Legacies Unlimited Presents Soulful Sounds of Derbytown

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(Louisville, KY) Legacies Unlimited’s annual Walnut Street Revue presents the Soulful Sounds of Derbytown, a tribute to Louisville’s African American Musicians & Entertainers at 7:30 pm on January 25th at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage (KCAAH) located at 1701 W. Muhammed Ali Blvd.

The show will feature “International Queen of the Blues,” Toni Green and bluesman Big “Poppa” Stampley. Green recently received the W C Handy Lifetime Achievement Award whose previous recipients include Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland, Koko Taylor & the great Al Green.

Reserved tickets are $65 per person and $45 for general admission. Tickets are available online at redpintix.com and at Better Days Records East at 921 Barret Avenue.

Ken Clay, Founder of Legacies Unlimited, says, “As we approach Black History Month, We celebrate and recognize the contributions that African American musicians & entertainers have contributed to our lives and to the struggle for equality.  Louisville should rejoice and be proud of the entertainers who have entertained and uplifted us over the years.”

This year we are honored to present two outstanding performers, Big ‘Poppa Stampley & Southern Blues artist, Toni Green.  This is not only going to be a fantastic evening but a history lesson. I invite you to come out and have a fun time at the Walnut Street Revue.”

Tickets for The Walnut Street Revue are $65 for general admission and $45 for cabaret seating. (limited space)

Ken Clay Production presented by Legacies Unlimited Inc. is the producer of Soulful Sounds of Derbytown. This event is made possible through the support of the Owsley Brown II Foundation, Hardscuffle Inc., and WLKY-TV. 

Please announce and/or post on your community calendars.  If you have any questions or would like to setup an interview with Ken Clay and/or Toni Green, please contact VIPP Communications at info@vippcommunications.com or by calling 502-341-7306.

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Legacies Unlimited presents Rambling at Club Morocco

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(Louisville, KY) Legacies Unlimited Inc. presents The Walnut Street Revue ‘Rambling at Club Morocco’ featuring the Unlimited Show Band and The VilleEffect Band,

The show will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, (KCAAH) located at 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd at 7:30pm.

Reserved tickets are $65 per person and $45 for general admission. You can purchase them on http://www.redpintix.com or you can also purchase them at Better Days Records. (both locations).

Ken Clay, Founder of Legacies Unlimited, says “Louisville has a rich history when it comes to music.  Each year, I try and introduce to the younger generation music from my time period. It’s an opportunity to experience the soulful sounds while giving those who lived it a walk down memory lane. Hearing the songs they grew up on.  It is an evening of great music and I invite you to come out and enjoy Walnut Street Revue experience.”  

Tickets for The Walnut Street Revue are $65 for general admission and $45 for cabaret seating. (limited space)

Rambling at Club Morocco is presented by Legacies Unlimited Inc. and is made possible through the support of the Owsley Brown II Foundation, Hardscuffle Inc., WLKY-TV and Radio Station WLOU.

Please announce and/or post on your community calendars.  If you have any questions or would like to setup an interview with Ken Clay, please contact VIPP Communications at info@vippcommunications.com or by calling 502-341-7306.

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The Walnut Street Revue Celebrating the Blues

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LEGACIES UNLIMITED PRESENTS ‘JAMMIN’ WITH THE BLUES’

(Louisville, KY) Legacies Unlimited Inc. presents The Walnut Street Revue ‘Jammin with the Blues’ featuring Tee Dee Young, Kentucky’s newly crowned King of the Blues and 2022 Kentucky Music Hall of Fame inductee.  Also, performing will be The Walnut Street Blues Band.

The event will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, (KCAAH) located at 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd at 7:30pm.

Reserved tickets are $65 per person and $45 for general admission. You can purchase them on www.redpintix.com or you can also purchase them at Better Days Records.

Ken Clay, Founder of Legacies Unlimited, says “the blues is an essential style of music deeply rooted in the soul of Kentucky Music. We are happy to have with us the Walnut Street Blues Band and to celebrate with Tee Dee Young his recent induction into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame.”

Tickets for The Walnut Street Revue are $65 for general admission and $45 for cabaret seating. (limited space)

Jammin’ with the Blues is presented by Legacies Unlimited in partnership with the KCAAH.  It is made possible through support from Christy Brown, the Owsley Brown II Family Foundation, Hardscuffle Inc., WLKY-TV and George & Mary Lee Fischer.

Please announce and/or post our event to your entertainment/event calendar.  To set-up an interview, please contact VIPP Communications at  info@vippcommunications.com.

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The VIPP Report: Walnut Street Revue returns to in-person concert in January 2022

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WALNUT STREET REVUE RETURNS TO IN-PERSON CONCERT AS WE KICKOFF BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Recognizing the contributions that Louisville natives made to music

(Louisville, KY) As we celebrate the Legacy of Black Louisville, Legacies Unlimited, Inc. presents The Walnut Street Revue “Let’s Groove Again” at 7:30pm on Saturday, January 29,2022 at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, (KCAAH) located at 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. 

It’s a special evening consisting of exhibits and the historic musical contributions of African Americans from Louisville to the entertainment industry.  The Walnut Street Revue “Let’s Groove Again” will pay tribute to the achievements not only to the city but to the nation and the world. 

As we take a stroll down Walnut Street known today as Muhammad Ali Blvd., we take you back to the 1930’s, 40’s & 50’s.  We are excited to have Rob Lee, Michael Johnson, Yvette Nicole, Paulette Johnson, Erica Denise amongst other talented artists who will set the scene of yesteryear along the strip that generated stars and helped keep dreams alive for aspiring entertainers. 

Special guests for the evening will be the soulful Tony Fish & the Groove Masters joined by Daria Raymore, one of Louisville’s premiere vocalists.

Tickets are now available for The Walnut Street Revue “Let’s Grove Again” at Better Days Records in Lyles Mall and 921 Barrett Ave., or you can purchase tickets online at Red Pin Tix | The Walnut Street Revue 2022

Masks and proof of vaccination required for entry.

This event was made possible with the support of The Owsley Brown II Family Foundation, Hardscuffle Inc., WLKY-TV, and George & Mary Lee Fischer. 

To setup an interview with Ken Clay of Legacies Unlimited, please contact VIPP Communications at info@vippcommunications.com. 

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The VIPP Report: Celebrating the legacy of Black Louisville linking the past to the present

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From workshops to live entertainment and it takes place along the Old Walnut Street strip

(Louisville, KY) Legacies Unlimited in partnership with the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, (KCAAH) & the University of Louisville Archives & Special Collections presents Celebrating the Legacy of Black Louisville on Friday, January 26th and 27th at KCAAH located at 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd formerly known as Old Walnut Street.  This year’s theme is “Linking the past to the present.” 
On Friday, January 26th from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm there will be a reception and the opening of exhibits. There will be five works on exhibit: Two Centuries of Black Louisville…the Exhibit; The Expressionism of Victor Sweatt; Louisville Entertainers & Musicians Exhibit Part 1; The textile designs of “Bag Lady: Zephra May Miller and The Folk Art of Louisville’s Marvin Finn. 
From 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm KCAAH will transform into the most prominent club housed on Old Walnut Street known today as Muhammad Ali Blvd.  In the 1940’s and 50’s everyone would dress up and head down to the Top Hat Club.  Jazz would be bellowing out into the streets from some of the greatest jazz artists of their time.  So, by linking the past to the present, it’s Jazz at the Top Hall featuring vocalist/musician Gayle King and Hammond B-3 along with Kendall Carter and his quintet.  General admission is $30.00 per person. 
 On Saturday, January 27th starting at 9:00 am there will be workshops discussing the historic 2nd Baptist Church in New Albany, IN entitled Pathway to Freedom.  The free workshop takes you back in time when the church was a beacon of hope and served as a pathway to the Underground Railroad.  Following that workshop will be a jug band music session.  German & Irish immigrants along with slaves created this unique sound that left a lasting impression on music’s culture. 
At 12:00 pm, guests will get to enjoy The Listening Room.  Music from the 1950’s, 60’s & 70’s recordings from Louisville’s African American entertainers and musicians provided by the Soulful Sounds of Derbytown. 
To close out the weekend, it’s The Walnut Street Revue featuring Louisville native Vic Frierson.  It’s A Song for You: A Tribute to the Life & Music of Luther Vandross. Frierson will celebrate the life and music of Luther Vandross. The event begins at 7:30 pm with Tony Fish & Band. Hosted by WLKY-TV’s Ann Bowdan. General admission tickets are $40 per person.  You can purchase them online at http://www.louisville.com, Better Days Records in Lyles Mall and 1765 Bardstown Road.  Workshops and exhibits are free to the public.
The event is made possible due to the support of the following: The Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, Christy Brown & the Owsley Brown II Family Foundation, George & Mary Lee Fischer and WLKY-TV. 
If you would like to setup an interview with Ken Clay and/or to have one of the artist(s) to perform on your show please contact Sherlene Shanklin with VIPP Communications at 502-295-0435 or by email at info@vippcommunications.com. 

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