The Courier-Journal (Louisville)
7 tribute bands to catch in Louisville
Acts celebrate Swift, Bee Gees, Journey, others
Didn’t score a ticket to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour? Or maybe you did and now feel the need for more Swiftie vibes minus the astronomical ticket price. The Brown Theatre is hosting a Taylor Swift tribute show this weekend that could scratch that itch.
And it’s not just Swifties who can cash in on shows costing a fraction of the price of the real McCoy. Tribute bands playing in Louisville this summer have nearly every music genre covered from disco to heavy metal, New Wave to Tom Petty and of course, the iconic 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 filled with chart-topping hits and cherished deep cuts. The dynamic Taylor Swift tribute band takes the audience on a journey through the iconic performer’s career. The stage comes alive with a video wall production, adding a visual spectacle that complements the music.
WHERE: Brown Theatre, 315 W.
Broadway
WHEN: Today, at 7 p.m.
Cost: Tickets start at $40 plus fees at kentuckyperformingarts.org
Bee Gees Tribute
WHAT: The only outdoor and free concert in our summer tribute band lineup, Radiotronic’s 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.
WHERE: Highview Park is located at 7201 Outer Loop. Enter through Briscoe Lane.
WHEN: Gates will open at 5 p.m. Friday, and music will run 6-10 p.m.
COST: Free. For more information, check out FridayFest at Highview Park on Facebook.
Captured: The Ultimate Journey Tribute Band
WHAT: This 18-and-up show features your favorite Journey songs with special guests Emmy Jean (Southern Sirens) and Matthew Quinney.
WHEN: Friday
WHERE: Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road
COST: Tickets start at $20 at headlinerslouisville.com
Def Leggend: The World’s Greatest Tribute To Def Leppard
WHAT: This Def Leppard tribute band from Dallas, Texas, is headed north to Louisville and will perform the heavy metal band’s greatest hits, including “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” “Photogaph,” “Love Bites” and more.
WHERE: Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. Fourth St.
WHEN: June 29
TICKETS: Tickets start at $10 online at livenation.com
Satisfaction: International Rolling Stones Tribute Show
WHAT: This Rolling Stones tribute band has more than 24 years of touring experience with over 4,000 performances worldwide to its credit.
WHERE: Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. Fourth St. WHEN: 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 Nashville studio and touring circuit.
WHEN: Aug 9
WHERE: Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. Fourth St.
COST: Tickets start at $13 online at mercuryballroom.com Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience WHAT: Los Angeles-based Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience delivers a career-spanning “best of” concert that transports the audience through time and touches on several key points in Depeche Mode’s 40-plus year career.
WHERE: Mercury Ballroom, 611 S.
Fourth St.
WHEN: Aug. 23
COST: Tickets start at $19 online at mercuryballroom.com
Reach features reporter Kirby Adams at kadams@courier-journal.com.