Who Spiked the Symphony- Live Stream
2021-08-08 19:30 - 2021-08-19 12:30 (America/New_York) | Tower Park Amphitheater, 900 S Ft. Thomas Ave., KY, 41075, United States
Who Spiked the Symphony?

7:30 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 2021
Recorded Live from Tower Park Amphitheater, Fort Thomas, KY

In the 1940s and 50s, percussionist Spike Jones and his City Slickers were heard on the radio, recordings, on tour, and eventually via their own television show. The cast were all great musicians and zany comics. No music escaped their parodies — pop, jazz, country and classical music. New Orleans percussionist/entertainer, Carl Mack plays Spikes’ original tuned cowbells, car horns, and kooky instruments, as KSO musicians and performers mock opera, historical figures, sporting events and songs with wacky antics.

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The Boy Band Diaries - Tower Park- Livestream
2021-09-05 19:30 - 23:59 | Tower Park Amphitheater, 900 S Ft. Thomas Ave., KY, 41075, United States
The Boy Band Diaries
7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 5, 2021
*Live from Tower Park Amphitheater, Fort Thomas, KY *
The No Promises Vocal Band joins the KSO’s 21-pc. studio orchestra for a chronological survey of nearly a century of tunes by famous “boy bands.” From the Ink Spots, Beach Boys and Temptations to Alabama, Boys II Men and NSYNC, the lush vocal harmonies are heard backed by high-octane instrumental forces (See playlist below)
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No Promises Vocal band
Joshua Steele, tenor
Kyle Karnes, tenor
Noah Berry, tenor
Ryan Strand, tenor
David Baum, baritone
Jeff Grooms, baritone
Tim Ovia, bass
Deondra Means, bass
Nat Comisar, bass

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On the Program
Recorded by Title

Dixie Hummingbirds
I Looked Down the Line

The Ink Spots
Java Jive

The Hi-Los
Goody Goody

The Beach Boys
Fun, Fun, Fun

The Statler Brothers
King of the Road

CSNY
Helplessly Hoping

The Jackson 5
I Want You Back

The Temptations
Just My Imagination

The Four Seasons
Who Loves You

Earth Wind & Fire
Fantasy

The Spinners
Cupid

Alabama
Mountain Men

Toto
Rosanna

Take 6
Gold Mine

Medley

New Edition
Boyz II Men
All-4-One
Hanson
98 Degrees
Backstreet Boys
NSYNC
Mr. Telephone Man
End of the Road
I Swear
MmmBop
The Hardest Thing
I Want It That Way
Bye, Bye, Bye

Home Free/
Oak Ridge Boys
Elvira

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Cottell Park- Deerfield Township
2022-08-04 19:00 - 21:30 | Cottell Park
Thursday August 4, 2022 7:00 pm
**Rain or Shine** (bring a lawn chair and umbrella)
Cottell Park 5847 Irwin-Simpson Road Mason, OH 45040
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra ventures to Deerfield Township, OH for a musical tribute to American musical theatre icon — Stephen Sondheim Thursday, August 4 at 7:30 p.m., in Cottell Park.
Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Picnics are welcome. Admission is free. This program is sponsored in part by Deerfield Township. No registration required for this program.
Need directions from your location click here. Free admission and parking.

About this concert:

Prior to his passing this past November, Stephen Sondheim spent 65 years writing hit songs and musicals for the Broadway stage, revues and films. Sondheim grew up as a neighbor of the legendary Oscar Hammerstein, who became Stephen’s mentor. In the mid-1950s Sondheim got his break when he was brought to the team to pen the lyrics for West Side Story. He never looked back, and he began to write both the music and lyrics to his own 16 musicals, which are all produced and revived across the globe each year.
This KSO performance will feature tunes from 11 Sondheim musicals, and are thrilled to have Pamela Myers (one of Stephen’s protégés and original Company cast member) as the evening’s host to sing and share musings and first hand insights about the composer and his music. Our cast features Jessica Hendy, Morgan Smith, Susan Emerson, Brooke, Joshua and Zachary Steele singing humorous and touching songs from Company, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, Follies, Saturday in the Park with George and more. (Artist Bios).

“Williams’ Wondrous World” - Devou Park
2025-07-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Devou Park Amphitheater, 1 Bandshell Blvd, Covington, KY, 41011, United States
“Williams’ Wondrous World”
(TV & Film Music of John Williams)
7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2025
Devou Park Amphitheater, Covington KY
Admission is free, contributions encouraged.
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John Williams’ epic film scores have scared, enchanted, and wowed movie-goers for 6 decades. The KSO offers a tribute to the television and film music behind the classics Harry Potter, Star Wars, Lost in Space, Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark and many more.

Seniors and others who wish to avoid crowds are invited to attend the Saturday 10:00 a.m. dress rehearsal.
A TANK Shuttle Bus will depart every half hour from Covington Catholic High School (CCHS) on Dixie Highway starting at 6 p.m through 7:30 p.m., for $1 each way. Chairs and coolers are allowed on buses. At the end of the program, shuttle buses line Bandshell Blvd. to return immediately to the CCHS parking lot.
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There is no admission charge for this concert. However, we encourage and appreciate your contributions, as your generosity keeps the music playing!
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On the Program – Click to listen to Playlist…

The Cowboys Overture

John Williams’ 1960s TV Themes
(Time Tunnel, Land of the Giants, Lost in Space)

Excerpts from Fiddler on the Roof
Manami White, violin

Suite from Jaws

“Escapades” from Catch Me if You Can
Rick Van Matre, alto sax

Raiders of the Lost Ark March

Theme from Jurassic Park

Intermission

Olympic Fanfare and Theme

“Devil’s Dance” from Witches of Eastwick

Superman March

“Harry’s Wondrous World”
from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

“The Wide Receiver”

Star Wars Main Title

“Adventures on Earth” from E.T.

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The performance will be streamed live on this website from Tower Park, on July 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Need more information, call (859) 431-6216.

"Williams’ Wondrous World” - Tower Park + Livestream
2025-07-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Tower Park Amphitheater, 900 S Ft. Thomas Ave., KY, 41075, United States
“Williams’ Wondrous World”
(TV & Film Music of John Williams)
7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2025
Tower Park Amphitheater, Fort Thomas, KY
Admission is free, contributions encouraged.
Register for Concert Updates!

John Williams’ epic film scores have scared, enchanted, and wowed movie-goers for 6 decades. The KSO offers a tribute to the television and film music behind the classics Harry Potter, Star Wars, Lost in Space, Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark and many more.

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Register for concert updates and a chance to win over $500 in prizes.
Register now to receive concert up-dates and a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card plus a pair of tickets to the KSO’s entire 2025-26 season (5 concerts Oct – May) — a total value of $500. A $25 gift card drawing (e.g. Kroger, UDF, Amazon etc.) will be held five days after each Summer program, and the grand prize winner will be chosen on Friday Sept 5th. To enter the drawing, all you have to do is register and complete that concert’s post-concert survey. The survey responses help the KSO secure foundation grants.
There is no admission charge for this concert. However, we encourage and appreciate contributions. Your generosity keeps the music playing! Gifts made to support Fort Thomas programs will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $5,000 thanks to an anonymous challenge grant.
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Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Picnics welcome. Food trucks and concession will be available. Parking is free but limited.
This performance will be streamed live at 7:30 p.m. on this website. Click the button below to view stream.

For Digital Program and Concert Notes click here.

On Tonight’s All John Williams Program – Click to listen to the playlist

The Cowboys Overture

1960s TV Themes
(Time Tunnel, Land of the Giants, Lost in Space)

Excerpts from Fiddler on the Roof
Manami White, violin

Suite from Jaws

“Escapades” from Catch Me if You Can
Rick Van Matre, alto sax

Raiders of the Lost Ark March

Theme from Jurassic Park

Intermission

Olympic Fanfare and Theme

“Devil’s Dance” from Witches of Eastwick

Superman March

“Harry’s Wondrous World”
from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

“The Wide Receiver”

Star Wars Main Title

“Adventures on Earth” from E.T.

For Digital Program and concert notes click here.
This performance will be streamed live at 7:30 p.m. on this website.

For more information, call (859) 431-6216.
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Blues' Muse - Devou Park
2025-08-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Devou Park Amphitheater, 1 Bandshell Blvd, Covington, KY, 41011, United States
Blues’ Muse
(No dogs, just Hep cats! Ragtime, Blues & Early Jazz…. )

7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 2, 2025
Devou Park Band Shell, Covington KY
Admission is free, contributions encouraged.
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The KSO’s Newport Ragtime Band uncovers the roots of America’s pop music history from spirituals to the music of Betty Boop. You will clap, sing and chair dance along to the authentic sounds of 1898-1936.

A TANK Shuttle Bus will depart every half hour from Covington Catholic High School (CCHS) on Dixie Highway starting at 6 p.m through 7:30 p.m., for $2 each way. Chairs and coolers are allowed on buses. At the end of the program, shuttle buses line Band Shell Blvd. to return immediately to the CCHS parking lot.

Seniors and others who wish to avoid crowds are invited to attend the Saturday 10:00 a.m. dress rehearsal

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Register now to receive concert up-dates and a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card plus a pair of tickets to the KSO’s entire 33rd season (5 concerts Oct – May) — a total value of $500. A $25 gift card drawing (e.g. Kroger, UDF, Amazon etc.) will be held five days after each Summer program, and the grand prize winner will be chosen on Friday Sept 6th. To enter the drawing, all you have to do is register and complete that concert’s post-concert survey. The survey responses help the KSO secure foundation grants.
There is no admission charge for this concert. However, we encourage and appreciate contributions of $5 per person. Your generosity keeps the music playing!
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Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Picnics welcome. Concessions will be available. Parking is free.

Tangie Wyatt and Deondra Means, Vocalists
On the Program

Song

“Just a Closer Walk with Thee”
Traditional

Spiritual Medley
“His Eye is on the Sparrow”
“Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho”
“This Train”
Traditional

“The Entertainer”
Scott Joplin

“St. Louis Blues”
W.C. Handy

“When It’s Sleepy Time Down South”
Clarence Muse

“Dark Town Strutters’ Ball”
Shelton Brooks

The Queen Rag
Floyd Willis

“Castle Walk”
James R. Europe

“Struttin’ with Some Barbecue”
Lil Hardin Armstrong

“Minnie the Moocher”
Cab Calloway

Intermission

“The Jumpin Jive”
Cab Calloway

“Nobody Knows When You’re Down and Out”
Jimmie Cox

“12th Street Rag”
Euday Bowman

“Black Bottom Stomp”
Jelly Roll Morton

“You Gotta Ho-De-Ho / Scat Song”
from Betty Boop’s Old Man of the Mountain
Billy Hill/Frank Perkins

“Weary Blues”
Artie Matthews

Fats Waller Medley
“Ain’t Misbehavin’”
“Honeysuckle Rose”
“Yo’ Feet’s Too Big”
“The Joint is Jumpin’
Fats Waller

‘When the Saints Go Marching In”

Traditional

**This program will be streamed live on this website only, on Sunday August 3 at 7:30 p.m. **
For more information, call (859) 431-6216.

Blues' Muse - Tower Park + Livestream
2025-08-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Tower Park Amphitheater, 900 S Ft. Thomas Ave., KY, 41075, United States
Blues’ Muse
(No dogs, just Hep cats! Ragtime, Blues & Early Jazz…. )
7:30 p.m. Sunday, August 3, 2025
Tower Park Amphitheater, Fort Thomas, KY
Admission is free, contributions encouraged.
Register for Concert Updates!
The KSO’s Newport Ragtime Band uncovers the roots of America’s pop music history from spirituals to the music of Betty Boop. You will clap, sing and chair dance along to the authentic sounds of 1898-1936.
Click Watch below for Livestream.

For Digital Program and concert notes click here.

Click to Register Now

Register for concert updates and a chance to win over $500 in prizes.

Register now to receive concert up-dates and a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card plus a pair of tickets to the KSO’s entire 2025-26 indoor season (5 concerts Oct – May) — a total value of $500. A $25 gift card drawing (Kroger, UDF, Amazon etc.) will be held five days after each Summer program, and the grand prize winner will be chosen on Friday Sept 5th. To enter the drawing, all you have to do is register and complete that concert’s post-concert survey.
There is no admission charge for this concert. However, we encourage and appreciate contributions of $5 per person.

Help Keep the Music Playing — Give Now
Your generosity keeps the music playing!
Bring blankets or lawn chairs . Picnics welcome. Food trucks and concession will be available. Parking is free but limited.

Tangie Wyatt and Deondra Means, Vocalists
ON THE PROGRAM

Song

“Just a Closer Walk with Thee”
Traditional

Spiritual Medley
“His Eye is on the Sparrow”
“Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho”
“This Train”
Traditional

“The Entertainer”
Scott Joplin

“St. Louis Blues”
W.C. Handy

“When It’s Sleepy Time Down South”
Clarence Muse

“Dark Town Strutters’ Ball”
Shelton Brooks

The Queen Rag
Floyd Willis

“Castle Walk”
James R. Europe

“Struttin’ with Some Barbecue”
Lil Hardin Armstrong

“Minnie the Moocher”
Cab Calloway

Intermission

“The Jumpin Jive”
Cab Calloway

“Nobody Knows When You’re Down and Out”
Jimmie Cox

“12th Street Rag”
Euday Bowman

“Black Bottom Stomp”
Jelly Roll Morton

“You Gotta Ho-De-Ho / Scat Song”
from Betty Boop’s Old Man of the Mountain
Billy Hill/Frank Perkins

“Weary Blues”
Artie Matthews

Fats Waller Medley
“Ain’t Misbehavin’”
“Honeysuckle Rose”
“Yo’ Feet’s Too Big”
“The Joint is Jumpin’
Fats Waller

‘When the Saints Go Marching In”

Traditional

This performance will be streamed live at 7:30 p.m. on this website only.

For more information, call (859) 431-6216.

Primitive Pop - Devou Park
2025-08-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Devou Park Amphitheater, 1 Bandshell Blvd, Covington, KY, 41011, United States
Primitive Pop
(Transistor Radios to Walkmans)
7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 30, 2025
The KSO’s Boogie Band recalls the 3 decades of the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, when (prior to smart phones) music was personally transported via hand held radios and cassette players. It was also a time when music meant melody. Think Percy Faith – The 5th Dimension; Three Dog Night – Queen and Yes — B52s. Bring the grandkids and feed them some real tunes.

Admission is free, contributions encouraged.
Register for Concert Updates!
A TANK Shuttle Bus will depart every half hour from Covington Catholic High School (CCHS) on Dixie Highway starting at 6 p.m through 7:30 p.m., for $2 each way. Chairs and coolers are allowed on buses. At the end of the program, shuttle buses line Band Shell Blvd. to return immediately to the CCHS parking lot.
Seniors and others who wish to avoid crowds are invited to attend the Saturday 10:30 a.m. dress rehearsal
Click to Register
Register for concert updates and a chance to win over $500 in prizes.
Register now to receive concert up-dates and a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card plus a pair of tickets to the KSO’s entire 2025-26 season (5 indoor concerts Oct – May) — a total value of $500. A $25 gift card drawing (e.g. Kroger, UDF, Amazon etc.) will be held five days after each Summer program, and the grand prize winner will be chosen on Friday Sept 5th. To enter the drawing, all you have to do is register and complete that concert’s post-concert survey. The survey responses help the KSO secure foundation grants.
There is no admission charge for this concert. However, we encourage and appreciate contributions of $5 per person. Your generosity keeps the music playing!
Help Keep the Music Playing — Click to Give
Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Picnics welcome. Concessions will be available. Parking is free.

On The Program (click to listen)

Song

As performed by

Theme from A Summer Place
Percy Faith

Joy to the World
Three Dog Night

Owner of a Lonely Heart
Yes

Afternoon Delight
Starland Vocal Band

60s Dance Craze Medley (Locomotion, Mashed Potato, Watusi, The Freddie, Twist)
Little Eva – Chubby Checker

Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
Wham!

Lady Marmalade
Patti LaBelle

The Girl from Ipanema
Astrid Gilberto/Stan Getz

We Will Rock You / We Are the Champions
Queen

The Boy from New York City
The Manhattan Transfer

Aquarius
Fifth Dimension

Intermission

Bandstand Boogie
Barry Manilow

Venus
Shocking Blue

Give It to Me Baby
Rick James

Think
Aretha Franklin

I’ve Been Searching So Long
Chicago

We’ve Only Just Begun
Carpenters

You Made Me So Very Happy
Blood, Sweat & Tears

Sweet Dreams
The Eurhythmics

Jungle Boogie
Kool & the Gang

Love Shack
Hit the Road Jack
B-52’s
Ray Charles

The performance will be streamed live at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, August 31 on this website. For more information, call (859) 431-6216.

Primitive Pop - Tower Park + Livestream
2025-08-31 19:30 - 21:30 | Tower Park Amphitheater, 900 S Ft. Thomas Ave., KY, 41075, United States
Primitive Pop
(Transistor Radios to Walkmans)
7:30 p.m. Sunday, August 31, 2025
Tower Park Amphitheater, Fort Thomas, KY

Admission is free, contributions encouraged.
Register for Concert Updates!
The KSO’s Boogie Band recalls the 3 decades of the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, when (prior to smart phones) music was personally transported via hand held radios and cassette players. It was also a time when music meant melody. Think Percy Faith – The 5th Dimension; Three Dog Night – Queen and Yes — The B52s. Bring the grandkids and feed them some real tunes.

Click to Register Now

Register for concert/weather updates and a chance to win over $500 in prizes.
Register now to receive up-dates about the concert/ weather and a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card plus a pair of tickets to the KSO’s entire 2025-26 indoor season (5 concerts Oct – May) — a total value of $500. A $25 gift card drawing (Kroger, UDF, Amazon etc.) will be held five days after each Summer program, and the grand prize winner will be chosen on Friday Sept 5th. To enter the drawing, all you have to do is register and complete that concert’s post-concert survey.
There is no admission charge for this concert. However, we encourage and appreciate contributions of $5 per person. Your generosity keeps the music playing!
Help Keep the Music Playing — Give Now
Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Picnics welcome. Food trucks and concession will be available. Parking is free but limited.
This performance will be streamed live at 7:30 p.m. on this website. Click Watch below for Livestream Page.

For Digital Program and concert notes click here.

Program Sponsored by On The Program (click to listen)

Song

As performed by

Theme from A Summer Place
Percy Faith

Joy to the World
Three Dog Night

Owner of a Lonely Heart
Yes

Afternoon Delight
Starland Vocal Band

60s Dance Craze Medley (Locomotion, Mashed Potato, Watusi, The Freddie, Twist)
Little Eva – Chubby Checker

Wake Me up Before You Go-Go
Wham!

Lady Marmalade
Patti LaBelle

The Girl from Ipanema
Astrid Gilberto/Stan Getz

We Will Rock You / We Are the Champions
Queen

The Boy from New York City
The Manhattan Transfer

Aquarius
Fifth Dimension

Intermission

Bandstand Boogie
Barry Manilow

Venus
Shocking Blue

Give It to Me Baby
Rick James

Think
Aretha Franklin

I’ve Been Searching So Long
Chicago

You Made Me So Very Happy
Blood, Sweat & Tears

Sweet Dreams
The Eurhythmics

We’ve Only Just Begun
Carpenters

Jungle Boogie
Kool & the Gang

Love Shack
Hit the Road Jack
B-52’s
Ray Charles

For more information, call (859) 431-6216.

Primitive Pop- Middletown, OH
2025-09-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Woodside Cemetery & Arboretum, 1401 Woodside Blvd, Middletown, OH, 45044
Primitive Pop
(Transistor Radios to Walkmans)
7:00 p.m. Monday, September 1, 2025
Woodside Cemetery and Arboretum, Middletown, OH

**Stage directly in front of Chapel (Click here for Site map) **

The KSO’s Boogie Band recalls the 3 decades of the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, when (prior to smart phones) music was personally transported via hand held radios and cassette players. It was also a time when music meant melody. Think Percy Faith – The 5th Dimension; Three Dog Night – Queen and Yes — B52s. Bring the grandkids and feed them some real tunes.
(see playlist below)
Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Picnics welcome.

Free parking along the roadways within the cemetery.
There is no admission charge for this concert. However, we encourage and appreciate contributions. Your generosity keeps the music playing.
Support the KSO

This concert is presented by

On the Program
On The Program (click to listen)

Song

As performed by

Theme from A Summer Place
Percy Faith

Joy to the World
Three Dog Night

Owner of a Lonely Heart
Yes

Afternoon Delight
Starland Vocal Band

60s Dance Craze Medley (Locomotion, Mashed Potato, Watusi, The Freddie, Twist)
Little Eva – Chubby Checker

Wake Me up Before You Go-Go
Wham!

Lady Marmalade
Patti LaBelle

The Girl from Ipanema
Astrid Gilberto/Stan Getz

We Will Rock You / We Are the Champions
Queen

The Boy from New York City
The Manhattan Transfer

Aquarius
Fifth Dimension

Intermission

Bandstand Boogie
Barry Manilow

Venus
Shocking Blue

Give It to Me Baby
Rick James

Think
Aretha Franklin

I’ve Been Searching So Long
Chicago

You Made Me So Very Happy
Blood, Sweat & Tears

Sweet Dreams
The Eurhythmics

We’ve Only Just Begun
Carpenters

Jungle Boogie
Kool & the Gang

Love Shack
Hit the Road Jack
B-52’s
Ray Charles

For Digital Program and concert notes click here
For more information, call (859) 431-6216.
