- Performers include Kansas, Elle King, Lee Brice, Steve Augeri and Redferrin. An additional act will be announced.
- Tickets go on sale Friday.
WEST SALEM − The Dragway 42 Music Festival is back for a second year with a mix of classic rock, country music and pop rock.
Kansas, Elle King, Lee Brice, Steve Augeri and Redferrin will perform.
The event will be July 26 and 27. An additional artist will be announced later, a news release from Jayson Entertainment Group said Wednesday morning.
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at https://www.42fest.com/.
Classic rock veterans Kansas are known for the hit songs "Dust In The Wind," "Carry On Wayward Son" and "Point of No Return." Founded in the 1970s, the prog rock band still includes original members Phil Ehart, drums, and Richard Williams, guitar.
Elle King, meanwhile, is a newer artist boasting the 2015 hit song "Ex's and O's," as well as "Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home)," a duet with Miranda Lambert. Other popular songs from the soulful singer-songwriter include "America's Sweetheart," "Without You" and "Jersey Giant."
King's musical style blends rock, country, blues and indie sounds.
Country music is on the bill, too
Brice, meanwhile, is a well-established country singer-songwriter. He wrote "More Than a Memory" for Garth Brooks.
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In 2010, Brice released his first solo album, "Love Like Crazy." Popular songs include "Rumor," "I Hope You're Happy Now," One of Them Girls" and "She Ain't Right."
Earlier this year, Brice released the single "Checking In" with for King & Country.
Steve Augeri is Journey's former lead singer
Augeri was Journey's lead singer from 1998 to 2006, replacing Steve Perry.
Touring with his own band, Augeri's setlist often includes Journey fan favorites like "Don't Stop Believin'," "Any Way You Want It," "Wheel in the Sky" and "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)."
Augeri also released a solo album, "Seven Ways 'Til Sunday" in 2022.
Redferrin is the newest musician on the bill.
First releasing country music in 2022, his debut album, "Old No. 7" came out earlier this year, featuring "Jack and Diet Coke" and "Miss Summer."
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Tickets available for one, two days and VIP
Last year's inaugural Dragway 42 Music Festival featured Cheap Trick, Ted Nugent, Warrant, Big & Rich and Steven Adler, original drummer for Guns N' Roses.
Dragway 42 is at 9161 Rainbow Highway in Wayne County.
Performance times will be July 26: Redferrin, 5:45 p.m.; Elle King, 7:30 p.m.; and Lee Brice, 9:15 p.m. July 27 will start with Steve Augeri at 5:45 p.m., followed at 7:30 p.m. by an act to be announced. Kansas performs at 9:15 p.m.
Tickets will be available for one, two days and VIP packages. Camping sites will be available with and without electricity. Tickets also will be sold at the event. Prices were not available Wednesday.
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