May 2018
Big Band & Jazz, Moondance Ampitheater
Big Band & Jazz is one of Lexington's longest running concert series. With a full schedule of live music planned, concert-goers can enjoy weekly Big Band or jazz music at Moondance Amphitheater (May & June concerts) or Ecton Park (July & August concerts). Picnics are encouraged and patrons should bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Big Band & Jazz is every Tuesday at 7 pm and runs May 15 through August 28.
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Big Band & Jazz, Lexington's longest running concert series, – Big Band & Jazz. With a full schedule of live music planned, concert-goers can enjoy weekly Big Band or jazz music at Moondance Amphitheater (May & June concerts) or Ecton Park (July & August concerts). Picnics are encouraged and patrons should bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Big Band & Jazz is every Tuesday at 7 pm and runs May 15 through August 28.
Find out more »Big Band & Jazz, Moondance Amphitheater
Big Band & Jazz, Lexington's longest running concert series, – Big Band & Jazz. With a full schedule of live music planned, concert-goers can enjoy weekly Big Band or jazz music at Moondance Amphitheater (May & June concerts) or Ecton Park (July & August concerts). Picnics are encouraged and patrons should bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Big Band & Jazz is every Tuesday at 7 pm and runs May 15 through August 28.
Find out more »June 2018
Big Band & Jazz, Moondance Amphitheater
Big Band & Jazz is a summer concert series every Tuesday. On June 5, the featured artists are Shawn Owens & The Lexington Concert Band. 7 pm at Moondance Amphitheater
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Big Band & Jazz, Dick Domek and The Walnut St. Ramblers are playing at 7 pm at Moondance Amphitheater. Big Band & Jazz is a summer convert series held every Tuesday night.
Find out more »July 2018
Big Band & Jazz, Ecton Park
Big Band & Jazz with music by Rick Cook Quartet at 7 pm, Ecton Park
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Big Band & Jazz with music by Bill McGinnis & Colonel’s Choice at 7 pm, Ecton Park
Find out more »February 2019
Jazz Live, downtown public library
Jazz Live at the Library is happening at the downtown public library on Thursday, February 14 at 7 pm.
Find out more »May 2019
Big Band and Jazz
Big Band and Jazz: MetroGnomes at MoonDance Amphitheater on Tuesday, May 14 at 7 pm.
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Big Band and Jazz: Bluegrass Area Jazz Ambassadors at MoonDance Amphitheater on Tuesday, May 28 at 7 pm.
Find out more »June 2019
Great American Brass Band Festival
The Great American Brass Band Festival is happening at Centre College from Thursday, June 6 through Sunday, June 9.
Find out more »August 2019
12th annual Lexus Smooth Jazz Fest
12th annual Lexus Smooth Jazz Fest is at Kentucky Horse Park on Thursday, August 8 through Saturday, August 10.
Find out more »Live Jazz at the Library, Farish Theater
Live Jazz at the Library at Farish Theater (downtown library) on Thursday, August 8 at 7 pm.
Find out more »January 2020
Jazz: Live at the Library, Farish Theater
Jazz: Live at the Library is at Farish Theater on Thursday, January 9 at 7 pm.
Find out more »February 2020
Jazz: Live at the Library, Farish Theater
Farish Theater hosts Jazz: Live at the Library on Thursday, February 13 at 7 pm.
Find out more »May 2021
Big Band and Jazz, MoonDance Amphitheater
Big Band and Jazz—one of Lexington's longest-running and most beloved concert series — returns to MoonDance Amphitheater on Tuesdays in May at 7 pm.
Find out more »June 2021
Big Band & Jazz with DiMartino, Osland Little Big Band
Big Band & Jazz with DiMartino, Osland Little Big Band on Tuesday, June 1 at 7 pm.
Find out more »Big Band & Jazz with Marlin McKay Quintet
Big Band & Jazz with Marlin McKay Quintet at MoonDance Amphitheater on Tuesday, June 8 at 7 pm.
Find out more »Big Band & Jazz with Tim Lake and the Jazz Blues Persuaders
Big Band & Jazz with Tim Lake and the Jazz Blues Persuaders at MoonDance Amphitheater on Tuesday, June 15 at 7 pm.
Find out more »Big Band & Jazz with Ross Whitaker Jazz Trio
Big Band & Jazz with Ross Whitaker Jazz Trio at MoonDance Amphitheater on Tuesday, June 22 at 7 pm.
Find out more »Big Band & Jazz with Lexington Summer Concert Band (patriotic concert)
Big Band & Jazz with Lexington Summer Concert Band *patriotic concert* at MoonDance Amphitheater on Tuesday, June 29 at 7 pm.
Find out more »July 2021
Big Band & Jazz with The Metrognomes (patriotic concert, special Friday show)
Big Band & Jazz with The Metrognomes for a patriotic concert, special Friday show at MoonDance Amphitheater on Friday, July 2 at 7 pm.
Find out more »Big Band & Jazz with Dan Brock & Friends
Big Band & Jazz with Dan Brock & Friends at Ecton Park on Tuesday, July 6 at 7 pm.
Find out more »Free Jazz Concert at Isaac Murphy’s Front Porch
This free jazz concert kicks off the inaugural From the Front Porch Jazz series sponsored by Phoenix Rising Lexington and Friends of Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden. The first free jazz concert is on Saturday, July 10 at 6 pm at the Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden on the corner of 3rd St. and Midland Ave. Bring your chair or cushion, dinner, drinks, sunglasses, a big straw hat, a blanket and whatever you need to enjoy music and friends.
Find out more »Big Band & Jazz with Walnut Street Ramblers
Big Band & Jazz with Walnut Street Ramblers at Ecton Park on Tuesday, July 13 at 7 pm.
Find out more »Big Band & Jazz with Osland/Dailey Jazztet
Big Band & Jazz with Osland/Dailey Jazztet at Ecton Park on Tuesday, July 20 at 7 pm.
Find out more »Big Band & Jazz with Ozone at Ecton Park
Big Band & Jazz with Ozone at Ecton Park on Tuesday, July 27 at 7 pm.
Find out more »August 2021
Big Band & Jazz with Brass Impact at Ecton Park
Big Band & Jazz with Brass Impact at Ecton Park on Tuesday, August 3 at 7 pm.
Find out more »Big Band & Jazz with DiMartino/Osland Jazz Orchestra (DOJO)
Big Band & Jazz with DiMartino/Osland Jazz Orchestra (DOJO) at Ecton Park on Tuesday, August 10 at 7 pm.
Find out more »Big Band & Jazz with Young at Heart Big Band
Big Band & Jazz with Young at Heart Big Band at Ecton Park on Tuesday, August 17 at 7 pm.
Find out more »December 2021
Ana Gasteyer, Norton Center for the Arts
Former SNL star Ana Gasteyer performs from "Sugar and Booze" on Friday, December 10th at Norton Center for the Arts. Show starts at 7:30.
Find out more »February 2022
Origins Jazz Series, Base 249 on Main
On Tuesday, February 1, 2022, the JAZZ Origins will present Brooks Giles during their Jazz Series. The event will be played at Base249 and starts at 7 pm.
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May 2022
Big Band/Jazz: DiMartino/Osland, Moondance
On Tuesday June 7, 2022, Lexington's Big Band/Jazz series will feature DiMartino/Osland Jazz Orchestra. Lexington's Big Band/Jazz series is one of Lexington's oldest outdoor music series — going strong for over 40 years. The 2022 summer series begins at Moondance Amphitheater with concerts every Tuesday from May 17 – June 28, before moving to Ecton Park for the remainder of the series, July 5 – August 9.
Find out more »Big Band/Jazz: BAJA, Moondance
On Tuesday May 31, 2022 Lexington's Big Band/ Jazz series will feature the Bluegrass Area Jazz Ambassadors. Lexington's Big Band/Jazz series is one of Lexington's oldest outdoor music series — going strong for over 40 years. The 2022 summer series begins at Moondance Amphitheater with concerts every Tuesday from May 17 – June 28, before moving to Ecton Park for the remainder of the series, July 5 – August 9.
Find out more »June 2022
Southland Jamboree: Jim Hurst Bluegrass Band, Moondance
Jim Hurst Bluegrass Band performs June 2 for Southland Jamboree at Moondance.Southland Jamboree returns to Moondance Amphitheater beginning June 2 and continues every Thursday through September 1.
Find out more »Big Band/Jazz: DiMartino/Osland, Moondance
On Tuesday June 7 2022, Lexington’s Big Band/ Jazz series will feature the DiMartino/Osland Jazz Orchestra. Lexington’s Big Band/Jazz series is one of Lexington’s oldest outdoor music series — going strong for over 40 years. The 2022 summer series begins at Moondance Amphitheater with concerts every Tuesday from May 17 – June 28, before moving to Ecton Park for the remainder of the series, July 5 – August 9.
Find out more »Big Band/Jazz: Walnut Street Ramblers, Moondance
On Tuesday June 14 2022, Lexington’s Big Band/ Jazz series will feature Walnut Street Ramblers. Lexington’s Big Band/Jazz series is one of Lexington’s oldest outdoor music series — going strong for over 40 years. The 2022 summer series begins at Moondance Amphitheater with concerts every Tuesday from May 17 – June 28, before moving to Ecton Park for the remainder of the series, July 5 – August 9.
Find out more »Southland Jamboree: Blue Eagle Band, Moondance
Blue Eagle Band performs Thursday June 16, 2022 for Southland Jamboree at Moondance. Southland Jamboree returns to Moondance Amphitheater beginning June 2 and continues every Thursday through September 1.
Find out more »Big Band/Jazz: Brass Impact, Moondance
On Tuesday June 21 2022, Lexington’s Big Band/ Jazz series will feature Brass Impact at Moondance. Lexington’s Big Band/Jazz series is one of Lexington’s oldest outdoor music series — going strong for over 40 years. The 2022 summer series begins at Moondance Amphitheater with concerts every Tuesday from May 17 – June 28, before moving to Ecton Park for the remainder of the series, July 5 – August 9.
Find out more »Big Band/Jazz: Lexington Summer Concert Band, Moondance
On Tuesday June 28 2022, Lexington’s Big Band/ Jazz series will feature the Lexington Summer Concert Band at Moondance. This will be the last show of the 2022 series scheduled at Moondance. In July, the series shifts to Ecton Park in Lexington's Chevy Chase neighborhood. Lexington’s Big Band/Jazz series is one of Lexington’s oldest outdoor music series — going strong for over 40 years. The 2022 summer series begins at Moondance Amphitheater with concerts every Tuesday from May 17 –…
Find out more »July 2022
Big Band/Jazz: Miles Osland Little Big Band w/ Vince DiMartino, Ecton Park
On Tuesday July 5, Miles Osland Little Big Band w/ Vince DiMartino, will perform at Ecton Park. In July, Lexington's Big Band/Jazz series shifts to Ecton Park in Lexington’s Chevy Chase neighborhood. Lexington’s Big Band/Jazz series is one of Lexington’s oldest outdoor music series — going strong for over 40 years. The 2022 summer series begins at Moondance Amphitheater with concerts every Tuesday from May 17 – June 28, before moving to Ecton Park for the remainder of the series,…
Find out more »Big Band/Jazz: Brett Evans Trombone Jazz Ensemble, Ecton Park
On Tuesday July 12, Brett Evans Trombone Jazz Ensemble, will perform at Ecton Park. In July, Lexington’s Big Band/Jazz series shifts to Ecton Park in Lexington’s Chevy Chase neighborhood. Lexington’s Big Band/Jazz series is one of Lexington’s oldest outdoor music series — going strong for over 40 years. The 2022 summer series begins at Moondance Amphitheater with concerts every Tuesday from May 17 – June 28, before moving to Ecton Park for the remainder of the series, July 5 –…
Find out more »Big Band/Jazz: Ozmosis, Ecton Park
On Tuesday July 19, Ozmosis, will perform at Ecton Park. In July, Lexington’s Big Band/Jazz series shifts to Ecton Park in Lexington’s Chevy Chase neighborhood. Lexington’s Big Band/Jazz series is one of Lexington’s oldest outdoor music series — going strong for over 40 years. The 2022 summer series begins at Moondance Amphitheater with concerts every Tuesday from May 17 – June 28, before moving to Ecton Park for the remainder of the series, July 5 – August 9.
Find out more »Big Band/Jazz: Tim Lake and the Blue Jazz Persuasion, Ecton Park
On Tuesday July 26, 2022,Tim Lake and the Blue Jazz Persuasion will perform at Ecton Park. In July, Lexington’s Big Band/Jazz series shifts to Ecton Park in Lexington’s Chevy Chase neighborhood. Lexington’s Big Band/Jazz series is one of Lexington’s oldest outdoor music series — going strong for over 40 years. The 2022 summer series begins at Moondance Amphitheater with concerts every Tuesday from May 17 – June 28, before moving to Ecton Park for the remainder of the series, July…
Find out more »August 2022
Big Band/Jazz: Uncle Sam’s Bait Shop, Ecton Park
On Tuesday August 2, 2022, Uncle Sam's Bait Shop will perform at Ecton Park. In July, Lexington’s Big Band/Jazz series shifts to Ecton Park in Lexington’s Chevy Chase neighborhood. Lexington’s Big Band/Jazz series is one of Lexington’s oldest outdoor music series — going strong for over 40 years. The 2022 summer series begins at Moondance Amphitheater with concerts every Tuesday from May 17 – June 28, before moving to Ecton Park for the remainder of the series, July 5 –…
Find out more »Big Band/Jazz: Osland/Dailey Jazztet, Ecton Park
On Tuesday August 9, 2022, Osland/Dailey Jazztet will perform at Ecton Park. In July, Lexington’s Big Band/Jazz series shifts to Ecton Park in Lexington’s Chevy Chase neighborhood. Lexington’s Big Band/Jazz series is one of Lexington’s oldest outdoor music series — going strong for over 40 years. The 2022 summer series begins at Moondance Amphitheater with concerts every Tuesday from May 17 – June 28, before moving to Ecton Park for the remainder of the series, July 5 – August 9.…
Find out more »September 2022
Jazz on the Lawn Returns, 5:30 pm, Ashland-The Henry Clay Estate
The Henry Clay Memorial Foundation invites the public to its annual Jazz on the Lawn concert on Sunday, September 4th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. It has been two years since the last concert in 2019.
Find out more »June 2023
Big Band/Jazz: Brett Evans Trombone Jazz Ensemble
Lexington's 2023 Big Band/Jazz summer series begins at Moondance Amphitheater with concerts every Tuesday from May 16 – June 27, 2023 at Moondance Amphitheater, before moving to Ecton Park for the remainder of the series, Tuesdays, July 11 – Aug. 15, 2023. Shows are 7 pm to 8:30 pm. On Tuesday June 20, 2023 Lexington’s Big Band/ Jazz series will feature the Brett Evans Trombone Jazz Ensemble at Moondance.
Find out more »Big Band/Jazz: Lexington Summer Concert Band
Lexington's 2023 Big Band/Jazz summer series begins at Moondance Amphitheater with concerts every Tuesday from May 16 – June 27, 2023 at Moondance Amphitheater, before moving to Ecton Park for the remainder of the series, Tuesdays, July 11 – Aug. 15, 2023. Shows are 7 pm to 8:30 pm. On Tuesday June 27, 2023 Lexington’s Big Band/ Jazz series will feature the Lexington Summer Concert at Moondance.
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