Three Christian music artists are coming to Owensboro with the return of the “First Fridays” that takes place on the outdoor stage of the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum. The series kicks off tonight with Sarah Kroger, while Jordan St. Cyr will perform in July and Sanctus Real in August.
The free event runs in conjunction with Friday After 5, meaning there will be plenty of food trucks, vendors, and more. First Fridays is an alcohol-free event and no outside coolers are permitted. Seating is not provided, so attendees are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket.
Doors to will open at 5 p.m. for each event. The Owensboro Bluegrass Band will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. and the guest artist will begin at 6:45 p.m.
June 7: Sarah Kroger
Bio from Bluegrass Museum:
Realizing music was a gift she desired to give back to the Lord, she began leading worship around the world, drawing people from a variety of cultures and church backgrounds under the banner of Jesus. With a passion for creating a safe and prayerful space through her music, her focus has always been an authentic portrayal of her relationship with God.
With A New Reality, it is her hope that people will come away knowing that it’s ok to question, to pull on the string and enable the unraveling to happen, knowing there is One who is gently mending the tangled threads back together into a beautiful, reconstructed tapestry.
Woven with contemplative songs that expose honest vulnerability along with corporate worship songs that express the magnificence of God, the entire collection offers new ways to see suffering, questions, and silence as building blocks for a new faith—one that is stronger because of the struggle. Sarah Kroger brings listeners into that newness by helping us all ponder the mystery of God, rest in the wonder, and see that questions are a sacred path to a new reality.
Learn more about the artist here
July 5: Jordan St. Cyr
Bio from Bluegrass Museum:
St. Cyr dropped his first full-length self-titled album in the spring of 2022 with Seattle-based label, BEC Recordings. The project features the chart-climbing radio hits “Fires” and “Weary Traveler” – both of which offer a pursuit of hope, even in our darkest moments, to know that God gives us stories to share and encourage one another through our fires and weary travels, to give us strength in the midst of them. And it was “Fires” that quickly put St. Cyr on the map, hitting the airwaves on major networks and stations for nearly 18 months straight and reaching millions weekly and going top 5. “Weary Traveler” followed, which also became his first No. 1 hit single, taking the top spot on all radio charts.
While he continues to create music and tour, Jordan St. Cyr is really just getting started.
Learn more about the artist here
August 2: Sanctus Real
Bio from Bluegrass Museum:
Change, particularly unexpected change, can sometimes be a foundational crack that causes the whole structure to come tumbling down. Survival, it turns out, depends on what you do with the rubble. After 20 years of touring, 24 radio hits and full album sales exceeding 750,000, Sanctus Real cemented itself as a trusted brand in Christian music. While the new songs are certainly influenced by the outward changes the band has experienced, the message is centered on how change can bring about personal redemption. Life is, whether good or bad, a series of unexpected moments. With the album Changed, the band communicates that nothing’s ever a lost cause in the kingdom of heaven. Stripping away what was and getting down to the one thing that matters has given the band a new voice and solidified the purpose behind it.
