Kernels announce Post-Game Concert dates

Cedar Rapids, IA - Opening Night is only two weeks away and the Kernels are gearing up for a great 2013 season with a series of post-game concerts this season.

The concert season kicks off on Saturday, May 18^th as the country band 8 Seconds performs after the Kernels take on Kane County at 5:05 pm.

Two bands making their first appearance at the stadium are 80's cover band Slap N' Tickle on Saturday, June 15^th when the Kernels take on Peoria, and JIF and the Choosey Mothers on Saturday, July 13^th, when the Kernels take on Bowling Green. Both games start at 5:05 pm.

The popular Midwest Dueling Pianos return on Thursday, July 4^th when the Kernels take on Wisconsin, performing during and after the game. And, the Cedar Island Band returns as part of Jimmy Buffett Night on Saturday, August 3^rd when the Kernels take on Quad Cities at 5:05 pm.

The Kernels will also host the second Praise in the Park Iowa concert on Saturday, July 6^th, featuring Jeremy Camp, Big Daddy Weave, White Ribbon Day, Zach Svoboda and Bob Colquhoun. A portion of ticket proceeds from this concert will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. Tickets for this concert go on sale Monday, March 25^th in the Kernels Ticket Office.

2013 season ticket packages, 10-game coupon books and individual game tickets are on sale now at the stadium, by calling the Kernels Ticket Office at (319) 896-7560, and on-line at www.kernels.com. Ticket office hours are 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday.

The 2013 Kernels arrive in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, April 2^nd and the first chance to meet the new team is on Wednesday, April 3^rd as part of 'Meet the Kernels Night' from 5:00 to 7:30 pm. The Kernels open the 2013 MWL season on Thursday, April 4^th when they host the Beloit Snappers at 6:35 pm.