Louisville area summer concertsBy By Sarah Weller

So here it is the end of July, and you have close to nothing to show for what you have been doing these past three months, except for maybe a tan. Well, the fall semester is quickly approaching, and those of you who did not take summer classes have one less excuse than those who did to not be out there doing something. You may think this city is lame, but concert lovers fear not, because there are still plenty of shows to take in before summer is done, especially with the State Fair just around the corner. From Cher’s Farewell Tour to local heavy metal bands, Louisville is gradually proving itself to be a good place for folks who enjoy live music. Now if only we could get an Ozzfest . . .

For those of you who were not fortunate enough to catch The Eagles, Creed or any of the other big shows here earlier this summer, don’t think that you missed everything this city had to offer. So whatever your music preference (metal, country, R & B, etc.) here are just a few that I hope you will check out:

*July 24 –

Mary J. Blige

Louisville Palace – 8 pm; Tickets $45 – $75

*July 26 –

Ingram Hill w/ Sister Hazel

Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium – 7 pm; Tickets $5

MSD CD Release Show

Featuring False, Kallus, Caustic, and Gasket

TekWorld (Preston Highway) – 8 pm; Tickets $6

*August 2 –

Hatebreed w/ Hopesfall, Not Waving But Drowning, False, Adrenal Intake

TekWorld (Preston Highway) – 7 pm; Tickets $12

*August 6 –

Tommy Lee

Jillians Louisville (Barret Avenue) – 8 pm; Tickets $20

*August 15 –

Toby Keith w/Rascal Flatts

Freedom Hall – 8 pm; Tickets $27.50

*August 16 –

Alicia Keys

Kentucky State Fair (Freedom Hall) – 8 pm; Tickets $25

*August 17 –

Brooks and Dunn w/ Dwight Yoakum

Kentucky State Fair (Freedom Hall) – 8 pm; Tickets $30

*August 25 –

Kenny Chesney w/ Special Guest Sara Evans

Kentucky State Fair (Freedom Hall) – 8 pm; Tickets $25

*September 5 –

Cher w/ Special Guest Cyndi Lauper

Freedom Hall – 7:30 pm; Tickets $34.75 – $79.75

For More Information:

TekWorld

www.tekworldshows.com

Jillians

www.networklouisville.com/jillians/index.html

Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center / Freedom Hall

www.kyfairexpo.org

Louisville Palace

www.louisvillepalace.com

Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium

502-852-0083