by Doug Dreisbach | May 27, 2026 | FRONT PAGE, LOUISVILLE BALLET, Uncategorized
Artist Spotlight: Oteil Burbridge
Genre: Jam Band / Rock / Jazz / Blues / Funk
Age: 61
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Instruments: Bass guitar, drums, piano, bass clarinet, banjo
Bands: Dead & Company, The Allman Brothers Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Aquarium Rescue Unit
Coming to Louisville: Oteil will play Iroquois Amphitheater Thursday, May 28. Recent shows included famed musicians including Steve Kimock (lead guitar), Jason Crosby (multi-instrumentalist), Johnny Kimock (drums), Tom Guarna (guitar), Melvin Seals (keyboard and organ), Lamar Williams Jr. (vocals), and two-time Grammy Award–winning musician Oteil Burbridge (bass) set-lists include a mix of Grateful Dead favorites and other high energy jam pieces.
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by Doug Dreisbach | May 19, 2026 | FRONT PAGE
Celebrating the music and spectacle of Pink Floyd, Brit Floyd brings its spectacular “The Wall, The Moon and Beyond!” tour to the historic Louisville Palace Theatre to celebrate two of the most iconic albums in rock history with The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall for an immersive concert experience fans won’t forget.
Widely regarded as the world’s premier Pink Floyd tribute act, Brit Floyd recreates the sound, visuals, and atmosphere of legendary Floyd tours with stunning precision.
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by Doug Dreisbach | May 15, 2026 | FRONT PAGE, LOUISVILLE BALLET
Derby Dinner Playhouse is proud to announce its highly anticipated 52nd Season, featuring a dynamic lineup of beloved musicals and laugh-out-loud comedies.
The 2026/27 season promises something for everyone, continuing Derby Dinner’s long-standing tradition of delivering high-quality entertainment.
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by Doug Dreisbach | May 6, 2026 | FRONT PAGE
Live theater is magical—until the audience becomes part of the show. From curtain rise to standing ovation, every performance features a colorful cast both onstage and in the seats. Here’s a playful look at the personalities you’re almost guaranteed to encounter.
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by Doug Dreisbach | May 6, 2026 | FRONT PAGE, Kentucky Performing Arts, LOUISVILLE BALLET
The Kentucky Performing Arts (KPA) Bradley Awards is officially announcing this year’s nominees and the ceremony will take place on May 31, 2026 at the historic Brown Theatre in Louisville. This program is an official regional awards program of the National High School Musical Theatre Awards® (NHSMTA®), known also as The Jimmy Awards®. The KPA Bradley Awards will introduce talented youth in Kentucky and Southern Indiana to the national stage while celebrating the importance of theatre arts education.
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