If you love live music, there's no time like the present when it comes to getting out and about in Louisville. This week is all about Derby Week; here are the local shows worth checking out.
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Derby Week Concert Series: Chris Janson
From the event description:
Fourth Street Live! and 97.5 WAMZ welcome country music artist Chris Janson as part of the Derby Week Concert Series. He will be performing songs from his two recent albums, Buy Me a Boat and Everybody. He will be joined by special guest Dillon Carmichael. Ages 21 and over only.
When: Thursday, May 2, 8-11 p.m.
Where: Fourth Street Live!, 400 S. Fourth St.
Price: $15. More ticket options available.
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Thurby with DJ Mark Farina
From the event description:
Play Louisville will kick off a new Derby Week tradition with a massive dance event on Thurby night (the Thursday of Derby week). This will be DJ Mark Farina's first trip to Louisville in over 20 years, and the dance floor will be full of everyone from old school Midwestern ravers to a melting pot of international Derby visitors.
When: Thursday, May 2, 9 p.m.-Friday, May 3, 4 a.m.
Where: Play Louisville, 1101 E. Washington St.
Price: $15
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Derby Week Concert Series: Billy Currington
From the event description:
Come to 4th Street Live! on Thursday night for Chris Janson and return on Friday night for Billy Currington, welcomed by Budweiser and 97.5 WAMZ. He will be appearing with special guests Canaan Smith and Everette and followed by a performance by DJ Vice.
When: Friday, May 3, 8-11 p.m.
Where: Fourth Street Live!, 400 S. Fourth St.
Price: $10. More ticket options available.
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Derby Week Concert Series: Kirby
From the event description:
Finally, before heading over to Fourth Street Live! for the Thursday and Friday night concerts, kick off Derby weekend early with a performance by Kirby. Kirby is known for creating "cascading soundscapes blended with acoustic guitars, poppy vocals and synthy undertones" in both his solo career and as the frontman for Ontario-based progressive rock group First Time Fallen.
When: Wednesday, May 1, 8-11 p.m.
Where: Fourth Street Live, 400 S. Fourth St.
Price: Free
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