# Event Details - **Event Name**: SPONGE @ Rock & Brews Royal Oak - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 11:00 pm - **Event Description**: SPONGE LIVE IN ROYAL OAK! YOUR FAVORITE 1990s DETROIT ROCK BAND IS BACK HOME ON STAGE @ ROCK & BREWS ROYAL OAK! w/ VISITOR & CUSTODIANS BANDAbout this Event5/21 SPONGE W/ OPENING BAND "VISITOR"Sponge is an American alternative rock band formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1992 by vocalist Vinnie Dombroski, guitarists Mike Cross and Joey Mazzola, bassist Tim Cross, and drummer Jimmy Paluzzi.After shopping demos as the newly formed quintet, the song “Neenah Menasha” caught the ears of A&R person Pablo Mathiason and the band signed with The Work Group (a Columbia Records subsidiary) in the fall of 1993. The following year, Sponge released the now iconic, Platinum-selling debut album, “Rotting Piñata,” to global, critical and commercial success.After two top 10 hit singles, several tours and live television performances, including the Jon Stewart Show and Late Night with David Letterman, Sponge followed up their debut with 1996's "Wax Ecstatic.” This sophomore effort garnered a "Song Of The Year" nod from Rolling Stone Magazine for title track “Wax Ecstatic.” The album also yielded two additional top 10 hit singles and featured a guest vocal appearance from Richard Butler of the Psychedelic Furs on the song “I Am Anastasia.”Since then, Sponge continues to release new music and keeps a near-constant tour schedule to the pleasure of their legion of loyal followers.Though continually led by Vinnie Dombroski, Sponge’s lead singer and chief songwriter, the band has seen a few line-up changes over the course of its 30+ year career.Sponge currently features: Andy Patalan (guitar, vocals) and his brother Tim Patalan (bass).The Patalan brothers were a natural addition to the band, having previously engineered and produced the first three Sponge records at their studio, The Loft, in Saline, Michigan.The Brothers Patalan are joined by Kyle Neely (guitar) and recent addition, former Taproot drummer Dave Coughlin.Sponge's discography includes nine studio albums, four live albums, and seven charting singles; 4 of which have made Billboard Magazines top 10.The band has also been featured on several compilations and movie soundtracks over their decades long career.They are best known for their prominent 1994 hit single "Plowed" (#5 on Billboard Alt Rock) as well as the 1995 hit "Molly (16 Candles)” (#3 on Billboard Alt Rock), the 1996 hit "Wax Ecstatic” (#10 on Billboard Mainstream Rock) and 1997’s hit "Have You Seen Mary"(#7 on Billboard Mainstream Rock) respectively.Sponge is busy supporting their latest release and shows no sign of stopping for the foreseeable future.Proudly representing the city of Detroit, Sponge takes their well earned place as a part of Rock-N-Roll’s lengthy musical history.OPENING ACTS - THE CUSTOIANS ROCK 7 PM- 730PMVISOTOR HARD ROCK BAND 745PM - 830 PMPRESALE TICKETS INCLUDE:- Express Entry starting at 6:30pm- Access to 2nd Level Concert Bar- Access to 3rd Level Rooftop Bar*Must be 21+ w/ Valid Photo ID https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/cceef960-4b01-11f1-ad10-af1c0000fe82-rimg-w592-h740-dc020302-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/cd2e7360-4b01-11f1-ad10-af1c0000fe82-rimg-w595-h740-dc2a1e12-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/cd70faa0-4b01-11f1-ad10-af1c0000fe82-rimg-w1200-h675-dc141416-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/cdb1fb40-4b01-11f1-ad10-af1c0000fe82-rimg-w1200-h675-dc141416-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/ce02b350-4b01-11f1-a995-afc12287912d-rimg-w1200-h675-dc141316-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 06:30 PMREGISTRATION BEGINS - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/royal-oak/sponge-rock-and-brews-royal-oak/100001988061422231 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, workshops, live-music, shopping - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 21+ - door_time: 2026-05-21T22:30:00Z - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Rock & Brews Royal Oak - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.52, max: 33.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Royal Oak - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: Rock & Brews Royal Oak - **lat**: 42.4865562 - **long**: -83.14581079999999 - **full address**: Rock & Brews Royal Oak, 208 West Fifth Street, Royal Oak, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SPONGE @ Rock & Brews Royal Oak - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7fd69aeb94ce164473f8b62126a98d01a4576bca4d96e07c31af75b2fbac480c-rimg-w1200-h675-dc141416-gmir.jpg?v=1777377999 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SPONGE @ Rock & Brews Royal Oak being held? - **A:** SPONGE @ Rock & Brews Royal Oak takes place on Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 11:00 pm at Rock & Brews Royal Oak, 208 West Fifth Street, Royal Oak, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for SPONGE @ Rock & Brews Royal Oak? - **A:** SPONGE @ Rock & Brews Royal Oak is strictly for guests aged 21 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 21 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing SPONGE @ Rock & Brews Royal Oak? - **A:** SPONGE @ Rock & Brews Royal Oak is organized by ROCK AND BREWS ROYAL OAK. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** SPONGE @ Rock & Brews Royal Oak is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Royal Oak, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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