Doobie Brothers To Perform at the 2009 North American International Auto Show for Charity Preview

Doobie Brothers To Perform at the 2009 North American International Auto Show for Charity Preview

Exclusive to Charity Preview attendees, concert to commence immediately following evening festivities

DETROIT, Dec. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary American rock band, The Doobie Brothers, will perform inside Cobo Arena at the 2009 North American International Auto Show's (NAIAS) annual black-tie Charity Preview gala on Jan. 16. The band will entertain Charity Preview attendees at 9 p.m. in Cobo Arena with doors opening at 8:30 p.m.

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"The Doobie Brothers performing at Charity Preview will make this truly a night to remember for our guests," said Joe Serra, senior co-chair of the 2009 NAIAS. "Adding a band like this with their history and caliber to the evening's festivities is a perfect fit for a fun night for Detroiters while supporting 12 local children's charities."

Attendees must present their Charity Preview ticket stub at the entrance to Cobo Arena to see the Doobie Brothers performance. Seating and standing room will be available at the performance along with food and refreshments.

The Doobie Brothers have been a top concert attraction since the band began in 1969 in San Jose, Calif. The group has many memorable hits including "Black Water," "Listen To The Music," "Takin' It To The Streets," "Long Train Runnin," and "China Grove."

Since its inception in 1976, Charity Preview has raised over $77 million for children's charities in metro Detroit, over $32 million of which was raised in the last five years alone. Medical treatment, clothing and support services for local kids in need all are made possible through the purchase of Charity Preview tickets.

Tickets for the event are $400 each and can be purchased by calling 888.838.7500. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.charitypreview.com.

Beneficiaries of the Charity Preview include: Barat Child and Family Services; Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan; Boys Hope Girls Hope of Detroit; The Children's Center; Judson Center; Children's Services of Northeastern Guidance Center Assistance League; The Detroit Institute for Children; Think Detroit PAL; Easter Seals - Michigan; March of Dimes; Children's Hospital of Michigan; and the DADA Charitable Foundation Fund, a fund of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.

   NAIAS 2009 Official Dates    - January 11 - 25 at Cobo Center in Detroit   - Press Preview will be held Sunday, Jan. 11 through Tuesday, Jan. 13   - Industry Preview will be held Wednesday, Jan. 14 and Thursday, Jan. 15   - The annual black-tie Charity Preview gala will be held Friday evening,     Jan. 16   - Public Days will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 through Sunday, Jan. 25     The North American International Auto Show   Rod Alberts - Executive Director  

Entering its 21st year as an international event, the North American International Auto Show is among the most prestigious auto shows in the world and is one of the largest media events in North America. The NAIAS is the only auto show in the United States to earn an annual distinguished sanction of the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles, the Paris-based alliance of automotive trade associations and manufacturers from around the world. The NAIAS Web site can be accessed at www.naias.com. Don't miss it for the world!

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