LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Louisville’s famous kid percussion group, the Louisville Leopards Percussionists, will take the stage for the first time in more than two years this weekend.
The group, which is made up of kids from different schools and backgrounds, has been praised by Ozzy Osbourne and other music superstars. They’ve been featured in viral videos and even an HBO documentary.
The Leopards play everything from pop to jazz music and originals. But the pandemic silenced the group for the past two years. Thursday night, at their space in Old Louisville, the band was back together for their final practice before they take the stage once again this weekend for “The Big Gig.”
“The Big Gig” is the biggest event and fundraising effort for the group. The 2021 gig was held virtually, but this year it’s back in person.
“We have not played a gig, in public, since January …