DETROIT LAKES 鈥� The ice may still be on Detroit Lake, but the recent concert announcement that Easton Corbin and Ben Haggard will perform at the Bash on the Beach on Saturday, July 20, may have some people dreaming of summer.
The concert is part of the in Detroit Lakes, which is hosted by the
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鈥淲hile Haggard is opening for Corbin, I feel like we are bringing in two big names for one night of music,鈥� said the 88th Northwest Water Carnival Admiral Rachel Kohler.
The Bash on the Beach is traditionally two nights of big-name artists. Kohler said this year is no different.
鈥淲e are still finalizing the Friday night show,鈥� the Cormorant resident said. 鈥淲hen we have Friday finalized we will start selling tickets. Until then, we鈥檙e being hush-hush about the Friday night act.鈥�
The 2002 Detroit Lakes High 歪歪漫画 graduate explained those who purchase tickets for both shows get a discount, and that is often the most popular option. However, when tickets go on sale there will be the option of attending just one show as well.
Bringing in big names takes a lot of time and organization, as tour schedules have to line up with the event date, and the contract price has to be in the range of those hiring the artist.
鈥淲e started working on this year鈥檚 show within a few weeks after our last year鈥檚 Northwest Water Carnival ended,鈥� Kohler said.
Corbin was a top pick of past Water Carnival admirals, and Kohler was excited to see his name on the shortlist, too.
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鈥淚 knew he was our guy,鈥� she said. 鈥淗e hasn鈥檛 been in the area for some time and we thought it would be great to bring in a fresh new face with really good country songs.鈥�
with his chart-topping 鈥淎 Little More Country Than That.鈥� Since, he has become an established artist offering a baritone swoon that dances with a mix of traditional and modern country sounds.
Kohler said her sister had the pleasure of seeing Corbin in concert and offered a rave review that applauded Corbin鈥檚 stage presence and music.
鈥淲e were raised with our father playing drums for bands, and grew up with country music, so if my sister says he was great 鈥� I will take her at her word,鈥� Kohler said.
The nonprofit group full of good Samaritans was also pleased to find was available for the opener slot on Saturday, July 20.
When Kohler learned Haggard is the son of country legend Merle Haggard, she tuned in to his music online and discovered an up-and-coming talent with a country vibe that fit with the main act.
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