A Toby Keith tribute concert is coming to Warren next Thursday, and the Warren Police and Fire Benevolent Association is hosting it to help support the men and women who serve the city. The American Ride, a five-piece tribute band fronted by Warren native Mike Sugg as Toby Keith, takes the stage at Andiamo Celebrity Showroom on Oct. 8.
Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show kicks off at 8 p.m., according to an event listing posted on bnds.us. That same listing states that 100% of proceeds will go toward the Warren police and fireman benevolent fund, described as helping support the men and women who serve the community. The concert takes place at the venue's Warren location on E. 14 Mile Road, according to a Detroit Metro Times listing for Andiamo Celebrity Showroom.
Sugg, who grew up in Warren, has built The American Ride into a touring act that has performed across the United States, Canada and Mexico, according to the venue's own event page. The band supports active and retired Warren first responders and their families, per the seed reporting from ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4.
Who's Behind the Show
Warren Police Lieutenant John Gajewski and Warren Fire Commissioner Wilburt “Skip” McAdams both joined Local 4 to discuss the upcoming benefit, according to the station's report. Sugg also appeared alongside them to talk about bringing his tribute act home to Warren for the cause.
Andiamo's event page bills the group simply: “The American Ride-Toby Keith Tribute featuring Mike as Toby, is a Michigan Based 5 pc band,” according to andiamoshowroom.com. A separate description on the venue's site calls it “a high-energy country concert led by Mike Sugg,” framing the night as a tribute to Toby Keith's catalog rather than a straight cover set.
Getting Tickets
Fans looking to attend can buy tickets directly through the Andiamo box office by calling 586-268-3200, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., per the venue's own event listing. No ticket prices or seating capacity details were included in the available listings for the Oct. 8 show.
With Sugg's tribute act having logged stops across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, Warren gets a hometown show built around a cause its own first responders will feel directly. For a city rallying behind its police and fire personnel, next Thursday's concert offers a night of country music with a clear local purpose.
