Tift Merritt brings new music to Waterfront Wednesday on July 28. In an interview, she talks about her new album, songwriting inspirations, and having a Jim James as a backup vocalist on one of her songs.

American icon Loretta Lynn, a native of Kentucky, will perform at Churchill Downs as part of the HullabaLOU Festival on Sunday, July 25.

Kentucky-born country singer and songwriter Dwight Yoakam returns home to play at HullabaLOU Festival this Sunday, July 25.

Catch singer-songwriter-pianist Ben Folds next Saturday at HullabaLOU Festival, bringing his wry songs and improvisational style to Churchill Downs.

Classic R&B singer Al Green brings the soul train to HullabaLOU Festival next Saturday at Churchill Downs. It's a great opportunity to see a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and one of the best singers of all time.

The Avett Brothers may be the youngest and hippest act to be playing at HullabaLOU Festival next weekend. Find out more about the indie darlings from North Carolina.

Minus the Bear kicked off the evening's Main Stage shows on the last evening of Forecastle Festival, offering steamy tunes to complement the weather.

A cool, breezy contrast to the day's heat and psychedelia, She & Him stepped up with retro style and sweet crooning on the Main Stage of Forecastle Festival 2010.

Forecastle ended with the joyful spectacle of a Flaming Lips show that featured songs of peace and love, grizzlies, balloons, and dancing girls. What more could you want?

Forecastle Festival headliners The Flaming Lips have been keeping everything weird for well on two decades with their legendary brand of psychedelic, spage-age rock and stage theatrics. They'll lend their hand to keep Louisville Weird this Sunday night on the West Stage.