| When you think about Louisville, Ky., chances are | | | | although it is their fourth and most recent album, |
| you think about the most famous thoroughbred | | | | Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, that is currently |
| horseraces on the globe, the Kentucky Derby, | | | | causing a stir. Released in 2009, the album |
| right? Well, think again, because Louisville is also a | | | | contains hits like "1901" and "Listomania," which |
| common stop on tour for artists of all musical | | | | Phoenix is sure to perform at the Louisville Palace |
| genres. When Louisville coined its slogan "It's | | | | when the band stops by Louisville on April 22. |
| Happening Here," it could easily be referring to | | | | While there is always a lot going on in Louisville, |
| music, which is why you need to pop into one of | | | | locals often make the short drive to nearby |
| Louisville's legendary live music venues—like the | | | | Lexington to see some live music, and on April 29 |
| historic Louisville Palace or the Lexington Opera | | | | country and pop music fans alike are sure to |
| House in nearby Lexington, Ky.—to see a live | | | | flock to Lexington's Rupp Arena to see Taylor |
| show! | | | | Swift with Kellie Pickler. Fans couldn't get enough |
| The Louisville Palace is a bona fide Louisville | | | | of Swift when she hit the road in support of her |
| institution. The venue is one of just two theatres | | | | standout sophomore album Fearless—which has |
| that survived Louisville's Fourth Street revival and | | | | received too many awards to count—in 2009, |
| continues to draw major touring artists to its | | | | and so the 20-year-old music sensation decided to |
| stage. Designed by prominent architect John | | | | resume her road trip in 2010. Swift's BFF, former |
| Eberson, the Louisville Palace features Spanish | | | | American Idol contestant Kellie Pickler, is along for |
| Baroque architecture and first opened its doors in | | | | the ride again, and fans won't want to miss their |
| 1928. Since then, artists like Crosby, Stills & | | | | show when they come to Lexington on April 29. |
| Nash and Celtic Woman have performed at the | | | | If country-meets-pop isn't your thing, hold tight in |
| Louisville Palace, and <a rel="nofollow" | | | | Lexington for one more night, because on April 30 |
| onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(' | | | | blues-rocker Joe Bonamassa is bringing his road |
| outgoing/article_exit_link');" href=" Palace event | | | | show to the Lexington Opera House. After being |
| tickets</a> are always a major seller. | | | | discovered by none other than B.B. King when he |
| Luckily, you can pick some up at <a | | | | was just 10 years old, Bonamassa soon scored |
| rel="nofollow" | | | | gigs opening for Joe Coker, Buddy Guy and other |
| onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(' | | | | musicians. This guitar prodigy is all grown up and |
| outgoing/article_exit_link');" href=" today! | | | | sure to deliver a show that is definitely worth |
| The Louisville Palace is sure to be packed when | | | | seeing! Bonamassa is currently on tour in support |
| French indie-pop group Phoenix comes into town! | | | | of his 10th and latest album, Black Rock, and |
| The four Frenchmen—singer/songwriter | | | | when you see him perform live you will |
| Thomas Mars, bassist Deck D'Arcy and guitarists | | | | understand why Guitar Player magazine recently |
| Christian Mazzalai and Laurent Brancowitz—that | | | | named him Best Blues Guitarist for the third time |
| make up the band hail from the same Paris | | | | running. |
| suburb and released their debut album in 2000, | | | | |