The Monarch

The Monarch Nonprofit space for Music, Art and Community. A place to listen, find each other and find ourselves.

Come join us THIS FRIDAY for the Olmsted Parks Beer Garden in Tyler Park! Ellie Ruth at 6:00pm & The Monarch Bluegrass J...
09/01/2026

Come join us THIS FRIDAY for the Olmsted Parks Beer Garden in Tyler Park! Ellie Ruth at 6:00pm & The Monarch Bluegrass Jam led by Paul Colon at 7:00pm!

Public Invited + Welcome
5pm - 8pm
@ Tyler Park

The Olmsted Parks Beer Garden series is coming to Tyler Park! Enjoy beer from West Sixth Brewing, food from local food trucks, and lawn games.

WFPK PRESENTS NICKY DIAMONDS AT THE MONARCHOn Thursday, October 8th, we’re in the listening room with Nicky Diamonds 💎 -...
09/01/2026

WFPK PRESENTS NICKY DIAMONDS AT THE MONARCH

On Thursday, October 8th, we’re in the listening room with Nicky Diamonds 💎 - come say hey!

Ticketed Show
Doors 7p // 8p Music
BYOB + ❤️

Nicky Diamonds is an Afro-Indigenous Country-Roots/Blues Musician from San Antone, TX currently stationed in Nashville, TN. Pulling inspiration from old hymn books and family history, he’s recounting the stories of his ancestors through his unique songwriting style. By keeping the roots of country and blues alive he puts a captivating twist to the tales and tunes of our people.

Nicky spends most of his time touring the country with his 95 year old Dobro and occasionally with his band ‘The Deepcuts’. His new delta blues album, recorded at Willie Nelson’s studio in Spicewood, Texas, is set to release in Spring 2025. If you’re lucky enough you’ll catch Nicky at a H***y Tonk or Juke Joint close to home. His live show is a sight to see and you’ll leave with a groove stuck in your bones.

08/31/2026

The music venue brings artists from around the area and around the world to Louisville to create a music community in the Derby City.

On Saturday, October 24th, we’re joined in the listening room by Odie Leigh ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ! Come hang!Ticketed ShowDoors 7p // 8p...
08/28/2026

On Saturday, October 24th, we’re joined in the listening room by Odie Leigh ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ! Come hang!

Ticketed Show
Doors 7p // 8p Music
BYOB + ❤️

Like many things in the year 2020, Odie Leigh becoming a musician was never supposed to happen. What sprouted from the New Orleans bedroom of a then 21 year old college student was a viral video prompted by a roommate with a bet: Get the most views on TikTok. Surprising everyone, including herself, Odie Leigh was crowned victor… but now she had an audience watching. Her newfound purpose was followed by two masterful and raw EPs that captured the attention of folk and indie lovers alike. In the midst of a rigorous touring schedule in the US and across the pond, her debut album ‘Carrier Pigeon’ cemented Odie Leigh as one to watch, one that defies expectations and refuses to be pigeon-holed (pun intended) as indie folk’s latest darling. The future brighter than ever before, Odie Leigh had done it–– erupted from accident to working artist.

And then came the darkness.

Following a series of unfortunate events that left her unable to release music, Odie found herself back in her Detroit home with growing a vault of songs she wasn’t sure anyone would get to hear. Now, after keeping herself afloat dealing online blackjack and wrangling dogs in Tractor Supplies, Odie is about to find out if there really is a light at the end of the tunnel. Her story long from finished, Odie Leigh has chronicled the last two years into a sophomore record no one sees coming. Her next chapter is a reinvention, a symbol of what can be made even when you feel you have nothing. It is a stark reminder that, with a sense of humor, even anger, chaos, disappointment, and doubt can beautifully color the darkest of canvases. Odie Leigh has much left to say, and she lays it bare for all to hear across her forthcoming collection of songs.

Join us on Sunday, October 4th to celebrate Alisha Nikole’s album release with Crime Time!Ticketed ShowDoors 7p // 8p Mu...
08/27/2026

Join us on Sunday, October 4th to celebrate Alisha Nikole’s album release with Crime Time!

Ticketed Show
Doors 7p // 8p Music
BYOB + ❤️

Mystery is afoot on this night. Sinister letters, missing jewels, and concerning disappearances are just the beginning. Channel your inner detective to solve the cases and collect the rewards! Performances by Kelly Newton, Michael Schrader & Katy Campbell, The Bourbon & Brass Company, and Alisha Nikole!

John Cowan Trio (John Cowan Music, Luke Bulla, Sam Leslie) is BACK in the listening room with Special Guest Aaron Bibelh...
08/25/2026

John Cowan Trio (John Cowan Music, Luke Bulla, Sam Leslie) is BACK in the listening room with Special Guest Aaron Bibelhauser on Sunday, November 1st!

Ticketed Show
Doors 7p // 8p Music
BYOB + ❤️

When John Cowan and Luke Bulla perform together, their shows reflect 25 years of shared history, musical trust, and genuine friendship. Blending New Grass Revival (and more) favorites with old and new originals, they pair masterful picking, rich harmony, and stories that are heartfelt, funny, and hard-earned. Cowan calls Bulla “one of the most beautiful gifts” of his long musical life, while Bulla, inspired by Cowan since his youth, considers sharing the stage a “dream come true” and a source of “immense gratitude and honor”. Together, they deliver music rooted in gratitude, joy, and deep mutual respect.

Aaron Bibelhauser is a singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist from Louisville, KY. In addition to writing songs recorded by award winning bluegrass artists including Balsam Range, Del McCoury Band, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, and Dale Ann Bradley, he’s taken first place in the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at Merlefest and earned a nomination for the IBMA’s prestigious Song Of The Year Award. An accomplished solo recording artist, radio broadcaster, producer, and session player, Bibelhauser also fronts the Kentucky based bluegrass band, the Bibelhauser Brothers, along with his twin brother, Adam.

On Thursday, October 2nd, we’re in the listening room with Garrison Starr and Kristy Lee - come hang!Ticketed ShowDoors ...
08/25/2026

On Thursday, October 2nd, we’re in the listening room with Garrison Starr and Kristy Lee - come hang!

Ticketed Show
Doors 7p // 8p Music
BYOB + ❤️

Garrison Starr is the quintessential musical triple-threat, singer, songwriter, Grammy-nominated record producer, and her soon-to-be-released latest full-length album, Garrison Starr and The Gospel Truth, reveals her at the height of her powers.

Starr calls the new collection of songs, “Swamp Gospel Hymns for Humans,” the next chapter in her story of recovery and healing from her Evangelical Christian upbringing. Her previous album, “Girl I Used To Be,” released during the pandemic in March 2021, launched her exploration of deconstruction on the path towards self-love and forgiveness. “Girl I Used To Be” is the story of saying goodbye to what was, and The Gospel Truth is the story of the journey over the bridge to freedom.

Kristy Lee isn’t just a performer — she’s a weather system.  With a voice that can hush a room one moment and shake the walls the next, she’s built a reputation for leaving audiences both wrung out and lit up.  Born on the Gulf Coast and raised on grit, gospel, and a fierce streak of independence, Kristy’s songs carry the salt of the sea and the smoke of late-night dives. On stage, she’s all-in, every time — no half measures, no autopilot. Every show feels like the most important one yet, because in her world, it is.  Whether she’s commanding a festival stage, breaking hearts in a packed listening room, or turning a living room into a sanctuary, Kristy delivers music the way it was meant to be felt: raw, soulful, and unforgettable. She’s shared stages and stories with an eclectic range of artists, defied easy categorization, and carried her sound across state lines and oceans alike. But the through-line is always the same: connection, truth, and the electricity that happens when a song finds its mark.  The next time you see Kristy Lee, you might just walk away believing you’ve witnessed the greatest show of her life — until the next one.

John Cowan Trio (John Cowan Music, Luke Bulla) is BACK in the listening room with Sam Leslie on Sunday, November 1st!Tic...
08/19/2026

John Cowan Trio (John Cowan Music, Luke Bulla) is BACK in the listening room with Sam Leslie on Sunday, November 1st!

Ticketed Show
Doors 7p // 8p Music
BYOB + ❤️

When John Cowan and Luke Bulla perform together, their shows reflect 25 years of shared history, musical trust, and genuine friendship. Blending New Grass Revival (and more) favorites with old and new originals, they pair masterful picking, rich harmony, and stories that are heartfelt, funny, and hard-earned. Cowan calls Bulla “one of the most beautiful gifts” of his long musical life, while Bulla, inspired by Cowan since his youth, considers sharing the stage a “dream come true” and a source of “immense gratitude and honor”. Together, they deliver music rooted in gratitude, joy, and deep mutual respect.

MATINEE ADDED! On September 8, we’re in the listening room with Tommy Prine. DO NOT MISS this one folks! Presented by ou...
08/17/2026

MATINEE ADDED! On September 8, we’re in the listening room with Tommy Prine. DO NOT MISS this one folks! Presented by our friends at 91.9 WFPK!

Ticketed Show
Doors 3p // 4p Music
BYOB + ❤️

‘Purple Paint’ out now on all streaming platforms. Marking the first release from the upcoming EP ‘Love Circle’ out on August 20th.

Inspired by the unwavering support of his wife throughout his musical journey, “Purple Paint” is a moving reflection on partnership, devotion, and the quiet strength that carries artists through both the chaos and beauty of a life in music.

Discussing the inspiration behind the song, Prine stated, “My wife is the real reason I am who I am today, if not for her unwavering support and guidance I would have never taken the leap. Here’s to making me paint my bathroom purple, and for showing me that things can be built in a day that last forever.”

Known for his emotionally raw songwriting and spellbinding live performances, Prine’s music continues to carve out space beyond the shadow of legacy. As PBS remarked after a recent show in Los Angeles, “Listening on this night at Gold Diggers... you might think Tommy Prine was born to the stage.”

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