Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - All The Good Times: The Farewell Tour
2025-04-10 00:00 UTC | Lexington Opera House, 401 West Short Street, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
For nearly six decades, three-time GRAMMY® winner Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has entertained with top-tier musicianship and timeless hits.

MercyMe Live 2025
2025-04-11 00:00 | KY
They were named Billboard’s Top Christian Artist of the 2010 decade, and in 2020 received their eighth American Music Award nomination.

outback presents rodney carrington
2025-04-11 19:00 - 21:00 | The Paramount Arts Center, Winchester Avenue, Ashland, KY, 41101, United States
RODNEY CARRINGTON IS COMING TO THE PARAMOUNT APRIL 11, 2025!

Rodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian, actor, singer and writer playing sold-outshows around the world as one of the top 10 highest-grossing touring comedians for thepast two decades.

A platinum-recording artist, Rodney’s recorded eight major record label comedy albums,followed by three albums on his own record label, Laughter’s Good Records. Rodney isfresh off the release of his latest album, “Get Em Out,” (released 2019) which hit #1 oniTunes. His album “Here Comes the Truth” (released 2017) climbed to #3 on the comedycharts, accruing tens of millions of streams on Spotify and even spawned a Netflixspecial.

VIP Meet & Greet Package:

· One Top Price Reserved Ticket in best available seating

· One VIP Laminate + Lanyard

· One Post-Show Meet Greet + Photo Opportunity with Rodney Carrington

Mature Audiences Only. No Refunds or Exchanges.

A Midsummer Night's Dream Presented By Lexington Ballet
2025-04-25 00:00 | Lexington Opera House, 401 West Short Street, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
Join the Lexington Ballet School & Company in the magical land of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

The Avett BrothersWith Special Guests: Houndmouth
2025-04-25 00:00 | KY
Three-time Grammy Award nominees The Avett Brothers made mainstream waves with their critically acclaimed 2009 major label debut, I And Love And You. In 2012, The Carpenter hit #4 on the Billboard Top 200, followed by Magpie And The Dandelion in 2013, which debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200.

Colt Ford
2025-04-26 19:30 - 21:30 | The Paramount Arts Center, Winchester Avenue, Ashland, KY, 41101, United States
Country rap sensation Colt Ford is bringing his electrifying energy to The Paramount on Saturday, April 26th thanks to Thoroughbred Construction!

Known for hits like “Workin’ On” and “Slow Ride,” Colt Ford’s unique blend of country, hip-hop, and rock is a show you won’t want to miss!

When: Saturday, April 26th – Doors at 7:30PM

Where: The Paramount Arts Center, Ashland, KY

TicketsPAC Pass Presale: Thursday, January 23 | 10 AMPublic Sale: Friday, January 24 | Begins at 10 AM

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong at The Burl Outdoors
2025-04-27 00:00 | KY
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong are an American Funk Jam Band based out of Baltimore & are heading to The Burl Outdoors on April 27th with special guests Sneezy. Tickets are available at theburlky.com.

Black Violin - Full Circle Tour 2025
2025-05-01 00:00 | Lexington Opera House, 401 West Short Street, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
This tour captures the essence of returning to where it all began—transformed and reimagined.

Live Music with Lauren Mink and Dale Adams
2025-05-02 00:00 | KY
Lauren Mink and Dale Adams join us for Golden Hour: $5 Friday!Bring a chair as seating is limited and enjoy the beautiful views, live music and $5 glasses.No reservation necessary. Free to attend.

Live Music with Hannah Mae
2025-05-04 00:00 | KY
Hannah Mae joins us for Sangria Sunday!Bring a chair as seating is limited and enjoy the beautiful views, live music and bottomless sangria.No reservation necessary. Free to attend.

Kentucky State Fiddle Championship
2025-05-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 311 West 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY, 42301, United States
Each year, the sounds of banjos, mandolins, and fiddles echo through the halls of the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum as musicians of all ages gather for the Kentucky State Fiddle Championship. Held as part of The Great American Bluegrass Jam, this historic competition brings together some of the finest musical talent from across the state, showcasing the skills and passion that define Kentucky’s deep-rooted connection to bluegrass.

Originally established in Leitchfield in 1974, the championship found its home at the Hall of Fame in 2021, where it continues to thrive. Categories range from old-time banjo and flatpick guitar to traditional fiddle, bluegrass banjo, and even dulcimer. It’s a celebration of the diverse musical traditions that make up Kentucky’s rich landscape, from the lively tunes of bluegrass to the soulful strains of old-time music.For both competitors and spectators, the Kentucky State Fiddle Championship is a must-see event on the Kentucky Music Trail. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or simply a fan of the craft, the championship offers a unique chance to witness Kentucky’s musical heritage in action, bringing together generations of artists who keep these time-honored traditions alive.

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Live Music with Chris Carpenter
2025-05-11 00:00 | KY
Chris Carpenter joins us for Sangria Sunday!Bring a chair as seating is limited and enjoy the beautiful views, live music and bottomless sangria.No reservation necessary. Free to attend.

JJ Grey & Mofro and the Marshall tucker band: the ramblin' rooster tour
2025-05-15 19:00 - 21:00 | The Paramount Arts Center, Winchester Avenue, Ashland, KY, 41101, United States
JJ GREY & MOFRO

From his early days playing cover music behind chicken wire at a west side Jacksonville juke joint while still working at a lumberyard, to playing sold-out shows at some of the largest venues and music festivals in the world, JJ Grey has always delivered his soul-honest truths. Since his first album, ‘Blackwater’, back in 2001, Grey has been releasing deeply moving, masterfully written, funkified rock and front porch Southern soul music.

Now, with ‘Olustee’ – his tenth album and first in eight years, and the first he has self-produced – Grey is back, singing his personal stories with universal themes of redemption, rebirth, hard luck, and inner peace. With his music, Grey also celebrates good times with friends, oftentimes mixing the carnal with the cerebral in the very same song. Fueled by his vividly detailed, timeless original songs spun from his life experiences, Grey’s gritty baritone drips with honest passion and testifies with a preacher’s foot-pounding fervor.With ‘Olustee’, JJ Grey has once again pushed the boundaries of his own creative musical, lyrical and vocal talents, delivering an instant classic. Many of the songs are steeped in the mythical Southern stories of his ancestral Florida home and filled with people from JJ’s life. The songs are told through the eyes of a poet and sung with pure, unvarnished soul. Grey’s message is simple and strong – respect the natural world and always try to live in the moment. And never forget the importance of having a good time!

The Marshall Tucker Band

The Marshall Tucker Band came together as a young, hungry, and quite driven six-piece outfit in Spartanburg, South Carolina in 1972, having duly baptized themselves with the name of a blind piano tuner after they found it inscribed on a key to their original rehearsal space — and they’ve been in tune with tearing it up on live stages both big and small all across the globe ever since. Plus, the band’s mighty music catalog, consisting of more than 20 studio albums and a score of live releases, has racked up multi-platinum album sales many times over.

Doug Gray sees no end to the road that lies ahead for The Marshall Tucker Band, whose legacy is being carried forward by the man himself and his current bandmates, drummer B.B. Borden (Mother’s Finest, The Outlaws), bassist/vocalist Ryan Ware, keyboardist/saxophonist/flautist/vocalist Marcus James Henderson, guitarist/vocalist Chris Hicks, and guitarist/ vocalist Rick Willis. “You know, I think it was Toy Caldwell’s dad who said, ‘There’s more to gray hair than old bones,’ and we still have a lot of stories yet to tell,” Gray concludes. “People ask me all the time what I’m gonna do when I turn 80, and I always say, ‘The same thing that we’re continuing to do now.’ We’re road warriors, there’s no doubt about that — and I don’t intend to slow down.” May the MTB wagon train continue running like the wind on a long hard ride for many more years to come. One thing we absolutely know for sure: If you heard it in a Marshall Tucker Band song, it certainly can’t be wrong.

Great American Bluegrass Jam
2025-05-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 311 West 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY, 42301, United States
As the Bluegrass Music Capital of the World, Owensboro continues to weave the sound of bluegrass into the heart of its community, and the Great American Bluegrass Jam is a shining example. This annual event, first held in 2023, celebrates the town’s deep bluegrass roots while drawing fans from far and wide to experience a weekend filled with music, history, and the vibrant culture of Kentucky.

Taking place throughout downtown Owensboro, the festival brings together a diverse lineup of events and performances. From the lively Kentucky Fried Pickin’ Hotel Jam at the Holiday Inn Riverfront to the prestigious Kentucky State Fiddle Championship at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum, this weekend is a bluegrass lover’s dream. Add in exclusive concerts, like the Earls of Leicester at Woodward Theater, and special shuttle excursions to iconic sites like the Green River Distilling Co. and the Bill Monroe Homeplace in nearby Rosine, and you’ve got a jam-packed weekend of unforgettable experiences.The Great American Bluegrass Jam is more than an event—it’s a gathering place for musicians and fans alike, where the legacy of bluegrass music comes to life. As part of the Kentucky Music Trail, this festival is a must for anyone looking to connect with the genre’s storied past and exciting future.

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Live Music with Casey Hensley
2025-05-18 00:00 | KY
Casey Hensley joins us for Sangria Sunday!Bring a chair as seating is limited and enjoy the beautiful views, live music and bottomless sangria.No reservation necessary. Free to attend.

Coheed and Cambria Mastodon : The Infinite Arc Tour
2025-05-22 00:00 | KY
Coheed and Cambria, Mastodon, and Periphery are coming to Rupp Arena on May 22, for an epic night of loudness on The Infinite Arc Tour!

Live Music with Matt Castle
2025-05-25 00:00 | KY
Matt Castle joins us for Sangria Sunday!Bring a chair as seating is limited and enjoy the beautiful views, live music and bottomless sangria.No reservation necessary. Free to attend.

kevin james: owls don't walk tour
2025-05-30 19:00 - 21:00 | The Paramount Arts Center, Winchester Avenue, Ashland, KY, 41101, United States
KEVIN JAMES is extending his OWLS DON’T WALK TOUR into 2025 and will be coming to The Paramount on May 30th!

Delivery Delay: YES – two weeks prior to show.Ticket Limit: 6No Refunds or Exchanges

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Kevin James began his career as a stand-up on the Long Island comedy scene. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, he signed a network development deal to create his own sitcom.

Known for, The King of Queens, which premiered in 1998, ran for nine seasons on CBS with James starring and executive producing, and it garnered him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. The show concluded its run in 2007 but continues to air daily in syndication across the country and around the world

Cold with September Mourning / University Drive
2025-05-31 00:00 | Manchester Music Hall, 899 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY, 40508, United States
Celebrating 25 years of 13 Ways to Bleed On Stage and 20 years of A Different Kind of Pain.

Live Music with Kevin Cruise
2025-06-01 00:00 | KY
Kevin Cruise joins us for Sangria Sunday!Bring a chair as seating is limited and enjoy the beautiful views, live music and bottomless sangria.No reservation necessary. Free to attend.

The Stephen Foster Story / My Old Kentucky Home State Park
2025-06-04 08:00 - 17:00 | My Old Kentucky Home, 501 Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, KY, 40004, United States
At My Old Kentucky Home State Park, history and music intertwine in a place where the spirit of Kentucky’s past comes to life. Federal Hill, the stately mansion that inspired Stephen Foster’s iconic ballad “My Old Kentucky Home,” invites visitors to step back into the antebellum South. With costumed guides leading you through its grand halls and formal gardens, you’ll feel the deep connection between this historic home and Foster’s unforgettable melody.

During the summer months, the park’s amphitheater comes alive under the stars with performances of “Stephen Foster – The Musical,” a beloved outdoor drama that brings Foster’s story and music to life. It’s a celebration of the composer’s legacy and the song that has become Kentucky’s anthem.

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Live Music with The Jenkins Twins
2025-06-08 00:00 | KY
The Jenkins Twins join us for Sangria Sunday!
Bring a chair as seating is limited and enjoy the beautiful views, live music and bottomless sangria.
No reservation necessary. Free to attend.

Jerusalem Ridge Bluegrass Festival
2025-06-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Jerusalem Ridge (Bill Monroe Homeplace), 6210 US 62 East, Beaver Dam, KY, 42320, United States
High on the historic Jerusalem Ridge, the Jerusalem Ridge Bluegrass Celebration brings the timeless sound of bluegrass back to the very place where it was born. Hosted by the Bill Monroe Foundation, this annual festival pays tribute to the “Father of Bluegrass” by transforming his boyhood home into a lively celebration of music and tradition.

With multiple performance stages set against the scenic backdrop of Bill Monroe’s Homeplace, the festival offers an authentic bluegrass experience like no other. Musicians and fans from across the country gather to honor Monroe’s legacy, filling the hills with the twang of banjos, the strum of guitars, and the unmistakable sound of bluegrass that echoes across the region.

As part of the Kentucky Music Trail, the Jerusalem Ridge Bluegrass Celebration is more than a festival—it’s a pilgrimage to the roots of bluegrass, where history and music come together to celebrate a genre that has captivated the world. Whether you’re here to perform, listen, or simply soak in the atmosphere, this celebration is a must-visit for any bluegrass enthusiast.

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Ryan Adams: Heartbreaker '25 World Tour
2025-06-12 00:00 | Lexington Opera House, 401 West Short Street, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
Ryan Adams is a seven-time Grammy nominated singer-songwriter praised as “one of rock’s most talented songwriters”.

An evening with mike epps
2025-06-14 19:00 - 22:00 | The Paramount Arts Center, Winchester Avenue, Ashland, KY, 41101, United States

The Wallflowers
2025-06-17 00:00 | Lexington Opera House, 401 West Short Street, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
The Wallflowers, led by Jakob Dylan, will perform at Lexington Opera House on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Billy Strings Spring Tour
2025-06-20 00:00 | KY
Raised in Michigan and based in Nashville, Billy Strings is one of music’s most compelling artists. His new studio album follows the release of his first live album, Billy Strings Live Vol. 1, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Bluegrass Albums chart and is nominated for Best Bluegrass Album at the upcoming Grammys. The live album showcases his electrifying concerts, featuring fan favorites like “Dust in a Baggie” and “Away From The Mire.”

Railbird Music Festival
2025-06-21 08:00 - 17:00 | KY
For one special weekend in June at Red Mile Gaming and Racing, music can be found for two days on three stages. Artists featured here include Chris Stapleton, Hozier, Noah Kahan and Turnpike Troubadours.

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Romp bluegrass music festival
2025-06-25 00:00 - 2025-06-28 23:59 | Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 311 West 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY, 42301, United States
Produced by the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum

​Celebrating its 22nd year, ROMP Festival will return to Owensboro’s Yellow Creek Park June 25-28, 2025!

​Daviess County’s Yellow Creek Park, a 150-acre facility famous for its nature trails, winding creek and fishing lake, and sweeping tree-lines, plays host to ROMP each year.

​A full line-up of artist-led instrument workshops takes place throughout the day, as ROMP artists interact with fans and players of all ages and skill levels. Other workshops and forums include songwriting, clogging and flat-foot dancing, yoga (all levels), and bluegrass jamming 101.

​Additional offerings at ROMP Festival include organic and farm-to-table food vendors, craft vendors featuring Kentucky Proud products, art installations and professionally-led children’s activities.

​Attendees are encouraged to bring their instruments and jam throughout the weekend, as well as dance the night away at the late night stage, featuring nationally acclaimed acts in the park’s rustic Pioneer Village.

​Artist additions, single day tickets, vendor applications and daily schedules will be available soon! To stay up-to-date with the latest news from ROMP fest, visit rompfest.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and sign-up to become a ROMP insider.

​About the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum:The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum is a 501c3 non-profit located in Owensboro, Kentucky focused on gathering, preserving, exhibiting and disseminating the artifacts, history, collection and performance art of the global history of bluegrass music through an educational experience.

Live Music with David Sparks
2025-06-29 00:00 | KY
David Sparks joins us for Sangria Sunday!

Bring a chair as seating is limited and enjoy the beautiful views, live music and bottomless sangria.

No reservation necessary. Free to attend.https://www.harknessedwardsvineyards.com/events

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