Join us in the Rick Room at Bourbons Bistro on Thursday, June 12th from 7-9 pm for a special LouGrass event featuring the Dozens of Dollars String Band! The event is free to attend. There will be a cash bar and food will be available for purchase.

Meet the players:
PHILIP WAKEMAN - mandolin and vocals

Philip started playing mandolin at the age of seven with the encouragement and guidance of his father. He has opened for national acts such as Son Volt, Todd Snider, and Natalie Merchant to name a few. Along with Dozens of Dollars, Philip continues to play with bands/songwriters like Danny Flanigan and the Rain Chorus, Dave Ernst and the Early Favorites, and Nashville singer/songwriter John Mann.

MARK ROSENTHAL - guitar and vocals

Mark has performed many kinds of music, from R&B, funk and rock-n-roll with Daddy's Car to traditional bluegrass with the band New Horizon. He has also performed classical music with the Louisville Mandolin Orchestra. He has opened for many notable acts such as John Prine, Richie Havens, Leo Kottke and Maria Muldaur to name a few. Mark has been performing original and covering bluegrass, Americana and roots music with DOD since its inception.

STEVE COOLEY - banjo and vocals

Steve is a three-time Grammy nominated recording artist and producer/engineer. He has performed with artists as diverse as Bill Monroe (the Father of Bluegrass), Doc Watson, David Grisman, as well as sitting in with Phish. Steve's been picking with DOD since 2022.

JEFF FAITH - bass and vocals

Jeff started playing old country and bluegrass guitar as a teenager around the fire with friends. He advanced to solo acoustic music in local bars and then started playing bass in the early 90's with Louisville rock bands like Mary Mary and One-900. Jeff started playing bluegrass with Hickory Vaught and sat in regularly with Littleband, Bridge 19, Relic, Bernie Lubbers, and Mary's Dads Band. Jeff's been holding down the beat for DOD since 2019.

LouGrass, Louisville’s own twist on the bluegrass genre, celebrates Kentucky’s rich musical heritage. With seasonal performances across the city, LouGrass brings live bluegrass and bluegrass-adjacent music to Bourbon City. It's a sound inspired by the rhythm of Kentucky – a soulful blend of roots, Americana, and Appalachian flair.

Louisville has long been part of bluegrass history, from hosting major festivals to serving as home to legendary musicians. Today, LouGrass carries that legacy forward with a new generation of artists keeping the tradition alive. Catch the Dozens of Dollars String Band, tap your toes, and enjoy a little Bourbon while you’re at it.

Please note: the Rick Room is on the second floor and requires climbing a flight of stairs to access.