Department of Parks
Old Fort Harrod Amphitheater Will Feature Fun and Inexpensive Entertainment This Summer

HARRODSBURG, Ky. – The amphitheater stage at Old Fort Harrod State Park is offering a variety of concerts by popular artists throughout the summer.  Come out and enjoy entertainment under the stars.  Here’s a description of the line-up for this summer:
On June 28, the bluegrass band Hog Operation will kick off this year’s James Harrod Entertainment Sampler beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the James Harrod Amphitheater.  This group gives high-energy performances created by the cross-pollination of many American roots music styles including blues, bluegrass, Celtic, country, and rock.  They draw musical inspiration and repertoire from the lonesome sounds of the early Celtic settlers, as well as the field hollers and blues of the first African Americans that created the true beginnings of the bluegrass style.  Admission is $5.00 per person and children under six will be admitted free.
On July 5, the Patriot Quartet, a local southern gospel group, will be performing for the James Harrod Entertainment Sampler beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the James Harrod Amphitheater.  The concert will feature patriotic songs and favorite traditional songs as made popular by The Statesmen, The Blackwood Brothers and the original Oak Ridge Boys quartets. There are also original songs penned by group members and others.  The music will be sung in the traditional southern gospel four-part harmony style.  Admission is $5.00 per person and children under six will be admitted free.
On July 11-12, Old Fort Harrod State Park and the Kentucky Humanities Council will present “Abraham Lincoln” and “Mary Todd Lincoln” in the James Harrod Conference Center.  Beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the James Harrod Conference Center Mr. Lincoln and his wife will come to life through the representations of the Kentucky Chautauqua performers Jim Sayre and Angela Bartley.  This event will be free and seating will be limited.  
On July 19, Keith Hubbard and the Hubcats will perform their jazz music in the James Harrod Amphitheater as a part of the James Harrod Entertainment Sampler beginning at 7:00 p.m.  Keith began performing at the Freewheelin' Tavern in Lexington in 1972. Since then, he's been based in Nashville, Boston, New Orleans and the Ozarks. He has toured with rockabilly pioneer Sleepy Labeef, NRBQ co-founder Steve Ferguson, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, the Impressions. After returning to Kentucky to teach literature at Morehead State, Keith frequently served as a sideman for jazz fixture Duke Madison and led the R&B quintet Annie & The Hubcats. Keith is currently recording original music.  Admission is $5.00 per person and children under six will be admitted free.
On Aug. 2, Dave Stahl, “The Piano Doctor,” and Reid Moore on Steel Guitar will be performing for the James Harrod Entertainment Sampler beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the James Harrod Amphitheater.  These two men will perform 70’s and 80’s rock-n-roll, country, gospel, and holiday music.  Dave uses the digital keyboard to create the sound of a full-fledged band with keyboards, organ, drums and bass.  Reid accompanies Dave on the electric and steel guitars.  Admission is $5.00 per person and children under six will be admitted free.
On Aug. 8, Mike Fryman and the Eagle Lake Band will be performing for the James Harrod Entertainment Sampler beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the James Harrod Amphitheater.  The band is from Lawrenceburg, Ky. and plays traditional and contemporary country as well as a little bit of bluegrass and gospel.  Admission is $5.00 per person and children under six will be admitted free.
On Aug. 23, Mid Life Crisis will be performing in the James Harrod Amphitheater as part of the James Harrod Entertainment Sampler beginning at 7:00 p.m.  Mid Life Crisis is a group of middle-aged rockers who have played in various bands throughout their younger years.  Playing classic rock-n-roll from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s along with a few newer tunes, the band will take you back to the good old days with music familiar to the 40- and 50-somethings, as well as winning over fans from younger generations.  Admission is $5.00 per person and children under six will be admitted free.
Old Fort Harrod State Park in Harrodsburg is the Commonwealth’s first permanent settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains.  It is located on the corner of U.S. 127 and U.S. 68. In addition to the reconstructed fort and period reenactors, the park features a picnic shelter, playground and giftshop.

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The Kentucky State Park System is composed of 53 state parks plus an interstate park shared with Virginia. The Department of Parks, an agency of the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, operates 17 resort parks with lodges -- more than any other state. Each year, Kentucky parks draw 7 million visitors and contribute $317 million to the economy. For more information on Kentucky parks, visit our Web site at http://www.parks.ky.gov.