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Here it is! We're thrilled to unveil the initial 2013 lineup featuring Grammy Award winners The Black Keys, alongside The String Cheese Incident and the Avett Brothers leading the festival’s rich, eclectic offerings.

The Flaming Lips, Alabama Shakes, Animal Collective, Old Crow Medicine Show, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, Big Boi, Matt & Kim, Purity Ring and more than 50 others will round out the lineup. Louisville native Jim James, whose band My Morning Jacket headlined and curated the festival in 2012, will return with his new solo project. A full list of confirmed acts can be found at www.forecastlefest.com.

In addition to performances at Waterfront Park, 2013's festivities will feature late night shows on the historic Belle of Louisville steamboat and other landmark locations throughout downtown Louisville.  Plus, jam masters The String Cheese Incident will perform an exclusive, separately ticketed late night show at Louisville’s historic Palace Theater on Saturday, July 13!

Join us in Louisville on July 12 - 14 for three unforgettable days at Waterfront Park.

Weekend passes for Forecastle 2013 will go on sale this Wednesday, March 6 at noon EST at www.forecastlefest.com, Ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster outlets. Single day passes and late night show tickets, along with the daily schedule of artists and late-night events will be available in April.