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Bowling Green

  • Club DeLux, (upstairs at Kelly Green), Bowling Green, KY, (502) 781-3771, Contact: Tracy Owens. Soundman: Jonesy. Capacity: 309

  • Kelly Green, Bowling Green, KY

Covington - Also See Cincinnati, OH

  • Allyn's, contact: Eric

Elizabethtown

  • Picasso's, 109 N. Mulberry St., Elizabethtown, KY, 47201, (502)769-9933, (502) 351-5175, (502) 765-9933, Contact: Gordon West

Henderson

  • W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival, 2961 US 41 N, Henderson, KY 42420, 270-826-3128, Fax 270-826-0234, Contact: Festival Committee Genres: Blues 2000 Dates: June Accepts submissions: By January 1st This annual "Blues 'n BBQ" fest began in '91 to honor Handy, known as "the father of the blues". Performers participate in jam sessions as well as contests

Hodgenville

  • Lincoln Jamboree, 2579 Lincoln Farm Rd., Hodgenville, KY, (502) 358-3545. Country

Lexington

  • A1A Entertainment Complex, 367 E. Main St., Lexington, KY 40507, (606) 231-7263, Contact: Tom Thomas

  • Cheapside Bar & Grill, 131 Cheapside, Lexington, KY 40507, (606) 254-0046, contact: Robin Campbell (Tu, Th 2-4pm), capacity: 150

  • Everybody's Natural Foods, 396 Woodland Ave., Lexington, KY 40508, (606) 255-6070, Contact: Heddy

  • Joseph Best Books, Lexington, (606) 271-0062

  • Lexington City Brewery, (606) 624-0080 Booking Contact: Dixie Carroll, 2207 Hickory Highlands Dr., Antioch, TN 37103, <ExitDixie@aol.com> or <dixie.carroll@worldnet.att.net>

  • Lynaugh's, 388 Woodland Ave., Lexington, KY 40508, (606) 255-6614, 255-9194, contact: Bobby Ray (M-F 1-7pm), capacity: 250

  • Millennium, 156 W. Main St., Lexington, KY 40507, (606) 225-9194, contact: James Flax (M-F afternoons), capacity: 600

  • Regina's Club Cafe, 116 N. Upper St., Lexington, KY, 40507, (606) 255-1277, Contact: Holly Richards, <reginasclubcafe@yahoo.com>, capacity: 100

  • Two Keys, 333 S. Limestone, Lexington, KY 40508, (606) 254-5000, contact: Mark McFarland (10am-3:30pm), capacity: 300

  • Woodsongs Radio Show

Louisville

  • Air Devils Inn, 2802 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville, KY, (502) 454-4443. Blues, some rock.Open stages Wednesday & Thursday.

  • Bluegrass Brewing Company, 3929 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville, KY, (502) 899-7070, live wekend music.

  • Bluegrass Family Reunion, Louisville, KY, Held in October. Contact: International Bluegrass Music Association, 207 E Second St, Owensboro, KY 42303, (270) 684-9025, (888) GET-IBMA, <ibma@ibma.org>. "The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) hosts World of Bluegrass Week, which includes the industry's Trade Show, International Bluegrass Music Awards, and the Bluegrass Fan Fest."

  • Bobby J's Club Cafe, 1314 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY, (502) 452-2665. Light jazz.

  • The Brewery, 426 Baxter Ave., Louisville, KY 40204, (502) 583-3420, fax: (502) 583-4044, contact: Mike Ryan (M-F 9-5pm), capacity: 1450, rock, alternative, hard, some national acts

  • Butchertown Pub, 1335 Story Ave., Louisville, KY 40206, (502) 583-2242, fax: (502) 583-1557, contact: Charisma Holt (Tu-Th 12-4pm), capacity: 880

  • Cafe Kilimanjaro, 649 S. Fourth St., Louisville, KY, (502) 583-4332. Caribbean music on weekends.

  • Colonial Gardens, 818 Kenwood Dr., Louisville, KY, (502) 363-3492. Country cover bands Wed-Sat.

  • Coyotes Music & Dance Hall, Second & Liberty, Louisville, KY, (502) 589-3866. Variety of country styles, some national acts.

  • Country Cousins, 2126 S. Preston Rd., Louisville, KY, (502) 634-3832. Country.

  • Country Palace Jamboree, My. Washington, KY, (502) 955-8452. Sat. night jamboree.

  • Crossroads Nightclub, 3720 Cane Run Rd., Louisville, KY, (502) 776-3258. Country, classic rock.

  • Do Drop Inn, 1032 Story Ave., Louisville, KY, (502) 582-9327. Top 40 country on weekends.

  • Dundee's Tavern, 2222 Dundee Rd., Louisville, KY, (502) 458-6637. Blues, jazz.

  • Dutch's, 3922 Franfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40207, (502) 895-9004, contact: John Lang (M-F 10-12noon), capacity: 100

  • The Flashback, 2126 S. Preston St., Louisville, KY 40217, (502) 635-505, contact: Kirk (Tu,W 7-8:30pm), capacity: 108+

  • Freddie's the New Millennium, 306 E Main St., Louisville, KY, (502) 589-3733, rock/alternative, local bands Thursday and Friday.

  • Gerstle's

  • Headliners Music Hall, 1385 Lexington Rd.(next to Distillery Commons), Louisville, KY 40206, (502) 584-8088

  • HideAway Saloon,1607 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY, (502) 485-0114. rock/alterntive, music seven nights a week.

  • inFESTed, takes place at Brycc House, Louisville, KY in July. Contact: Mike Harpring, <louisvilleshows@hotmail.com>, "This event will incorporate bands, workshops, an art gallery, independent films and a trading/bartering convention all in the course of a weekend. This project has been a long time coming, so check out what all we have planned and contact us if you have any questions!"

  • Jake and Elwood's Pizza Bar and Grill, 131 Breckenridge Lane, Louisville, KY, (502) 899-1020, blues on weekends.

  • The Java House, 2202 W. Chestnut St., Louisville, KY, (502) 772-2243, blues, jazz. Wednesday night open stage

  • Jim Porter's Good Time Emporium, 2345 Lexington Rd., Louisville, KY 40206, (502) 452-9531, (502) 453-9531, fax: (502) 589-0815, contact: Courtland Rose (M-F 1-6pm), capacity: 1000, variety music

  • Joe's Palm Room, 1821 W. Jefferson St., Louisville, KY, (502) 581-1251. Jazz, R&B.

  • Kentucky Center for the Arts, 5 Riverfront Plaza, Louisville, KY 40202, (502) 562-0100, fax: (502) 562-0150, contact: Thomas Roberts, ph: (502) 562-0143, capacity: 130/622/2469

  • Kiwi's Grub & Pub, 1318 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY, (502) 451-4803, weekend rock bands.

  • Louisville Gardens, 525 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY, (502) 574-0060. Old arena has hosted national acts in rock, alternative, rap and hip hop.

  • Louisville Speedway

  • Mercury Paw, 117 W. Main St., Louisville, KY, (502) 587-6999, rock/alternative

  • New Star Country Palace, 5100 Preston Hwy, Louisville, KY

  • O'Shea's Traditional Irish Pub, 956 Baxter Ave., Louisville, KY, (502) 589-7373. Acoustic shows.

  • Pandemonium Arcade

  • Phoenix Hill Tavern, 644 Baxter Ave., Louisville, KY 40204, (502) 589-4957, fax: (502) 589-0815, Cortland Rose (M-F 1-6pm), capacity: 1000, three venues in complex. Rock, blues, reggae, alternative, variety

  • Primitive Entertainment/Harvest Showcase, c/o 52nd Stream Media, PO Box 7005, Louisville KY 40257. Deadline: July 15th 1999

  • Red Barn, University of Louisville, SAC Administration W301, Louisville, KY 40292, (502) 852-6691, fax: (502) 852-7332, contact: Julie Onnembo, Student Activities Board, capacity: 425/1200

  • Rick's Square Piano Bar, 20 Theater Square, Louisville, KY, (502) 583-6090

  • Rudyard Kipling, 422 W. Oak St., Louisville, KY 40203, (502) 636-1311, contact: Ken Pyle (9pm), capacity: 100+, rock/alternative/acoustic, art, theater, Monday: Open Mic

  • Shepherdsville Country Music Show, KY Hwy 44, next to VFW Post, Shepherdsville, KY, (502) 231-5547. Sat. night jamboree.

  • Sparks, 104 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202, (502) 587-8566, fax: (502) 583-6275, contact: Stacy Thomas (after 10pm), ph: (502) 583-3113, capacity: 600, rock/alternative, techno, hip hop

  • Stevie Ray's Blues Bar, 230 E. Main St., Louisville, KY, (502) 582-9945. Local, regional, and national blues acts.

  • TK's Pub, 5442 Del Maria Way, Louisville, KY, (502) 458-2215, weekend rock bands.

  • The Toy Tiger, 3300 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY 40218, (502) 456-1137, fax: (502) 454-6987, contact: Perry Scroggin (M-F 12-6pm), capacity: 1300, rock, metal, funk, alternative, some national metal acts

      • Toy Tiger/Louisville Unplugged, Contact: Chaz, (502) 456-1137

  • Twice-Told Coffehouse, 1604 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY, (502) 456-0507, Contact: Rick Towles, jazz, rock, mostly acoustic.

  • Utopia International Cafe, 3220 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY, (502) 897-7011. Caribbean, latin.

  • The Velvet Rose Supper Club, 519 E. Jefferson St., Louisville, KY, (502) 587-0614, blues, jazz, hip hop.

  • Zena's, 122 W. Main St., Louisville, KY, (502) 582-3074, blues, jazz

Newport (Cincinnati area)

  • Newport (KY) Music & Arts Festival, Held in July

  • York Street International Cafe, 738 York St., Newport, KY 41071, (606) 261-9675, (606) 261-9676, fax: (606) 261-9675, contact: Chris Schadler (M 2-5:30pm), capacity: 150

Richmond

  • The Firehouse, 122 E Main St., Richmond, KY, Contact: Stephen Zimmer, Asgard Music, Box 24323, Lexington KY. 40524, <asgardmsc@aol.com>

  • M. F. Hooligans, 125 N. First St., Richmond, KY, (606) 254-7065

Russellville

  • Libby's Dance Hall & Steakhouse, 5309 East Jefferson Davis Hwy, Russellville, KY 42276

West Point

  • Music Ranch USA, 407 South St., West Point, KY, (502) 922-9393. Country.

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