Pitbull, Luke Bryan headline Bash on the Bay

PUT-IN-BAY — Part Miami, part Nashville and all Put-in-Bay: The annual Bash on the Bay Music Festival is thrilled to announce its eclectic 2023 headliners and lineup. Bash on the Bay 6, owned by 614 Events, is again planned as a two-day outdoor music festival at the Put-in-Bay Airport on South Bass Island and will be headlined by two megastars. Taking place Wednesday, Aug. 23 and Thursday, Aug. 24: • Day 1 will be led by international superstar Pitbull. • Day 2 two features country music superstar Luke Bryan. Day 1 Wednesday night's headliner is Grammy-winning American rap artist Pitbull. Hitting the scene in 1999 with "I Know You Want Me," Mr. Worldwide continued with Latin hip-hop hits such as "Don't Stop the Party," "Timber" and "Fireball." He has packed arenas and amphitheaters coast to coast and performed for millions worldwide. He'll certainly bring the party to Put-in-Bay. Opening for Pitbull on Wednesday is Elle King. Playing on her southeastern Ohio roots, Grammy-nominee and ACM and CMA Award-winning King meshes rock, pop and country with gospel and other bluesy sounds into a style that's all-renegade. Her hits "Ex's and Oh's" and "Drunk (And I Don't' Wanna Go Home)" are only part of her unique musical style. The rest of the day's lineup includes Filmore, Ashland Craft and Kaylyn Pace. Day 2 Thursday night's headliner is multi-award-winning singer, songwriter and TV personality Luke Bryan. Bryan has been belting out country anthems since 2007 and has five times been named country entertainer of the year. Known also for being a judge on "American Idol," Bryan's hits include "Crash My Party," "Drink a Beer," "Rain is a Good Thing," "Country Girl (Shake it for Me)" and "Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset," among others. Opening for Bryan on Thursday are nine-time Grammy nominees, and Grammy winner for 2022 for Best Country Duo / Group Performance, Brothers Osborne. This brother duo brings their equal parts country and rock sound to the bay. Their hits "Stay a Little Longer" and "It Ain't My Fault" will just be a share of the fun. Artists filling out the day include up-and-comer and CMT Breakthrough Video of the Year-winner Dylan Scott, Adam Doleac and the Cory Farley Band. Ticket info Festival gates open each day at 2:30 pm. "Tickets for Bash on the Bay are going to be the hottest tickets of the year yet again," said event organizer Tim Niese of 614 Events, Inc. "Concert-goers can enjoy the resort atmosphere of Put-in-Bay while experiencing one of the most amazing music festivals in the country." Individual day tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Thursday through eTix.com. Hotel options and more information about Put-in-Bay can be found at visitputinbay.com. Extend your stay and explore the entire Shores & Islands Ohio region. Visiting shoresandislands.com will give you plenty of ideas on how to enjoy your Bash on the Bay getaway. Get additional concert details at BashontheBay.com.