HISTORIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Night Moves 50th Anniversary Celebration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 2026
Michigan’s Pure Bob Seger Tribute Brand to Perform Complete Night Moves Album at Every Show in 2026
DETROIT, MI – Lookin’ Back, Michigan’s pure Bob Seger tribute brand and Detroit’s original Bob Seger tribute band since 2009, announces a historic year-long celebration: the complete Night Moves album performed in its entirety—all nine songs, in order—at every performance throughout 2026.
This marks the 50th Anniversary of Bob Seger’s breakthrough masterpiece, the 1976 album that catapulted him to national stardom and gave the world some of rock’s most enduring anthems: “Night Moves,” “Mainstreet,” “Rock and Roll Never Forgets,” “The Fire Down Below,” and “Ship Of Fools.”
“This album changed everything for Bob Seger,” says G. Todd Stoney, drummer and founder of Lookin’ Back. “One of the 1st five albums I bought in the RCA Album Club was Night Moves and Luve Bullet. Fifty years later, ALL these songs still resonate. We’re honoring that legacy by giving audiences the complete Night Moves experience—exactly as Bob and the Silver Bullet Band recorded it—at every show we play this year.”
How the Celebration Works
The Night Moves 50th Anniversary performance will be featured in two configurations throughout 2026:
Opening Act Format: When Lookin’ Back performs alongside sister band Allentown (Billy Joel tribute) in double-bill concerts, the complete Night Moves album serves as the opening set, followed by a full Billy Joel experience.
Headline Format: At standalone Lookin’ Back concerts, the complete Night Moves album is integrated into extended performances featuring the full breadth of Bob Seger’s six-decade catalog—from “Katmandu” and “Turn the Page” to “Like a Rock” and “Old Time Rock” and “Roll Me Away.”
Entertainment buyers gain unprecedented flexibility: book one band for a focused tribute experience, or both bands for an unforgettable evening celebrating two of classic rock’s greatest songwriters, or split the shows on a same day, or two subsequent days.
THE ALLENTOWN CONNECTION: or Dave Trojan’s Silver Bullet Band
Just as Bob Seger built his legacy with the Silver Bullet Band, vocalist Dave Trojan has inherited a powerhouse lineup assembled as Allentown, who is now the Great Lakes Region’s premier Billy Joel tribute experience that will be his personal “Silver Bullet Band.”
Since 2021, this 6-piece ensemble has delivered meticulously crafted performances led by acclaimed pianist Mark Calcott, whose prestigious credits include Carnegie Hall and Toronto’s Massey Hall. Mark’s mastery of Billy Joel’s sophisticated arrangements—combined with Dave Trojan’s passionate vocal delivery—creates an authentic concert experience that rivals any of the worlds best tribute bands.
The Allentown roster represents world-class musicianship: well over 100 years of combined professional stage experience, with musicians who’ve performed everywhere from intimate dinner settings at Michigan’s Grand Hotel to major festival stages drawing thousands.
What sets Allentown apart:
Comprehensive repertoire exceeding 2.5 hours of material
Chart-topping hits and fan-favorite deep cuts from Piano Man to An Innocent Man
Sophisticated production values with creative song endings and transitions
Engaging storytelling about Billy Joel’s career milestones and song origins
Adaptable to any setting: background dinner music to full concert recreations
The shared DNA between Lookin’ Back and Allentown means entertainment buyers receive the same professional excellence, preparation, and polish regardless of which brand they book—or both.
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Time to call the friends and family together and make plans to see Detroit’s favorite Bob Seger tribute. We want to let everyone know of our next show! Lookin’ Back’s 8th Annual Bob Seger Birthday Bash coming May 6th to Wonderland’s Mad Hatter’s Pub in Commerce Township. Ticket Link Here: http://www.neptix.com/events/45743
MILFORD, MICHIGAN, JUNE 2, 2017: As concert-goers are beginning to buzz about the return of the Thursday evening concerts in Downtown Milford, students from MICHIGAN ROCK SCHOOL are rehearsing for their big chance to wow a large crowd anticipated on Thursday, June 15th.
With headliner Lookin’ Back scheduled to perform at the AMP and deliver its tribute to Bob Seger, the band invited students from Milford’s own MICHIGAN ROCK SCHOOL to be part of their two hour program. 12-year-old Aspen Jacobsen of Commerce will open the show with a 30-minute set of solo-acoustic songs. Then MICHIGAN ROCK SCHOOL student Jack Lupro, 11, of Commerce, will join Lookin’ Back on stage to “sit in” for a song at some point during their show.
The inclusion of MICHIGAN ROCK SCHOOL students was initiated by Lookin’ Back, as a means to encourage kids to pick up musical instruments and play – a narrative the band is promoting as an alternative to time wasted on video games.
The “Follow Your Passion Challenge!” as Lookin’ Back affectionately calls it, is an effort to build excitement around developing a marketable skill, talent, or trade, and bring awareness to the valuable time lost on their electronic diversions. The Bob Seger tribute show at The AMP kicks off the bands public initiative.
In the future Lookin’ Back’s “Follow Your Passion Challenge” will continue to target school age kids and involve other Metro-Detroit rock schools at a handful of upcoming shows, but their efforts to inspire and encourage musicians starts in Milford on June 15.
John Kozicki, lead instructor and owner at MICHIGAN ROCK SCHOOL said, “I was excited when Lookin’ Back asked us to join them at the AMP! Our schools primary focus is to encourage students to perform, create, and have fun with the knowledge they gain in class. This event happening in our own backyard makes me very happy knowing a couple of my incredibly talented students will get an opportunity to show off their hard work in front of friends, family and classmates.”
The Lookin’ Back Bob Seger Tribute concert is scheduled for Thursday, June 15 at LaFontaine Family Amphitheater in Milford’s Central Park. The concert is free to the public and all ages welcome. Michigan Rock School student Aspen Jacobsen performs at 6:30 pm until Lookin’ Back takes the stage at 7pm.
If social media buzz is any indicator, a record turnout is expected for the concert with over 2,600 people indicating their interest in attending.
MICHIGAN ROCK SCHOOL, located in Downtown Milford, Michigan’s Mill Valley Center, offers dynamic music lesson programs for all ages, styles, and experience levels. Owner, John Kozicki has coached students through private lessons and band rehearsals for more than a decade. Additionally, he is a professional musician of over 20 years and his experience includes playing with major and independent label acts, touring, recording and songwriting.
For more information on MICHIGAN ROCK SCHOOL, please visit http://www.michiganrockschool.com.
MILFORD, MICHIGAN, JUNE 2, 2017: As concert-goers are beginning to buzz about the return of the Thursday evening concerts in Downtown Milford, students from MICHIGAN ROCK SCHOOL are rehearsing for their big chance to wow a large crowd anticipated on Thursday, June 15th.
With headliner Lookin’ Back scheduled to perform at the AMP and deliver its tribute to Bob Seger, the band invited students from Milford’s own MICHIGAN ROCK SCHOOL to be part of their two hour program. 12-year-old Aspen Jacobsen of Commerce will open the show with a 30-minute set of solo-acoustic songs. Then MICHIGAN ROCK SCHOOL student Jack Lupro, 11, of Commerce, will join Lookin’ Back on stage to “sit in” for a song at some point during their show.
The inclusion of MICHIGAN ROCK SCHOOL students was initiated by Lookin’ Back, as a means to encourage kids to pick up musical instruments and play – a narrative the band is promoting as an alternative to time wasted on video games.
The “Follow Your Passion Challenge!” as Lookin’ Back affectionately calls it, is an effort to build excitement around developing a marketable skill, talent, or trade, and bring awareness to the valuable time lost on their electronic diversions. The Bob Seger tribute show at The AMP kicks off the bands public initiative.
In the future Lookin’ Back’s “Follow Your Passion Challenge” will continue to target school age kids and involve other Metro-Detroit rock schools at a handful of upcoming shows, but their efforts to inspire and encourage musicians starts in Milford on June 15.
John Kozicki, lead instructor and owner at MICHIGAN ROCK SCHOOL said, “I was excited when Lookin’ Back asked us to join them at the AMP! Our schools primary focus is to encourage students to perform, create, and have fun with the knowledge they gain in class. This event happening in our own backyard makes me very happy knowing a couple of my incredibly talented students will get an opportunity to show off their hard work in front of friends, family and classmates.”
The Lookin’ Back Bob Seger Tribute concert is scheduled for Thursday, June 15 at LaFontaine Family Amphitheater in Milford’s Central Park. The concert is free to the public and all ages welcome. Michigan Rock School student Aspen Jacobsen performs at 6:30 pm until Lookin’ Back takes the stage at 7pm.
If social media buzz is any indicator, a record turnout is expected for the concert with over 2,600 people indicating their interest in attending…..5000+ actually showed)
MICHIGAN ROCK SCHOOL, located in Downtown Milford, Michigan’s Mill Valley Center, offers dynamic music lesson programs for all ages, styles, and experience levels. Owner, John Kozicki has coached students through private lessons and band rehearsals for more than a decade. Additionally, he is a professional musician of over 20 years and his experience includes playing with major and independent label acts, touring, recording and songwriting.
For more information on MICHIGAN ROCK SCHOOL, please visit http://www.michiganrockschool.com