September may be arriving, but summer certainly is not ready to leave! With the hottest temperatures of the year so far settling over Kentucky, Glenn Frey’s classic song “The Heat Is On” feels like the perfect soundtrack for the week.
Fortunately, the local entertainment calendar is heating up, too! From trivia and a winery gathering to acoustic performances, late-night music and a beautiful evening in the vineyards, there are plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy South Central Kentucky and beyond. Just remember to stay hydrated, seek out the shade and cool off with your favorite refreshing beverage.
September is also Bourbon Heritage Month, and there is no better place to celebrate than Bardstown—the Bourbon Capital of the World. Pair a little live local music with a Bardstown bourbon experience, enjoy a carefully crafted bourbon cocktail or visit one of the area’s welcoming venues for a memorable Kentucky night out.
Featured Event: Music in the Vineyards
One of this week’s most significant events is Saturday evening’s Music in the Vineyards at Springhill Bed & Breakfast/Winery and Vineyards. The Acoustic Crew will provide the music while Get Fired Pizza serves up dinner from its food truck. Live acoustic music, vineyard scenery and fresh pizza sound like a wonderful way to spend a late-summer evening in Bloomfield!
Here is the complete Musicwanderlust.com calendar for the week:
Wednesday, September 2
Brain Blast Trivia
Old Stables Sports Bar at Mammy’s Kitchen
116 W Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, KY 40004
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Test your knowledge and enjoy a fun midweek evening at Old Stables Sports Bar at Mammy’s Kitchen.
Bike & Jeep Night
McIntyre & Family Winery
585 McIntyre Lane, Bardstown, KY 40004
5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Bring out your bike or Jeep and enjoy an evening at McIntyre & Family Winery.
Thursday, September 3
Ryan Raikes
3rd Street Tap House
112 N. Third Street, Bardstown, KY 40004
8:30 pm – 12:30 am
Ryan Raikes takes the stage for a late night of live local music in downtown Bardstown.
Brandy Taft
Old Talbott Tavern
107 W Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, KY 40004
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Enjoy live music from Brandy Taft inside one of Bardstown’s most historic destinations.
Friday, September 4
Brian Williamson
Old Stables Sports Bar at Mammy’s Kitchen
116 W Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, KY 40004
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Start your Friday night with Brian Williamson at Old Stables Sports Bar at Mammy’s Kitchen.
Chris Bradley
Old Talbott Tavern
107 W Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, KY 40004
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Chris Bradley brings live music to Old Talbott Tavern for a Friday night in the Bourbon Capital of the World.
Ryan Raikes
SOBA Lounge
169 W Mulberry Alley, Bardstown, KY 40004
8:30 pm – 12:30 am
Ryan Raikes keeps the weekend going with a late-night performance at SOBA Lounge.
Saturday, September 5
Chris Bradley
Old Kentucky Home Country Club
417 E. Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, Ky 40004
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Spend Saturday evening enjoying live music from Chris Bradley at Old Kentucky Home Country Club.
The Acoustic Crew
Music in the Vineyards, Springhill Bed &
Breakfast/Winery and Vineyards Get Fired Pizza food truck will be on
site.
3025 Springfield Road, Bloomfield, KY 40008
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Settle in for a relaxing evening of music, vineyard views and pizza with The Acoustic Crew.
Sunday, September 6
Ryan Raikes
Forggie’s Bar and Grill
115 Fairfield Hill Road, Bloomfield, KY 40008
6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Close out the weekend with Ryan Raikes and another evening of live local music in Bloomfield.
Keep Local Music Playing
However you spend this hot September week, please remember to support the talented local musicians who provide the soundtrack and the venues that give them a place to perform. Buy a meal or drink, tip your musicians and servers, invite your friends and share the events that you enjoy. Every bit of support helps keep our local music community growing!
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