# Event Details

- **Event Name**: KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD: LEDBETTER HEIGHTS 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Thirty years ago, a Fender Strat-wielding teenager from Shreveport, Louisiana by the name of Kenny Wayne Shepherd brought the blues back to the mainstream. It was 1995, the era of furrow-browed grungesters, when a sandy-haired guitar prodigy unapologetically celebrated a genre often pushed to the margins. With his fiery fretwork, pop-rock hooks, and reverence for the blues, Shepherd’s arrival was a much-needed palette-cleanser from the existential dread of the times. Now, three decades later, Shepherd is as vital as ever. No longer the child prodigy, he has ascended to master.  Still touring, recording, collaborating, and evolving, he’s returned to where it all began, Ledbetter Heights. Shepherd’s latest is a re-recording of his landmark first album, in honor of its 30th anniversary. In early 2026, he and his band will launch a national tour celebrating the milestone’s anniversary.

In a short time, Shepherd rocketed from small clubs to cracking the Top 10 with his debut album. Ledbetter Heights was an unequivocal success, earning critical praise, industry accolades, a highly engaged fanbase that continues to this day, and the respect of blues and rock heavyweights across generations. The album went Gold within months and was certified Platinum by early 1996. That same year, Guitar World ranked Shepherd No. 3 blues artist behind only B.B. King and Eric Clapton.

Up next, Shepherd and his band will be hitting the road for the Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary Tour. The shows will include a performance of the full 12-track album, along with another set featuring highlights from his 30-year career. “Revisiting this album put me back in touch with the wonder and excitement of those days. I didn’t know what lay ahead at the time,” he reflects, “But I’m very grateful for what came from it.”
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-plaines/kenny-wayne-shepherd-ledbetter-heights-30th-anniversary-tour/200030069287356
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, pop
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 63

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Plaines
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL, United States, Illinois 60016
- **lat**: 42.04179
- **long**: -87.88716
- **full address**: 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL, United States, Illinois 60016

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD: LEDBETTER HEIGHTS 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR being held?
  - **A:** KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD: LEDBETTER HEIGHTS 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR takes place on Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL, United States, Illinois 60016.
- **Q**: Who is organizing KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD: LEDBETTER HEIGHTS 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR?
  - **A:** KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD: LEDBETTER HEIGHTS 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR is organized by Des Plaines Theatre.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD: LEDBETTER HEIGHTS 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Plaines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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