La PORTE, IN (July 1, 2021) - The full concert lineup for La Porte's inaugural LakeFest was unveiled today, according to Park Superintendent Mark Schreiber.
The concerts, which will take place at Dennis F. Smith Amphitheatre in Fox Park, are free to the public and open to all ages. With the performers spanning across multiple genres, Schreiber said there is a live show for everyone to enjoy.
"Our committee could not be more excited to announce our live music schedule for this year's LakeFest," Schreiber said. "Both headliners, Wayne Baker Brooks and Rich Hardesty, will bring incredible energy to the stage and give the crowds nights to remember. And Fiesta del Lago will provide an amazing celebration of Latin music and dancing. We cannot think of a better way to celebrate the return of live shows than with three straight concert events at the newly renovated Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater overlooking Clear Lake." The schedule includes: Friday, July 30
Saturday, July 31
Sunday, August 1
In addition to these shows at the amphitheater, Schreiber said the downtown festivities on Friday, July 30, will be filled with live music as well, including performances by La Porte's own E-Man Fokianos and Middle of the Road Band.
For more information on these performances and other LakeFest attractions, visit www.laportelakefest.com.
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ABOUT LAKE FEST:
Running July 30 through August 1, LakeFest boasts three days of music, art, food and fun for the whole family on La Porte's Pine, Stone and Clear lakes. Learn more at www.laportelakefest.com.
ABOUT OUR HEADLINERS:
Wayne Baker Brooks
Considered one of today’s top blues guitarists, Chicago native Wayne Baker Brooks’ signature style combines powerful vocals with liquid fire guitar playing that honors his rich blues heritage yet effortlessly expands the boundaries of the genre. The youngest son of blues master Lonnie Brooks, he was influenced by legends such as Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Luther Allison, KoKo Taylor, Muddy Waters and, of course, his father. Brooks has performed with or opened for many of those legends – including Guy, Wells and Taylor – as well as Bo Diddley, Corey Harris, The Black Crowes, Otis Rush, Shemekia Copeland, Johnny Lang, Susan Tedeschi, Keb Mo, Jimmy Vivino, Robert Randolph, Taj Mahal, Mick Fleetwood, Otis Clay, Bobby Rush, Elvin Bishop, Billy Branch and many more.
For more on Wayne Baker Brooks, visit www.waynebakerbrooks.com.
Rich Hardesty
Many music fans around La Porte and the Hoosier state know and love Rich Hardesty, who will bring his full band to rock his hometown. With a musical magnetism about him, Hardesty guides listeners on a journey with unmatched depth and authenticity. While playing a wide variety of classic covers in venues across the globe, he has also released a dozen albums of original material, beautifully blending the lively sounds of reggae, the mellow moods of an acoustic songwriter, the storytelling of a true folk lover and elements of rock ‘n’ roll. Hardesty has toured nationally with a host of acclaimed artists over the years. Notably, he opened for Skip Marley at Bob Marley’s 71st birthday bash and was the headliner for John Mellencamp’s 50th birthday celebration.
For more information on Rich Hardesty, visit www.richhardesty.com.
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