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First Hometown Rising Brings Big Country to Louisville

Sandy Beitler — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 07:14:51 +0000

Images by Ashley Murphy. Words by Sandy Beitler.

September 14^th & 15^th kicked off 3 weekends of festivals in Louisville, Kentucky. The first ever Hometown Rising is in the books. This was the first time for this Country festival from DWP (Danny Wimmer Presents) and also a first at the new venue location at the Highlands Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Expo Center. I can say I was a little out of my wheelhouse with this one, as I am more of a rock and roll girl, but who doesn’t like to listen to live music with about 70,000 other music fans? The heat was blistering, but artists were all excited and full of energy regardless. The two-day festival had over 30 Country music acts, including such names as Trace Adkins, Dwight Yoakam, Little Big Town, & Tim McGraw for your Saturday night closers and Bret Michaels, Jake Owen, Brett Young, Keith Urban, and Luke Bryan to fill out your Sunday night.

One of the most heartwarming events of Sunday night was when Bret Michaels brought several people who serve our country, including nurses, EMT, firefighters, police, and military, up on stage as a tribute to his father and to say thank you for all they do. I don’t think there was a dry eye in the crowd as he spoke.

Let’s also give it up for the artists that performed during the hottest part of the day for us. They sweated their asses off and rocked us out. On the two main stages there was Imaj, Noah Guthrie, Clare Dunn, The Steel Woods, Lindsay Ell, Jimmie Allen, The Cadillac Three & Frankie Ballard for your Saturday. Sunday afternoon you had Gabby Barrett, The Wild Feathers, Mason Ramsey and LoCash. The Boots & Bourbon stage had appearances from Alice Wallace, Raelyn Nelson Band, The Sisterhood Band, JD Shelburne, Kendall Shaffer, Hannah Ellis, Larry Fleet, Jeffrey East, Dillon Carmichael and Everette. With so many bands to choose from there was something out there for everyone’s tastes.

The venue was long and narrow with two stages at the front (The Barrel and Oak Stages) and one stage all the way in the back (Boots & Bourbon Stage). It was a bit of a hike to get from the front stages to the back one, especially through the sea of people. We certainly got our steps in for the day. The VIP areas were nice, as they provided shade, seating and TV’s so you could see what was happening on stage while you cooled off. Attendance was amazing considering the heat, fans were up dancing and singing regardless. I loved when a song came on that everyone knew and loved and how they all rushed the stage and sang along. Peace and Harmony amongst the masses. It was beautiful to be part of.

As always, it wouldn’t be a festival (at least not in Kentucky) without your Bourbon distillers, local food fair, and they even had line dance lessons for anyone interested.

DWP does a great job with these festivals, and I appreciate that they think Louisville is a city worth having three in! We are up and coming as your music destination. Be sure to stick around for Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life, which are also DWP events.

Bourbon & Beyond – September 20^th – 22^nd

Louder Than Life – September 27^th – 29th

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Hometown Rising PerforLouisville Hometown Rising Performance Times Announced; Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Little Big Town & More Sept. 14 & 15

Johnnie Crow — Sat, 31 Aug 2019 03:18:25 +0000

Hometown Rising Country Music & Bourbon Festival

Music Performance Times Announced For

Saturday, September 14 & Sunday, September 15

At Highland Festival Grounds At KY Expo Center In Louisville

With Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Little Big Town,

Dwight Yoakam, Trace Adkins, Brett Young, Jake Owen & More

Debut Event Combines Two Of Louisville’s Cultural Cornerstones –

Great Music & Incredible Bourbon

Tickets On Sale Now

The schedule of music performances is now available for Hometown Rising, the first-ever Country Music & Bourbon Festival, debuting Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15 at Highland Festival Grounds at KY Expo Center, combining two of Louisville‘s cultural cornerstones — great music and incredible bourbon.

Hometown Rising‘s music lineup will be led by country heavyweights including Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, and Little Big Town with additional appearances from Dwight Yoakam, Trace Adkins, Brett Young, Jake Owen, Bret Michaels, Frankie Ballard, and many more. In total, more than 30 artists will play on three stages, including two side-by-side main stages, over the course of the weekend. In addition, Hometown Rising will feature bourbon selections from nearly two dozen distilleries, a variety of food options inspired by Kentucky flavors, and onsite experiences from Jack Daniel’s, Kentucky Department Of Tourism (KDT), and many more.

A limited number of Hometown Rising exclusive VIP packages, General Admission tickets, camping and hotel packages, as well as special event tickets are still available at www.HometownRising.com.

The music schedule for Hometown Rising is as follows (subject to change).

Saturday, September 14
Barrel Stage		Oak Stage
9:20 PM	Tim McGraw	8:00 PM	Little Big Town
6:55 PM	Dwight Yoakam	6:00 PM	Trace Adkins
5:10 PM	Frankie Ballard	4:20 PM	The Cadillac Three
3:35 PM	Jimmie Allen	2:50 PM	Lindsay Ell
2:15 PM	The Steel Woods	1:40 PM	Clare Dunn
1:05 PM	Noah Guthrie	12:30 PM	IMAJ

Boots & Bourbon Stage
4:10 PM	J.D. Shelburne
3:10 PM	The Sisterhood Band
2:10 PM	Raelyn Nelson Band
1:10 PM	Alice Wallace

Sunday, September 15
Barrel Stage		Oak Stage
8:20 PM	Luke Bryan	7:00 PM	Keith Urban
5:55 PM	Brett Young	4:50 PM	Jake Owen
3:55 PM	Bret Michaels	3:05 PM	LOCASH
2:35 PM	Drake White And The Big Fire	2:05 PM	Mason Ramsey
1:35 PM	The Wild Feathers	1:05 PM	Gabby Barrett

Boots & Bourbon Stage
5:40 PM	Everette
4:35 PM	Dillon Carmichael
3:35 PM	Jeffrey East
2:35 PM	Larry Fleet
1:35 PM	Hannah Ellis
12:35 PM	Kendall Shaffer

Festival doors open at Noon each day. Download the official Hometown Rising mobile app through the Google Play and Apple stores. The app allows attendees to build their own schedules, learn more about the artists and personalities appearing at the festival, and get the latest information through push notifications.

The festival’s centerpiece, Kroger’s Big Bourbon Bar presented by Louisville Courier Journal, will feature more than two dozen hand-selected bourbons from top distilleries, and a unique opportunity to enjoy bourbons and exclusive one-time specialty cocktails from 1792, Angel’s Envy, Barrell Bourbon, Coopers’ Craft, Elijah Craig, Four Roses, Jefferson’s, Jeptha Creed Four Grain Bourbon, Kentucky Peerless, Michter’s, Rebel Yell, Old Forester, Stonehammer and Wild Turkey.

Fred Minnick’s Mini Bar–hosted by the Hometown Rising bourbon curator, bourbon author/expert, and Amazon Prime host (Bourbon Up)–will showcase craft selections from Louisville’s world-renowned distilleries. Acclaimed Louisville whiskey bar The Silver Dollar will operate The Hunter’s Club, where attendees can find vintage bourbons dating as far back as the 1930s, as well as contemporary collectibles.

In addition to performances from top music artists and various onsite attractions, attendees at Hometown Rising will enjoy a variety of onsite food and beverage offerings that celebrate menus and flavors inspired by Kentucky. Selections from local and regional restaurants were curated by Southern Hospitality Concessions LLC, DWP’s affiliate concessionaire.

As part of Danny Wimmer Presents’ innovative partnership and Kroger’s commitment to Zero Hunger | Zero Waste, 25 cents from every Hometown Rising ticket sold will be donated directly to Dare to Care Food Bank (www.daretocare.org). Dare to Care Food Bank works to ensure that no one in our community lacks enough food to live an active, healthy lifestyle, and Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste initiative is their bold plan to end hunger in our communities and eliminate waste in their company by 2025.

Those looking to kick off the weekend early are encouraged to attend the official Hometown Rising Pre-Party featuring Raelyn Nelson Band on Friday, September 13 at 9:00 PM at Fourth Street Live! in Louisville.

That same night at the Hometown Rising Supper Club at Seviche, a special menu will showcase what makes Chef Anthony Lamas’ food so unique. Chef Lamas brings a genuine artistry to his award-winning cuisine, with elements of his Latin heritage, his Southern home, and his experimental spirit. Seviche showcases a brand-new take on the farm-to-table dining experience, with a rotating seasonal menu of the freshest local ingredients that perfectly complement Chef Lamas’ eclectic cultural influences. Visit https://hometownrising.com/experiences for details and to purchase tickets.

Hometown Rising partners include 291 Colorado Whiskey, 1792, Angel’s Envy, Balcones Distilling, Barrell Bourbon, Boone County Distilling, Bud Light, Catoctin Creek, Cooper and Thief, Coopers’ Craft, Eagle Nest Outfitters, Elijah Craig, Evan Williams, Four Roses Bourbon, Fxck Cancer, Jack Daniel’s, Jeptha Creed, Jim Beam, Kentucky Peerless, Kentucky Tourism, Knob Creek, Kroger, Larceny, Louisville Tourism, Maker’s Mark, Metro by T-Mobile, Michter’s, Mint Julep Experiences, Monster Energy, Rebel Yell, Robert Mondavi Private Select, Old Forester, Smooth Ambler Contradiction, Stella Artois, Stonehammer, Southern Comfort, The Music Experience, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Uncle Nearest Whiskey, US Marine Corps, Vendome, Wild Turkey, Woodford Reserve and Zyn.

The Highland Festival Grounds at KY Expo Center are located at 937 Phillips Lane in Louisville, Kentucky.

Hometown Rising is produced by Los Angeles-based Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination rock music festivals in America. DWP events include Aftershock Festival, Bourbon & Beyond, Chicago Open Air, Epicenter Festival, Hometown Rising, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, and Welcome To Rockville.

For more information on Hometown Rising, please visit:

Website: HometownRising.com

Facebook: @HometownRising

Instagram: @HometownRising

Twitter: @HometownRising

Hashtag: #HometownRising

We believe in quality before quantity. Please drink responsibly.

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Hometown Rising Presents Louisville ‘Hometown Week’ July 23-26

Johnnie Crow — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 04:41:12 +0000

Hometown Rising

Presents ‘Hometown Week’ July 23-26 In Louisville, KY

Week Of Curated Free Events To Celebrate Festival Debut

Hometown Rising Country Music & Bourbon Festival

Debuts Saturday, September 14 & Sunday, September 15

At Highland Festival Grounds At KY Expo Center In Louisville

With Tim McGraw, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Keith Urban,

Dwight Yoakam, Trace Adkins, Brett Young, Jake Owen & More

Along With Exclusive Bourbon Tastings & Workshops

Hometown Rising Country Music & Bourbon Festival is excited to announce “Hometown Week” in the Louisville, KY area, with a series of special events and promotions from July 23-26. Celebrations throughout the city will give attendees the chance to win tickets and celebrate some of the best of Louisville. See below for the full schedule of Hometown Week events.

Hometown Rising, the first-ever Country Music & Bourbon Festival, will make its debut Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15 at Highland Festival Grounds at KY Expo Center, combining two of Louisville‘s cultural cornerstones — great music and incredible bourbon.

Hometown Rising‘s music lineup will be led by country heavyweights including Tim McGraw, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan and Keith Urban with additional appearances from Dwight Yoakam, Trace Adkins, Brett Young, Jake Owen, Bret Michaels, Frankie Ballard, and many more. In total, more than 30 artists will play on three stages, including two side-by-side main stages, over the course of the weekend. In addition, Hometown Rising will feature bourbon selections from nearly two dozen distilleries, a variety of food options inspired by Kentucky flavors, and onsite experiences from Jack Daniel’s, Kentucky Department Of Tourism (KDT), and more.

Hometown Rising exclusive VIP packages, General Admission tickets, camping and hotel packages, as well as special event tickets are on sale now at www.HometownRising.com.

The calendar of events for Hometown Week is as follows. All events are free and age restrictions vary by event.

Tuesday, July 23

Recbar Hometown Happy Hour (4pm-6pm)

10301 Taylorsville Road, Jeffersontown, KY 40299

Enter to win one of five pairs of tickets
All registrants will receive 10 free game tokens
Join the pinball challenge where players will compete for the high score and a chance to win Hometown Rising tickets and bragging rights
Drink specials for all attendees until 6pm

Wednesday, July 24

Hometown Honky Tonk At The Butchertown Social (8pm-midnight)

1601 Story Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
Live performances from Louisville artists Tyler Lance Walker Gill and Tim Delonjay
Purchase discount Hometown Rising tickets on site and receive a round of complimentary drinks
If you’ve previously purchased Hometown Rising tickets, bring your confirmation and receive drink specials all night long

Thursday, July 25

Hometown Rising Bourbon Tasting At Kroger Wine & Spirits Shop Featuring Bardstown Bourbon Company (5pm-8pm)

12501 Shelbyville Rd, Middletown, KY 40243
Sip & Greet with special guests: Kentucky bourbon expert Fred Minnick, Danny Wimmer Presents Founder Danny Wimmer and CEO Danny Hayes, and Bardstown Bourbon Company CEO David Mandell and Master Distiller Steve Nally
Attendees are encouraged to bring one canned good per person for the complimentary tasting, to benefit Dare To Care Food Bank in support of Kroger’s Zero Hunger / Zero Waste initiative.

Thursday, July 25

Barre3 Pop Up Workout (5:45pm start)

Story Louisville, 900 East Main Street, Louisville, KY 40206
Enjoy local vendors and a heart pumping workout
All attendees will be automatically registered for a chance to win a Hometown Rising ticket 4-pack
All ages welcome

Friday, July 26

The Louisville Quest presents Hometown Quest Scavenger Hunt & Afterparty at PBR Louisville at 4^th Street Live (4pm-9pm)

432 S 4^th Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Starting at 4pm, clues leading to some of Louisville’s most iconic locales will be posted on our Instagram and Facebook stories; solve the clue, go to the location and find a hidden token (tokens will be exchanged out for a pair of weekend Hometown Rising tickets)
New clues directing questers to new locations will be posted at 5pm, 6pm, 7pm and 7:45pm
Multiple tokens will be hidden at each location (one token per person, per location please)
Afterparty at PBR featuring Hometown Rising playlist and drink specials from 8pm – 9pm
All ages welcome for Hometown Quest; Afterparty 21 & over

Danny Wimmer Presents is proud to team up with Calling All Crows’ Here For The Music campaign to prevent sexual violence at live music events. Specifically, the Calling All Crows team will provide prevention training to staff and volunteers leading up to DWP’s Louisville festivals–Hometown Rising, Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life–and will educate attendees on how to promote community safety through outreach onsite and messaging from each festival. Calling All Crows, founded by musician Chadwick Stokes and tour manager Sybil Gallagher in 2008, partners with musicians and fans to create change for women through direct service and activism. Through their Here For The Music campaign, they have partnered with 60+ venues, artists, and festivals to train 1500+ music professionals and fans, educate 10,000+ fans through outreach efforts, and consult on 10+ policies. For more information, visit: www.callingallcrows.org/hereforthemusic

In addition to performances from top music artists and various onsite attractions, attendees at Hometown Rising will enjoy a variety of onsite food and beverage offerings that celebrate menus and flavors inspired by Kentucky. Curated by Southern Hospitality Concessions LLC, DWP’s affiliate concessionaire, selections from the following local and regional restaurants will be available: 502 Café, Boss Hog BBQ, Cellar Door Chocolates, Chicago’s Dog House, Couvillion, Martin’s BBQ, Eli’s BBQ, Gelato Gilberto, Heine Brother’s Coffee, Hull and Highwater, Island Noodles, Joella’s Hot Chicken, Longshot Lobsta, Merle’s Whiskey Kitchen, Midway Café, Mikes Kentucky Kitchen, Phat Daddy’s Creole, Pie Baby Wood Fired Pizza, Red Top Dogs, River Road BBQ, Spicy Pie Pizza, Tumbleweed, and much, much more.

A wide variety of bourbons, whiskies and other beverages will be offered at Hometown Rising. The festival’s centerpiece, Kroger’s Big Bourbon Bar presented by Louisville Courier Journal, will feature more than two dozen hand-selected bourbons from top distilleries, and a unique opportunity to enjoy bourbons and exclusive one-time specialty cocktails from 1792, Angel’s Envy, Barrell Bourbon, Coopers’ Craft, Elijah Craig, Four Roses, Jefferson’s, Jeptha Creed Four Grain Bourbon, Kentucky Peerless, Michter’s, Rebel Yell, Old Forester, Stonehammer, and Wild Turkey.

The Beyond Bourbon Bar will be the largest non-bourbon bar at Hometown Rising, offering a selection of fine whiskies. Patrons are invited to select their cocktail, choose their whiskey, and enjoy these flavors from outside Kentucky. Participating brands include: 291 Colorado Whiskey, Balcones Distilling, Catoctin Creek, Uncle Nearest and more to be announced.

The list of participating bourbon brands at Hometown Rising includes 1792, Angel’s Envy, Barrell Bourbon, Boone County Distilling, Coopers’ Craft, Elijah Craig, Evan Williams, Four Roses, Jefferson’s, Jeptha Creed Four Grain Bourbon, Jim Beam, Kentucky Peerless, Knob Creek, Larceny, Maker’s Mark, Michter’s, Old Forester, Rebel Yell, Stonehammer, Wild Turkey, Willett, and Woodford Reserve.

Whiskey and other spirits sponsors include 291 Colorado Whiskey, Balcones Distilling, Catoctin Creek, Cooper and Thief, Jack Daniel’s, Robert Mondavi Private Select, Smooth Ambler, Southern Comfort, Uncle Nearest and Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

Additional bourbon, food & beverage, and other experiences available onsite include:

Jack Daniel’s No. 7 Sports Bar, where guests can enjoy NFL and college football games
Tiki Barrel Bar presented by Jim Beam
The Char House presented by Brown-Forman
Jailhouse BBQ presented by Larceny Bourbon
Knob Creek Bar
Maker’s Wanted Bar presented by Maker’s Mark
Boone County Distilling Back Porch Bar
Mardi Gras Bar presented by Southern Comfort
Smooth Ambler Whiskey Wagon
Stitzel-Weller Bar featuring Bulleit & Blade and Bow
The Speakeasy
Tree Bar
Monster Energy Experience
Craft Beer Bar
Fxck Cancer / Dyin 2 Live Dreams Program
Mint Julep Experiences (exclusive distillery excursions)
Take Me Home
The Music Experience
Vendome

Hometown Rising sponsors include 291 Colorado Whiskey, 1792, Angel’s Envy, Balcones Distilling, Barrell Bourbon, Boone County Distilling, Bud Light, Catoctin Creek, Cooper and Thief, Coopers’ Craft, Eagle Nest Outfitters, Elijah Craig, Evan Williams, Four Roses Bourbon, Fxck Cancer, Jack Daniel’s, Jeptha Creed, Jim Beam, Kentucky Peerless, Kentucky Tourism, Knob Creek, Kroger, Larceny, Louisville Tourism, Maker’s Mark, Metro by T-Mobile, Michter’s, Mint Julep Experiences, Monster Energy, Rebel Yell, Robert Mondavi Private Select, Old Forester, Smooth Ambler Contradiction, Stella Artois, Stonehammer, Southern Comfort, The Music Experience, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Uncle Nearest Whiskey, US Marine Corps, Vendome, Wild Turkey, Woodford Reserve and Zyn.