by Doug Dreisbach | Jun 8, 2026 | FRONT PAGE, LOUISVILLE BALLET, Uncategorized
Another year of Railbird Music Festival is in the books, and once again, the two-day celebration at Lexington’s Red Mile proved why it has become one of the region’s premier music events.
The 2026 festival wrapped up Sunday night with Kentucky native Tyler Childers taking the stage before a packed crowd, delivering a powerful set that blended fan favorites, newer material and plenty of singalong moments. Childers capped off a weekend that featured an impressive lineup spanning multiple genres and generations of artists.
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by Doug Dreisbach | Jun 1, 2026 | FRONT PAGE, LOUISVILLE BALLET
The wait is over. Railbird Festival, one of Kentucky’s premier music festivals, returns to the Red Mile in Lexington on Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, bringing together an impressive mix of Americana, folk, bluegrass, country, rock, bourbon, food, and unforgettable live performances.
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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 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, 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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by Doug Dreisbach | May 6, 2026 | FRONT PAGE, LOUISVILLE BALLET, LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA
The Louisville Orchestra, under the dynamic direction of Teddy Abrams, is thrilled to announce the fourth annual Independence Day concert, Play America, a spectacular free concert event celebrating the 250th Anniversary of America’s founding! This musical extravaganza, set to take place on July 2nd, 2026, at America Place at River Ridge, promises to be our biggest year yet with an evening of community, family fun, and musical excellence.
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