Townes Van Zandt Tribute 2026

Schedule

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Whirling Tiger | Louisville, KY

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A Louisville tradition, where area musicians play songs written and/or recorded by the legendary John Townes Van Zandt, a musician from Fort Worth TX, who died on New Year's Day in 1997. Always held on his death day. Always FREE.
Performers confirmed (as of 11/19/2025):
Andy Branton
Stephen Couch
Bill Ede
Alanna Fugate
GD Jones
Magnolia Road
Phil Ragland
Nadia Ramlagan & Blakely Berger
Carla Reisert & John Harris
Marty Rosen
+ more to come!
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Whirling Tiger, 1335 Story Ave, Louisville, KY 40206-1733, United States

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