Mark Schatz & Bryan McDowell + Brown’s Dream at The Monarch

Join us for an evening of incredible music on Saturday, August 8th at The Monarch! 🎤✨ We’re excited to welcome:

• Mark Schatz (@markschatzmusic) & Bryan McDowell (@bryan_mcdowell)
• Brown’s Dream

Doors open at 7 PM and the music starts at 8 PM. This event is ticketed and BYOB! ❤️

Mark and Bryan, a multi-generational duo, bring a diverse range of American acoustic music, showcasing their new CD, Grit & Polish, which reached #1 on the DJ Folk Charts in 2021. Both are talented multi-instrumentalists, effortlessly transitioning from old-time to bluegrass, folk to swing, and performing original compositions alongside classic tunes.

Bryan McDowell, hailing from Western North Carolina, has a rich musical background influenced by legends like Doc Watson and Charlie Parker. Mark Schatz has collaborated with renowned artists such as Bela Fleck and Nickel Creek. Together, they previously performed in The Claire Lynch Band and are thrilled to present a dynamic show, featuring Mark’s unique hambone and Appalachian clog dancing! 🎉

Brown’s Dream, led by Louisville musician & educator Matt Brown, aims to engage the audience in a collaborative musical experience. With a background in various dance and music ensembles, Matt focuses on getting everyone singing and tapping along. This performance features a trio with mandolinist Dave Howard and fiddler Jannell Canerday.

📍 Location: 1318 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204-1320, United States