Paristown Announces Return of Roots Revue, Presented by Uncle Boojie’s

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 16, 2026)— Sam Bush, Bluegrass musician and genre oringiator, will headline the 3rd Annual Roots Revue, presented by Uncle Boojie’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Bush is also a member of the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame .

The two-day festival will take place over Memorial Day Weekend on May 22 and 23 in the revitalized cultural arts and entertainment district.

“Roots Revue will bring together two-days of live music in the heart of Paristown, further creating and building an annual home for Bluegrass music in the state of the bluegrass,” said Steve Smith, Paristown’s Managing Partner.

The two-day music festival will benefit The Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music (KSBTM) and will feature some of the best Bluegrass and acoustic artists in the region, along with great food and cocktails.

KSBTM, located in Hyden, Kentucky, is an integral partner of Roots Revue. Attracting both new and legendary Bluegrass talent, their partnership helped in the curation of the lineup, bringing together talented musicians from the state and region to celebrate Kentucky’s authentic musical roots. This unique experience allows students from KSBTM to showcase their talents alongside some of the best musicians in the region, helping to inspire the next generation of artists keeping authentic Bluegrass and traditional music alive.

Friday Lineup:
5:15 – 6:15 pm - Louisville Folk School
6:30- 7:30 pm - Mama Said String Band
7:45-8:45pm - Marion Halliday
9:15 -10:45pm - Lonesome River Band

Saturday Lineup:
4:00 – 5:00pm - KSBTM Ensembles
5:15 - 6:15pm - George Carnes
6:30 - 7:30pm - Dean Osborne Band
7:45 - 8:45pm - Bibelhauser Bros
9:15 -10:45pm - Sam Bush Band

Tickets for the Roots Revue are now on sale. Weekend General Admission passes are $45, or $30 per day, with free admission for children 10 and under with adult ticket. Weekend youth general admission is $10 (ages 11 – 17). In addition to great music, the festival includes a stellar lineup of vendors selling vintage items, records, pottery, jewelry and more. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to: http://www.rootsrevue.com.

Roots Revue will take place outdoors in the heart of Paristown under the spectacular pavilion at Christy’s Garden, rain or shine. Located just a mile from downtown Louisville, Paristown’s cultural arts and entertainment district provides easy access to those visiting from out of town, as well as locals from neighboring communities. Paristown’s open-air outdoor venue provides the perfect environment to rock to the Bluegrass and dance your soul out all weekend. From burgers and pizza to bbq and donuts, Paristown offers food options to satisfy every palate. In addition to cocktails featuring Uncle Boojie’s, a wide variety of specialty cocktails, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be available.

For more information about Paristown and to sign up for email updates, go to: http://www.paristown.com.

Roots Revue is presented by Uncle Boojie’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, founded in Howardstown, Kentucky. Uncle Boojie’s Distilling Company opened its long-anticipated Homeplace in Paristown, located at 700 Vine Street. At the spectacular new Homeplace, Uncle Boojie’s Bourbon Stewards lead guests on an immersive tasting journey that begins with a family recipe crafted over 200 years ago in Skeeter Holler in Howardstown, KY. Visitors can sample rich, full-bodied bourbon drawn straight from the barrel using a whiskey thief, tasting unfiltered, barrel-strength whiskey that tells the story of the land in every drop. Touted as the finest whiskey the world has “never seen,” Uncle Boojie’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is currently extremely limited and available exclusively in Paristown. To reserve a tour, festival visitors are encouraged to go to: www.uncleboojies.com.

While planning a trip to Bourbon City, guests can download a copy of Louisville Tourism’s annual Visitor Guide to see the city's top attractions and bourbon distilleries. Visitors also can get additional city attraction, lodging and dining assistance at gotolouisville.com.