Best of Metromix Louisville 2012Music Venue
Some places are just terrible for live music. Fortunately, few of those are in our city. If you think we left out a deserving nominee, let us hear about it!
And the winner is…
Headliners Music Hall
1386 Lexington Road
Louisville, KY 40206Neighborhood: Central Louisville
Headliners books national touring bands playing rock, alternative, metal and hip-hop. The large space can accommodate several hundred people.
Nominees
Brown Theatre
315 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202Neighborhood: Downtown
The stadium style-seating helps in creating a good view from anywhere in the theater and the acoustics are excellent.
Uncle Slayton's
1017 E. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40204Neighborhood: Central Louisville
Intimate music venue with an "old soul" and excellent acoustics highlights Americana, folk, rock and acoustic touring artists from the Mid-South and beyond.
KFC Yum! Center
1 Arena Plaza
Louisville, KY 40202This is the new home of the Louisville Cardinals has hosted an array of sports and music events from Justin Bieber to UofL hoops.
Kentucky Center
501 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202Neighborhood: Gallery District
Home of many of the biggest arts events of the year, the Kentucky Center also hosts bands in a more comfortable setting.
Last year's winner
Louisville Palace
625 S. Fourth St.
Louisville, KY 40202Neighborhood: Downtown
Whereas the bigger arenas around town, Louisville Gardens and Freedom Hall offer that big concert event feel, the Palace can offer a more intimate affair. With a vintage look reminiscent of renaissance architecture the Palace is a sight to behold once inside. Statues and decorations make you feel like you're in an outdoor setting although you're in a air-controlled building and plush carpet cover the floors. Some of today's biggest musical acts roll through town and play the Palace because of the atmosphere. It's arguably the best place to see one of your favorite bands, but comedians, stage plays and special film screening ceremonies can also grace the Palace's walls. When you go (if you haven't already) gaze at the ceiling and you'll understand the "outdoor feel"
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