Detroit-area cafe staging autos tribute

FERNDALE, Mich. -- A coffee shop in a Detroit suburb has started a 10-day live musical tribute to the American auto industry.

The 240-hour "Assembly Line" show at AJ's Music Cafe in Ferndale kicked off Friday with Motown star-turned-Detroit City Councilwoman Martha Reeves singing the "The Star-Spangled Banner."

Owner A.J. O'Neil said he organized the show to honor American workers, products and automobiles.

He also hopes to set a Guinness World Records mark for a concert by multiple artists.

AJ's previously drew attention for a 50-hour "Danny Boy" marathon it held last year and an offer by its owner to give a free cup of coffee to customers who pledge to buy American cars.