March 6th, 2026
Republic Bank Rickhaus
302 Court St, Covington, KY

The Bonded Spirit Bluegrass Festival kicks off its weekend in style with the B-Line Community Concert, and it's exactly the kind of night that reminds you why live music exists. Starting at 4 PM at the Republic Bank Rickhaus (302 Court Street, right outside Smoke Justis), four outstanding bluegrass acts take the stage back-to-back into the evening.

THE LINEUP

4:00 PM - Slippery Creek

5:30 PM - Jonny Estep & Lonesome Blend

7:00 PM - Union Town Bluegrass

8:30 PM - Tidalwave Road

HOW TO GET TICKETS

The best part? It's FREE, but you need a ticket to get in!

How to Get Your Free Tickets:

Option 1:

Buy a ticket to Saturday's show and you're automatically in for Friday.

Option 2:

Starting Monday, February 23rd, the following list of bars and restaurants along The B-Line will be giving away a LIMITED AMOUNT of free tickets! Just stop by any listed B-Line spot and grab your tickets from the bartender/staff. Limited to 2 tickets per person.

Beehive Tavern

Caproni’s on the River

Greyhound Tavern

Jerry’s Jug House

Knowledge Bar & Social Room

Libby’s Southern Comfort

Lisse Steakhouse

Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar

Pompilio’s

Prohibition Bourbon Bar

Purple Poulet – A Southern Bourbon Bistro

Revival Vintage Bottle Shop

Smoke Justis

The Globe

Three Spirits Tavern

Tousey House Restaurant

Wiseguy Lounge (at Goodfellas Mainstrasse)