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Quicken Loans Winter Blast Weekends kicks off January 19th at Campus Martius Park

Posted at 3:33 AM, Jan 19, 2019
and last updated 2019-01-19 03:33:13-05

DETROIT (WXYZ) — Quicken Loans Winter Blast Weekends, Detroit's annual tradition of winter fun, returns for a 14th year to Campus Martius Park in downtown Detroit with a locally-infused music showcase, tasty treats and family-friendly entertainment, Jan. 19 - 21, 25 - 27, Feb. 8 - 10, and 15 - 17.

There will be something different to see and do every weekend, such as ice skating, ice sculptures presented by US Ice, marshmallow roasting, buskers (strolling street entertainers) presented by DTE Energy Foundation, food trucks (schedule at end of release), family activities presented by Chemical Bank and live music. Also, there will be rotating activations, including Boyne City Slopes, the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort Zip Line, The Winter Blast Polar Plunge to benefit the Special Olympics, and the opportunity to skate for free all weekend long at Campus Martius Park, Jan. 19 - 21 and Feb. 15 - 17, courtesy of Delta Dental.

The Downtown Detroit Markets' vendors also will be extending their stay through Winter Blast Weekends. Festivalgoers can visit more than a dozen local entrepreneurs in Cadillac Square and Capitol Park to shop a wide array of products, including artwork, body care, clothing, sweet treats and home goods. Bedrock and Quicken Loans Community Fund have created the Downtown Detroit Markets as part of their ongoing commitment to drive entrepreneurship and increase diverse retail, food, beverage and art focused offerings within the city.

QUICKEN LOANS WINTER BLAST WEEKENDS MUSIC LINEUP

All performances take place on the Michigan Lottery Stage and are subject to change.

WEEKEND 1

SATURDAY, JAN. 19

6:00 - 7:15 p.m. Paddlebots (Progressive Soul-Pop)

7:45 - 9:00 p.m. Black Note Graffiti (Rock/Alternative)

9:30 - 11:00 p.m. Movement Music Festival presents DJ Ryan Richards (Electronic)

SUNDAY, JAN. 20

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Half Light Music (Alternative Rock)

7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Thornetta Davis (Funky Rockin' Soul Blues)

MONDAY, JAN. 21

6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Christina Chriss & Joey Fava of Kaleido (Acoustic)

7:10 - 8:00 p.m. Alise King (R&B Soul)

WEEKEND 2

FRIDAY, JAN. 25

4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Violet Soul (Pop/Funk)

6:00 - 7:15 p.m. Maiyana Davis (Blues Rock)

7:45 - 9:00 p.m. The Gasoline Gypsies (Original Rock)

9:30 - 11:00 p.m. Paulina Jayne (Country/Rock)

SATURDAY, JAN. 26

6:00 - 7:15 p.m. DownRiver Dan & The Billies (Blues Rock)

7:45 - 9:00 p.m. The Roadwork Crew (R&B/Funk)

9:30 - 11:00 p.m. Laith Al Saadi (Soulful Rock & Blues)

SUNDAY, JAN. 27

6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Emma Guzman (Singer-Songwriter/Americana)

7:10 - 8:00 p.m. Nick Piunti & The Complicated Men (Rock)

WEEKEND 3

FRIDAY, FEB. 8

4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Acoustic Ash (Singer/Songwriter)

6:00 - 7:15 p.m. Tomorrow the World (Rock/Alternative)

7:45 - 9:00 p.m. Yvette Meadows (Jazz/R&B)

9:30 - 11:00 p.m. Dragon Wagon (Americana/Bluegrass)

SATURDAY, FEB. 9

6:00 - 7:15 p.m. The Ruiners (Punk/Garage/Rockabilly)

7:45 - 9:00 p.m. Liquid Monk (Electronic, Dance)

9:30 - 11:00 p.m. Movement Music Festival presents DJ Gary Chandler (Electronic)

SUNDAY, FEB. 10

6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Church Mice (Alt Rock/Rock Americana)

7:10 - 8:00 p.m. Joe Jaber and The Last Divide (Americana, Rock)

WEEKEND 4

FRIDAY, FEB. 15

4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Sami Mei (Pop)

6:00 - 7:15 p.m. Over The Sun (formerly The Wall Clocks) (Brit Rock)

7:45 - 9:00 p.m. J Canady & The SoulNyce Band (Funk/Soul/Jazz)

9:30 - 11:00 p.m. Roots Vibrations (Reggae/Soca)

SATURDAY, FEB. 16

6:00 - 7:15 p.m. Cold Tone Harvest (Americana/Alt-Country)

7:45 - 9:00 p.m. Rev Marc Falconberry (Blues)

9:30 - 11:00 p.m. Larry Lee and The Back In the Day Band (Funk/R&B)

SUNDAY, FEB. 17

6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Keynote Sisters (Acoustic Variety)

7:10 - 8:00 p.m. Ali McManus (Soft Rock/Pop)

Food Truck Rally Lineup

WEEKEND 1, JAN. 19 - 21

○ Beans & Cornbread

○ Taste of Nawlins

○ Chick-a-D

○ Fortune Cooking

○ Imperial Ferndale

WEEKEND 2, JAN. 25 - 27

○ Hero or Villain

○ The Nosh Pit

○ Soaring Eagle Cuisine Machine

WEEKEND 3, FEB. 8 - 10

○ Beans & Cornbread

○ Bigalora

○ Hero or Villain

○ Buffy's Mexi-casian Grill

○ The Nosh Pit

○ Soaring Eagle Cuisine Machine

WEEKEND 4, FEB. 15 - 17

○ Imperial Ferndale

○ Chick a D

○ The Monkey Truck

For additional information, visit https://www.winterblast.com/