Live Nation Entertainment revealed plans this week to launch Chicago’s first major country music festival. Windy City LakeShake will take place at FirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island June 19-21. Country music heavyweights Dierks Bentley, Florida Georgia Line and Brad Paisley will headline the festival set against the iconic backdrop of Chicago's city skyline.
With the festival's scenic setting of Northerly Island offering a weekend retreat for fans, additional artists slated to play include Frankie Ballard, Easton Corbin, Clare Dunn, Mickey Guyton, Randy Houser, Maddie and Tae, Ashley Monroe, Kip Moore, Justin Moore, David Lee Murphy, Joe Nichols, Cassadee Pope, RaeLynn, Thomas Rhett and Canaan Smith with more to be revealed over the coming weeks.
"Being a native Chicagoan, it has been a dream of mine to present a world class country music festival in my hometown," says Brian O’Connell, President of Country Touring at Live Nation Entertainment. "The backdrop of the beautiful skyline of Chicago, and the coolness of being right on the lake shore will enhance the incredible artists we have lined up for year one. No one has more fun than Chicago's music fans, and I am sure that LakeShake will be one for the ages."
Windy City LakeShake will join Live Nation’s premier country music festival family that includes Watershed, Faster Horses, Route 91 Harvest, FarmBorough, the recently announced Delaware Junction and will host two stages including the festival group's trademark “Next From Nashville” stage, showcasing emerging country music acts.
Three day passes start at $199.50 (plus applicable fees) and will go on sale Monday, Feb 2 at 10am CT. Fans will also have the opportunity to upgrade to VIP passes which will allow fans access to elevated viewing, shaded reserved seating, exclusive cash bars, upgraded food selection and more. For more information visit www.lakeshakefestival.com.
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