Waterfront Wednesday starts April 27. | Courtesy of WFPK
Waterfront Wednesday starts April 27. | Courtesy of WFPK

Whether it’s the music that brings you to the Big Four Lawn the last Wednesday of the month or the opportunity to socialize outdoors, WFPK‘s Waterfront Wednesday is the place to see and be seen. Thousands of Louisvillians sprawl out on the lawn or hover around the beer tents, and this Wednesday’s first concert of the season (April 27) should be no different.

The lineup includes Nashville singer-songwriter Rayland Baxter (taking the stage at 6 p.m.), gospel, soul and R&B siren Liz Vice from Portland, Ore. (7:30 p.m.), and local musician and frequent collaborator 1200 (9 p.m.). As always, admission is free, and gates open around 5 p.m. There are food and drink vendors on premises, but no outside alcohol, coolers, glass or pets are allowed in.

Paul Thorne plays on May 25. | Courtesy of Paul Thorne
Paul Thorne plays on May 25. | Courtesy of Paul Thorne

Just this week, they gave listeners a sneak peek to the rest of the summer schedule. Below are the highlights.

• Wednesday, May 25: Paul Thorne, The Howling Tongues, Nick Dittmeier & The Sawdusters

• Wednesday, June 29: Hayes Carl, Dylan LeBlanc

• Wednesday, July 27: Brett Dennen, Lucius, Kaleo

• Wednesday, Aug. 31: TBD

• Wednesday, Sept. 28: Nada Surf, Howell Dawdy

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Sara Havens

Sara Havens

Sara Havens is the Culture Editor at Insider Louisville. She's known around town as the Bar Belle and updates her blog (barbelleblog.com) daily. She's a former editor of LEO Weekly and has written for Playboy and The Alcohol Professor. Havens is the author of two books: "The Bar Belle" and "The Bar Belle Vol. 2."