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Modest Mouse, Kevin Bacon, Anderson East & 20 other concerts coming to Louisville in June
Outdoor music season is now in full swing in Louisville. Besides the always free WFPK Waterfront Wednesday, look for outdoor concerts coming to Iroquois Amphitheater, plus some great shows at the Louisville Palace, Mercury Ballroom and Old Forester's Paristown Hall. And there's tons of great events around the state, too. The ROMP Festival (also known as the River Of Music Party) is held in Owensboro at Yellow Creek Park. The annual bluegrass music festival, held this year June 25-28 and hosted by the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum, draws over 20,000 attendees. Headliners at the 2025 festival include Del McCoury Band, Sam Bush, The Dillards, Molly Tuttle, Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country, The SteelDrivers and more. For those of you feeling "footloose," The Bacon Brothers, which is comprised of actor Kevin Bacon and his brother, Michael, are playing a concert at Jeptha Creed Distillery on June 21. More: The Big Stomp Music Festival announces its 2025 lineup. Here's who is performing Finally, it's the 15th year for the free Germantown Schnitzelburg Blues Festival. Held June 6-7 at the corner of Hickory Street and Burnett Avenue, the Blues Society and Check's Cafe host both indoor and outdoor stages with multiple performances each day. Here are more of the major acts headed to Louisville in June: WHAT: WFPK Waterfront Wednesday presents Anderson East, The Kentucky Gentlemenand Candi Jenkins as part of the free monthly concert series held at Waterfront Park. The event includes food, beverages and activities for the kids. Bring a blanket or chair. No pets. WHEN: Wednesday, June 25 WHERE: Big Four Lawn at Waterfront Park COST: Free MORE INFORMATION: More: Waterfront Wednesday is back! Here's the 2025 lineup for the free Louisville concert series WHAT: Before a co-headlining jaunt with The Flaming Lips beginning in August, Modest Mouse plays Louisville's Old Forester's Paristown Hall. The Grammy-nominated indie rockers are currently on tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the album "Good News for People Who Love Bad News," including playing the album front to back at shows. WHEN: Thursday, June 19 WHERE: Old Forester's Paristown Hall, 724 Brent St. COST: Tickets start at $90. MORE INFORMATION: WHAT: Actor John Cusack will host an intimate screening of "Grosse Pointe Blank," followed by a discussion about his career, the making of the film and a Q&A session. WHEN: Friday, June 20 WHERE: Louisville Palace, 625 S. Fourth St. COST: Tickets start at $27 MORE INFORMATION: More: Here are 11 free concert series taking place around Louisville this summer Here are more major concerts coming to Louisville in June: 301 W. Broadway, Desi Banks: The Elevation Tour: Friday, June 6 Justin Willman: Illusionati Tour: Friday, June 13 Boney James: Slow Burn Tour: Sunday, June 15 1080 Amphitheatre Road, Justin Moore & Joe Nichols: Saturday, June 7 625 S. Fourth St., Dropout Improv: Thursday, June 5 Ledisi: Tuesday, June 10 611 S. 4th St., Jackyl: Tuesday, June 3 Lil Poppa: Wednesday, June 4 Panchiko: Thursday, June 5 Dexter and The Moonrocks: Thursday, June 19 Jesse Reyez: Friday, June 20 The Aquabats!: Monday, June 23 The Disco Biscuits: Tuesday, June 24 724 Brent St., Dance Gavin Dance: Tuesday, June 3 The Secret Sisters: Sunday, June 8 Watchhouse: Sunday, June 22 Fred Armisen: Tuesday, June 24 Reach features reporter Kirby Adams at kadams@ This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Modest Mouse, Kevin Bacon, Anderson East concerts in Louisville June
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01-04-2025
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My Morning Jacket, Alison Krauss and 22 more concert coming to Kentucky in April
From the pride of Kentucky including Dwight Yoakam and My Morning Jacket, to Cake, Alison Krauss and the first WFPK Waterfront Wednesday of the season, April is shaping up to be a solid month for music in the Derby City. Performing at iconic Louisville venues including the KFC Yum! Center, Iroquois Amphitheater, the Louisville Palace, Mercury Ballroom and more, here are some of the major acts headed to town in our April concert calendar. WHAT: In support of the band's recently released 10th studio album "Is," Louisville's My Morning Jacket returns for a five night run at the Louisville Palace Theatre. The multi-Grammy nominated Louisville based band will share the stage with a variety of special guests including Bendigo Fletcher, Grace Cummings, Lacey Guthrie, Future Killer, and The Jesse Lees. WHERE: Louisville Palace Theatre, 625 S. Fourth St. WHEN: April 25-30 COST: Available tickets start at $55 at More: My Morning Jacket to be honored at LouCity home opener. Here's what to know WHAT: Grammy winner Alison Krauss & Union Station have reunited after a 10 year hiatus and will play two shows at the Louisville Place Theatre with dobro player and International Bluegrass Hall of Famer Jerry Douglas. WHERE: 625 South Fourth St. WHEN: Thursday, April 17 and Friday, April 18 COST: Tickets start at $118 at WHAT: The award winning country music duo of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn bring the Neon Moon Tour 2025 to the KFC Yum Center with special guest David Lee Murphy. Brooks & Dunn will have crowds singing along to beloved hits including 'Brand New Man,' 'Neon Moon,' 'My Maria' and more. WHERE: KFC YUM Center, 1 Arena Plaza WHEN: Saturday, April 26 COST: Tickets start at $29 at Here are other popular concerts taking place in April in the Louisville area: 315 W. Broadway, April 13: Louisville Leopard Percussionists BiG GiG: 1080 Amphitheater Road, April 21-22: Cake April 25: Dwight Yoakam 501 W. Main St., April 11: Michael Feinstein 1 Arena Plaza, April 25: R&B Invitation Tour with Joe, Musiq Soulchild, & Eric Benet 611 S 4th St., April 4: Paleface Swiss April 8: Geoff Tate April 14: Joey McIntyre April 17: Jason Wade April 18: Beach Bunny April 23: Wooli April 25: Electric Garden 724 Brent St., April 3: BlowMan Dlow April 4: JoJo April 8: Judah & the Lion April 24: Bright Eyes with Cursive Waterfront Park Big Four Lawn, 1001 E River Road; April 23: The Verve Pipe, Momma, Cam Clark & His Orchestra Some of the major concerts coming to Lexington in April include: 401 W Short St., Lexington, April 10: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band with special guest Tommy Prine April 12: Wanda Sykes with special guest Keith Robinson April 28: Chris Isaak 430 W Vine St., Lexington, April 25: The Avett Brothers with special guest Houndmouth Reach features reporter Kirby Adams at kadams@ This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: My Morning Jacket, Alison Krauss April concerts in Louisville
