Providing a diverse range of music in the rap, rock and country capacities, the 2008 Common Ground Music Festival is set to begin in Lansing today, marking the genesis of the weeklong musical event. Concerts during this year's ninth installment of the event will run until Sunday and take place at Louis F. Adado Riverfront Park, 300 N. Grand Ave. in downtown Lansing every night from 5:30 to 11:30 p.m.
The celebration will feature more than 30 bands, with featured musicians performing on separate stages. Headliners include former Van Halen band member Sammy Hagar, rapper Snoop Dogg, country artist Lyle Lovett, '70s funk band WAR and alternative rock band Staind. Additional live entertainment will be provided by bars on the east and west areas of the park during the times of the main concerts.
Individual single day general admission tickets are $32 for every show, excluding Friday's concert, which costs $39. Patrons may also purchase the Common Card, a general admission seven-day pass, for $95. Admission is waived for children 10 years old and younger, provided they are accompanied by an adult. Common Ground tickets also include free parking at select city of Lansing parking ramps and lots.
For directions and more information, people can visit the event's official Web site, www.commongroundfest.com.
2008 Common Ground lineup:
Monday
Staind
Drowning Pool
Tuesday
Sammy Hagar
The Hard Lessons
Zappa Plays Zappa
Lao Tizer
Wednesday
Snoop Dogg
Alter Bridge
Fiction Plane
REO Speedwagon The Zombies
Thursday
Kellie Pickler
James Otto
Julianne Hough
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
The Mother Truckers
Los Bandits de Michigan
Friday
Seether
Finger Eleven
Sick Puppies
Lyle Lovett
David Barrett
Brian Brill
Saturday
Grand Funk Railroad
WAR
The Sweet
An Uncommon Night of Comedy featuring: Kathie Dunbar, David Crowe, Geechy Guy, Paul & Storm, and Dan St. Paul
Sunday
Trace Adkins
Flynnville Train