Billy McNicol

Rock • Louisville, 91304, US

Events

Sep182026
Show at Kentucky Fair And Expo Center
Fri 22:00 · Kentucky Fair And Expo Center
Louisville, KY
Jul152026
Show at Whisky A Go-Go
Wed 19:00 · Whisky A Go-Go
West Hollywood, CA
Apr242026
Show at Kentucky Fair And Expo Center
Fri 11:00 · Kentucky Fair And Expo Center
Louisville, KY
Oct302025
Show at Teragram Ballroom
Thu 20:00 · Teragram Ballroom
Los Angeles, CA
Mar52025
Show at KFC Yum! Center
Wed 19:00 · KFC Yum! Center
Louisville, KY
Dec312024
Show at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Tue 20:00 · Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Los Angeles, CA
Oct312024
Show at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Thu 20:00 · Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Los Angeles, CA
Sep262024
Show at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Thu 20:00 · Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Los Angeles, CA
Aug292024
Show at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Thu 20:00 · Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Los Angeles, CA
Jul252024
Show at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Thu 21:00 · Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Los Angeles, CA
Jun152024
Show at Whisky A Go-Go
Sat 20:00 · Whisky A Go-Go
West Hollywood, CA
May192024
Show at Warner Center Park
Sun 20:00 · Warner Center Park
Woodland Hills, CA
Oct132023
Show at The Viper Room
Fri 20:00 · The Viper Room
West Hollywood, CA
Aug112023
Show at Whisky A Go-Go
Fri 20:00 · Whisky A Go-Go
West Hollywood, CA
Jun142023
Show at 3rd Annual Derby City Drum Camp @ Mom's Music
Wed 11:00 · 3rd Annual Derby City Drum Camp @ Mom's Music
Louisville, KY
Oct232022
Show at Mom's Music
Sun 15:00 · Mom's Music
Louisville, KY
May52022
Show at Parlour
Thu 20:30 · Parlour
New Albany, IN
Feb162022
Show at Stevie Ray's Blues Bar
Wed 20:00 · Stevie Ray's Blues Bar
Louisville, KY
Dec102021
Show at Maxwell’s House of Music “Friday Night Live”
Fri 18:00 · Maxwell’s House of Music “Friday Night Live”
Jeffersonville, IN
Jul202021
Show at Mom's Music - Derby City Drum Camp w/ Billy McNicol
Tue 11:00 · Mom's Music - Derby City Drum Camp w/ Billy McNicol
Louisville, KY
Feb52020
Show at KFC Yum! Center
Wed 20:00 · KFC Yum! Center
Louisville, KY
Feb22020
Show at KFC Yum! Center
Sun 14:00 · KFC Yum! Center
Louisville, KY
Jan52020
Show at KFC Yum! Center
Sun 11:00 · KFC Yum! Center
Louisville, KY
Jan42020
Show at KFC Yum! Center
Sat 23:00 · KFC Yum! Center
Louisville, KY
Dec182019
Show at KFC Yum! Center
Wed 18:00 · KFC Yum! Center
Louisville, KY
Dec142019
Show at KFC Yum! Center
Sat 23:00 · KFC Yum! Center
Louisville, KY
Aug222019
Show at Mercury Ballroom
Thu 20:00 · Mercury Ballroom
Louisville, KY
Jun72019
Show at Hooters
Fri 23:00 · Hooters
Nashville, TN
May312019
Show at Levee at the Riverhouse
Fri 20:00 · Levee at the Riverhouse
Louisville, KY
May112019
Show at Mom's Music
Sat 13:00 · Mom's Music
Louisville, KY
Jan292019
Show at KFC Yum! Center
Tue 11:00 · KFC Yum! Center
Louisville, KY
Dec152018
Show at Granville Inn
Sat 20:00 · Granville Inn
Louisville, KY
Dec122018
Show at KFC Yum! Center
Wed 17:00 · KFC Yum! Center
Louisville, KY
Aug192017
Show at Whisky A Go Go
Sat 20:00 · Whisky A Go Go
West Hollywood, CA
Aug192017
Show at Whisky A Go-Go
Sat 20:00 · Whisky A Go-Go
West Hollywood, CA
Mar182017
Show at Whisky A Go-Go
Sat 19:00 · Whisky A Go-Go
West Hollywood, CA
Dec152016
Show at Stevie Ray's
Thu 21:00 · Stevie Ray's
Louisville, KY
Dec142016
Show at KFC Yum! Center
Wed 19:00 · KFC Yum! Center
Louisville, KY
Aug312016
Show at Norwood Bar & Grill
Wed 20:00 · Norwood Bar & Grill
North Hills, CA
Aug292016
Show at The Viper Room
Mon 20:00 · The Viper Room
West Hollywood, CA
Aug242016
Show at Norwood Bar & Grill
Wed 20:00 · Norwood Bar & Grill
North Hills, CA
Aug172016
Show at Norwood Bar & Grill
Wed 20:00 · Norwood Bar & Grill
North Hills, CA
Aug132016
Show at Schoonerville
Sat 20:00 · Schoonerville
Canoga Park, CA
Aug102016
Show at Norwood Bar & Grill
Wed 20:00 · Norwood Bar & Grill
North Hills, CA
Sep82015
Show at Sands Regency Hotel & Casino
Tue 20:00 · Sands Regency Hotel & Casino
Reno, NV
Aug212015
Show at O'Brien's Irish Pub on Main St.
Fri 22:00 · O'Brien's Irish Pub on Main St.
Santa Monica, CA
Apr232015
Show at The Man Cave Sports Bar
Thu 22:00 · The Man Cave Sports Bar
Los Angeles, CA
Apr162015
Show at The Man Cave Sports Bar
Thu 22:00 · The Man Cave Sports Bar
Los Angeles, CA
Apr22015
Show at The Man Cave Sports Bar
Thu 22:00 · The Man Cave Sports Bar
Los Angeles, CA
Mar262015
Show at The Man Cave Sports Bar
Thu 22:00 · The Man Cave Sports Bar
Los Angeles, CA
Mar192015
Show at The Man Cave Sports Bar
Thu 22:00 · The Man Cave Sports Bar
Los Angeles, CA
Feb282015
Show at The Man Cave Sports Bar
Sat 19:00 · The Man Cave Sports Bar
Los Angeles, CA
Sep262014
Show at Petie's Place
Fri 21:00 · Petie's Place
Tarzana, CA
Jul202014
Show at The Viper Room
Sun 21:00 · The Viper Room
West Hollywood, CA
May102014
Show at The Belasco Theater
Sat 20:00 · The Belasco Theater
Los Angeles, CA
Jan302014
Show at KFC Yum! Center
Thu 20:00 · KFC Yum! Center
Louisville, KY
Jan262014
Show at KFC Yum! Center
Sun 13:00 · KFC Yum! Center
Louisville, KY
Oct92011
Show at The Viper Room
Sun 19:00 · The Viper Room
West Hollywood, CA
Oct72011
Show at The Canyon Sports Bar and Grill
Fri 21:00 · The Canyon Sports Bar and Grill
Calabasas, CA
Sep232011
Show at The Canyon Sports Bar and Grill
Fri 21:00 · The Canyon Sports Bar and Grill
Calabasas, CA
Sep42011
Show at The Viper Room
Sun 23:30 · The Viper Room
West Hollywood, CA

About the Artist

Billy McNicol is an American Musical Artist: Drummer, Vocalist, Songwriter, Producer, and Bandleader, currently endorsed by Yamaha Drums and Gio Cymbals – Los Angeles. A Louisville, Kentucky native, Billy McNicol grew up touring with his father and uncles’ band, The McNicol Bros., featuring founding members of psychedelic rock pioneers The Rugbys, who became the first rock group from Louisville to chart on Billboard’s Top 40 with their 1969 hit single “You, I.” Today, Billy McNicol fronts his own solo group on drums and vocals alongside Los Angeles guitarist Bhargav Choudhury and funk bass veteran C.J. Wilson. Combining elements of funk, fusion, hip-hop, alternative, reggae, and hard rock, Billy delivers a commanding performance that blends athletic drumming with his signature vocal style. Inspired by Run-DMC, Faith No More, Beastie Boys, Living Colour, Van Halen, and countless others, Billy has earned the respect of musical legends, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, peers, and fansworldwide. Billy McNicol became the first artist since Prince to secure a prolonged concert residency at the iconic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. The celebrated residency culminated with a New Year’s Eve extravaganza featuring Billy McNicol and Rock legend Jesse Hughes of Eagles of Death Metal, hosted by renowned music personality Matt Pinfield of MTV and KLOS. In 2026, Billy McNicol headlined the legendary Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood, sharing top billing with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Robby Krieger of The Doors. Continuing his connection to Louisville, Billy McNicol will return home for a hometown performance at Louder Than Life Festival, one of the nation’s premier rock festivals. Featured in the festival’s official advertising materials alongside national outlets including Billboard, SPIN, and USA Today, the appearance represents a full-circle moment from Louisville’s musical roots to the national rock stage. Billy McNicol has performed and collaborated with some of the most respected musicians in the industry. In 2017, Billy performed directly before multi-Grammy Award-winning drummer Danny Carey of Tool and his band Volto! at the Whisky A Go Go, receiving promotion through Tool’s official website and social media outlets. He later joined Jesse Hughes of Eagles of Death Metal at the Hollywood Roosevelt and opened for Eagles of Death Metal’s closing night residency performance at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles. In 2025, Billy McNicol filled in for legendary drummer Kenny Aronoff in the official music video for “Wrong Side of the Law” by Big Ol’ Nasty Get Down featuring Ellen Alaverdyan and Dino Jelusick. In 2024, Billy was featured in major rock publications including Loudwire, EddieTrunk.com, U.S. Rocker, and Screamer Magazine. Louisville & NCAA History: Billy McNicol’s connection to Louisville music and athletics has become a defining part of his career. As the student drummer for the University of Louisville Cardinals, Billy performed before crowds averaging more than 20,000 fans per game during the 2004–2005 basketball seasons at historic Freedom Hall. During his tenure, Billy represented the entire University of Louisville Band as the sole drummer during the nationally televised “Snow Game” against Austin Peay during the Billy Minardi Classic, becoming part of Louisville basketball history during one of the most unique moments in Freedom Hall history. ESPN’s broadcast captured the extraordinary atmosphere as a historic winter storm impacted Louisville, with commentator Bob Valvano highlighting the circumstances surrounding the game. As an alumnus in 2025, Billy McNicol achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first artist to collaborate with the University of Louisville Cardinals Pep Band for a halftime performance at an NCAA Men’s Basketball Game, marking the first accomplishment of its kind in Division I basketball history (Cal vs. Louisville, March 6, 2025, KFC Yum! Center). Billy McNicol was recognized alongside University of Louisville Bands Director Dr. Jason Cumberledge in the headlining presentation “How Pep Bands Are Redefining Entertainment” at the College Band Directors National Association Summer Symposium. Per Dr. Cumberledge, Billy became the first advocate in NCAA history for live music, pep bands, and marching bands versus AI scripting in collegiate sporting events. Following this groundbreaking collaboration, Billy McNicol released “Real,” a historic collaboration featuring the University of Louisville Pep Band. The song represented a first-of-its-kind partnership between an independent recording artist and a collegiate pep band, furthering Billy’s mission to protect and preserve live music in collegiate entertainment. Billy McNicol continues to return annually to Louisville for alumni performances with the Cardinals at the KFC Yum! Center before crowds of 20,000+ fans. Billy McNicol has performed at premier venues across the United States, including the Amway Center, KFC Yum! Center, Freedom Hall, The Belasco Theater, The Viper Room, The Avalon, and The Whisky A Go Go. He has also performed on stage with original members of Wu-Tang Clan, including Cappadonna and U-God, as well as Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Public Enemy founder Chuck D at the United We Stand Festival in Los Angeles. Billy McNicol collaborated with Grammy Award-winning engineer Hank Linderman (Eagles, Don Henley, Brian Wilson, Chicago, America, Timothy B. Schmitt) for a live simulcast benefit concert for Kentuckiana Friends of V alongside artists, athletes, and television personalities including John McFee of The Doobie Brothers and ESPN’s Dick Vitale.

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Events

Show at Kentucky Fair And Expo Center

Show at Whisky A Go-Go

Show at Kentucky Fair And Expo Center

Show at Teragram Ballroom

Show at KFC Yum! Center

Show at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel

Show at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel

Show at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel

Show at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel

Show at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel

Show at Whisky A Go-Go

Show at Warner Center Park

Show at The Viper Room

Show at Whisky A Go-Go

Show at 3rd Annual Derby City Drum Camp @ Mom's Music

Show at Mom's Music

Show at Parlour

Show at Stevie Ray's Blues Bar

Show at Maxwell’s House of Music “Friday Night Live”

Show at Mom's Music - Derby City Drum Camp w/ Billy McNicol

Show at KFC Yum! Center

Show at KFC Yum! Center

Show at KFC Yum! Center

Show at KFC Yum! Center

Show at KFC Yum! Center

Show at KFC Yum! Center

Show at Mercury Ballroom

Show at Hooters

Show at Levee at the Riverhouse

Show at Mom's Music

Show at KFC Yum! Center

Show at Granville Inn

Show at KFC Yum! Center

Show at Whisky A Go Go

Show at Whisky A Go-Go

Show at Whisky A Go-Go

Show at Stevie Ray's

Show at KFC Yum! Center

Show at Norwood Bar & Grill

Show at The Viper Room

Show at Norwood Bar & Grill

Show at Norwood Bar & Grill

Show at Schoonerville

Show at Norwood Bar & Grill

Show at Sands Regency Hotel & Casino

Show at O'Brien's Irish Pub on Main St.

Show at The Man Cave Sports Bar

Show at The Man Cave Sports Bar

Show at The Man Cave Sports Bar

Show at The Man Cave Sports Bar

Show at The Man Cave Sports Bar

Show at The Man Cave Sports Bar

Show at Petie's Place

Show at The Viper Room

Show at The Belasco Theater

Show at KFC Yum! Center

Show at KFC Yum! Center

Show at The Viper Room

Show at The Canyon Sports Bar and Grill

Show at The Canyon Sports Bar and Grill

Show at The Viper Room