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That\u2019s what we\u2019ve done here in surveying some of the outstanding live music that will land in Louisville and Lexington in the days leading up to Saturday\u2019s Kentucky Derby. This time, we\u2019re also highlighting some sounds that will drift into next week. But instead of rounding up everything that could be found, our list this year is whittled down to just three concerts in each city. Why? Because each selection in this wonderfully diverse lineup comes highly recommended.<\/p>\n
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Some feature artists you know, others are acts that may be new to you. But each one is worth checking out, whether you\u2019re here at home at Lexington during Derby time or mixing with the masses in Louisville.<\/p>\n
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The Derby itself will purposely run past us at lightning speed. These performances, though? Their sounds will likely linger long after the paddock at Churchill Downs empties out.<\/p>\n
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In Louisville<\/h2>\n
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April 28: Brandy Clark<\/h2>\n
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Bomhard Theater of the Kentucky Center for the Arts, 501 W. Main.<\/p>\n
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Long one of country\/Americana\u2019s finer songwriters, Brandy Clark is known more for the tunes she penned that were cut by other artists (Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, among many others). But her own fine recordings boast indie-levels of narrative finesse and musical immediacy rare for a major label artist. After 17 nominations, Clark took home her first Grammy in 2022 for \u201cDear Insecurity,\u201d a collaborative Americana single with Brandi Carlile.<\/p>\n
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