KISS great to headline 3-day music festival at area minor league baseball park

July 23rd, 2026

Full article: https://www.mlive.com/detroit/2026/07/kiss-great-to-headline-3-day-music-festival-at-area-minor-league-baseball-park.html

Written by: Edward Pevos | epevos@MLive.com

UTICA, MI – The full lineup of an inaugural three-day music festival has just been announced and it includes a country music star, a rap great and a former member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band KISS.

The USPBL Fall Music Classic is happening from Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20 at UWM Field in Utica in Metro Detroit. The ballpark is home to the United States Professional Baseball League.

The festival’s first day will be headlined by country music’s Chris Janson. Also performing will be Julia Cole and Michigan native Mac Watts. This Friday lineup was announced last month.

Saturday’s lineup, revealed this morning, will be headlined by Grammy-nominated rapper Rick Ross, along with Detroit hip-hop artists Trick Trickand Esham. Also performing will be rising Detroit artist Ishii Qash.

Sunday’s lineup, also announced today, will be headlined by KISS co-founder Gene Simmons. Also performing will be rocker Derek St. Holmesand Detroit rock band Kaleido.

Tickets are on sale for all three nights here. Fans can also call the UWM Field Box Office at 248-759-5278.

“When we envisioned the Fall Music Classic, we wanted to create much more than a concert series — we wanted an annual event that brings people together through music while celebrating artists who have shaped their genres and generations,” said Andy Appleby, Founder and CEO of the USPBL. “With Chris Janson, Rick Ross and Gene Simmons headlining our inaugural festival, alongside hometown, rising talent, we’ve assembled a lineup that reflects the incredible diversity of music.”

Tickets for each night range from $75 to $200.