DTE Energy Music Theater (formerly Pine Knob)

I went to the Michael W Smith concert last September and it was the greatest Gospel Concert for the outdoors and i am looking forward to it again this year. more

This is a wonderful outdoor music theater. Not only do they have lots of lawn seating, but they also have a huge covered pavillion. The grounds are nice, and well taken care of. The only issue is with parking - its a little difficult to get in and out and they usually take you on a long dirt road that eventually leads to the highway, but always be prepared for waiting in the parking lot to get out. Sound quality is good as well. Ticket prices are based on the performer and where you want to sit, but usually the going rate. more

DTE will always be Pine Knob to me. But that's beside the point. This is a great place to see a concert because you have so many seating options. There isn't a bad seat anywhere in the pavilion and on the grass you can be as close or far away from those around you as you want. Lawn seating, which is first come first served, isn't particularly comfortable because you're sitting on the grass but it's tolerable and if you're seeing your favourite band in concert are you really going to be seated for that? Besides the lawn seats are privy to the three 9 X 12 video screens and the two giant screens that are located on either side of the stage. I've never had a bad experience seeing a concert there. The sound is always great as is the lighting. The food and drink selections are pretty good too. My only gripe is the price of concert tickets to the bands I want to see is really expensive but then they're pretty popular right now so that's to be expected. Pine Knob, oops, DTE, also pass out a TON of vouchers for the lesser popular bands they book. For those, I believe, you only have to pay the $3 "parking" fee (which is per person now, not per car like it used to be) and then you are allowed a lawn seat. Now that's a great inexpensive way to see some of your old favourite bands. more