Music@BCM Presents Hey Bartender

At 81 years young, Jerry Gifford has spent 64 years entertaining audiences across the Tri-State, and he isn't slowing down anytime soon. On Thursday, June 18, Gifford and longtime musical partner Mike Meredith will bring their duo, Hey Bartender, to Behringer-Crawford Museum's Music@BCM summer concert series for an evening of classic favorites, rock hits, country tunes and original songs. While Hey Bartender has been performing together for the past decade, Gifford and Meredith's musical partnership stretches back an incredible 62 years. Together, they spent 50 years performing as the popular regional band Strange Brew, becoming fixtures of Northern Kentucky's music scene. A two-time Northern Kentucky Music Legends inductee, Gifford helped establish the Northern Kentucky Music Legends program 13 years ago after recognizing the importance of preserving and celebrating the region's rich musical heritage. Throughout his career, he has shared stages with and opened for nationally known acts including Little Feat, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Molly Hatchet, The Bellamy Brothers, Delbert McClinton and Paul Rodgers of Bad Company. He has also performed at the WEBN Fireworks, recorded music featured on TouchTunes and lent his voice to the Bengals anthem, “The Orange and Black Are Back.” A former Dayton City Councilman and proud Northern Kentuckian, Gifford remains passionate about music and the local community. Together, he and Meredith perform an eclectic mix of songs spanning generations, featuring everything from Frank Sinatra and Van Morrison to Jimmy Buffett, Garth Brooks, classic rock favorites and original compositions. The 2026 schedule continues with: June 25: Gary Bertsch & The Blamers July 2: The Brotherhood Singers and Steve Bonafel & One Iota July 9: The Newbees July 16: The Turkeys July 23: Gina & Johnny July 30: Marty Connor Band Aug. 6: The Hot Magnolias Aug. 13: Soul Pocket Weather permitting, concerts are held outdoors at Behringer-Crawford Museum, located at 1600 Montague Road in Covington. In case of inclement weather, performances will move indoors. Parking is free. Doors open at 6 p.m., when guests may enter the museum and concert grounds to enjoy exhibits, food and drinks before the performances begin at 7 p.m. Concert admission includes access to Treasures From the Attic: 250 Years of Fashion & Furniture, on display through Aug. 9. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for museum members and students ages 13–18 and free for children 12 and under. For music fans who don’t want to miss a beat this summer, BCM is debuting a new Music@BCM 2026 VIP Concert Pass, offering admission to all remaining concerts for one discounted price. VIP passes are available for $80 for nonmembers and $40 for museum members, making it one of the best ways to enjoy a full summer of live local music while supporting YOUR Northern Kentucky museum. Food from Buffalo's Best will be available for purchase during the concert, along with a cash bar and the crowd-favorite "Split the Pot" raffle. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for outdoor seating. To purchase VIP passes and learn more, visit bcmuseum.org or call 859-491-4003. Music@BCM is sponsored by the George & Margaret McLane Foundation, Ruth Faragher Family, WNOP - The Scurvy Crew, Hummel Hatfield Insurance, KW Mechanical and Ashley Development. Special thanks to Johnny’s Car Wash. Behringer-Crawford Museum is supported in part by our members, the City of Covington, Kenton County Fiscal Court, ArtsWave, Kentucky Arts Council and the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame.

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