Live music in Ashland, KY

If the weather cooperates, activities will be held outside. Motorcycle riders are invited to take part in bike night.

Folk punk originators Violent Femmes celebrate four and a half decades on the road with a show built on the raw, acoustic spark that first turned heads on Milwaukee streets. Expect an unpredictable set that pulls from signature anthems like Blister in the Sun and Add It Up alongside deeper cuts and longtime favorites, all delivered with the shout-along energy that has defined their concerts. Formed in 1981, the band upended expectations with a self-titled debut that reached platinum status without ever entering the Billboard Top 200, blending street-corner folk, punk bite, and fearless songwriting. Their influence spans generations, their fanbase remains fiercely loyal, and their music continues to surface in new places, including Blister in the Sun featured in Netflix’s 2025 series Four Seasons. Marking 45 years, the group returns to the stage as loud, joyful, and unapologetic as ever.

Reflections in Color presents a solo showcase by award winning artist Michelle Ward Ciancio at Grayson Gallery & Art Center, combining visual art with live music in a setting centered on creativity, self expression, and shared storytelling through paint. The exhibition highlights original pieces distinguished by bold color, emotional resonance, and narrative detail. Attendees can explore and purchase originals and prints, talk with the artist about her creative process, enjoy refreshments alongside a welcoming community atmosphere, and experience a live set from Corduroy Brown. Admission is free and open to the public.

ZZ Top and Dwight Yoakam share the bill at Marshall Health Network Arena in Huntington, West Virginia. This event presents both artists together at the same venue.