The first weekend of August is bringing plenty of live music to Bardstown and beyond! From lively summer concert series and a back-to-school celebration to music in the vineyards and performances at favorite local venues, there are many opportunities to get out and enjoy Kentucky talent.
One of this weekend’s highlights is the Lebanon Summer Concert Series at the Johnson Field Stage. Carly Johnson will open the show before Kaleb Cecil & Hotel Whiskey take the stage for an exciting evening of live music. Bring your lawn chairs, invite your friends, and head to Lebanon on Friday night to enjoy great Kentucky talent in a fun outdoor setting.
Whether you prefer relaxing with a glass of wine, listening to music by the lake, or dancing the night away, this week’s calendar offers something for everyone. Gather your friends, support local musicians and venues, and make live music part of your weekend plans.
Thursday, August 6
Ryan Raikes
3rd Street Tap House
112 N. Third Street
Bardstown, KY 40004
8:30 pm–12:30 am
Start the weekend early with Ryan Raikes at 3rd Street Tap House in downtown Bardstown.
Friday, August 7
Kaleb Cecil & Hotel Whiskey with Opening Act Carly Johnson
Lebanon Summer Concert Series
Johnson Field Stage
237 North Spalding Avenue
Lebanon, KY 40033
7:30 pm–10:30 pm
Carly Johnson will open the evening before Kaleb Cecil & Hotel Whiskey take the stage during the Lebanon Summer Concert Series.
Dylan West
Summer Concert Series and Back-to-School Bash
Hodgenville Town Square
Hodgenville, KY 42748
7:30 pm–10:30 pm
Celebrate the final stretch of summer with Dylan West at Hodgenville’s Summer Concert Series and Back-to-School Bash.
Brian Williamson
Old Stables Sports Bar at Mammy’s Kitchen
116 W. Stephen Foster Avenue
Bardstown, KY 40004
7:00 pm–10:00 pm
Enjoy dinner, drinks, and live music from Brian Williamson at Old Stables Sports Bar at Mammy’s Kitchen.
Ryan Raikes
Sulphur Creek Resort
Sulphur Creek Road
Burkesville, KY 42717
6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Ryan Raikes takes the music lakeside Friday evening at Sulphur Creek Resort in Burkesville.
Saturday, August 8
Adam Thomas
Music in the Vineyards
Springhill Bed & Breakfast/Winery and Vineyards
3025 Springfield Road
Bloomfield, KY 40008
6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Spend Saturday evening listening to Adam Thomas during Music in the Vineyards. Backroads BBQ food truck will be on-site, so come hungry and enjoy live music, local wine, and delicious food in a beautiful vineyard setting.
Jeff Hayden
Old Kentucky Home Country Club
417 E. Stephen Foster Avenue
Bardstown, KY 40004
6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Jeff Hayden will provide the Saturday evening soundtrack at Old Kentucky Home Country Club in Bardstown.
Dylan West
Froggie’s Bar & Grill
115 Fairfield Hill Road
Bloomfield, KY 40008
6:30 pm–9:30 pm
Close out the weekend with Dylan West at Froggie’s Bar & Grill in Bloomfield.
Support Live Local Music
Every time you attend a performance, purchase food or drinks, tip the musicians, or share an artist’s event on social media, you help keep Kentucky’s local music scene growing. These performers and venues bring people together and give our communities something special to enjoy.
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