the Roostertail on the Detroit River, it serves up yacht-rock and soft-rock hits of the '70s and '80s, including tribute acts. It returns annually, with an early-access list for dates, lineup and tickets.

  1. Yacht rock and soft rock
  2. Waterfront venue on the river
  3. Hits of the '70s and '80s

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