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New York Post
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Let's dance: Watch Kevin Bacon perform the ‘Footloose' theme song at Stagecoach
The Bacon Brothers kicked off their Sunday shoes. Kevin Bacon, 66, performed the song 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins at the Stagecoach Festival alongside his brother, Michael Bacon. The tune is the title track in the 1984 musical drama 'Footloose,' which starred Kevin, Lori Singer, Chris Penn, John Lithgow and Sarah Jessica Parker. Advertisement 7 Kevin Bacon of The Bacon Brothers performs during Day 3 of the 2025 Stagecoach Festival. Getty Images for Stagecoach The siblings are no strangers to the stage as they've been performing as the Bacon Brothers for over 30 years. The country music festival's official TikTok shared footage from Kevin and Michael's rendition, which saw 'The Following' actor singing and playing the tambourine. The film score composer, 75, stood next to Kevin singing and playing the guitar. Advertisement The account captioned the video: 'The legend of the Bacon Brothers is alive in the Palomino.' Kevin also took to TikTok to share a clip of himself backstage, explaining to followers, 'Coming into our little Stagecoach home away from home,' before adding that he'd 'never opened for the Backstreet Boys before.' The Backstreet Boys closed down the festival with their 90-minute set and even had country superstar Luke Combs hit the stage to sing the 1999 hit tune 'I Want it That Way' with them. 7 Kevin Bacon performs at the 2025 Stagecoach Festival. Getty Images for Stagecoach Advertisement 7 The Bacon Brothers perform at the 2025 Stagecoach Festival. Getty Images for Stagecoach Kevin kicked off his movie career in 1979 after making his feature film debut in 'National Lampoon's Animal House.' Three years later, he was in the 1982 comedy/drama 'Diner' before landing the leading role in 'Footloose.' Kevin starred as Ren McCormack, a boy from Chicago who finds out the new town he calls home in Utah has outlawed dancing and rock music. Although it's the film that made him a star, Kevin isn't always keen on reliving the project during certain moments. Advertisement @stagecoach The legend of The Bacon Brothers is alive in the Palomino @The Bacon Brothers Watch the @Amazon Music livestream only on @Prime Video and Amazon Music's Twitch channel. #thebaconbrothers #stagecoach #country ♬ original sound – stagecoach 7 Kevin Bacon in 'Footloose.' ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection 'My worst nightmare is to be at a wedding and the DJ puts on the music,' he said at SXSW in March. 'They always start out being about the bride, and then there's alcohol involved. And by about 10:30, the song comes on, and suddenly the wedding becomes about me getting out and dancing. People will literally form a circle around me and clap their hands like I'm a trained monkey.' Now, Kevin will ask the DJ, 'Please don't play that song' while at weddings. 'It's not because I don't love the song, I do love this song,' the Golden Globe winner explained. 'It's not because I'm not proud of the movie, I'm 100% proud of it.' 7 Christopher Penn and Kevin Bacon in the 1984 film 'Footloose.' ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection 7 Kevin Bacon in the dance movie. ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection Kevin also reflected on landing the role and the fame that came with it. Advertisement 'The script was not written in that way at all, and there was no indication other than one line, like, he gets pissed off and dances or something,' he said about finding out it was a dance film. 'I was not a trained dancer.' 'It's what I wanted, I have no one to blame but myself. It was definitely my dream to have all those things,' the 'Bondsman' actor admitted of becoming a household name. 'But until you really have that, you don't really realize there's something kind of strange about it.' For Kevin, posing shirtless for teen magazines felt 'the opposite' of how he wanted to view himself at the time. 7 Michael Bacon and Kevin Bacon of The Bacon Brothers pose backstage at the Palomino Stage during the 2025 Stagecoach Festival . Getty Images for Stagecoach Advertisement These days, the 'I Love Dick' star has still only watched the cult classic 'three or four times.' Even more, Kevin confessed his two kids, Travis, 35, and Sosie, 33, whom he shares with wife Kyra Sedgwick, have never seen the movie. As he put it: 'What's up with that?'
Express Tribune
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Kevin Bacon and Jennifer Nettles build musical bond in Prime Video's The Bondsman
Kevin Bacon and country star Jennifer Nettles are bringing more than just drama to their new Prime Video series The Bondsman—they're also sharing their musical talents. The show, which premiered on April 3, 2025, follows the story of exes reconnecting through music, a plotline that mirrors the actors' off-screen chemistry. Bacon, 66, who has performed with The Bacon Brothers since 1995, and Nettles, 50, best known from Sugarland, collaborated on several original songs for the series. Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE, Bacon shared that the musical connection between him and Nettles was instant. 'We just had a very good musical songwriting connection right away,' he said. The duo first met in a New York studio and began exchanging voice notes and songwriting ideas. 'Like I'd say, 'How about this for the bridge?' And she'd send back a verse. It was great,' Bacon explained. In The Bondsman, their characters once had a musical act before their relationship unraveled. Bacon's character is portrayed as a self-destructive man who sabotaged his own music career, while Nettles' character continues performing. Co-star Jolene Purdy described witnessing the two musicians in action as a 'private concert,' calling the experience unforgettable. With music playing a central role both on and off the screen, The Bondsman showcases not only emotional storytelling but also authentic musical collaboration, making it a must-watch for fans of both actors and music lovers alike.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jeptha Creed Distillery Announces Jammin' at Jeptha 2025 Feat. The Bacon Brothers
Tickets for the summer concert series are now available SHELBYVILLE, Ky., March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jeptha Creed Distillery proudly announces the return of its fan-favorite summer concert series, Jammin' at Jeptha. This year's artist lineup starts with The Bacon Brothers on June 21, as a stop of the The Bacon Brothers Freestanding Tour. Much like Jeptha Creed explores flavors in bourbon, for The Bacon Brothers, music is all about exploration. Though connected by blood and a shared passion for American roots music, the two siblings have each developed into compelling songwriters and vivid storytellers, each with a unique style. Jeptha Creed Distillery welcomes guests for an unforgettable evening filled with live music from the sibling duo, a vibrant community atmosphere, and a very special opening segment. In addition to the main event, attendees can indulge in Jeptha Creed's award-winning craft spirits, including their signature bourbons, along with vodka and moonshine. Local food trucks will also be on-site for additional food and beverage options. Jeptha Creed Distillery remains deeply committed to the local community and the support of artists. For the 2025 release of their Red, White, and Blue Bourbon, Jeptha Creed partnered with CreatiVets, an organization dedicated to helping Veterans heal through the arts. A key tenant to the Jeptha Creed community includes connecting together over the arts and Jammin' at Jeptha is the perfect way to celebrate. "We're delighted to welcome The Bacon Brothers to our stage for Jammin' at Jeptha this summer," said Autumn Nethery, VP Of Operations at Jeptha Creed Distillery. "This event has grown into a cherished tradition for our community, and we're excited to keep delivering outstanding music and unforgettable experiences to our guests." Tickets are now available for $45 on the Jeptha Creed website. Additional Jammin' at Jeptha dates and artists will be announced soon. For more information, please visit About Jeptha Creed Distillery ( Located in Shelbyville, KY, Jeptha Creed Distillery uses old fashioned methods to meet today's demanding modern tastes. They use only the finest ingredients, locally grown and sourced to ensure their products meet the highest expectations for quality and flavor. Owned and operated by dynamic mother-and-daughter duo Joyce and Autumn Nethery, Jeptha Creed sits on 64 acres of farmland, where they grow the Bloody Butcher Corn used for all of their products, including vodka, moonshine, and bourbon. About The Bacon BrothersThe Bacon Brothers have spent the better part of three decades exploring their own mix of folk, rock, soul, and country music. They call that diverse sound "forosoco," and it's taken them around the world, from headlining gigs in Japan to American performances at iconic venues like Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry, and Gruene Hall. The exploration continues with the band's twelfth release, Ballad Of The Brothers. It's a record that highlights not only the similarities between Kevin Bacon (known worldwide as an A-list Hollywood actor) and Michael Bacon (celebrated as an Emmy-winning composer) Media Contact:Sam O'BrienColangelo & Partnerssobrien@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Jeptha Creed Distillery Sign in to access your portfolio
