CRUISE "N" CONCERT 2025
Friday August 15th, 2024
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
The excitement continues on Friday, August 15th as the Cruise "N" Concert returns
to Downtown Flint, with a Party in the streets!
Downtown Flint is the Place to Be on Main Event Friday!
Get ready for an unforgettable night of cars, music, and community! 🚗🎶
Street Closures Begin at 3:00 PM
Saginaw Street and the surrounding side streets will close to regular traffic at 3:00 PM to make room for collector cars and create space for the biggest and best FREE concert ever!
Bring your classic car, wear your favorite concert gear, pack those lawn chairs, and join the fun! Arrive early — there’s plenty to see and do before the music starts.
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, enjoy:
⭐ Show-stopping collector cars on display
🍔 Open local restaurants and bars
🚚 Food trucks and automotive vendors on the Flat Lot
Soak up the energy in Downtown Flint and explore all it has to offer!
🎤 Live Music Starts at 6:00 PM
Thanks to our presenting sponsors Big John Steak & Onion and Tonic Events, we’re bringing the heat with an incredible performance on the Big Stage at Kearsley & Saginaw.
The Opening Act is The Regulators. THE REGULATORS – A Classic Rock cover band from Mid-Michigan. They have a widely diverse set of influences that have brought them together especially for this project. No genre is off limits, but the focus draws on their love and appreciation for Classic Rock that pulls in blues, funk, jazz and country elements that they have grabbed throughout their years of experience. If they stop learning new (old) material, it will be time to hang it up. In addition to being recognized for the quality of their sound, they like to bring out familiar songs that you don’t necessarily get to hear live in local clubs. The Regulators are known for delivering a powerful, exciting, and authentic performance! Don’t miss the chance to see them live.
🎸 Headliner: PACKIN HEAT
Rock out from 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM to a high-energy mix of your favorite hits — from Motown to Lady Gaga and everything in between!
Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music, motors, and memories at Back to the Bricks Main Event Friday!
Learn More about Packin Heat
When the lights go up and the first notes hit the air, one thing is clear: Packin Heat is here to party.
This powerhouse 9-piece cover band has been lighting up stages across Detroit and Southeast Michigan since 2015 with high-energy performances and an unmistakable chemistry that keeps crowds coming back. Fronted by Detroit’s own Allyson Bozenski, whose powerful vocals and magnetic stage presence lead the charge, and Jerry Mangona, master of the keys and charismatic MC, Packin Heat delivers a performance that’s fun, fiery, and unforgettable.
At the heart of their sound is an explosive horn line backed by lush vocal harmonies, deep grooves, and a rhythm section that’s tight and road-tested. From Motown to Gaga, Packin Heat covers decades of funk, soul, pop, disco, R&B, and rock with seamless style and energy.
Whether it’s a festival, wedding, or private event, Packin Heat doesn’t just play songs—they throw a party. With custom arrangements, a contagious vibe, and a reputation for packing dance floors, this is more than just a cover band—it’s a full-blown concert experience.
Hot Horns. Lush Harmonies. Rock Solid Rhythm.
Packin Heat brings it live. Every time.
History: Packin Heat was born in 2015 from one simple idea: “Let’s build a great band.” That idea came from trumpet player John Murphy who was tired of waiting for the right opportunity to play the kind of high-octane, horn-powered music he loved. So instead of waiting, he built one. Delivering a sound that’s both vintage in spirit and modern in execution, Packin Heat doesn’t just cover songs, They ignite them. Every show is built to entertain, energize, and leave a lasting impression
Why Packin Heat? In the band’s earliest days, then known as Sonic Heat, when their lead singer walked into rehearsal and announced she had just received her concealed carry permit, the band’s drummer looked up and said, “you’re Packin Heat”, and the name was born. For the band the name represented the powerhouse vocals, hot horns, lush harmonies and dynamic rhythm they were becoming known for, so it stuck.
THANK YOU to our Sponsors of the Cruise "N" Concert
2025 Main Event Week Schedule
MONDAY KICKOFF
Mon Aug 11TH @ Birch Run Speedway
BRICKS FLICKS
Tue Aug 12th @ US23 Drive In
ROLLING CRUISE
Wed & Thurs Aug 13th & 14th Grand Blanc High School and Mega Site
CRUISE N CONCERT
Fri Aug 15th @ Downtown Flint
MAIN EVENT SAT
Sat Aug 16th @ Downtown Flint