WCSX Rocks The Red Kettle With Chit For Salvation Army Drive
“WCSX Rocks the Red Kettle”at Smugglers Run for a night of classic rock in Downtown Wyandotte! It featured WCSX’s Screamin’ Scott’s Detroit-based band “Chit!”
Also on the bill was “Power Play Detroit.” Power Play Detroit was named Detroit’s Best Band by Hour Magazine. WCSX’s Donielle Flynn also was one of the hosts for the evening.
Chit! Rocks Smuggler’s Run
The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign is a holiday tradition we’re all very well aware of. On Saturday night in Wyandotte, there was another push to hit the Red Kettle campaign’s $7.9 million goal. With two of Detroit’s great bands on the stage, fun was had by all.
The dance floor was filled with smiles as the band Chit! provided a set list of rocking favorites. KISS, Cheap Trick, Aerosmith, and more kept the fun and excitement going. Plus, the fun shenanigans that come with watching a Chit! show. With their social horns, rubber duck and bubbles it was an amazing atmosphere!
Detroit’s Power Play Rocked The Night Away
Local Band Detroit’s Power Play Detroit With A Full Crowd Rocked Smuggler’s Run
Power Play Detroit was named 2023’s ‘Best Band In Detroit’ by Hour Magazine. The band has opened for national acts like, 38. Special, The Romantics and even once opened for the late Jimmy Buffet.
The band came out of the gate with the rock band, FREE’s cover of , “All Right Now.” Lead singer, Angelique Morency showed off her vocals with a powerful rendition of the Rolling Stones, “Gimme Shelter.” The whole band was also amazing with hits of the Eagles like, “Take it Easy.”
Doing The Most Good
The band Chit was also a part of the Salvation Army’s Virtual Kettle campaign. People could go online or scan a QR code to donate. “I mean, you can’t have Rock the Red Kettle without rock music,” Shawn Sutter Sr., the Core Officer for Salvation Army Downriver Core said.
The Salvation Army funding from this holiday season will not only go towards Christmas gifts for kids and underprivileged families, but it will also help fund their ministry, archery and rifle, music programs, and several more programs that take place throughout the year.
Short version of the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle
The Event was even covered by local news CBS channel 62 Detroit who followed up the night with a great story on the festivities . Check out the video of the story by clicking this local link to the story. CLICK HERE
Ring in the New Year with These Metro Detroit Events
Motor City New Year’s Eve Drop
Downtown Detroit will host the Motor City New Year’s Eve Drop from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., providing free adult-friendly festivities. Attendees can enjoy live entertainment, fire pits, horse-drawn carriage rides, and more. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, including options from food trucks on-site. Visit motorcitynye.com for additional information.
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Harry Potter and the Holiday Skate
Join the New Year’s Eve celebration at Riley Park Ice Rink with the “Harry Potter and the Holiday Skate” event. The night includes an 8 p.m. costume contest and a 9 p.m. ball drop for kids, followed by a second ball drop for adults at midnight. Tickets are $10, and while the rink doesn’t have rental skates, there are skates available for borrowing. Hosted by the City of Farmington, the event takes place at Riley Park Ice Skating Rink, 35550 West 8 Mile Road, Farmington Hills.
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Cliff Bell’s
Cliff Bell’s, the downtown art deco club, presents a NYE celebration featuring R&B/jazz singer-songwriter Tony Hightower. Two performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., with a brief entertainment session leading up to the midnight countdown. Tickets cost $50, and reservations are necessary. Find Cliff Bell’s at 2030 Park Ave, Detroit, MI 48226.
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Hush Haunted Attraction
Hush Haunted Attraction is swapping scares for a New Year’s Eve Mardi Gras-themed party at their mini-Bourbon Street. The event includes arcade-style axe throwing, a live DJ, a champagne reception, and a midnight balloon drop and confetti storm. Admission ranges from $60 to $90. Hush Haunted Attraction is located at 37550 Cherry Hill Road, Westland. Check out hushhauntedattractions.com for more details.
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