Pimlico announces Preakness InfieldFest music acts

Pimlico announces Preakness InfieldFest music acts

The Maryland Jockey Club has announced that 2013 Preakness InfieldFest will

include performances by Pitbull and by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. Both will play

extended sets on the main stage in the public infield on May 18 at Pimlico when

the Maryland Jockey Club, North America's oldest sporting organization, hosts

the 138th renewal of the Preakness.

International superstar Pitbull has risen to become a global sensation as

both a recording and performing artist. The Miami-native added to a

long-and-growing list of hits with his first #1 and the 2012 Billboard Music

Award for Radio Song of the Year "Give Me Everything" from his album Planet

Pit, which earned critical acclaim and enjoyed massive commercial success

with sales of more than 1.7 million albums and 18 million singles. Pitbull has

performed to sold out crowds throughout Latin America, Canada and Europe before

bringing the party to the United States, Japan and Australia. Pitbull's current

single "Don't Stop The Party" is a global radio and video hit and is also

featured on his new album Global Warming. "Don't Stop The Party"

comes on the heels of Pitbull's 2 million-selling single "Back In Time," the

chart-topping anthem from the action-adventure-comedy "Men In Black 3."

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have emerged as a premier national hip-hop group

known for their electrifying live shows, expertly crafted music and innovative

music videos. Last year was a banner year for the duo. Their debut full-length

album, The Heist, shot into the #1 spot on iTunes and debuted at #2 on

the Billboard charts without the support of a traditional record label. While on

their 70-city sold out world tour supporting The Heist , their catchy single,

"Thrift Shop," landed them at #1 on the Billboard charts.

"InfieldFest at the Preakness enters its fifth year positioned as the

region's biggest, best and most unique party," Maryland Jockey Club president

Tom Chuckas said. "There is no other event where fans can revel so completely in

a multiple entertainment festival experience that features a legendary American

horse race and first-class music with national headliners delivering non-stop

action throughout the day. The Preakness Infield has long been a rite of passage

for generations and 2013 promises to continue that tradition."

Grammy winners Maroon 5 (2012), Bruno Mars (2011), Train (2011) and Zac Brown

(2010) have performed on the main stage in previous years as well as Rock and

Rock Hall of Famers ZZ Top (2009), Buckcherry (2009), O.A.R. (2010) and Wiz

Khalifa (2012).

In addition to the main stage headliners, Preakness InfieldFest will feature

live music from top acts on a second stage and a variety of other activities.

The Jägermeister stage acts and a third main stage artist will be announced

shortly.

Two expansive and redesigned MUG Club areas will serve MUG Club ticket

holders efficiently and accessibly. For an additional $20 to a regular admission

ticket to the public infield, fans receive a souvenir mug for unlimited refills

of beer. As in all prior years, the Maryland Jockey will continue to work

closely with its beverage partners to ensure that responsible drinking policies

and protocol are in place for all Preakness fans.

Infield Tickets will be reduced to $40, with a MUG Club package $60 for a

24-hour period, ending at 10 a.m. (EST) Tuesday before returning to $50 (Infield

Ticket) and $70 (MUG Club) through May 11. Prices increase to $60 (Infield

Ticket) and $80 (MUG Club) during Preakness week.

Seating information and ticket reservations are available at

www.preakness.com.

Tickets can be bought by calling the Preakness sales office at 410-542-9400 or

877-206-8042 or at

www.ticketfly.com.

Additional information can be found on

www.facebook.com/InfieldFest and

https://twitter.com/PreaknessStakes.