Molly Tuttle @ Mercury Ballroom - Louisville
May 14th, 2026: Molly Tuttle, Maggie Rose @ Mercury Ballroom - Louisville, KY
California Indie/folk/country artist Molly Tuttle brought her co-headlining tour with Nashville soul/country artist Maggie Rose, a short, 8-show run, to Mercury Ballroom on May 14th to a packed house! Both Rose and Tuttle have amassed large and loyal fan bases over the years and their music compliments each other’s beautifully. Fans filled the floor and balcony this evening, ready for a fun night of music from two amazing artists. Rose took the stage first this evening and really got the crowd moving from the first note. Singing a full set, she and her band performed a nice variety of songs from her catalog, including her newly released single “Red Shoes” and “Half Moon”, a song she wrote right after her son was born last year (under a full moon) and the hopes and dreams she has for him. She will be releasing her new album, Half Moon, in August of this year. She talked a bit about the experience of having her son and about being newly back to performing following her son’s birth. Along with her amazing backing band, Rose seemed at home on stage and showed genuine love for being back on the stage and for her fans in the crowd, thanking everyone for being here this evening. In watching her set, it’s easy to see why this Grammy-nominated artist is so beloved by her fans! Before leaving the stage, she and her band stood side-by-side and gave a bow to cheers and applause!
After a brief intermission, Tuttle took the stage to a roar of applause. Whereas Rose has a more soul/country/rock/r&b sound, Tuttle leans more towards bluegrass/americana/folk/country. She released her fifth studio album, So Long Little Miss Sunshine, in May of last year and performed a few songs this evening from the album along with several older tracks from her days with Golden Highway (her previous backing band). She also performed a fun cover of Jonie Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi” that had the crowd singing along. Tuttle chatted quite a bit with the crowd between songs, telling stories and explaining song meanings, genuinely connecting with the crowd. She and her band engaged with each other frequently throughout the set and made sure the crowd was engaged and having a good time. Having won several awards throughout her career, she put on an incredible show that no doubt had her fans buzzing with energy long after the music stopped. To end the evening, Tuttle performed a 2-song encore of covers, with Rose invited back out on stage, with them performing The Rolling Stone’s “She’s A Rainbow”, as well as The Band’s “Up On Cripple Creek”. It was the perfect end to a delightful evening of music!
Maggie Rose
