LANCO, Kirstie Kraus, Elizabeth Mary, Michael Alexander & the Big Whiskey
Keva Sports Center, Middleton 8312 Forsythia St., Middleton, Wisconsin 53562
Matthew Berinato
LANCO
You may be asking yourself, “A concert at KEVA?” Well, you read that correctly. The sports spot will be remaking its outdoor fields into a concert venue twice this summer, kicking off with modern country quintet LANCO, whose 2017 breakout, “Greatest Love Story,” hit the top of Billboard's country charts. The debut concert also includes a trio of acts mixing country, rock, pop and more: Madison native turned Nashville up-and-comer Kirstie Kraus (formerly of Thirsty Jones); Elizabeth Mary, an Iowa native currently based in Madison; and rockin' outlaw country experts Michael Alexander & Big Whiskey. Find tickets here.
media release: KEVA Sports Center, established in 1999, is south central Wisconsin’s best indoor recreational facility. KEVA offers Dane County state-of-the-art turf fields (both indoors and out), as well as top-quality courts for volleyball, basketball and more. The sports center draws over 300,000 people to its facility each year. There is a full service bar, restaurant, and great opportunities to join a plethora of both youth and adult sports leagues.
As lifelong music enthusiasts, combined with the onset of the pandemic, KEVA owner Eric Frtiz and Director Jennifer Kratochwill decided to utilize their outdoor facilities in a whole new way. They knew to make this a successful venue partnering with Michael Alexander would be invaluable. Michael is a southern rock style recording artist born in Virginia and raised in Madison Wisconsin. Michael has shared the stage with some of the best in music to include support for acts such as Justin Moore, Bret Michaels, Rick Springfield, Joan Jett, Everclear, Lita Ford, Lee Brice, George Thorogood and Korn. Michael has also toured the country doing support for bands such as Saving Abel, Royal Bliss and Wayland. Thus "KEVA LIVE!" was born! The outdoor sports field will be repurposed into a performance arena for two special nights this Summer, with the ability to host anywhere from 2,500 to 4,000 people safely.
"KEVA LIVE!"'s debut event will feature LANCO live in concert on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at KEVA Sports Center located at 8312 Forsythia St, Middleton, WI 53562. Supporting acts include Madison native, Kirstie Kraus as well as Elizabeth Mary. Beverages and food will be offered throughout the night. General Admission is $27.95 Doors open at 3pm. VIP tickets are available for $99 that include a private meet and greet with musicians, signed poster, appetizers, a private bathroom, overnight parking and a pre-show exclusive acoustic performance. Tickets are available here.
"KEVA LIVE!"'s second concert in the new outdoor series will feature EVERCLEAR on August 24. These two concerts will be the only concerts for the 2021 Summer season, with acts to be announced for 2022 at a later date.
GENERAL ADMISSION: $27.95; VIP EXPERIENCE: $100.00
KEVA MEMBER - GENERAL ADMISSION: $22.95; VIP EXPERIENCE: $95.00
HOMETOWN SPECIAL!: $13.98; FREE FOR VETS: $0.00