Alto Reed's AllStar Thanksgiving Concert - Fillmore Detroit

Farmington Hills, Mich.-based TGIF Entertainment Group has announced details of "Alto Reed's AllStar Thanksgiving Celebration" concert scheduled for Friday, Nov. 26, 2010 at The Fillmore Detroit (formerly the State Theatre). A portion of the proceeds from the event will support Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit programs that help unemployed Metro Detroiters earn jobs.
"Events like this help Goodwill continue leading the way in the fight against Metro Detroit unemployment," said Mark Lane, director of public relations and special events for Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit.
Goodwill Industries is the only organization in Southeast Michigan solely dedicated to helping local individuals overcome employment challenges.
TGIF Entertainment Group worked with legendary SaxMan Alto Reed, founding and current member of "Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band," to assemble a star-studded roster of Detroit's top talent for this celebration of the Motor City's rich music legacy. "This concert is about gathering musicians together rooted in Detroit history to give back and address a major crisis for the region," said Reed.
Concert line-up features Rock 'n Roll icon Mitch Ryder and Motown great Martha Reeves. Reeves, a lover of live instrumentation, is delighted to participate in a live concert with live music that helps the jobless, one her biggest causes. Ryder believes the concert is a very worthy cause since jobs must to be the #1 priority. He says that Detroiters have to be the ones to raise awareness.
Concert goers will enjoy all the ingredients for a stellar night of Rock 'n Soul in the "D" with Reed's "Special Friends" including Muzik Mafia member Cowboy Troy, fresh from Nashville. Detroit area "A" list musicians "Rockin' for Jobs" include Alto Reed's Motor City AllStars featuring The Groove Council, The Howling Diablos with Jimmie Bones, The Brothers Groove, The Motor City Horns, Julianne and the Rogues, Jill Jack, Barbara Payton, David Shelby and more. WCSX on-air personality, Doug Podell will be featured as the event emcee.
"Alto Reed's AllStar Thanksgiving Celebration" is presented by TGIF Entertainment Group, WCSX and Live Nation. Tickets start at $10, available through Live Nation www.livenation.com. Platinum Mezzanine and Gold Main Floor Reserved premium seating available. The Fillmore Detroit is located at 2115 Woodward Avenue, next to The Fox in the heart of the theatre district. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Concert is 7:00 PM.
# # # About Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit
Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit provides people who have disabilities and other employment challenges with opportunities to become independent, self-supporting citizens through training, work experience and employment in the community. Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit is a Michigan Works! affiliate and is funded in part by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth and Detroit Workforce Development Department. Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. For information, visit www.goodwilldetroit.org.
About TGIF Entertainment Group
TGIF Entertainment Group is a private independent entertainment company based in Farmington Hills, Michigan. TGIF builds dynamic relationships to create, book, promote, produce, and co-brand one of a kind live concerts, events, affairs, or whatever gives people that TGIF feeling. TGIF uniquely offers the serious artist disciplined developmental strategies to create a plan for achieving their goals. For information, visit www.tgifeg.com.
For more information on Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit's efforts to help Metro Detroit residents overcome employment challenges, follow the organization on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/goodwilldet), connect on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/goodwilldetroit­) or visit http://www.goodwilldetroit.org.

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