'The Voice' finalist Laith Al-Saadi to perform at GM River Days

Ann Arbor blues rocker among dozens of musical acts June 24-26

DETROIT – Fresh off of being named a finalist on NBC's "The Voice," Ann Arbor native Laith Al-Saadi is slated to perform for the first time locally at GM River Days in June.  

The blues rocker placed fourth in the televised singing competition. 

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Al-Saadi will join other national and legendary artists on the Quicken Loans National Stage, including the B-52s, SWV, Patti LaBelle, Jeffrey Osborne and Mint Condition. Many local favorites as well as new acts will return to the Michigan Lottery Stage and Chevrolet Stage featuring a mix of rock, pop, blues, alternative, soul and indie rock.

GM River Days performances are free with admission to the festival.

QUICKEN LOANS NATIONAL STAGE SCHEDULE:

Friday, June 24

5:30 p.m.          Ryan Dillaha & the Miracle Men (Rock & Roll)

7:00 p.m.          Laith Al-Saadi

8:40 p.m.          The B-52s

Saturday, June 25

4:00 p.m.          Emcee for Tuskegee Airmen Museum Airshow

5:30 p.m.          Brielle

6:45 p.m.          SWV

8:30 p.m.          Patti LaBelle

Sunday, June 26

4:00 p.m.          Emcee for Tuskegee Airmen Museum Airshow

5:30 p.m.          Notorious featuring Leslie Nelson

6:45 p.m.          Jeffery Osborne

8:30 p.m.          Mint Condition

MICHIGAN LOTTERY STAGE SCHEDULE:

Metro Detroit’s R&B, reggae, rock & roll and funk acts will fill the Michigan Lottery Stage, located along the Detroit Riverfront just east of Beaubien Street, featuring:

Friday, June 24

12:00 p.m.        Trey Conner (Acoustic/Folk, Pop/Rock)

1:30 p.m.          Boudoir Noir (Cabaret Pop)

3:00 p.m.          Alison Albrecht (Acoustic and Roots)

4:30 p.m.          Telephon9 (Electro Pop)

6:00 p.m.          The Ruiners (Garage Rock, Biker, Bubble Gum, Rockabilly)

7:30 p.m.          Inohs Sivad Evolution (Funk, Rock, Soul)

9:00 p.m.          J. Canady & The SoulNyce Band (Jazz, Funk, Fusion, Soul)

Saturday, June 25

12:00 p.m.        Sophia Avocado (Mixed Genre)

1:15 p.m.          Inner Mitten Blues (Blues/Rock/Hip-Hop)

2:45 p.m.          Lilac Lungs (Pop/Alternative)

4:00 p.m.          Emcee for Tuskegee Airmen Museum Airshow

5:15 p.m.          Roots Vibrations (Reggae/Soca/Caribbean music)

6:45 p.m.          Last Call (New Country Rock)

8:30 p.m.          Bobby Murray (Blues/Soul/Rock)

Sunday, June 26

12:00 p.m.        Emily Rose (Folk/Acoustic/Indie)

1:15 p.m.          Dragon Wagon (Acoustic Folk-Rock/Americana/Bluegrass)

2:45 p.m.          Blood and Wine (Heavy Alternative Rock)

4:00 p.m.          Emcee for Tuskegee Airmen Museum Airshow

5:15 p.m.          Oak City Roots (Indie Folk/Rock)

6:45 p.m.          The Dave Hamilton Band (Rock/Pop/Funk)

8:30 p.m.          The Orbitsuns (Outlaw Country)

CHEVROLET STAGE SCHEDULE:

The best of metro Detroit’s indie, alternative, country, funk and soul bands will play on the Chevrolet Stage, located along on the GM Plaza in front of the Renaissance Center, featuring:

Friday, June 24

11:30 p.m.        Mia Green (Acoustic Pop)

1:00 p.m.          Off The Ledge (Funky Folk Blues)

2:30 p.m.          Teddy Richards (Singer/Songwriter)

4:00 p.m.          1592 (Reggae/Rock)

5:30 p.m.          Pete 'Big Dog' Fetters and The Bourbon Street Blues Band (New Orleans Street Dance Blues)

7:00 p.m.          Carolyn Striho (Indie Rock/Pop)

8:30 p.m.          Paul Lamb & The Detroit Breakdown (Blues/Rock)

Saturday, June 25

9:30 a.m.          2nd Annual Outdoor “Yoga on the River”

11:30 a.m.         Katelynn Corll (Acoustic Singer/Songwriter)

1:00 p.m.          Awkward Theory (Alternative Hip Hop)

2:30 p.m.          Austin Scott (Americana)

4:00 p.m.          Emcee for Tuskegee Airmen Museum Airshow

5:30 p.m.          The Native Howl (Folk/Alternative)

7:00 p.m.          The Reeferman (Rock)

8:30 p.m.          Stone Clover (Irish Americana Rock)

Sunday, June 26

11:30 a.m.         Cayenne & Ginger (Acoustic Pop)

1:00 p.m.          Shay Lewis (Pop/R&B)

2:30 p.m.          Carcosa (Alternative Rock)

4:00 p.m.          Emcee for Tuskegee Airmen Museum Airshow

5:30 p.m.          Sam Van Wagoner (Acoustic Pop/Rock/Blues)

7:00 p.m.          Laura Rain & The Caesars (Retro Soul)

8:30 p.m.          Larry Lee & Back in the Day

Flagstar Bank Kids Zone

Located at Rivard Plaza, the Flagstar Bank Kids Zone will be bigger and better than ever, including the chance for kids to help color a larger-than-life “Monster Mural” celebrating the 10th birthday of GM River Days and participate in a Kids Zone Celebration Parade during each day of the festival. Produced by The Parade Company, this year’s Kids Zone also features face painting, recyclable crafts with Arts & Scraps, Sand and Spin Art and much more. The Meijer Kids Stage will feature fun and educational entertainment, including Story time, magic with Dyna-Mike, fun with the Michigan Science Center and Animal Magic wildlife shows. All activities are free in the Kids Zone - parents just need to pick up a free sticker from the Flagstar Bank booth at the festival.

MEIJER KIDS STAGE SCHEDULE:

Friday, June 24

11:00 a.m.         GM River Days Kick-off Ribbon-cutting

12:00 p.m.        Story time with Lauren Thomas

1:00 p.m.          Emcee for Tuskegee Airmen Museum Airshow

2:00 p.m.          Kids Zone Celebration Parade

3:00 p.m.          Story time with Lauren Thomas

4:00 p.m.          DynaMike, Master Magician

5:00 p.m.          Story time with Lauren Thomas

6:00 p.m.          DynaMike, Master Magician

7:00 p.m.          DynaMike, Master Magician

Saturday, June 25

11:00 a.m.         Music and announcements

11:15 a.m.         Story time with Lauren Thomas

12:00 p.m.        Michigan Science Center Stage Show

12:45 p.m.        Dynamike, Master Magician

1:30 p.m.          Story time with Lauren Thomas

2:00 p.m.          Kids Zone Celebration Parade

2:30 p.m.          DynaMike, Master Magician

3:30 p.m.          DynaMike, Master Magician

4:00 p.m.          Emcee for Tuskegee Airmen Museum Airshow

4:30 p.m.          Story time with Lauren Thomas

5:30 p.m.          Michigan Science Center Stage Show

6:30 p.m.          Michigan Science Center Stage Show

7:15 p.m.          Michigan Science Center Stage Show

Sunday, June 26

11:30 a.m.         Michigan Science Center Stage Show

12:15 p.m.        Michigan Science Center Stage Show

1:00 p.m.          DynaMike, Master Magician

2:00 p.m.          Kids Zone Celebration Parade

3:00 p.m.          Animal Magic, Wildlife Show

4:00 p.m.          Emcee for Tuskegee Airmen Museum Airshow

4:30 p.m.          DynaMike, Master Magician

5:15 p.m.          Animal Magic, Exotic wildlife show

6:45 p.m.          DynaMike, Master Magician