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Bicentennial Park Summer Concert Series: Sydney Sleadd & The Swarm with Shimona. Click Here for Details.
2026-07-10 18:30 - 22:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Bicentennial Park, 118 E Spring Street, New Albany, IN, 47150, United States
Free, family-friendly after-work concerts every Friday from 6:30pm-9:30pm located in downtown New Albany. Concerts feature local, regional, and national acts.
GET TO KNOW: Sydney Sleadd & The Swarm
Sydney Sleadd & The Swarm is a 5-piece Louisville based indie rock band. Known for their tight and high-energy live performances, they seamlessly blend elements of rock, surf, folk, and grunge into a unique sound that is dynamic and captivating. After releasing their debut album in 2024 and a follow-up EP in the span of 18 months, they are currently finishing their second album, set to release in 2026.

GET TO KNOW: Shimona
Shimona is a 5-piece indie band with a dreamy, folk-pop sound that’s ethereal yet grounded, drawing inspiration from artists like Julia Jacklin, The Cranberries, and Norah Jones.
Shimona released their latest single, “Kiss All Night,” in mid-February, and are currently preparing to release their debut full-length album this year, expanding their audio palette.
They’ve performed at festivals including Big Stomp and Seven Sense, have airplay on 91.9 WFPK and 106.5 WFMP, and recognition in LEO Weekly’s Favorite Louisville-Made Songs of 2021.
Shimona continues to craft music that resonates with beauty, vulnerability, and depth.

FridayFest: JD Shelburne Trio and Jeni Carr with Josh Wrubel. Click Here for Details
2026-07-10 18:00 - 22:00 | Highview Park, 7201 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY, 40228, United States
Local music, local food trucks, and community socializing every other Friday throughout the summer.

GET TO KNOW: JD SHELBURNE
Kentucky native JD Shelburne’s journey has taken him from Taylorsville, KY, to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, the iTunes Country Top Ten, 9 consecutive video appearances on CMT, and The Circle Network. He has opened for over 70 National Acts and has recorded with Grammy Award winners. Now, with his latest charting album, “Raised on the Good Stuff,” JD takes another major leap forward, solidifying his position as one of modern country’s most exciting and accomplished singers, including his Grand Ole Opry debut in 2025. JD Shelburne invites you to follow his ever-evolving musical journey.

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GET TO KNOW: Jeni Carr with Josh Wrubel

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Bicentennial Park Summer Concert Series: Roadie Band with Shannon Vetter. Click Here for Details
2026-06-26 18:30 - 21:30 | Bicentennial Park, 118 E Spring Street, New Albany, IN, 47150, United States
Free, family-friendly after-work concerts every Friday from 6:30pm-9:30pm located in downtown New Albany. All concerts feature local, regional, and national acts.

GET TO KNOW: Roadie Band
Roadie is a band led by Chris Rodahaffer and joined by a stellar cast of supporting musicians: bassist, Jose Oreta, drummer, Dani Markham, and keyboardist, Woody Woodmansee. Collectively, this fine crew have toured the world and recorded with Houseplant, Childish Gambino, Bonnie Prince Billy, Ben Sollee, Dawn Landes, Wayne Graham, and many more. A quartet with a groovy, psychedelic vibe and a penchant for exploratory improvisations in their live shows. Their new record, Wayne Graham, is out now!

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GET TO KNOW: Shannon Vetter
Shannon Vetter is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, playing saxophone, guitar, keys, percussion, mandolin, clarinet, and most anything (as long as you’re not too particular about what it sounds like!). In recent years, the band has collaborated with bands like: Zu Zu Ya Ya, Mr.Please, Vezl, Big Atomic, Solid Rock’it Boosters, Quite Literally, and Gideon’s Rifle.
Their current band The Sleepless Pilgrims consists of an all-star team of Louisville musicians: Anna Blanton on fiddle, Steve Sturgill on guitar, Billy Lease on drums, Ben Vogelpohl on Drums, and Shannon switching between guitar and saxophone. The band gets rowdy. It’s americana, it’s folk rock, it’s blues, it’s southern music, it’s Kentucky music. You’re gonna love it.

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Bicentennial Park Summer Concert Series: Nathan Chester & The Old Souls Motown Revival with Tyrone Cotton
2026-06-19 18:30 - 21:30 | Bicentennial Park, 118 E Spring Street, New Albany, IN, 47150, United States
Free, family-friendly after-work concerts every Friday from 6:30pm-9:30pm located in downtown New Albany. All concerts feature local, regional, and national acts.

GET TO KNOW: Nathan Chester & The Old Soul’s Motown Revival
Nathan Chester & The Old Soul’s Motown Revival is a high-energy, artist-led show that reimagines soul music through a punchy, horn-driven Motown lens. Think Postmodern Jukebox’s inventive spirit, but with a Motown vibe: vintage grooves, modern production, and a commanding lead vocal that fills theaters and dance floors alike. This is a Motown Soul dance party- bring your dancing shoes and dress to impress!
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GET TO KNOW: Tyrone Cotton
Tyrone Cotton’s earliest musical revelation was listening to the raspy, inspirational voice of his grandfather, the Reverend Cleveland Roosevelt Williams, at his childhood home. Inspired by this wide variety of artists, Cotton developed a style of writing that blended soul, folk, blues, jazz, and rock n roll. He has become well recognized for his stirring voice and lyrics. Cotton has toured throughout the United States and Japan, with plans to continue performing in the US this year. He has recently released a new album that he worked on with longtime collaborator Ray Rizzo and producer Josh Kaufman, best known for his work with The National, Bob Weir, and Josh Ritter.

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FridayFest: EmptyV: 80's Band. Click Here for Details
2026-06-19 18:00 - 22:00 | Highview Park, 7201 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY, 40228, United States
Local music, local food trucks, and community socializing every other friday throughout the summer.

GET TO KNOW: Empty V: 80’s Band
The 80’s rule again with Empty V: Music from the Golden Age of MTV- With their high energy sets this band of seasoned professionals bring an evening of fun memories and new experiences as audiences enjoy the show. Their show will definitely take you back. With top quality musicianship and superior vocal harmonies.

Southwest Music Series: Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers. Click Here for Details
2026-06-13 17:00 - 21:00 | Sun Valley Park, 6616 Ashby Lane, Louisville, KY, 40272, United States
Free, family-friendly event featuring Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers with Ide Clare.
GET TO KNOW: Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers
Hailing from Louisville, Kentucky, Gary Brewer & the Kentucky Ramblers are one of America’s most dynamic and enduring musical families, carrying forward a proud legacy of bluegrass, country, and old-time mountain music. Founded in 1980 by Gary Brewer at just 14 years old, the group has grown from a young picker’s dream into a multigenerational powerhouse known for its authenticity, high-energy performances, and deep respect for tradition.

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Bicentennial Park Summer Concert Series: Ian Abel Band and Brooks Ritter Band. Click Here for Details
2026-06-12 18:30 - 21:30 | Bicentennial Park, 118 E Spring Street, New Albany, IN, 47150, United States
Free, family-friendly after-work concerts every Friday from 6:30pm-9:30pm located in downtown New Albany. All concerts feature local, regional, and national acts.

GET TO KNOW: Ian Abel Band
Ian Abel Band is a Nashville, Tennessee–based, country-rock outfit fronted by Gibson Guitars endorsed, international award-winning guitarist, and 2x Grand Ole Opry performer, Ian Abel. Ian’s breakout track, “Shoes,” gained global attention for the video. The video earned a nomination for Best Song/Score in a Trailer at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards. Ian has also been the touring lead guitarist for acts like Dillon Carmichael & Grand Ole Opry member, T. Graham Brown.

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GET TO KNOW: Brooks Ritter Band
Brooks Ritter’s latest release, “Ghosts Come to Life,” is out now. “The singer-songwriter owns a great instrument—a voice that draws from reservoirs of soul and feeling.” On his latest EP, Ritter bends that voice in the direction of songs that are, by turns, bold and vulnerable.

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Bicentennial Park Summer Concert Series: Alyssa & Wayne Brewer with The Song Sparrows. Click Here for Details
2026-06-05 18:30 - 21:30 | Bicentennial Park, 118 E Spring Street, New Albany, IN, 47150, United States
Free, family-friendly after-work concerts every Friday from 6:30pm-9:30pm located in downtown New Albany. All concerts feature local, regional, and national acts.

GET TO KNOW: Alyssa & Wayne Brewer
Alyssa and Wayne Brewer -their style pays homage to classic country sounds while infusing modern elements, appealing to listeners of traditional and contemporary country music alike. Their album received national recognition with (4) hit singles all with accompanying viral music videos, garnering praise from an array of strong tastemaker outlets including: People Magazine, CMT, The Bluegrass Situation, Americana Highways, MusicRow, Saving Country Music, and Cowgirl Magazine, among others. Winning Nashville’s prestigious Music Row Discovery Award, Alyssa & Wayne’s musical salute to the King & First Lady of country music, George Jones & Tammy Wynette, centered around one goal: crafting a performance to warm the hearts of longtime fans and kindle interest from a new generation. This young, married country duo is selling out shows, touring nationally and internationally in support of their new album, and making waves with their authentic neotraditional golden era country and the lost art of male/female duets.

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GET TO KNOW: The Song Sparrows
The Song Sparrows are a Louisville, Kentucky-based Americana, bluegrass, and string band featuring members Rebecca Minnick, Drew Powell, Angela Scharfenberger, and Joe Watts. Known for original and traditional tunes, they are active in the local music scene.

FridayFest: MaryMary with Josh & Billy. Click Here For Details
2026-06-05 18:00 - 22:00 | Highview Park, 7201 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY, 40228, United States
Local music, local food trucks, and community socializing every other Friday throughout the summer.

GET TO KNOW: MaryMary
We are a high energy rock-n-roll cover band from Louisville Kentucky. Since 1991 MaryMary has rocked hundreds of nightclubs and music festivals including From Fleetwood Mac and Carly Simon to Fall Out Boy and The Killers, we’ve carefully curated a nimble set list guaranteed to make you dance!

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GET TO KNOW: Josh & Billy
“Josh & Billy” are Josh Dunning (lead singer, acoustic guitarist) and Billy Lease (lead guitarist, backup vocals) performing an eclectic mix of top hits over the decades from Johnny Cash to Nirvana and beyond.

Bicentennial Park Summer Concert Series: The Skinny Band and Casey Powell & Monster Crew. Click Here For Details
2026-05-29 18:30 - 21:30 | Bicentennial Park, 118 E Spring Street, New Albany, IN, 47150, United States
The Bicentennial Park Summer Concert Series are free, family-friendly after-work concerts every Friday from 6:30pm-9:30pm located in downtown New Albany. Concerts feature local, regional, and national acts.

GET TO KNOW: The Skinny Band
Formed in 2019 in Greenville, Indiana, The Skinny delivers an engaging blend of classic rock and country, combining well-known covers with original material. The band has released two projects to date: The Blue EP and the full-length album Play It Like You Wrote It, both available across major streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
As of 2026, the lineup features Craig Foster (keys, guitar, vocals), Braden Branham (guitar, vocals), Hannah Branham (vocals), Brian Badgett (guitar, vocals), Colin LaMure (bass), and Brandon Marlin (drums).

GET TO KNOW: Casey Powell & Monster Crew
Casey Powell is a Louisville-based multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and producer whose psychedelic rock sound has made him one of the city’s most compelling live acts. Leading his band Monster Crew, Powell brings a searing, genre-blending energy to every performance — raw and high-octane one moment, introspective and atmospheric the next.
Late 2025 marked a milestone with the release of the Human Nature EP, a collection of tracks that showcase Powell’s range as a writer and bandleader. The lead single “Suspense” sets the tone: trippy, personal, and alive with tension. It’s the kind of record that rewards repeated listens.
Powell and Monster Crew have earned multiple features on Louisville’s beloved 91.9 WFPK, and closed out 2025 performing at WFPK’s New Year’s Eve Bash at The Louisville Palace — one of the city’s most celebrated stages. He performs regularly throughout the year and remains one of Louisville’s most exciting acts to watch.
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FridayFest: The Brass Pack. Click Here For Details
2026-05-22 18:00 - 22:00 | Highview Park, 7201 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY, 40228, United States
Local music, local food trucks, and community socializing every other Friday throughout the summer.

Get to know: The Brass Pack
The Brass Pack is an 8-piece, High-Energy, Pop-Rock group covering Brass-Centric music from the 70’s and 80’s. The members
are well-known veteran musicians from the Louisville-Nashville region, performing the music that made them come to love
performing live. Chicago, Earth Wind and Fire, Steely Dan and Toto are among the groups that they cover with proficiency. After
enjoying an evening with these seasoned professionals, you will never be the same.

Forest Fest: Click Here For Details
2026-05-16 | Jefferson Memorial Forest, 12408 Holsclaw Hill Rd, Louisville, KY, 40118, United States
A family-friendly festival of bluegrass and Americana music, local food and crafts in the largest municipally-owned forest in the U.S.
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NuLu Bock Fest
2026-03-28 12:00 - 18:00 | NuLu, 804 E Market St, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
NuLu Business Association’s annual spring event NuLu Bock Fest will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 6:00pm!
2026 marks the ninth year of the beloved event. This street festival spans 4 blocks within the NuLu neighborhood featuring the Jefferson County Farm Bureau adult and baby goat races, locally crafted bock beer, live music, kids activities, local vendors and more!
