Daily Briefing: Kentucky's September concert lineup features big acts

Good morning and happy Saturday, Louisville! (You can read today's eNewspaper here .)

Today we can expect it to be sunny with a high near 71.

Here are the top headlines :

September is big for live music in Louisville, with Louder Than Life and Bourbon & Beyond, the undisputed Mac Daddy festivals of the year, happening this month. Headliners Dave Matthews Band, Sting, Zach Bryan, and Tyler Childers are playing Bourbon & Beyond, while Slayer, Mötley Crüe, Slipknot, and Korn will headline Louder Than Life. Check out the lineup of additional artists headed to Kentucky soon.

In other news:

• Music: Rich Homie Quan, who performed this spring at the Louisville Gazebo Festival hosted by "Lovin On Me" rapper Jack Harlow, died Thursday. Take a look back at the late Quan's festival performance.
• Business: Employees with a local family-owned business found a human skull while demolishing a building in the Portland neighborhood. Learn more.
• Landmarks: The Belle of Louisville has been cruising through the Ohio River for many years, making it a part of the city's history. Here's what to know about the iconic riverboat.

From the Sports Desk

UK football: Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff, a fourth-year junior, made his first start as a collegian last week. How did he, and others, feel about his showing? Find out more.

NCAA basketball: In a college basketball landscape dominated by pricey NCAA transfer portal transactions, what's life like for the low-majors? Read more here.

Featured Gallery

Cirque du Soleil's "OVO" takes place at the Louisville's KFC Yum! Center now through Sunday, Sept. 8. View our gallery for a behind-the-scenes look at rehearsal.

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Tomorrow we'll be back again with more headlines.

See you tomorrow!

Stephanie

This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Daily Briefing: Kentucky's September concert lineup features big acts