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'The Rud' is owned by Ken Pyle and has housed many shows and events over the years. Ken has a genuine, heartfelt appreciation for all types of music. 'The Rud' has many different types of food and rinks, including many Kentucky favorites. Most shows at this venue are 21+, however, there have been a couple of all-ages events there over the years, including 2 [[Black Cross]] shows (one of which was [[Rob Pennington|Rob]] and [[Becca Pennington]]'s wedding reception which also saw a reunion by [[Big Wheel]]). [[White Reaper]] notably played their first show at the Rud in December 2012. A bulk of their shows are indie rock bands. [[the Glasspack]] is also known for bringing a lot of national hard rock acts to the Rudyard Kipling. The Rudyard Kipling also hosts plays, political meetings, drag shows, and just about anything short of a metal show, and even a couple of those.
'The Rud' is owned by Ken Pyle and has housed many shows and events over the years. Ken has a genuine, heartfelt appreciation for all types of music. 'The Rud' has many different types of food and drinks, including many Kentucky favorites. Most shows at this venue are 21+, however, there have been a couple of all-ages events there over the years, including 2 [[Black Cross]] shows (one of which was [[Rob Pennington|Rob]] and [[Becca Pennington]]'s wedding reception which also saw a reunion by [[Big Wheel]]). [[White Reaper]] notably played their first show at the Rud in December 2012. A bulk of their shows are indie rock bands. [[the Glasspack]] is also known for bringing a lot of national hard rock acts to the Rudyard Kipling. The Rudyard Kipling also hosts plays, political meetings, drag shows, and just about anything short of a metal show, and even a couple of those.


The Rud closed in 2015.
The Rud closed in 2015.
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*[[Black Cross]]
*[[Black Cross]]
*[[The Blowup in Japanese]]
*[[The Blowup in Japanese]]
*[[Catfish]] (only live performance)
*[[City Of Ghosts]]
*[[City Of Ghosts]]
*[[Dead City Rejects]]
*[[The Defilers]]
*[[Dirty Bird]]
*[[Dirty Bird]]
*[[The Ever Constant Sea]]
*[[The Ever Constant Sea]]
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*[[My Morning Jacket]]
*[[My Morning Jacket]]
*[[Nero]]
*[[Nero]]
*[[Wink O'Bannon]] (last known live performance)
*[[Party Girls]]
*[[Party Girls]]
*[[The Rednails]]
*[[The Rednails]]
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*[[Humongous]]
*[[Humongous]]
*[[Ron Whitehead]]
*[[Ron Whitehead]]
*[[Vibrolas]]


(inter)National acts that have played here:
(inter)National acts that have played here:

Latest revision as of 11:53, 20 October 2024

'The Rud' is owned by Ken Pyle and has housed many shows and events over the years. Ken has a genuine, heartfelt appreciation for all types of music. 'The Rud' has many different types of food and drinks, including many Kentucky favorites. Most shows at this venue are 21+, however, there have been a couple of all-ages events there over the years, including 2 Black Cross shows (one of which was Rob and Becca Pennington's wedding reception which also saw a reunion by Big Wheel). White Reaper notably played their first show at the Rud in December 2012. A bulk of their shows are indie rock bands. the Glasspack is also known for bringing a lot of national hard rock acts to the Rudyard Kipling. The Rudyard Kipling also hosts plays, political meetings, drag shows, and just about anything short of a metal show, and even a couple of those.

The Rud closed in 2015.

Location: 422 West Oak St.

Phone Number: 502-636-1311

Louisville bands to play here:

(inter)National acts that have played here:

  • The Frogs
  • Nebula
  • Gaza Strippers
  • Lucero
  • Melt Banana
  • Chamberlain
  • Easy Action
  • Mono
  • Rye Coalition
  • Pilot Round The Sun
  • The Vets
  • The Kenmores
  • Apes
  • Invincible Czars
  • Whitman
  • Recovery Period
  • Place of Skulls
  • The Tallest
  • Audrey Ryan
  • Murder By Death

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