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SUMMARY:O.A.R. with Special Guests Gavin Degraw & KT Tunstall @ Andrew J. Brady Music Center
DESCRIPTION:Legendary rock band O.A.R. has announced the O.A.R Three Decades Tour\, an expansive North American run celebrating the band’s remarkable three-decade journey. In celebration\, O.A.R. has released a brand-new single\, “Where We Are Right Now\,” available today on all streaming platforms – listen HERE. O.A.R.’s newest track delivers their signature blend of heartfelt lyrics and uplifting energy\, capturing the spirit of their journey as they launch their milestone anniversary tour. \n“When we started playing songs together in a basement in Rockville\, Maryland in 1996 we had big dreams of being a real deal touring band. We imagined playing our songs throughout the country\, living life on the road\, telling our stories to the world\, “said frontman Marc Roberge “The fact we’ve gotten to live that life for the last 30 years is a testament to the power of our audience. This tour is our way of saying thank you – to every fan who made our dreams come true. We can’t wait to see each and every one of you out there on the Three Decades Tour.” \nFeaturing all of the band’s career defining hits and a dynamic lineup featuring special guests Gavin DeGraw\, and KT Tunstall\, the milestone tour will bring O.A.R.’s renowned live show to amphitheaters\, arenas\, and landmark venues across the U.S. including a stop in Cincinnati\, OH at The Andrew J Brady Music Center on Friday\, September 4. Watch the band’s tour announcement video HERE. \nFormed in Rockville\, Maryland\, in 1996\, O.A.R. includes Marc Roberge (lead vocals\, guitar)\, Richard On (lead guitar\, backing vocals)\, Chris Culos (drums)\, and Jerry DePizzo (saxophone\, guitar\, backing vocals). The band has grown from high school friends jamming in basements to one of the most enduring live acts in modern rock. Over the last thirty years\, O.A.R. has sold out Madison Square Garden twice\, headlined Red Rocks Amphitheatre more than a dozen times\, earned multiple Platinum and Gold certifications\, and built one of the most passionate fan communities in music. This tour will see them perform across the nation’s most celebrated venues including The Greek Theatre\, Red Rocks and Jones Beach. \nLast month\, O.A.R. celebrated the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough album Stories of a Stranger with a deluxe reissue\, revisiting the era that produced hit singles like “Love and Memories\,” “Lay Down\,” and “Heard the World.” The release set the tone for an anniversary year that will include new music\, collaborations\, and archival content chronicling the band’s 30-year evolution. Stories Of A Stranger (20th Anniversary Edition) is coming Friday\, December 5 with 4 new bonus tracks – pre-order HERE. \nAbout O.A.R.: \nIt’s unbelievable that O.A.R. are still together thirty years since their first gig at an eighth grade talent show\, but these musicians are no strangers to “unbelievable.” In fact\, they’ve quietly shattered expectations at every turn over the last thirty years. Their journey may have started in Maryland\, but it’s taken them around the world with multiple sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden and Red Rocks Amphitheatre\, north of 1 billion streams\, and multiplatinum success. Creating an expansive catalog beginning with 1997’s The Wanderer\, they earned RIAA Gold certifications\, three Top 15 Billboard 200 debuts\, and collaborated with everyone from Robert Redford and Goo Goo Dolls to Wiz Khalifa and DJ Premier. Their latest album\, The Arcade\, features the fan favorite “In the Clouds.” O.A.R. members\, Marc Roberge and Jerry DePizzo\, are also founding partners of the Oceans Calling Festival in Ocean City\, Maryland\, a world-class\, multi-day celebration of music and community. Working alongside and driven by their talented partner Tim Sweetwood and his team\, they helped create a festival that has quickly become a cornerstone of Maryland’s cultural calendar\, making a lasting positive impact on the community. “The true reward isn’t just in the music\, it’s in the way it uplifts the community and shines a light on the great state of Maryland\,” says Jerry DePizzo. Through their charity\, Heard The World Fund\, O.A.R. have raised millions for education\, sustainability\, and pediatric cancer causes. Heading into their 30th year in 2026\, Marc Roberge\, Richard On\, Chris Culos\, and Jerry DePizzo are still having a blast as brothers—and it shows every time they take the stage.
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/o-a-r-with-special-guests-gavin-degraw-kt-tunstall-andrew-j-brady-music-center/
LOCATION:Andrew J. Brady Music Center
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SUMMARY:Squeeze\, Adam Ant\, & Haircut 100 @ Rose Music Center @ The Heights
DESCRIPTION:SQUEEZE \nWITH ADAM ANT AND HAIRCUT 100 \nROSE MUSIC CENTER AT THE HEIGHTS \nFRIDAY\, SEPTEMBER 4\, 2026 \nTickets On Sale Friday\, May 8 at 10AM \nHUBER HEIGHTS\, OH (5/5/2026) – This Fall\, Squeeze return to North America for a major tour with Adam Ant and Haircut 100\, bringing one of the UK’s most beloved songbooks back across the Atlantic at a moment of renewed creative momentum. The 2026 tour includes a stop in Huber Heights\, OH for a performance at Rose Music Center on Friday\, September 4. \nTickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10AM on Friday\, May 8 at Ticketmaster.com and the Rose Music Center Box Office. \nMarking 50 years together\, Squeeze’s new album Trixies is both a revelation and a full-circle moment. Drawn from songs Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook first wrote as teenagers in 1974\, the record reimagines a lost “concept album” set inside a fictional nightclub—complete with vivid characters\, shadowy storylines\, and the sharp observational detail that would later define their work. Once shelved due to youthful limitations\, these songs have now been fully realized decades later\, capturing the raw spark of their earliest collaboration with the confidence and craft of seasoned masters. This precocious collection of songs – under the guiding production hand of Squeeze’s bassist Owen Biddle (The Roots\, John Legend\, Al Green) – finally gets to enjoy its moment in the spotlight. \nPraise for Trixies positions Squeeze at a rare creative peak\, with SPIN calling it “the duo’s personal masterpiece” and marveling at “the ambition” and “a swathe of great moments.” FLOOD hails Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook as “one of the great songwriting duos of their time\,” while Brooklyn Vegan notes that the album captures their signature style already fully formed—“complex melodies that nonetheless sound effortless” and “a youthful energy…that marks Squeeze’s best records.” Elsewhere\, SPILL calls it “a brilliant step back in time” that still feels strikingly current\, and PopMatters praises its “immersive” world\, concluding that Trixies proves the band “were always destined to be formidable artists.” \nSqueeze’s enduring appeal\, from classics like “Up The Junction\,” “Tempted\,” and “Cool For Cats” to a catalog embraced by artists as wide-ranging as Erykah Badu and The Shins\, their songwriting has long bridged generations. In recent years\, a revitalized lineup has transformed that legacy into a live show widely regarded as one of the strongest of their career—dynamic\, sharp\, and newly resonant with younger audiences discovering the band through streaming. \nWith Trixies sparking a fresh wave of creativity—and more new material already waiting in the wings—Squeeze step into this North American run not as a legacy act\, but as a band in a genuine late-period surge. \nABOUT ADAM ANT \nAdam Ant is one of the defining figures of new wave\, rising to fame in the early ’80s with Adam & The Ants and a string of era-defining hits including “Antmusic\,” “Stand and Deliver\,” and “Prince Charming.” Blending Burundi-influenced rhythms with glam swagger and punk energy\, he became a central figure of the MTV generation\, later achieving solo success with “Goody Two Shoes\,” which cemented his status in the U.S. \nWith a career spanning over four decades\, Ant’s influence extends across music and culture—impacting artists from alternative rock to industrial\, while also building a parallel career as an actor. His ANTMUSIC tour celebrates that legacy\, drawing from every era of his catalog and reaffirming his place as one of pop’s most distinctive and enduring performers. \nABOUT HAIRCUT 100 \nHaircut 100 are a British pop group formed in 1980 in Beckenham\, London\, led by frontman Nick Heyward alongside Les Nemes and Graham Jones. Rising quickly in the early ’80s\, they became one of the era’s defining pop acts with four UK Top 10 singles—including “Love Plus One\,” “Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)\,” “Fantastic Day\,” and “Nobody’s Fool”—and their platinum-selling debut album Pelican West. \nAfter an initial burst of chart success and international touring\, the band split in 1983 before reuniting decades later for a series of celebrated live performances. In recent years\, Haircut 100 have returned to the stage and studio\, reconnecting with audiences across generations while continuing to build on their bright\, melodic legacy\, with new material and their first album in over 40 years\, Boxing The Compass\, on the horizon.
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/squeeze-adam-ant-haircut-100-rose-music-center-the-heights/
LOCATION:Rose Music Center @ The Heights
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SUMMARY:Patton Oswalt @ Lexington Opera House
DESCRIPTION:Patton Oswalt Announces Tour Stop at the \nLexington Opera House on Friday\, September 4\, 2026 \nGeneral On-Sale Begins Friday\, May 22 at 10 A.M. \nLocal via Ticketmaster.com and LexingtonOperaHouse.com \n \nLEXINGTON\, KY (May 19\, 2026) –– On Friday\, September 4\, 2026\, Patton Oswalt will bring his stand-up comedy to the Lexington Opera House. One of the most recognizable voices in modern comedy\, Oswalt continues to leave his distinctive imprint across entertainment through his award-winning stand-up specials and extensive work in film\, television\, and voice acting. \nTea & Scotch!\, his newest comedy special\, is now available on Gorilla Comedy+. It follows We All Scream\, his directorial debut\, and adds to an impressive catalog of specials that have garnered multiple Grammy nominations. His film and television credits include Young Adult\, Big Fan\, Parks and Recreation\, A.P. Bio\, and Veep\, along with voice roles such as Remy in Pixar’s Ratatouille and appearances in BoJack Horseman\, Rick and Morty\, Archer\, and The Secret Life of Pets 2. Across his career\, he has earned six Grammy nominations and four Emmy nominations. \nTickets will be available for purchase starting at 10 A.M. on Friday\, May 22\, at ticketmaster.com\, lexingtonoperahouse.com\, or in person at the Central Bank Center Box Office from 12-4 P.M. on Wednesdays and Fridays.
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/patton-oswalt-lexington-opera-house/
LOCATION:Lexington Opera House
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SUMMARY:Ray LaMontagne: Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour @ Louisville Palace Theater
DESCRIPTION:Sun Sep 6\, 2026 \n8:00PM \nRay LaMontagne – Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour presented by 91.9 WFPK
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/ray-lamontagne-trouble-20th-anniversary-tour-louisville-palace-theater/
LOCATION:Louisville Palace Theatre
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SUMMARY:Sam Barber" American Route Tour @ Andrew J. Brady Center
DESCRIPTION:SAM BARBER \nADDS CINCINNATI ‘AMERICAN ROUTE TOUR’ DATE \nTHE ANDREW J BRADY MUSIC CENTER® \nSEPTEMBER 8\, 2026 \nTickets On Sale Thursday\, June 18 at 10AM \nCincinnati\, OH (6/10/2026) – Multi-platinum country sensation Sam Barber has added a Cincinnati date to his 2026 American Route Tour.  The breakout star will make his highly anticipated Cincinnati debut at The Andrew J Brady Music Center® on September 8. \nTickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10AM on Thursday\, June 18 at Ticketmaster.com and BradyMusicCenter.com. Fans can register now for early access to presale tickets HERE. \nWith more than 3.3B global streams to date\, Sam Barber claimed his space in the country spotlight with the breakout success of his RIAA Gold-certified 2024 debut album\, Restless Mind — a 28-song tour-de-force highlighted by such smash singles as the 2x RIAA Platinum certified “Straight and Narrow\,” “Better Year” (an emotionally charged anthem featured on Paramount Network’s blockbuster TV show Yellowstone)\, and the RIAA Platinum-certified “Indigo (Feat. Avery Anna)\,” the latter of which has proven a worldwide sensation with over 709M global streams\, climbing to the upper reaches of country radio airplay charts nationwide\, and reaching the top 40 on Billboard’s overall “Hot 100.” Barber’s “Tear Us Apart” was among the standout tracks featured on the GRAMMY® Award-nominated blockbuster soundtrack\, Twisters: The Album. \nBarber kept his unstoppable momentum going with his 2025 EP\, Music for the Soul. Co-written by Barber and produced by GRAMMY® Award-winner Ryan Hewitt (The Lumineers\, Noah Kahan) and Joe Becker at studios in Nashville\, TN and Bozeman\, MT\, the EP sees Barber chronicling how he got here and where he’s headed next on such eloquent\, empathetic new songs as “Same Sad Shit” and the fame-wrestling title track\, “Music for the Soul.” A truly enthralling live performer\, Barber marked his meteoric rise by spending much of his time on the road\, including the massive Restless Mind World Tour 2025\, a marathon international run that saw sold-out headline dates and festival appearances across North America\, the United Kingdom\, Europe\, and Australia. The 22-year-old Southeast Missouri-raised singer-songwriter further celebrated his ascent with high-profile TV performances on NBC’s The Kelly Clarkson Show and CBS Saturday Morning’s “Saturday Sessions.
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/sam-barber-american-route-tour-andrew-j-brady-center/
LOCATION:Andrew J. Brady Music Center
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SUMMARY:Shinedown @ Andrew J. Brady Music Center
DESCRIPTION:SHINEDOWN ANNOUNCES\nHEADLINING PERFORMANCE IN\nCINCINNATI \n \nTHE ANDREW J BRADY MUSIC CENTER® \nSEPTEMBER 9 \nTickets Go On-Sale To The Public On Friday\, June 5 at 10AM \nCincinnati\, OH (6/2/26) – Multi-platinum rock juggernaut Shinedown are extending their wildly successful Dance\, Kid\, Dance Act II Tour with an additional date in Cincinnati\, Ohio. Fans can catch the chart-topping band live in an intimate setting at The Andrew J Brady Music Center® on September 9. \nTickets will be available to the general public on Friday\, June 5 at 10am at Ticketmaster.com and BradyMusicCenter.com. \nABOUT SHINEDOWN \nMulti-platinum band Shinedown have cemented their status as one of the most vital and forward-thinking powerhouses in music\, embodying the kind of creative dynamism that transcends boundaries with over 8.3 billion global streams\, a record-breaking 24 #1 rock hits\, 15 platinum and gold singles\, platinum or gold certification for all of their albums\, 10 million albums sold worldwide\, and major media acclaim. They are known for their timely and honest messages behind their chart-topping songs that resonate with not only their global audience and the rock community\, but our culture at large. \nHistory continues to be made as Shinedown is the #1 artist on Billboard’s Greatest Of All Time Mainstream Rock Artists Chart\, after notching the most ever #1s (23) in the history of the Mainstream Rock Songs Chart with a string of consecutive #1 hit singles. Mediabase has also cemented Shinedown as the greatest rock band in history with an award for the most No. 1’s\, Top 5’s and Top 10’s in Mediabase Active Rock Chart history. The band’s latest juggernaut track “A Symptom Of Being Human\,” (off of their 7th studio album Planet Zero) has hit nearly 125 million global streams and charted at five radio formats including a #1 at Active\, Top 10 at Alternative\, Top 10 at AC\, Top 15 at Hot AC\, and a Top 20 at Top 40. To date\, Shinedown is the very first artist to get a song Top 10 at Active\, Alternative\, and Hot AC Radio on Mediabase with one song. The song\, off of their Planet Zero album\, resonated with fans across the globe for the unifying message of its lyrics: that it is our human connections that matter the most.  \nHailed for their high-octane live shows\, explosive rock ‘n’ roll spirit\, thought-provoking lyrics\, and melodic sensibility\, Shinedown continues to engender diehard love from millions of global fans and has racked up countless sold-out tours and festival headlining slots propelled by the undeniable power of frontman Brent Smith’s voice. Shinedown is Brent Smith [vocals]\, Zach Myers [guitar]\, Eric Bass [bass\, production]\, and Barry Kerch [drums].
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/shinedown-andrew-j-brady-music-center/
LOCATION:Andrew J. Brady Music Center
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SUMMARY:Thomas Rhett @ KFC Yum! Center
DESCRIPTION:THOMAS RHETT TURNS UP THE VOLUME FOR SUMMER WITH THE\nSOUNDTRACK TO LIFE TOUR\nFeaturing\nVincent Mason and Emily Ann Roberts at the KFC Yum! Center on September 10\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLouisville\, KY (March 9\, 2026) –  Diamond-certified superstar Thomas Rhett is set to bring his “must- watch” (OutKick) live show back to the road this summer with THE SOUNDTRACK TO LIFE TOUR. Promoted by Live Nation\, the tour will launch in July\, and stop in Louisville Kentucky  at the KFC Yum! Center on September 10 while delivering the “bombastic\, good-time energy” (Esquire) that fans have come to expect from one of music’s most dynamic entertainers. Rising star Vincent Mason will join Thomas Rhett with Emily Ann Roberts kicking off each night of the tour. \nPresales begin this Wednesday\, March 11 at 10AM local time with the general onsale beginning on Friday\, March 13 at 10AM local time. All ticket information is available at www.kfcyumcenter.com. \n“I’ve always believed a great song can take you right back to a moment—your first love\, the last day of school\, that summer you never wanted to end—and that’s what I hope the fans take away from our shows this summer\,” Thomas Rhett shares. “And for me\, there couldn’t be a better way to kick off tour than at home in Nashville. I can’t wait to hit the road with this crew of insanely talented artists and make some memories.” \nThe tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium seats\, a guided backstage tour\, access to the Thomas Rhett VIP Lounge\, VIP-exclusive gift item & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information\, visit vipnation.com. \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION\nShow Name: Thomas Rhett The Soundtrack to Life Tour 2026\nShow Date & Times: Thursday\, September 10\, 2026 at 7:30pm\nLocation: KFC Yum! Center | 1 Arena Plaza | Louisville\, KY 40202\nHow to Purchase Tickets: Tickets go on sale Friday\, March 13 at 10 am at ticketmaster.com and the KFC Yum! Center box office.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Thomas Rhett \nThomas Rhett’s latest album ABOUT A WOMAN (Deluxe) is the expanded version of his “best work yet” (Country Living)\, now comprised of 25 songs including collaborations with Lanie Gardner\, Blake Shelton\, Teddy Swims\, Tucker Wetmore and current Top 5 single “Ain’t A Bad Life (ft. Jordan Davis)”. Pairing his laid-back perspective with a vocal drenched in casual country soul\, Thomas Rhett has spent just over 10 years gathering 24 Number Ones\, 16 billion streams and armfuls of awards–eight ACM Awards including 2020 “Entertainer of the Year\,” two CMA Awards\, five GRAMMY® Awards nominations\, plus trophies from the CMT Music Awards\, Billboard Awards and iHeartRadio Awards\, in addition to being recognized with five CMA Triple Play awards for penning three No. One songs within a 12-month period. \nWith both songwriting prowess and charisma\, his career has been fueled by equal parts energy and emotion\, continually keeping fans on their toes. This summer\, he will join Morgan Wallen for four dates on the Still The Problem Tour and will make his highly-anticipated return to the U.K.\, appearing with Luke Combs for a three-night run at Wembley Stadium. For more information about new music and upcoming tour dates\, visit ThomasRhett.com.
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/thomas-rhett-kfc-yum-center/
LOCATION:KFC Yum! Center
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SUMMARY:Heart of Country Music Festival at Kenton County Fairgrounds
DESCRIPTION:NEW ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT!!!\n \nHEART OF COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL \nRETURNS TO NORTHERN KENTUCKY \nFESTIVAL EXPANDS FROM ONE TO TWO DAYS! \nSEPTEMBER 11-12\, 2026 \n \nJO DEE MESSINA JOINING HEADLINERS \nJUSTIN MOORE & CLINT BLACK!!!  \nTickets On Sale Now! \nINDEPENDENCE\, KY (MAY 13\, 2026) — The Heart of Country Music Festival is announcing another country music legend to its 2026 lineup with the addition of country music icon Jo Dee Messina. The 2nd annual event is expanding into a two-day weekend of incredible music live at the Kenton County Fairgrounds\, located in Independence\, Kentucky. \nJo Dee Messina will join headliners Justin Moore and Clint Black with additional artists including Shenandoah\, Little Texas\, Cole Goodwin\, John Morgen\, and Derek Alan. The two-day event will take place on Friday\, Sept. 11 and Saturday\, Sept. 12\, 2026. \nWith a carefully curated lineup of national acts\, breakout artists\, and homegrown talent\, Heart of Country’s goal is to celebrate the voices and stories that echo through Kentucky’s hills\, hollers\, and hometowns. This festival is a tribute to the people who show up\, sing loud\, and live with heart—because in Kentucky\, country music isn’t just a genre. It’s a way of life. \nMore than just a concert\, Heart of Country is a full-day celebration of community. From some of the region’s best food to games\, activities\, and front-porch vibes\, every element is designed to spark joy\, connection\, and good old-fashioned fun. Whether you’re two-stepping with friends or discovering a new favorite artist\, this festival is where Kentucky comes together—because we are the heart of country music. \nLINEUP:\nFRI: John Morgen\nLittle Texas\nJo Dee Messina\nClint Black \nSAT:\nDerek Alan\nCole Goodwin\nShenandoah\nJustin Moore \nTICKETS: On sale now at heartofcountryfest.com \nWHERE: Kenton County Fairgrounds \n2836 Harris Pike\, Independence\, KY 41051 \nWHEN Friday\, Sept. 11 – Saturday\, Sept. 12\, 2026 \nMORE INFOK \nVisit us online at: heartofcountryfest.com \nGATES OPEN AT 4 PM EACH DAY
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/heart-of-country-music-festival-at-kenton-county-fairgrounds/
LOCATION:Kenton County Fairgrounds\, 2836 Harris Pike\, Indepenence\, KY\, 41051\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gladys Knight @ Taft Theater
DESCRIPTION:The Empress of Soul Gladys Knight announced her return to Cincinnati\, OH for a performance at Taft Theatre on Friday\, September 11. \nABOUT GLADYS KNIGHT \nThe great ones endure\, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest. Very few singers over the last sixty years have matched her unassailable artistry. This seven-time GRAMMY Award winner has enjoyed #1 hits in Pop\, Gospel\, R&B\, and Adult Contemporary\, and has triumphed in film\, television\, and live performance. \nAll told\, Knight has recorded more than 38 albums over the years\, including four solo albums: “Good Woman” (1991); “Just for You” (1994); the inspirational “Many Different Roads” (1999); and “At Last” (2001). “At Last” showed the world that she still has what it takes to record a hit album\, employing the talents of contemporary producers like Randy Jackson. \nKnight has continued to spread her acting wings\, making a guest star appearance in the FOX hit show “Star” and appearing in the film “Almost Christmas” in 2016\, both which were produced and directed by Lee Daniels. She appeared on ABC’s 14th season of “Dancing With The Stars” in 2012. In 2019\, she competed on the inaugural season of “The Masked Singer” and sang the National Anthem at Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta. Knight sang the National Anthem on yet another major sports stage at the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. This past 2022 holiday season she starred in “I’m Glad It’s Christmas” on Great American Family and received the 45th Kennedy Center Honors for Lifetime Artistic Achievements along with George Clooney\, Amy Grant\, Tania Leone and U2 in December. In addition\, this past March she received the National Medal of Arts along with Julia Louis-Dreyfus\, Bruce Springsteen\, Jose Feliciano and Mindy Kaling. This year she will be honored as a 2024 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree. \nHer involvement in other creative undertakings\, business ventures and humanitarian activities has been extensive\, and has brought her honors from industry and community alike. In 2015\, A portion of Atlanta’s State Route 9 from Peachtree Street to 14th Street was officially named Gladys Knight Highway.
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/gladys-knight-taft-theater/
LOCATION:Taft Theatre
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SUMMARY:Gladys Knight @ Taft Theater
DESCRIPTION:GLADYS KNIGHT\nLIVE IN CONCERT \nTAFT THEATRE \nFRIDAY\, SEPTEMBER 11 \nTickets On Sale Friday\, April 24 at 10am \nCincinnati\, OH (4/20/26) – The Empress of Soul Gladys Knight announced today her return to Cincinnati\, OH for a performance at Taft Theatre on Friday\, September 11. \nTickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10am on Friday\, April 24 at Ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at The Taft Theatre box office during normal business hours. \nABOUT GLADYS KNIGHT \nThe great ones endure\, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest. Very few singers over the last sixty years have matched her unassailable artistry. This seven-time GRAMMY Award winner has enjoyed #1 hits in Pop\, Gospel\, R&B\, and Adult Contemporary\, and has triumphed in film\, television\, and live performance. \nAll told\, Knight has recorded more than 38 albums over the years\, including four solo albums: “Good Woman” (1991); “Just for You” (1994); the inspirational “Many Different Roads” (1999); and “At Last” (2001).  “At Last” showed the world that she still has what it takes to record a hit album\, employing the talents of contemporary producers like Randy Jackson. \nKnight has continued to spread her acting wings\, making a guest star appearance in the FOX hit show “Star” and appearing in the film “Almost Christmas” in 2016\, both which were produced and directed by Lee Daniels.  She appeared on ABC’s 14th season of “Dancing With The Stars” in 2012. In 2019\, she competed on the inaugural season of “The Masked Singer” and sang the National Anthem at Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta.  Knight sang the National Anthem on yet another major sports stage at the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. This past 2022 holiday season she starred in “I’m Glad It’s Christmas” on Great American Family and received the 45th Kennedy Center Honors for Lifetime Artistic Achievements along with George Clooney\, Amy Grant\, Tania Leone and U2 in December.  In addition\, this past March she received the National Medal of Arts along with Julia Louis-Dreyfus\, Bruce Springsteen\, Jose Feliciano and Mindy Kaling.  This year she will be honored as a 2024 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree. \nHer involvement in other creative undertakings\, business ventures and humanitarian activities has been extensive\, and has brought her honors from industry and community alike. In 2015\, A portion of Atlanta’s State Route 9 from Peachtree Street to 14th Street was officially named Gladys Knight Highway.
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/gladys-knight-taft-theater-2/
LOCATION:Taft Theatre
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SUMMARY:Leslie Jones @ Lexington Opera House
DESCRIPTION:LESLIE JONES ANNOUNCES NEW DATES FOR “I’M HOT TOUR” INCLUDING STOP AT LEXINGTON OPERA HOUSE THIS SEPTEMBER\nArtist Presale Begins April 15; General On-Sale April 17 \n  \nLexington\, KY (April 13\, 2026) — Emmy award winning comedian\, actress\, and cultural powerhouse Leslie Jones is turning up the heat in 2026 with the announcement of her highly anticipated “I’m Hot Tour” with a stop at the Lexington Opera House on September 11. The newly added performance will go on sale beginning Friday\, April 17 at 10:00 AM local time\, following an exclusive artist presale running from April 15 at 10:00 AM through April 16 at 10:00 PM local time (code: LESLIE). \nKnown for her bold\, fearless humor and unforgettable stage presence\, Jones continues to bring her signature energy to audiences nationwide. These newly announced dates expand an already packed tour schedule and promise unforgettable nights of comedy. \nLeslie Jones has built a career on fearless\, high-energy comedy that pulls directly from her point of view and lived experience. The “I’m Hot Tour” showcases her unapologetic style and larger-than-life personality\, delivering must-see performances across the country. \nFor more information\, fans are encouraged to visit https://justleslie.com/. Tickets will be available for purchase starting at 10AM on Friday\, April 17 at ticketmaster.com\, lexingtonoperahouse.com\, or in person at the Central Bank Center Box Office from 12-4 P.M. on Wednesdays and Fridays.
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/leslie-jones-lexington-opera-house/
LOCATION:Lexington Opera House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T213000
DTSTAMP:20260904T175320
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SUMMARY:The Fab Four: Tribute to the Beatles Help and the Hits @ Lexington Opera House
DESCRIPTION:The Show is on September 12th at 7:30 pm at the Lexington Opera House
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/the-fab-four-tribute-to-the-beatles-help-and-the-hits-lexington-opera-house-2/
LOCATION:Lexington Opera House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T213000
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SUMMARY:The Fab Four: Tribute to the Beatles Help and the Hits @ Lexington Opera House
DESCRIPTION:The Show is on September 12th at 7:30 pm at the Lexington Opera House
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/the-fab-four-tribute-to-the-beatles-help-and-the-hits-lexington-opera-house/
LOCATION:Lexington Opera House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T220000
DTSTAMP:20260904T175320
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SUMMARY:Beth Hart @ Taft Theater
DESCRIPTION:BETH HART ANNOUNCES\nRETURN TO CINCINNATI \nTAFT THEATRE \nSATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 12 \nTickets On Sale Friday\, April 24 at 10am \nCincinnati\, OH (4/20/26) – Blues rock powerhouse Beth Hart has announced new 2026 tour dates. The run of shows will include her return to Cincinnati for a performance at Taft Theatre on Saturday\, September 12. \nTickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10am on Friday\, April 24 at Ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at The Taft Theatre box office during normal business hours. \nABOUT BETH HART \nIf you have ever seen Beth Hart live or immersed yourself in her music\, you know she puts every ounce of her being into her songs. For all of those empathetic superpowers\, she also needs someone to catch her when she falls.  Firebrands inspire; it’s what attracts people to them. However\, part of those personalities’ makeup is that they do not wear a harness. They thrive on the freedom and space around them. But\, with that comes danger; you need an emotional crash mat\, and those save lives. It is something we all need at times throughout our lives. \nThe multi-award-winning and Grammy-nominated Hart is recognized as one of her generation’s most talented voices; she has played by her own rules. She has collaborated with legends and icons\, traversed the globe\,  topped the Billboard Blues charts six times\, gone double platinum and had a string of Top 10 charting albums across Europe\, Top 30 Official Billboard US charting albums and surpassed 600 million streaming figures and counting. \n# # #
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/beth-hart-taft-theater/
LOCATION:Taft Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T220000
DTSTAMP:20260904T175320
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SUMMARY:Helado Negro @ Memorial Hall
DESCRIPTION:HELADO NEGRO \nMEMORIAL HALL | FRIDAY\, SEPTEMBER 11\, 2026 \nTickets On Sale Friday\, July 24 at 10AM \nCincinnati\, OH (7/21/2026) – The Longworth-Anderson Series presents Helado Negro live in concert at Cincinnati’s Memorial Hall on Friday\, September 11. \nTickets to the Longworth-Anderson Series concert go on sale to the public beginning at 10am on Friday\, July 24 at MemorialHallOTR.com\, or charge by phone at 513-977-8838. \nHelado Negro is the project of Roberto Carlos Lange\, a producer and singer-songwriter celebrated for crafting compassionate\, atmospheric\, and experimental pop music. Across his work\, Lange has built a reputation for weaving together deeply personal reflections with broader meditations on the world around him\, often balancing themes of vulnerability\, hope\, and uncertainty with an ever-present sense of curiosity. \nHis new EP\, The Last Sound On Earth (Big Dada\, out November 7)\, reflects on despair\, hope\, and inspiration against the backdrop of a planet in crisis. Initially inspired by the question\, “What will the last sound I hear before I die be?”\, Lange channels frenetic electronics\, distortion\, and echo into songs that capture feelings of dread\, but also the possibility of renewal. Lead single “More\,” accompanied by a video from filmmaker Annapurna Kumar\, explores the paradox of hyper connection and loneliness\, while other tracks confront power structures (“Sender Receiver”)\, protection and cynicism (“Protector”)\, and the balance between nothingness and possibility (“Zenith”). \nDespite the heavy themes\, movement and joy remain central to Lange’s practice. Performing live\, he transforms grief and tension into something freeing\, asking\, “How can I dance to this grief?” The result is music that never shies away from complexity\, but ultimately searches for release and connection. As Lange frames it himself: “What is the last sound on earth? The last sound is love…That’s the sound I hope to hear.” \nWith The Last Sound On Earth\, Helado Negro opens a new chapter\, offering listeners music that resonates on both intimate and universal scales — a reminder that even in moments of uncertainty\, there’s room for reflection\, movement\, and love. \n# # # \nABOUT THE LONGWORTH-ANDERSON SERIES \nLaunched in early 2017 by the Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society\, the Longworth-Anderson Series (LAS) features GRAMMY Award-winning and other nationally recognized performers and bands at beautiful\, intimate Memorial Hall.  This annual series showcases artists from a variety of contemporary music genres including Americana\, bluegrass\, blues\, country\, folk\, gospel\, hip hop\, indie rock\, jazz\, pop\, R&B\, reggae\, soul\, and world music.  Events that are part of the series provide an entire evening of entertainment including pre-concert receptions with live local music\, light bites\, and beer & wine tastings from popular regional restaurants\, craft beer brewers\, and wine distributors.
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/helado-negro-memorial-hall/
LOCATION:Memorial Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T180000
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SUMMARY:Black Jacket Symphony presents: Def Leppard's Hysteria @ Lexington Opera House
DESCRIPTION:THE BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY PRESENTS DEF LEPPARD’S HYSTERIA AT LEXINGTON OPERA HOUSE THIS SEPTEMBER\n \nLexington\, KY (April 13\, 2026) – Remember putting on an album and listening from start to finish?  Relive that moment with a live concert experience unlike any other as The Black Jacket Symphony recreates Def Leppard’s iconic album Hysteria live in its entirety—note for note\, sound for sound—plus a full set of Def Leppard’s greatest hits on September 13 at the Lexington Opera House. \nFor over a decade\, the Black Jacket Symphony has performed over 40 classic rock albums\, bringing an incredible night of entertainment to over a million music lovers across the US. The group of hand-picked musicians changes based upon the album being performed—and no sonic detail is overlooked\, with the musicians doing whatever it takes to reproduce the album. It’s a full night of rock and roll magic—plus a visual experience unlike any other. Fans across the country flock to their shows—and once you see one\, you won’t miss another! \nDon’t let the name fool you…known for their incredible live recreations of some of classic rock’s greatest albums\, The Black Jacket Symphony is bringing Def Leppard’s iconic album Hysteria to life. It’s a full rock-and-roll experience! Black jackets for them\, blue jeans for you. \nTickets will be available for purchase starting at 10AM on Friday\, April 17 at ticketmaster.com\, lexingtonoperahouse.com\, or in person at the Central Bank Center Box Office from 12-4 P.M. on Wednesdays and Fridays.
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/black-jacket-symphony-presents-def-leppards-hysteria-lexington-opera-house/
LOCATION:Lexington Opera House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T213000
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SUMMARY:Always Loretta @ Lexington Opera House
DESCRIPTION:KENTUCKY’S EMILY PORTMAN BRINGS “ALWAYS LORETTA” THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO THE LEXINGTON OPERA HOUSE THIS SEPTEMBER \n \nLexington\, KY (May 11\, 2026) – The legendary music and life of Loretta Lynn will take center stage at the historic Lexington Opera House on September 17\, 2026. The show recreates Loretta’s greatest hits and unforgettable moments\, keeping her music alive for future generations. Always Loretta\, the only tribute show formally authorized and endorsed by the Loretta Lynn family\, brings an unparalleled level of authenticity to the stage\, featuring the musicians who stood by the Country Music Hall of Famer for decades. \nThe production is headlined by Kentucky native Emily Portman. Discovered by Michael Twitty\, Portman’s career has been defined by her uncanny ability to capture the spirit and voice of the “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” Portman\, who developed a close personal friendship with Loretta Lynn before her passing\, was cast as the lead in the national tour of It’s Only Make Believe and has graced prestigious stages including the Grand Ole Opry and the Ryman Auditorium. \nJoining Portman are The Coalminers\, Loretta’s longtime touring band. The lineup features legendary musicians with a combined century of experience performing alongside Lynn: \n\nDave Thornhill (Band Leader/Lead Guitar): A mainstay in Loretta’s career for 55 years\, Thornhill played over 10\,000 shows with the legend and was part of the band that backed Sissy Spacek in the Academy Award-winning film “Coal Miner’s Daughter.”\nBob Hempker (Steel Guitar): One of the original Coalminers\, Hempker spent over 20 years on the road with Loretta\, as well as performing with Roy Clark.\nDennis Digby (Bass): A cornerstone of the iconic Loretta Lynn sound for over 17 years.\nEric Kaberle (Drums): A Nashville veteran who played for Loretta for 15 years until her retirement from the road.\nJean Anne Tarleton (Background Vocals): A consummate triple threat—singer\, dancer\, and songwriter—Jean Anne worked with Loretta in the late ’70s and early ’80s.\nTerry Duncan (Keyboard): A veteran of the road who spent 20 years with Jim Ed Brown\, Terry is a longtime collaborator and frequent performer with The Coalminers.\n\nThe show is a multi-sensory journey through six decades of hits\, including “You Ain’t Woman Enough\,” “Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’\,” and the quintessential “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” Beyond the music\, the performance is woven together with intimate\, behind-the-scenes stories from The Coalminers\, offering fans a rare glimpse into life on the road with one of music’s most iconic figures. \nWith heartfelt performances and authentic storytelling\, Always Loretta celebrates the life and impact of one of country music’s most iconic voices. \nTickets go on sale to the general public Friday\, May 15 at 10AM EST. Purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com\, lexingtonoperahouse.com\, or in person at the Central Bank Center Box Office from 12-4 PM on Wednesdays and Fridays.
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/always-loretta-lexington-opera-house/
LOCATION:Lexington Opera House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T220000
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SUMMARY:Ashley McBryde: Into the Wild Tour @ Louisville Palace Theater
DESCRIPTION:Thu Sep 17\, 2026 \n8:00PM \nAshley McBryde: Into The Wild Tour
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/ashley-mcbryde-into-the-wild-tour-louisville-palace-theater/
LOCATION:Louisville Palace Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T220000
DTSTAMP:20260904T175320
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SUMMARY:Larry Fleet @ Lexington Opera House
DESCRIPTION:Larry Fleet Brings From A Barstool Tour to the \nLexington Opera House on Friday\, September 18\, 2026 \nTickets On Sale Now \nLocal via Ticketmaster.com and LexingtonOperaHouse.com \n \nLEXINGTON\, KY (July 16\, 2026) –– Acclaimed singer\, songwriter and musician Larry Fleet will embark on his From A Barstool tour this fall\, with a newly confirmed stop at the Lexington Opera House on Friday\, September 18. The tour follows the release of Fleet’s acclaimed new album\, Another Year Older\, his first project released in partnership with Stellar Way Records/EMPIRE (stream/purchase HERE). Produced solely by Fleet\, the eleven-track album finds him reflecting on growth\, gratitude and the importance of staying grounded\, further solidifying his place as a defining voice in modern country music. Recorded at Nashville’s Welcome to 1979 Studio\, the album also inspired Fleet’s “Live From A Bar Stool” series—which lends its name to the tour—featuring intimate performances of songs including “If I Still Was\,” “More Of That\,” “Baseball On The Radio” and “Hotel Bible.” \nContinuing to receive critical attention\, Fleet recently spoke with The Tennessean\, which praised the album’s “soulful edge\,” while Entertainment Focus says it “leans fully into Fleet’s classic country sound\, pairing ’90s grit with modern\, arena-ready warmth\,” and Whiskey Riff declares\, “Larry Fleet has a gift when it comes to releasing songs right when the world needs them.” \nFleet also recently launched Little Fleet\, a community-focused program supporting youth baseball and softball. Sponsorships for this season include Canton\, NC’s Kingsmen Baseball Club and Newark\, WV’s Newark Braves Softball. For more information\, please visit www.larryfleet.os.fan. \nPraised by Holler as “one of the genre’s powerhouse male vocalists\,” Fleet continues to cement himself as one of country’s most compelling and consistently authentic voices. Tennessee-born and raised\, Fleet was influenced early on by Merle Haggard\, Otis Redding\, and Willie Nelson\, laying the foundation for a sound rooted in storytelling and marked by soulful vocals. A devout family man and respected songwriter (he co-wrote Morgan Wallen and Eric Church’s #1 single\, “Man Made A Bar”)\, Fleet continues to build an extensive catalog of his own critically acclaimed albums\, including 2019’s Workin’ Hard\, 2021’s Stack of Records\, 2023’s Earned It and 2025’s independently released Hard Work & Holy Water. \nTickets are available for purchase now at ticketmaster.com\, lexingtonoperahouse.com\, or in person at the Central Bank Center Box Office from 12-4 P.M. on Wednesdays and Fridays.
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/larry-fleet-lexington-opera-house/
LOCATION:Lexington Opera House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260904T175320
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SUMMARY:Derrick Stroup @ Taft Theater
DESCRIPTION:DERRICK STROUP ANNOUNCES\nFIRST-EVER THEATER TOUR\n“RUNNING HOT TOUR” \n \nTAFT THEATRE \nSATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 19 \nTickets On Sale Friday\, March 13 at 10am \nCincinnati\, OH (3/9/26) – Outback Presents is proud to announce that comedian Derrick Stroup is embarking on his first-ever headlining theater tour this fall.  Stroup is bringing the Running Hot Tour to Cincinnati\, OH for a performance at Taft Theatre on Saturday\, September 19. \nTickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10am on Friday\, March 13 at Ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at The Taft Theatre box office during normal business hours. \nAlabama native\, Waffle House enthusiast\, and stand-up comedian Derrick Stroup isn’t your typical slow-talking Southerner. With the cadence of an angry auctioneer and rapid-fire storytelling\, he delivers high-energy comedy packed with sharp observations about everyday life. \nStroup made his late-night debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2023 and returned for a second appearance in 2025. His first Netflix special\, Nostalgic\, premieres globally on March 10 and dives into life as a ’90s kid growing up in rural Alabama. He can also be seen regularly at the legendary Comedy Cellar and headlining clubs nationwide. In addition to touring\, Stroup will appear in the upcoming film “The Breadwinner” and has toured with comedians Bert Kreischer\, Larry the Cable Guy\, John Crist\, and Nate Bargatze.
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/derrick-stroup-taft-theater/
LOCATION:Taft Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T220000
DTSTAMP:20260904T175320
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SUMMARY:Dokken w/Lita Ford Lynch Mob @ Rose Music Center @ The Heights
DESCRIPTION:DOKKEN \nWITH LITA FORD AND LYNCH MOB \nROSE MUSIC CENTER AT THE HEIGHTS \nSATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 19\, 2026 \nTickets On Sale Friday\, May 1 at 10AM \nHUBER HEIGHTS\, OH (4/27/2026) – Dokken\, Lita Ford and Lynch Mob are joining forces for the not-to-be-missed rock concert of the year. Featuring full sets by each band\, the concert will also include a special encore performance by Don Dokken and George Lynch together on stage at Rose Music Center at The Heights on Saturday\, September 19. \nTickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10AM on Friday\, May 1 at Ticketmaster.com and the Rose Music Center Box Office. \nDOKKEN \nDokken exploded out of the boiling hard rock/heavy metal scene in Los Angeles in the early 1980s. 1983’s “Breaking the Chains” with its catchy title track\, set the stage for Dokken becoming the most dominant creative and commercial force in the world of Melodic Hard Rock for the following years. Such classic albums as “Tooth and Nail”\, “Under Lock and Key” and “Back for the Attack” all became Multi-Platinum selling smashes and the live “Beast from the East” went gold in Europe and Japan. Songs like “Alone Again”\, “Just Got Lucky”\, “Into the Fire”\, “In My Dreams”\, “Unchain the Night”\, “Dream Warriors”\, “Burning like a Flame” and “Heaven Sent” are still nowadays regarded among the genre’s finest. \nDokken has shared the stage with AC/DC\, Metallica\, Aerosmith\, Judas Priest\, Van Halen\, Kiss\, Scorpions\, as well as Bon Jovi\, just to name a few. The band hit stadium status in 1988\, playing in front of over a million fans in just five weeks. It seemed Dokken was on the verge of superstardom. But like so many other bands that have come before and after them\, Dokken broke up his group in 1989. \nIn 1994\, the legendary A&R man John Kalodner offered Dokken a recording contract on the condition the group had to be original members. The band released the appropriately titled “Dysfunctional” in 1995 selling 450\,000 copies\, which by the mid ’90s was considered by industry standards very respectable. But just as they were on the verge of releasing a second single\, filming a video\, starting a world tour and “taking it all the way”\, as Don Dokken puts it\, the baggage from their past reared its ugly head\, and again the group began to unravel. Soon after guitarist George Lynch left the group\, he was replaced by Reb Beach (Winger\, Whitesnake). \nThey released “Erase the Slate” in 1999 Followed by their DVD “Live from the Sun” in 2000. In 2001\, Beach was replaced by John Norum (Europe) and released the album “Long Way Home”. By 2003 guitarist Jon Levin came on board with the subsequent release of the albums “Hell to pay”\, “Lightning strikes Again” and “Broken Bones” and has remained with the group for over 20 years now. \nDOKKEN is now Don Dokken (vocals)\, Mick Brown (drums)\, Jon Levin (guitar) and Chris McCarvill (bass).  \nLITA FORD \nLita Ford’s trailblazing career began in 1976 as the lead guitarist of the groundbreaking all-girl punk rock band\, The Runaways\, whose hard rock/punk edge spawned cult classics like “Cherry Bomb”\, “Wasted” and “Queens of Noise.” Additionally\, the band contributed a great Slade cover to the annals of rock with their rendition of “Mama We’re All Crazy Now”. Their legacy was re-ignited in 2014 when “Cherry Bomb” was featured in Marvel/Disney’s Guardians of the Galaxy. This earned a Grammy nomination\, cementing the band’s enduring influence on rock music. In addition to the Guardians movie\, Lita’s “Kiss Me Deadly” was part of the 2019 Captain Marvel movie soundtrack\, which had Captain Marvel cast in a female role. \nAfter The Runaways broke up in 1979\, Lita had to reinvent herself. Lita influenced the shock rock world with her leather costuming (thank you Neil Merryweather) influencing bands like Motley Crue and WASP. Even her signature BC Rich guitars caught on with the aforementioned bands. \nShe launched her solo career in 1983 with Out for Blood\, establishing herself as the premier female force in hard rock and heavy metal. Her follow-up album\, Dancin’ on the Edge (1984)\, earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance and produced her hit\, “Gotta Let Go.” By 1988\, she had become a household name upon the release of her multi-platinum\, self-titled album\, LITA XX. This huge album was produced by Mike Chapman (The Sweet\, Tina Turner\, Pat Benatar and featured the chart-toppers “Kiss Me Deadly” and “Close My Eyes Forever” (a duet with the late Ozzy Osbourne)\, the latter spending 25 weeks on the Billboard Top 10; a first ever top 10 for Ozzy. Lita is also proud to have been the first female on the cover of Lonn Friend’s RIP magazine – this was also to be the largest selling edition ever printed. \nLita went on to release Stiletto (1990)\, Dangerous Curves (1991)\, and Black (1995)\, producing more hits like “Hungry\,” “Playin’ with Fire\,” and “Shot of Poison”—and earning further Grammy nominations. The year 2012 gave us Living Like a Runaway and in 2014\, including the Guitar Player Lifetime Achievement Award and the Guitar Player Certified Legend Award\, she was also inducted into the Guitar Player Hall of Fame. Finally\, Lita Ford was honored as the First Lady of Rock Guitar at the She Rocks Awards in 2017. \nLita has appeared in film\, television\, and video games\, and her 2016 Harper Collins memoir\, Living Like a Runaway became a national bestseller\, earning her the “Outstanding Writer” award by the Producers Choice Honors. Her iconic and influential B.C. Rich Warlock guitar was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s permanent collection in 2021. \nNow more active than ever\, Lita Ford is extensively touring across the United States and Europe. In addition to her relentless tour schedule\, Lita is set to release a highly anticipated new album in 2026 which promises to deliver the fierce energy and signature guitar work fans around the world have come to love. This new album boasts a wealth of writing and production talent including Gary Hoey\, mixing Max Norman\, and including a duet written\, produced\, and sung with Jean Beauvoir. \nWith a legacy that spans nearly five decades\, Lita Ford continues to inspire generations of musicians—solidifying even more\, her place as an icon\, pioneer\, and true Queen of Rock. \nLYNCH MOB \nLynch Mob was formed by George Lynch in 1989 after the breakup of Dokken\, his long time band of which he was a founding member and main song writer. The band signed with Elektra Records\, and immediately released “Wicked Sensation” which would go on to achieve gold status. The album received much critical and fan acclaim\, and would pave the way for over a dozen records over the next 30+ years. The band is known for its high energy\, guitar driven\, hard rock vibe\, while featuring elements of classic rock\, blues\, metal\, with a propensity for improvisation. The current lineup features Lynch\, alongside of Jimmy D’Anda\, Gabriel Colon\, and Jaron Gulino. \nOn drums\, O.G. BULLETBOYS drummer Jimmy D’Anda brings the band an old school Dr Funkenstein funky\, but heavy back beat. He’s also known for being the pie eating champion of Boyle Heights East Los Angeles 84’. Go Rough Riders! \nGabriel Colón is a Puerto Rican singer who started his career with a band called Fast Taker. The band would go on to release a top 10 single in Puerto Rico’s rock radio market. Since arriving in the states\, he has showcased his wide range of vocal talent with many rock acts including\, Gothic Knights\, Culprit\, White Wizzard\, and Rowan Robertson. \nNew Jersey’s own Jaron Gulino brings the east coast attitude and energy. He has prospered in a long career as the bassist in a variety of bands\, most notably post-grunge rock band Tantric. Gulino achieved chart topping success with multiple releases from Tantric\, as well as performing on many high profile tours and events with numerous other acts. \nLynch Mob plans on celebrating the legacy of an incredible history\, with shows consisting of classic\, career spanning material\, as well as a heavy dose of Dokken material.
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/dokken-w-lita-ford-lynch-mob-rose-music-center-the-heights/
LOCATION:Rose Music Center @ The Heights
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SUMMARY:The Bacon Brothers: People in the World Tour @ Louisville Palace Theater
DESCRIPTION:Sun Sep 20\, 2026 \n8:00PM \nThe Bacon Brothers – People In The World Tour presented by 91.9 WFPK
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/the-bacon-brothers-people-in-the-world-tour-louisville-palace-theater/
LOCATION:Lousiville Palace Theatre
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SUMMARY:Mariachi El Bronx @ Taft Theater
DESCRIPTION:MARIACHI EL BRONX ANNOUNCES\nPERFORMANCE IN CINCINNATI \nTAFT THEATRE \nSEPTEMBER 20 \nTickets On Sale Friday\, July 17 at 10am \nCincinnati\, OH (7/16/26) – Mariachi El Bronx have announced the You Ése Tour ’26 will visit Cincinnati\, OH for a performance at Taft Theatre on September 20. Support includes Bedouin Soundclash and Max Diaz. \nTickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10am on Friday\, July 17 at Ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at The Taft Theatre box office during normal business hours. \nAbout MARIACHI EL BRONX \nAfter a 10-year hiatus\, the beloved Los Angeles trailblazers Mariachi El Bronx are dusting off their charro suits again. The alter ego of punk rock heroes The Bronx\, this band’s unexpected headlining career began back in 2008 after the hardcore group sought ways to grow creatively while celebrating the Hispanic music and culture they were surrounded by growing up in Los Angeles. Although seemingly different\, the band doesn’t see the genres of punk and mariachi as mutually exclusive – to them\, punk and mariachi are spiritually entwined forces rooted in resilient storytelling. “Punk rock and mariachi music are very similar in soul\,” says songwriter and lead vocalist Matt Caughthran. “It’s working class music. It’s real music.” \nWith three acclaimed albums to their name\, the eight-piece has shared stages with the Foo Fighters and the Killers\, performed everywhere from Letterman to NPR’s Tiny Desk\, and lit up festivals from Coachella to Glastonbury. They even lent their sound to TV\, recording theme songs for Weeds (“Little Boxes”) and Aqua Teen Hunger Force (“Aqua Something You Know Whatever”). Returning after a decade away felt “joyous and familiar from the jump\,” says guitarist Joby J. Ford. \nBut recording their fourth album\, Mariachi El Bronx IV\, proved more complex than expected. Within the year that he began writing lyrics\, Caughthran contended with the deaths of several loved ones. Additionally\, as they tracked at producer John Avila’s San Gabriel Valley studio – Avila has helmed all four of their mariachi records – the Eaton Canyon fires blazed across East LA. “We came out of the studio one night\, the entire side of the hill was just on fire\,” Ford recalls. While dealing with grief in his personal life and within his longtime home of Southern California\, Caughthran was also experiencing an enormity of love as he got married that same year. \nThese clashing emotions of profound loss and overwhelming love shaped the album’s themes. The songwriting “started as a battle between love and death but became a way to process “all the chaos of the world\,” Caughthran says. Throughout Mariachi El Bronx IV’s 12 tracks the band document the stories of gamblers\, former playboys\, warriors\, lovers – characters that became vessels for the specific pressures of being alive right now. The contemporary disillusionment with love underscores the “RIP Romeo\,” for instance\, which Caughthran describes as both the death of Romeo as a figure and a culture in mourning. \nThat push and pull is palpable on a song like “Forgive Or Forget\,” the album’s high-octane opener. Amidst its galloping rhythm\, a uniquely hallucinogenic tone emerges from Ray Suen’s violin that complements Caughthran’s lyrics about someone “who’s completely disheveled and a little washed out\, looking back on their life in a way that’s kind of hazy\,” he says. “There’s a little bit of hope there\, but it’s pretty dark.” \nAnother single\, “Song Bird\,” tackles a different kind of terror: writer’s block. Caughthran was going through a rough bout of zapped creativity when the band’s Vincent Hidalgo came up with a pulse-quickening guitar line in the studio. To Caughthran\, the riff reminded him of a hummingbird flapping its wings – the same bird he’d watch outside his writing window. The block faded instantly as lyrics poured out of his brain: “I was staring at another empty page / Feeling every single second of my age.” \nThe fighting spirit of Mariachi El Bronx emerges on the Norteño charged “Bandoleros\,” which they describe as the “battle cry of the album.” At a time when chaos is surging around the world and close to home\, the call to arms that imbued these feelings of courage and righteous indignation. The song concludes on a hard-won note of heroism: “We ride out / No matter how bad it may seem.” \nWith four albums now under their belts as Mariachi El Bronx\, the band still considers themselves lifelong students of mariachi; its members strive to continue progressing in their musicianship while paying homage to this storied artform. That reverence carries over to their iconic charro suits\, which often attract nearly as much attention as the music itself. The band has long turned to Casa del Mariachi in Boyle Heights – a shop honored by the city as a historic landmark – where Jorge Tello (aka Mr. George) has been handcrafting traditional suits for more than 50 years. “This band has always been about learning and exchanging culture through music and art\,” says Caughthran. “That’s what it’s all about! Everything we do comes from the heart and soul.” \nMariachi El Bronx is Matt Caughthran (vocals)\, Joby J. Ford (guitar\, accordion)\, Jared Shavelson (drums)\, Keith Douglas (trumpet)\, Ray Suen (violin)\, Brad Magers (trumpet)\, Ken Horne (jarana)\, and Vincent Hidalgo (guitarrón).
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/mariachi-el-bronx-taft-theater/
LOCATION:Taft Theatre
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SUMMARY:Thee Sacred Souls\, LA Lom\, & Womack Sisters @ Andrew J. Brady Music Center
DESCRIPTION:THEE SACRED SOULS\,\nLA LOM & THE WOMACK SISTERS \nANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN 2026 TOUR \nTHE CONSTELLATION TOUR \nWHERE SWEET SOUL MEETS SUMMER NIGHTS \nTHE ANDREW J BRADY MUSIC CENTER® \nSEPTEMBER 23\, 2026 \nTickets On Sale Friday\, February 20 at 10AM \nCincinnati\, OH (2/17/2026) – Thee Sacred Souls\, LA LOM\, and The Womack Sisters join together to bring heart melting harmonies\, genre-blurring grooves\, and timeless soul on their Constellation Tour across North America. Hailing from Southern California\, raised on classic soul\, Cumbia and cookouts\, this is the sound of the modern West Coast. Thee Sacred Souls’ tender slow burns\, LA LOM’s Latin instrumental heat\, and The Womack Sisters’ kindred harmonies roll into Cincinnati\, OH for a performance at The Andrew J Brady Music Center® on Wednesday\, September 23. \nTickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10AM on Friday\, February 20 at Ticketmaster.com and BradyMusicCenter.com. \nFor the uninitiated\, Thee Sacred Souls are a modern soul trio from San Diego who blend 1960s and 1970s R&B warmth with a modern take. Renowned for their tender vocals\, lush instrumentation\, and nostalgic production style\, the band creates music that is a bridge between classic soul traditions and contemporary emotion. Their 2024 album Got A Story To Tell saw their fan base grow immensely which now brings them to headline grand amphitheatres across North America. The tour reflects the band’s journey—marked by relentless touring\, newfound fame\, and the trials that come with rapid success. In just two years\, the band has performed on NPR’s Tiny Desk\, at festivals like Coachella\, Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza\, and several TV show appearances — Jimmy Kimmel Live!\, CBS Saturday\, PBS’ Austin City Limits and Later…with Jools Holland —  while accruing over eight million monthly listeners on Spotify\, a growing fanbase that includes celebs like Beyoncé\, SZA\, Alicia Keys\, and Leon Bridges among many others. This tour announcement comes on the heels of two sold-out shows at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on April 22 & 23\, 2026. \nLA LOM (short for The Los Angeles League of Musicians) is a Los Angeles-based trio blending the warmth of vintage cumbia\, bolero\, and rock into a golden\, cinematic sound that feels both timeless and distinctly Californian. Their self-titled debut album\, The Los Angeles League of Musicians (2024)\, garnered praise for capturing the laid-back soul of East L.A. with instrumental grace and hypnotic rhythm. The band’s music—anchored by lush guitars\, tight percussion\, and nostalgic melodies—has earned them attention from outlets like the NPR and the LA Times\, who described the group as “transcending time periods and genres…” The band has played major festivals including Austin City Limits\, Newport Folk & Jazz\, Treefort and has headlined tours across North America and Europe. With growing acclaim across indie and Latin music scenes\, LA LOM now stands as one of the most exciting voices redefining instrumental Latin fusion today. \nThe Womack Sisters are the hidden gem of the scene\, but not for much longer. The Womack Sisters are redefining modern soul with power\, pedigree\, and pure vocal magic. As the daughters of Cecil and Linda Womack and granddaughters of the legendary Sam Cooke\, music runs deep in their DNA. BG\, Zeimani\, and Kucha Womack blend timeless R&B harmonies with contemporary style\, delivering a sound that’s both classic and cutting-edge. Last fall saw the release of their uncompromisingly authentic debut singles with Daptone (listen to “If You Want Me” and “I Just Don’t Want You (To Say Goodbye)” now) produced by soul mainstay Gabe Roth\, with new music anticipated for later this year. With critical praise for “reviving the essence of soul for a new generation\,” The Womack Sisters are not only honoring their iconic lineage—they’re writing its bold next chapter.
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/thee-sacred-souls-la-lom-womack-sisters-andrew-j-brady-music-center/
LOCATION:Andrew J. Brady Music Center
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Youth Ballet Presents: Alebrijes @ Lexington Opera House
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Youth Ballet Presents Alebrijes at\nthe Lexington Opera House on September 25 & 26\, 2026\nTickets On Sale Now\nLocal via Ticketmaster.com and LexingtonOperaHouse.com\n \nLEXINGTON\, KY (August 18\, 2026) –– Bluegrass Youth Ballet is excited to bring Alebrijes to the Lexington Opera House on Friday\, September 25\, and Saturday\, September 26. Narrated in English and Spanish\, Alebrijes depicts the true story of Pedro Linares\, a Mexican cartonista (cardboard craftsman) who becomes ill. While convalescent\, Pedro dreams of a forest where the Earth’s elements dance and swirl. These earthly elements transform into creatures that frighten Pedro as they shout the word “Alebrijes.” Pedro escapes these creatures through a window\, showing how these fantastical creatures got their form\, colors\, and shapes. Pedro unexpectedly wakes up from his sleep and sees the alebrijes dancing together. With this colorful image in his head\, he begins to tell his family about them. He is cured of his illness and later turns the alebrijes into drawings and cardboard figurines. His family members learn to make alebrijes out of cardboard. Pedro’s dream about the alebrijes became one of the most beautiful forms of Mexican folk art. \nTickets are available for purchase now at ticketmaster.com\, lexingtonoperahouse.com\, or in person at the Central Bank Center Box Office from 12-4 P.M. on Wednesdays and Fridays. \n  \nPublic Shows \nFriday\, Sept. 25 at 7 P.M.\nSaturday\, Sept. 26 at 2 P.M. \n  \nVenue Contact: \nMegan Garrett | MGarrett@centralbankcenter.com \n\n# # #
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/bluegrass-youth-ballet-presents-alebrijes-lexington-opera-house/
LOCATION:Lexington Opera House
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SUMMARY:Sara Barelles: Good Grief Tour @ Taft Theater
DESCRIPTION:SARA BAREILLES RETURNS\nWITH NEW ALBUM GOOD GRIEF\nAND FIRST TOUR IN SEVEN YEARS \nFIRST SINGLE “HOME” OUT TODAY \nGOOD GRIEF DOCUMENTARY TO MAKE ITS WORLD PREMIERE AT THE TRIBECA FESTIVAL JUNE 4 \nTAFT THEATRE \nFRIDAY\, SEPTEMBER 25 \nTickets On Sale Wednesday\, June 10 at 10am \nCincinnati\, OH (6/3/26) – GRAMMY-winning\, Tony and Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter and Epic Records recording artist Sara Bareilles sets her new album\, Good Grief\, for August 28 – presave HERE. Alongside the announcement\, Bareilles is debuting the album’s first single\, “Home” – listen/share HERE. Bareilles will also make her long-awaited return to the stage this fall for her deeply personal Good Grief Tour\, with a stop in Cincinnati\, OH at Taft Theatre on Friday\, September 25. \nTickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10am on Wednesday\, June 10 at Ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at The Taft Theatre box office during normal business hours. \nGood Grief marks Bareilles’ seventh studio album and her first since 2019’s Grammy-winning Amidst the Chaos\, opening a new chapter to her 20-year career. True to its title\, the 14-track collection is a reckoning with loss\, yet even its darkest moments are threaded with an insistent\, luminous pull toward hope. \n“This whole collection of songs felt like transmissions rather than a deliberate attempt to make sense of the world\,” says Bareilles. “My deepest hope is that Good Grief provides some kind of comfort or catharsis.” \n“Home\,” the album’s first single\, was inspired by a conversation between Stephen Colbert and Anderson Cooper about grief and loss on Cooper’s podcast. Bareilles shares\, “It feels like an invitation and a tone setter for the specificity and depth of this record. It just feels really essential right now. In order for us as humans to really know and understand each other\, we have to listen to each other’s stories.” \nBareilles will also make her long-awaited return to the stage this fall for her deeply personal Good Grief Tour. Kicking off September 9 in Boston\, this trek marks a triumphant new chapter for an artist at the height of her storytelling powers. The shows promise a blend of raw\, vulnerable new tracks from Good Grief\, alongside songs that have defined her career and connection to fans. Bringing her signature wit and authenticity to iconic theaters in New York\, Los Angeles\, Chicago\, San Francisco and more\, Bareilles hopes to invite fans into an intimate space of connection\, truth-telling\, joy and some good grief. Tickets will be available starting with artist\, Verizon and CITI pre-sales on Monday\, June 8 (details below for exact times)\, with general onsale beginning on Wednesday\, June 10 at 10 A.M. local time. See below for full tour routing and visit sarabmusic.com for more information. \nGood Grief spans remarkable thematic ground\, all of it rooted in Bareilles’ own experience—from intimate tributes to lost friends\, to defiant anthems for women’s rights\, to unexpected moments of lightness found in the darkest of times. Produced by Bareilles herself\, the album was mostly recorded over six days at Dreamland Recording Studios in Woodstock\, NY\, alongside a band of longtime collaborators: drummer Charley Drayton\, guitarist Butterfly Boucher\, keyboardist Misty Boyce\, bassist Solomon Dorsey\, multi-instrumentalist Rob Moose and co-producer\, recording engineer and mixer Jonathan Low. Later sessions took place alongside co-producer Aaron Dessner at his Long Pond Studios in the Hudson Valley\, NY\, with assists from engineer and mixer Bella Blasko. The collection also features contributions from Brandi Carlile\, Andrea Gibson\, Ingrid Michaelson\, Joe Tippett and Megan Falley. \nThe making of the album was captured in the documentary\, Sara Bareilles: Good Grief\, which will make its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival this week. The film offers an intimate\, unfiltered portrait of Bareilles’ return to the recording studio with close friends for the first time in seven years—a cinematic document of her creative process that becomes a profoundly personal\, ultimately hopeful meditation on loss\, grief and the power of music to heal. A masterclass in creativity\, community and vulnerability\, the documentary serves as a reminder of music’s extraordinary power to connect us to ourselves and to each other. \nThe album\, tour and documentary add to a landmark year for Bareilles. Her song “Salt Then Sour Then Sweet\,” co-written with Brandi Carlile and the late poet and activist Andrea Gibson\, appears in the Peabody Award-winning documentary Come See Me in the Good Light\, on which Bareilles also serves as executive producer. The song was shortlisted for Best Original Song and the film for Best Documentary at the 98th Academy Awards. The track also appears on Good Grief. \nAbout SARA BAREILLES \nBareilles is an award-winning singer\, songwriter\, actor\, producer\, activist\, and New York Times best-selling author. A two-time GRAMMY winner\, she has also earned three Tony and three Primetime Emmy nominations. Bareilles has sold more than three million albums and 15 million singles in the U.S.\, with over 3.5 billion streams worldwide. On Broadway\, Bareilles composed the music and lyrics for Waitress\, later stepping into the lead role both on Broadway and the West End. Her additional theater credits include her Tony-nominated performance as the Baker’s Wife in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Into the Woods and a song on the Tony Award-nominated score for SpongeBob SquarePants. Her on-screen work includes an Emmy Award-nominated performance as Mary Magdalene in NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar Live! and her role as Dawn Solano in the Emmy-nominated musical comedy series Girls5eva. She is also currently developing a musical theater adaptation of Meg Wolitzer’s bestselling novel The Interestings.
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/sara-barelles-good-grief-tour-taft-theater/
LOCATION:Taft Theatre
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SUMMARY:Flashback Funk Fest @ Rose Music Center @ The Heights
DESCRIPTION:FLASHBACK FUNK FEST \nFEATURING MORRIS DAY & THE TIME\, THE OHIO PLAYERS\, THE ORIGINAL LAKESIDE\, AND CONFUNKSHUN \nROSE MUSIC CENTER AT THE HEIGHTS \nSATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 26\, 2026 \nTickets On Sale Friday\, May 1 at 10AM \nHUBER HEIGHTS\, OH (4/27/2026) – Get ready to rewind the clock and turn up the groove when Flashback Funk Fest brings the golden era of funk\, soul\, and R&B to Huber Heights\, OH this fall. This electrifying celebration of timeless hits and legendary showmanship will feature an all-star lineup of Morris Day & The Time\, The Ohio Players\, The Original Lakeside\, and ConFunkShun together live at Rose Music Center on Saturday\, September 26. \nTickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10AM on Friday\, May 1 at Ticketmaster.com and the Rose Music Center Box Office. \n# # #
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/flashback-funk-fest-rose-music-center-the-heights/
LOCATION:Rose Music Center @ The Heights
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SUMMARY:Brit Floyd: The Moon\, The Wall & Beyond @ Gatton Park
DESCRIPTION:BRIT FLOYD ANNOUNCES “THE MOON\, THE WALL AND BEYOND” TOUR STOP AT GATTON PARK IN LEXINGTON\, KY THIS SEPTEMBER \nTickets on sale Friday\, April 10 \nLEXINGTON\, KY (April 6\, 2025) – BRIT FLOYD —”widely recognized as the world’s premiere Pink Floyd experience” (Rolling Stone) — wrapped their successful 125 date Wish You Were Here 50 Tour world tour in 2025. The group has since been taking their award-winning laser and light show\, massive circular screen\, inflatables\, and theatrical concert experience back on the road and will now make a stop at Gatton Park on September 26 as part of the OVG Concert Series providing fans with a unique outdoor experience in the heart of downtown. \nThis year’s “The Moon\, The Wall and Beyond” world tour honors Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall albums and promises to be BRIT FLOYD’s most ambitious and immersive production to date. This monumental new production celebrates two of the most iconic and influential albums in rock history with a breathtaking show that captures the spirit\, sound\, and spectacle of the legendary band. \nThe show features highlights from The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall\, including such timeless classics such as “Time\,” “Money\,” “Comfortably Numb\,” and “Another Brick in the Wall\, Part 2.” Beyond these iconic songs\, audiences can also expect a selection of fan favorites from Pink Floyd’s vast discography including tracks from Wish You Were Here to Animals and many more. \nThe assembled band of musicians that audiences have come to love and respect worldwide over the years will take to the stage to perform note-for-note renditions of all the classic Pink Floyd tracks.  The BRIT FLOYD ensemble includes BRIT FLOYD’s long-time guitarist/lead vocalist and musical director Damian Darlington and bassist/lead vocalist Ian Cattell\, along with the other expert musicians who’ve joined the ranks of BRIT FLOYD over the last decade.  Expect special guests to pop in for shows along the tour route. \nSince their formation\, BRIT FLOYD has set the standard for tribute performances\, delivering stadium-scale concerts that combine stunning musicianship\, cutting-edge visuals\, and an unparalleled attention to detail.  Having performed over 1\,500 shows (in over 40 countries) since their launch in Liverpool\, England in January 2011\, BRIT FLOYD have circled the globe\, with sold out tours across Europe\, North America\, South America\, Asia\, and the Middle East.  They’ve performed concerts at some of the world’s greatest venues\, including London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall; the awe-inspiring Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver\, Colorado; the historic Greek Theatre in Los Angeles; and ‘The Showplace of the Nation\,’ NYC’s Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan.  The BRIT FLOYD show has become a phenomenon\, widely regarded by many as the world’s greatest rock tribute experience and BRIT FLOYD has earned worldwide acclaim as the definitive live Pink Floyd experience. \nTickets are on sale Friday\, April 10\, at 10 AM EST and will be available for purchase at ticketmaster.com. \nBrit Floyd – The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Experience \nFacebook: @britfloydoffical \nInstagram: @britfloydband \nTwitter (X): @britfloydband \nYouTube: @britfloydofficial
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/brit-floyd-the-moon-the-wall-beyond-gatton-park/
LOCATION:Gatton Park\, 795 Manchester St.\, Lexington\, KY\, 40508\, United States
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SUMMARY:From the Hills to the Table @ Central Bank Center
DESCRIPTION:Central Bank Center Announces Next CBC Supper Club Installment: “From the Hills to the Table” \n \nWHAT:  \nCBC Supper Club: From the Hills to the Table — Central Bank Center invites food and beverage enthusiasts to the next chapter of the CBC Supper Club\, an ongoing dining series dedicated to exceptional food\, thoughtful pairings\, and the art of storytelling. Following its inaugural event\, this second installment offers an evening deeply rooted in regional tradition and place. \nWHEN:\nTuesday\, September 29\n6:00PM \nWHERE: \nCentral Bank Center – 430 West Vine Street\, Lexington KY 40507 \nDETAILS:\nLed by Senior Executive Chef Chris Ross in collaboration with masterful artisan spirit and wine pairings\, the event features an exquisite multi-course menu designed to blend creativity and flavor while honoring the heritage and stories of the Appalachian foothills. \nMenu Highlights \n\nFirst Course: Kentucky Smoked Trout with saltine shortbread\, chive crème fraîche\, and trout caviar\nSecond Course: Humble Beginnings – White bean velouté\, black truffle espuma\, country ham dust\, house chow chow\, and cornbread biscuit\nThird Course: The Garden Gate – Little gem lettuce\, dried apples\, marinated cucumbers\, candied pecans\, farmer’s cheese\, pickled mustard seeds\, and sorghum vinaigrette\nFourth Course: Sunday Supper – Bourbon braised beef short ribs\, black pepper demi-glace\, cream cheese spoon bread\, braised greens with crispy sorghum glazed pork belly\, charred heirloom carrot\, and pickled shallot\nFifth Course: Autumn Harvest – Brown butter shortcake\, salted caramel mousse\, buttermilk crème anglaise\, and pecan oat streusel\n\nPricing is all-in at $90 for one or $160 for two. Tickets are available for purchase now ticketmaster.com\, centralbankcenter.com\, or in person at the Central Bank Center Box Office from 12-4 P.M. on Wednesdays and Fridays. \nFuture Supper Club installments will continue to evolve\, offering new themes\, unexpected menus\, and one-night-only culinary experiences.
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/from-the-hills-to-the-table-central-bank-center/
LOCATION:Central Bank Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T193000
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SUMMARY:Jim Henson's Labyrinth @ Taft Theatre
DESCRIPTION:“JIM HENSON’S LABYRINTH: IN CONCERT”\nNORTH AMERICAN TOUR TO VISIT CINCINNATI \nExperience the 80s Cult Classic on Screen with the\nIconic Soundtrack Performed by a Live Band on Stage\nAccompanied by David Bowie’s Legendary Vocals \nTAFT THEATRE\nSEPTEMBER 30 \nTickets On Sale Friday\, January 16 at 10am \nCincinnati\, OH (1/13/26) – The magic dance continues. After a global run to nearly 100 cities\, Black Ink Presents\, a division of Sony Music Entertainment\, today announced the highly anticipated return of Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert (www.labyrinthinconcert.com). The 60-city North American tour will visit Taft Theatre for one night only on September 30. \nFans will once again be transported to the Goblin City with a thrilling blend of live music and Jim Henson’s musical fantasy masterpiece Labyrinth presented on a large HD cinema screen. Released 40 years ago on June 27\, 1986\, audiences will rediscover the feature film starring Jennifer Connelly and the incomparable David Bowie like never before as a live band performs the full soundtrack in sync with Bowie’s unforgettable original vocals. \nTickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10am on Friday\, January 16 at Ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at The Taft Theatre box office during normal business hours. \nSee a trailer for the show here. \nLabyrinth’s loyal and steadfast cult following has grown over the decades since the film’s release. “Watching audiences connect with Labyrinth this deeply has been extraordinary. From the costumes to the sing-alongs\, the energy in every theater is electric\,” says John Kinsner\, CEO of Black Ink Presents. “With the film celebrating its 40th anniversary\, this tour gives audiences a chance to rediscover the soundtrack with Bowie’s vocals and Trevor Jones’ score in a way that feels completely fresh and genuinely unforgettable.” \nBlack Ink Presents is known for its extensive history of breathing new life into iconic films with symphonies\, orchestras\, or bands live on stage\, including Batman\, Ghostbusters\, The Nightmare Before Christmas\, Rocketman\, La La Land\, and more. “Fans have embraced these live-to-picture experiences with incredible passion\,” says Kinsner. \nStarring Bowie and Connelly\, as well as scores of goblins and creatures from the renowned Jim Henson’s Creature Shop\, Labyrinth features a soundtrack of unique and memorable melodies\, with Bowie’s original songs like “Magic Dance\,” “Underground” and “As the World Falls Down\,” along with Jones’ orchestral score. The collaboration between Bowie and Jones provides an enchanting and distinctive musical experience\, perfectly capturing the whimsical and fantastical elements of the film and contributing to its lasting acclaim and popularity. \nFor more information about “Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert” including the full tour schedule and tickets\, visit www.labyrinthinconcert.com.
URL:https://www.hankthelegend.com/event/jim-hensons-labyrinth-taft-theatre/
LOCATION:Taft Theatre
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