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The Lineup · July 31 – August 1

The Music Lineup

Two days of homegrown Kentucky music at Gatton Park — Americana, alt-country, folk, soul, and funk. All included with admission.

The food is local. The music is homegrown. CRAVE's Music Stage brings two days of Kentucky artists to Gatton Park on the Town Branch — Americana, alt-country, folk, soul, funk, and everything in between. All performances are included with admission.

Distilled in Kentucky Night

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Friday · July 31

Singer-songwriter Scott T. Smith with his guitar.
8:30 – 9:45 PM

Scott T. Smith

Currently supporting Tyler Childers' Snipe Hunt Tour — a distinctive blend of folk, soul, and Appalachian storytelling.

Singer-songwriter Brit Taylor.
6:45 – 8:00 PM

Brit Taylor

Acclaimed singer-songwriter blending classic country roots with a modern voice.

The duo Wayne Graham.
5:00 – 6:15 PM

Wayne Graham

New Appalachia alt-country favorites whose music feels like Kentucky in distinctly different ways.

Music Stage

Saturday · August 1

The band Honeychild.
8:30 – 9:45 PM

Honeychild

Soul, funk, R&B, and dance-floor energy that close out the weekend in style.

The four members of Velvet Elvis.
6:45 – 8:00 PM

Velvet Elvis

A long-awaited reunion from Lexington's influential 1980s independent music scene — one of the region's most beloved underground acts.

Them Lasses & The Old Dogs performing.
5:00 – 6:15 PM

Them Lasses & The Old Dogs

A trio of female songwriters with a full backing band — not to be missed.

Brother Smith performing on stage.
3:30 – 4:30 PM

Brother Smith

Easy authenticity that's earned a loyal following throughout Kentucky.

Club Dub performing live.
2:00 – 3:00 PM

Club Dub

Signature groovy, hypnotic energy that fills the dance floor.

Music Stage Schedule

Friday · July 31

“Distilled in Kentucky” Night

  • 4:30 PMGates Open
  • 5:00 – 6:15 PMWayne Graham
  • 6:45 – 8:00 PMBrit Taylor
  • 8:30 – 9:45 PMScott T. Smith

Saturday · August 1

  • 12:00 PMGates Open
  • 12:30 – 1:30 PMHoecake Hoedown with Ouita Michel, Cole Arimes & Paula Endara
  • 2:00 – 3:00 PMClub Dub
  • 3:30 – 4:30 PMBrother Smith
  • 5:00 – 6:15 PMThem Lasses & The Old Dogs
  • 6:45 – 8:00 PMVelvet Elvis
  • 8:30 – 9:45 PMHoneychild

Interviews hosted by Chris Blandford in between musical acts. Lineup subject to change.

Tickets · July 31 – August 1

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$15 weekend pass · Kids 10 & under free. Two days of food, music, and good times at Gatton Park in downtown Lexington.

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