The Kentucky Center Presents 'Take Me To The River: New Orleans Live'

The Kennedy Center presents Take Me To The River: New Orleans Live Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 8 p.m.Tickets start at $25. Kentucky Center members can call the member hotline at (502) 566-5144. Standard tickets are available at www.kentuckycenter.org/presents, by phone (502) 584-7777, (800) 775-7777, and in-person at The Kentucky Center box office and drive-thru. Please call (502) 566-5111 for information about the range of accessibility options we offer to enhance your performance experience.

This live concert event offers music based on "Take Me To The River," an award-winning full-length documentary film directed and produced by Martin Shore that has grown into a world-wide education initiative and national music tour.

This celebration of authentic New Orleans music features the talent of Ivan and Ian Neville, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, George Porter Jr., Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Lost Bayou Ramblers Duo, 79ers Gang, and Terrence Higgins.

These artists will chart the musical evolution of the region while exploring the unique influence of New Orleans music. Audience members will learn about The Big Easy's musical history and heritage while enjoying collaborative performances from musicians who call the city home.

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