Behind the Beats Detroit
Tour Overview
A Detroit Recording Studio Experience
Step inside Detroit’s legendary music scene for a one-of-a-kind experience with acclaimed producer and recording artist Nick Speed! Go behind the scenes at a working recording studio, hear fascinating stories about Detroit’s musical legacy, and learn how a song goes from an idea to a finished recording. Then step up to the mic as your group takes part in an interactive recording session!
Head to Rock & Brews for lunch, where you’ll hear your group’s newly recorded hit played at the restaurant. After lunch, visit Aretha Franklin’s home and learn more about the life and musical legacy of the Queen of Soul.
Experience Highlights
- Behind-the-scenes experience at a working Detroit recording studio with Nick Speed
- Stories about Detroit’s musical legacy and how a song becomes a finished recording
- Interactive group recording session
- Full-service lunch at Rock & Brews in Royal Oak
- Hear your group’s newly recorded hit played at the restaurant
- Visit Aretha Franklin’s home and learn about the Queen of Soul
- Motorcoach transportation from Southgate Civic Complex
What's Included
- Motorcoach transportation
- Working recording studio experience with producer and recording artist Nick Speed
- Interactive group recording session
- Full-service lunch at Rock & Brews
- Playback of your group’s recording at the restaurant
- Visit to Aretha Franklin’s home
Not Included
- Gratuities for your motorcoach driver and tour manager
Dining & Menu
Full-Service Lunch at Rock & Brews — Included Where Great Flavors Meet Rock ‘n’ Roll With the ambience of a family-friendly concert event, Rock & Brews Royal Oak brings Detroit Rock City energy to the heart of downtown Royal Oak. Founded by rock legends Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS, this three-story restaurant and concert bar offers classic American comfort food in an atmosphere that pays tribute to the biggest names in rock history. Enjoy rock playlists and the “Great Wall of Rock” tribute to legendary rock icons. Specific menu selections to be announced.
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Departure Info
Southgate Civic Complex 14710 Reaume Parkway, Southgate, MI Approximate tour time: 9:00 AM–4:30 PM. All times are approximate and subject to change. We will contact you one week prior to departure to confirm final tour details and times.
Tour Notes
Times are approximate. Itineraries and times are subject to change.
Registration Ends:
April 15, 2027
Pricing & Payment
$245 per person. Save $10 per person when your full $25 deposit is received by February 19, 2027; discount applied to final payment.
Early Booking Discount
$10 off per person — full $25 deposit must be received by February 19, 2027. Discount applied to final payment.
Payment Schedule
Deposit: $25 per person due with registration — non-refundable and non-transferable. Early booking: full deposit must be received by February 19, 2027 to receive the $10 discount, applied to final payment. Final payment: due April 15, 2027. Cancellation: no refund for cancellations on April 16, 2027 or after. You may provide a substitute traveler at any time with no penalty. Checks by mail or credit card payments are accepted with online registrations.
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