The Stephen Foster Drama Association has announced the lineup for the 2025 Budweiser Live at the Park Concert Series. Sponsored in part by Smith Brothers Distributing Company and Heaven Hill Distillery, concerts in the series will take place throughout the summer at My Old Kentucky Home State Park, located at 411 E. Stephen Foster Avenue in Bardstown.
“Providing professional and exciting musical performances to our community is an honor,” said Johnny Warren, Executive Artistic Director for The Stephen Foster Story and the Stephen Foster Drama Association. “We are excited about this season’s lineup and the variety of music–we think there is something for everyone to enjoy.”
This year’s lineup includes:
Nathan Chester and the Old Soul Motown Revival – Monday, June 23
Fresh from NBC’S THE VOICE, Nathan Chester brings a youthful vibe to classic Motown Hits. His show is a tribute to the golden age of soul, with his own modern twist. Nathan is a 2014-16 alumni of the cast of The Stephen Foster Story and the SFDA productions of Charlie Brown and The Wizard of Oz.
Journey from the Heart – Monday, July 21
Nashville’s premiere tribute band honoring the music of two rock legends, Journey and Heart. Powerhouse vocalists and talented musicians deliver hits like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Any Way You Want It,” “Faithfully,” “Separate Ways,” “Wheel in the Sky,” “Barracuda,” “Alone,” “Crazy On You,” “Magic Man” and more!
The Monarchs – Monday, Aug. 4
Louisville-based band The Monarchs have been performing since 1961 with their brand of doo- wop and old-time rock and roll. Performing hits like “Look Homeward Angel,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Run Around Sue,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’,” “Runaway,” “My Girl,” “Turn Around,” “Old Time Rock n Roll,” “Twist and Shout” and more!
The Classic Rock Experience – Friday, Aug. 15
Inspired by 70’s Arena Rock Legends Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Boston, Styx and other classic icons, CRE presents an authentic rock concert performing the greatest classic rock anthems of the 1970s: “Immigrant Song,” “Young Lust,” “Separate Ways,” “Blue Collar Man,” “Smokin’,” “Point of No Return,” “Shambala,” “Kashmir,” “Smoke on the Water,” “Feels Like the First Time,” “Killer Queen,” and more!
Boys in the Band: The Music of Alabama – Friday, Sept. 5
A high energy tribute to the greatest country music group of all time with note for note renditions of “Mountain Music,” “Born Country,” “Roll On,” “She and I,” “Take Me Down,” “I’m in a Hurry,” “Dixieland Delight,” “Feels So Right” and many more!
All performances in the series are set for 8 p.m.
Season tickets are available now and cover the cost of all concerts in the series, along with admission to a performance of “The Stephen Foster Story” and the Stephen Foster Drama Association’s production of “The Sound of Music.” Season passes are $180, and all season ticket holders receive waived ticketing fees and renewable reserved concert seats each year.
Tickets for individual concerts will be available on Wednesday, April 2 at 10 a.m. The ticket price for all shows is $26, except Journey from the Heart and Boys in the Band which is $30. A $4 processing fee is applied to all tickets.
