Before you complain that your favorite musical act didn't make this article--or that it made the one on Louisville's worst upcoming concerts [4]--let me remind you: I get paid to share my opinions and you probably don't, so mine are superior.
That's called capitalism.
AC/DC
Kentucky Exposition Center’s Freedom Hall
Oct. 6, 8 p.m.
Of course, my ability to get paid for my opinions only goes as far as my my boss is happy. He's an AC/DC fan [5], so the Australian band's Louisville stop on its Black Ice Tour is a must-see. All tickets are $91.50 [6].
Roger Daltrey
The Showroom, Horseshoe Southern Indiana
Elizabeth, Ind.
Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m.
Rock's quintessential frontman is bringing his "Use It or Lose It" tour to within an hour of Louisville [7] this Halloween. Daltrey's embarking on his first solo tour since 1985 to keep his voice in shape while his band mate, Pete Townshend, works on "Floss," a new musical for The Who [8]. Daltrey will be singing songs from his solo work and favorites from The Who, as well as other classic rock songs on this tour. Tickets start at $45 [9] and you must be 21 or older to attend.
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
Sommet Center
Nashville, Tenn.
Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m.
When I lived in Charlotte, N.C., I drove 1,244 miles roundtrip to New Jersey to see Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band [10].
Twice.
In a week.
So Nashville's a home game for me. And even if you're not as dedicated a fan as I am, this concert stands out for a few reasons:
- it's one of the last on the "Working on a Dream" tour, so the band will be at its best
- Springsteen turns 60 in September and saxophonist Clarence "Big Man" Clemons uses a lift to get on the stage, so who knows when the band will play around these parts again
- they'll perform the landmark "Born to Run" album in its entirety [11] and in order at the concert
Tickets start at $35 [12] with general admission ($98), which provides the chance to stand in the front row, still available.
For more information: Interested in great live music in Louisville this weekend? Check out Hambone [13].
(Photo: Flickr/Andrea Sartorati [14])