Jon McLaughlin is scheduled to open the stage for Gavin DeGraw at the 500 Festival Rev Your Engines Concert on Saturday, April 27. McLaughlin has sold more than 170 thousand albums and more than 1 million digital tracks.
McLaughlin released his 2007 debut album Indiana, followed by OK Now in 2008. The albums yielded placements on the TV Series Scrubs and movies including Georgia Rule and Bridge to Terabithia. Following this, McLaughlin’s song “So Close” was featured in Disney’s Enchanted starring Patrick Dempsey and Amy Adams. The film was released with outstanding reviews and McLaughlin was later asked to perform “So Close” at the 2008 Academy Awards. McLaughlin is a native Hoosier who grew up in Anderson, Ind. and attended Anderson University. Jon’s most recent album Promising Promises was released last year and includes his latest single “Summer Is Over” featuring Sara Bareilles.
The REV Your Engines Concert is a free event that kicks off the month of May in downtown Indianapolis. Gavin DeGraw is the headlining performer for this concert. Food trucks and beverages will also be available to guests during the event. Jon McLaughlin will take the stage at 7:30 p.m., followed by Gavin DeGraw at 9 p.m.
Source: 500 Festival