Taylor Swift, Rolling Stones and other tribute bands play in Louisville
Didn’t get a ticket for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour? Or maybe you did and are now craving more Swiftie vibes minus the astronomical ticket price. The Brown Theater is hosting a Taylor Swift tribute show this weekend that might satisfy that craving.
And it’s not just the Swifties who can make money from concerts that cost a fraction of the price of the real shows. The tribute bands playing Louisville this summer cover nearly every genre of music, from disco to heavy metal, new wave to Tom Petty and, of course, the legendary Rolling Stones.
Here are seven tribute bands performing in Louisville:
Swift: A tribute to Taylor Swift
WHAT: An intimate evening celebrating Taylor Swift’s timeless music. Swift is your ticket to a night of chart-topping and beloved hits. The dynamic Taylor Swift tribute band will take the audience on a journey through the legendary artist’s career. The stage will be brought to life by a video wall production, creating a visual spectacle to complement the music.
WHERE: Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway
WHEN: Saturday, 22 June, 7 p.m.
Cost: Tickets start at $40 plus fees at kentuckyperformingarts.org
Tribute to the Bee Gees
WHAT: The only free outdoor concert in our summer tribute band lineup, Radiotronics Bee Gees Tribute takes place at Friday Fest in Highview Park. The family-friendly event includes food trucks and activities, plus more than enough grassy space to enjoy a picnic, disco dance, and sing along to your favorite Bee Gees hits.
BHERE: Highview Park is located at 7201 Outer Loop. Enter the park via Briscoe Lane.
WHEN: The gates open at 5 p.m. and music plays from 6 to 10 p.m.
COST: Free. For more information, visit the FridayFest at Highview Park Facebook page.
Captured: The ultimate Journey tribute band
WHAT: This 18+ show features your favorite Journey songs with special guests Emmy Jean (Southern Sirens) and Matthew Quinney.
WHEN: Friday, June 28
WHERE: Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road
COST: Tickets start at $20 at headlinerslouisville.com.
Def Leggend: The world’s biggest tribute to Def Leppard
WHAT: This Def Leppard tribute band from Dallas, Texas, is heading north to Louisville and will play the heavy metal band’s biggest hits, including “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” “Photogaph,” “Love Bites” and more.
WHERE: Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. Fourth St.
WHEN: Saturday, June 29
TICKETS: Tickets start at $10 and are available online at livenation.com
Satisfaction: International Rolling Stones Tribute Show
WHAT: This Rolling Stones tribute band has over 24 years of touring experience and has performed over 4,000 shows worldwide.
WHERE: Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. Fourth St.
WHEN: Saturday, July 20
COST: Tickets start at $13 online at mercuryballroom.com
Southern Accents: The ultimate tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
WHAT: Southern Accents: The Ultimate Tom Petty Experience is a team of musicians from the studios and tours of Nashville.
WHEN: Friday, August 9
WHERE: Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. Fourth St.
COST: Tickets start at $13 online at mercuryballroom.com
Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience
WHAT: Based in Los Angeles, Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience offers a career-spanning “best of” concert that takes audiences through time and touches on several key points of Depeche Mode’s 40-plus year career.
WHERE: Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. Fourth St.
WHEN: Friday, August 23
COST: Tickets start at $19 and are available online at mercuryballroom.com.
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