LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Council members representing southwest Louisville are launching a new series of free outdoor concerts this summer.
Council members Jonathan Joseph, Dan Seum Jr., Crystal Bast and Khalil Batshon announced the “Southwest Music Series,” a lineup of five concerts at parks and public spaces in southwest Louisville.
The concerts aim to bring the community together with live music, local food trucks and family activities, according to a news release.
The series will feature a range of musical styles, including bluegrass, soul, R&B, contemporary country and Americana, the news release said. It also includes two longtime annual events: Forest Fest and the Riverview Independence Festival.
“We are thrilled to sponsor this series and provide our families with safe, high-quality entertainment right in their own backyard,” Councilmembers Joseph, Seum, Bast and Batshon said in a joint statement. “Southwest Louisville has a rich culture and beautiful green spaces. This series is about celebrating our community and making the arts accessible to everyone.”
Here’s the full event lineup:
May 16: Forest Fest at Jefferson Memorial Forest, 12408 Holsclaw Hill Road in Fairdale, featuring Amelia Day, Denitia, The Tillers, Roadie and Fresh Cut Grass. Event time is 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
June 13: Sun Valley Park, 6616 Ashby Lane in Louisville, featuring Gary Brewer & the Kentucky Ramblers, with opening act Ida Clare
July 4: Riverview Independence Festival, 8202 Greenwood Road in Louisville, featuring Dee White, Sheryl Rouse and Sound Machine
Aug. 1: JCTC Southwest Campus, 1000 Community College Drive in Louisville, featuring the JD Shelburne Band, with opening act Brock Shoemaker
Sept. 12: Fairdale Gazebo Bandstand, 10005 Mitchell Hill Road in Fairdale, featuring the Jake McVey Band
Attendees can bring lawn chairs and blankets, the release said. Anyone going to one of the concerts should check site-specific park rules before bringing alcohol, coolers and pets.
Event updates and further information are available online.
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