Friday After 5
30th Anniversary Season
Main Stage Lineup
McConnell Plaza / 407 W Veterans Blvd. / Owensboro, KY 42301
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm CT
Week 1: May 15, 2026 (main stage)
The Juice Box Heroes
The Juice Box Heroes are a high-energy pop and party cover band based in Jeffersonville, Indiana, serving the Louisville, Kentucky region and beyond. Known for their electrifying live performances and big personalities, the band delivers a crowd-pleasing mix of modern hits and nostalgic favorites that keep audiences singing, dancing, and coming back for more.
Blending rock, pop, and throwback classics, their setlists span decades—from modern bangers like Uptown Funk and Truth Hurts to timeless favorites like Whitney Houston’s I Wanna Dance with Somebody. Their dynamic stage presence and versatility have helped them build a loyal regional following, performing regularly at venues such as 4th Street Live, Log Still Distillery, festivals, weddings, and private events throughout the region.
Whether they’re lighting up a festival stage or packing a dance floor at a private event, The Juice Box Heroes bring the same mission every night: great music, great vibes, and a night the crowd won’t forget.
Week 2: May 22, 2026 (main stage)
The Jimmy CHurch Band
THE JIMMY CHURCH BAND has expanded its repertoire, broadening the band's base to provide a fresh new variety of shows and entertainment to reach more people. The band is a 10-piece entertainment entity. In addition to performing the loved classic sounds of Motown, Jimmy Church is so well known for, the new songs have been added into the show to also include well-known, loved selections from Pop to Rock 'N Roll. Everyone is sure to love the new shows of The Jimmy Church Band.
THE JIMMY CHURCH BAND is one of the world's leading dance and show groups. This high-energy band features a rhythm section, a horn section, dazzling choreography, and the titillating voices of Cinnamon and Spice. The group travels throughout the U.S. and abroad performing for corporate parties, conventions, bar mitzvahs, wedding receptions, college and university sororities and fraternities, several Governor's Inaugural Balls, and numerous private parties.
Week 3: May 29, 2026 (main stage)
Stterling Elza
Originally from Texas and born into a family steeped in musical tradition, Sterling Elza began playing guitar at age five, crafting a sound influenced by classic Red Dirt, Top 40 country, grunge, and rock. After spending three years at Florida’s IMG Academy pursuing a professional tennis career, the sudden loss of his uncle prompted Elza to return to Texas and fully dedicate himself to music. Now based in New Braunfels and backed by a five-piece band, Elza continues to develop his powerful, dynamic sound, positioning him as one of rock’s most promising emerging artists. The 22-year-old has already received critical acclaim, with Country Central raving, “the red dirt scene is about to act up again, and Sterling Elza is here to lead that charge,” and Whiskey Riff calling Elza “a name from the Texas scene you need to familiarize yourself with.”
Week 3: May 29, 2026 (main stage)
KG & The Bad Habits
KG & The Bad Habits is a Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based country-rock band known for original music and live performances. The band has released tracks such as "Headache Today" and "Cold Turkey," gaining traction in the red dirt music scene and performing at venues across the South.
These guys bring the HEAT!
Week 4: June 5, 2026 (main stage)
REsurrection - A Journey Tribute
Resurrection - A Journey Tribute, considered to be 'The Gold Standard' by which all Journey tributes are measured, faithfully recreates the experience of a 1980’s Journey concert. This dynamic band has featured some of Nashville's hottest musicians, many whom who have performed, written, or recorded with the biggest names in the music industry - including Journey and Steve Perry.
Every show is a brilliant reproduction of sights and sounds designed to captivate and transport audiences to the glorious age of arena rock when Journey reigned atop the Billboard charts and sold out arenas across the country.
Resurrection - A Journey Tribute continues to garner worldwide attention and acclaim with high-profile performances, including Royal Caribbean International cruises, Fraze Pavilion, AT&T Park: Home of the San Francisco Giants, US Cellular Field: Home of the Chicago White Sox, Hard Rock Casino and Hotel.
Fans across the country, including Steve Perry and Journey purists, rave that Resurrection - A Journey Tribute is the ultimate Journey experience! Take a look and listen, attend a show near you, then decide for yourself!
