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Detroit orchestra hopes Kid Rock show raises $1M
May 11th, 2012
This time last year, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra was about a month removed from a contentious musicians' strike that worsened its already strained finances. Now, the rebounding organization aims to raise the roof - and hopefully $1 million - with help from a hometown musician known more for rock, rap and country than classical. (Source: Associated Press) -
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