Kentucky Derby Festival Concerts Announced

– Louisville’s favorite place to gather in the spring as the community celebrates “Derby Week” has just announced its free concert line-up.The Kentucky Derby Festival’s Waterfront Jam returns on Thursday, April 28 at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville. The concert series includes over 30 local and regional bands and 7 national concerts on two stages. Admission to all shows is FREE with a 2016 Pegasus Pin. The Waterfront Jam concerts on the Great Stage include:

· Easton Corbin with special guest Granger Smith featuring Earl Dibbles Jr. on Friday, April 29 at 8 p.m. Media Sponsor: 97.5 WAMZ

Easton Corbin has taken the country music industry by storm with hits “A Little More Country Than That, “Roll with It,” and with his most recent single, “Yup.” Opening the show is Granger Smith, who will swoon crowds will his single, “Backroad Song.”

· Magic! on Saturday, April 30 at 9 p.m. Media Sponsor: 102.3 The Max

Magic! with his platinum single, “Rude,” will bring upbeat, reggae sounds to the Great Stage. Dance away the weekend to other hits including “Let Your Hair Down” and “No Way No.”

· Celebration Sunday featuring Matt Maher, John Tibbs, and Hannah Kerr on Sunday, May 1 at 5 p.m. Media Sponsor: 88.5 WJIE

With Maher’s hit single “Because He Lives (Amen),” Tibbs’ single “Dead Man Walking,” and Kerr’s single “I Stand Here,” the concert is one not to miss.

· Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick on Tuesday, May 3 at 8 p.m. Media Sponsors: B96.5, Old School 105.1 and Magic 101.3

Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick return to the stage and bring back the ‘80’s with hits, such as “The Show” and “La-Di-Da-Di.” The duo and rap sensations promise to wow the crowd.

· The Bright Light Social Hour on Wednesday, May 4 at 9 p.m. Media Sponsor: 91.9 WFPK

The Austin, TX psychedelic rockers intricately weave their unique sonic blend of rock, dance, and blues to build a bombastic energy and a raucous live show. With singles “Infinite Cities” and “Back and Forth,” the band has played Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, and Sasquatch music festivals.

· Cold War Kids on Thursday, May 5 at 8 p.m.

With their fifth studio album, Cold War Kids will bring new vibes and the perfect summer sounds, including their hits “First” and “Miracle Mile.”

· Audien on Friday, May 6 at 9 p.m. Media Sponsor: 99.7 DJX

Audien, whose hits top EDM charts, promises creative remixes, such as “Something Better,” featuring Lady Antebellum, and original, dance beats, such as “Insomnia.”

Also, Waterfront Jam features the Miller Lite Music Stage, where daily live local and regional music acts will perform. Enjoy a variety of music, including R&B, rock, country, blues and bluegrass from music acts including: Shane Dawson Band on Thursday, April 28 8 p.m.; Old School on Friday, April 29 at 8 p.m.; J. D. Shelburne on Saturday, April 30at 8 p.m.; GospelFest on Sunday, May 1 at 2 p.m.; V-Groove on Monday, May 2 at 8 p.m.; Wax Factory on Tuesday, May 3 at 8 p.m.; The Rumors on Wednesday, May 4 at 8 p.m.; Velcro Pygmies on Thursday, May 5 at 8 p.m. and Billy Davis Group on Friday, May 6 at 8 p.m. Waterfront Jam Sponsor: Kroger. Contributing Sponsor: Miller Lite.