Plymouth is dialing the nostalgia up to eleven with its latest Hilde Nights concert series, for all those who yearn for the heady days of rock 'n' roll dominating the airwaves. As announced by the City of Plymouth, the upcoming shindig on July 11 will feature not one, but two throwback acts ready to strut their stuff at the Hilde Performance Center. Kicking things off at 6:30 p.m. is Rival 5, a group that prides itself in delivering a pumped-up mixture of rock with "a twist of '80s pop."
Expect big hair, bigger vocals, and anthems that'll have you drumming on your thighs – Rival 5 isn't here to reinvent the wheel; they're here to take that wheel and set it on fire with riffs and singalong choruses. But wait, there's more. At 8:30 p.m., The HYPE! storms the stage to pack what might as well be a five-concert punch love-letter to the glam metal epoch. They're belting out audacious hits from the likes of Mötley Crüe and Aerosmith, so fans might want to save their vocal cords if they're planning on keeping up. And hey, this is a 'bring your own blanket (or lawn chair)' kind of affair, so comfort isn't taking a backseat here. Oh, and keep some cash or a card handy for food trucks and beverages.
The nostalgia trip doesn't end with power chords and stage smoke, though. The City of Plymouth teases a third Hilde Nights happening on August 15. With festivities beginning at 6 p.m., Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show will be setting the mood from 7 to 9:30 p.m. This Los Angeles-based group is known for crisscrossing North America, bringing the Fleetwood Mac experience to life for those who missed it the first time, or just can't get enough.
The excellent part? These events don't cost a dime to attend – they're completely open to the public. Although for the weather-wary, there's a hotline at 763-509-5205 to check in case Mother Nature decides to rain on this parade. It shouldn't go unnoted, these rocking summer nights are brought to Plymouth by none other than Gateway Fiber, and for the July show, All Energy Solar throws in their sponsorship clout as well. So tighten those bandanas, dust off those air guitars, and get ready to revel in some classic tunes under the summer sky.
