40 BELOW SUMMER - 40BS hasn’t been playing to many shows as of late and I feel like they are one of those bands you should catch while you can because we don’t know how often they will play. They put on an absolutely Killer Show.
HOLY WARS - I saw them at Ink last year and have been hooked. They play an energetic set w/ crowd participation. I promise you won’t be disappointed if you check them out.
THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT - This band is just climbing and climbing. I swear they will be a late main stage act on these festivals before its all said and done. If you bring your singing voices to the festival then check them out.
LIMP BIZKIT - Maybe this is an obvious one since they are headliners but there is not a better live band on the scene today and I dare anyone to question that after seeing them perform.

LOUDER THAN LIFE
SEPTEMBER 17TH - 21ST
LOUISVILLE, KY

Louder Than Life boasts by far the biggest lineup and area for any festival in the Danny Wimmer series. Spread out over 4 days, 7 stages and nearly 200 artists coming together for one monumental weekend. Iron Maiden, Tool, Limp Bizkit and My Chemical Romance headline the four nights along w/ other bands such as Pantera playing their only U.S. Show of 2026, Papa Roach, Gojira and one of the final Megadeth shows of their illustrious career. Below we will highlight all the bands that have played a 717 Entertainment show along w/ 10 bands for you to put on your list if you are going.

BANDS THAT HAVE PERFORMED AT A 717 ENTERTAINMENT SHOW:
40 Below Summer
Adelitas Way
Archers
Bodybox
Cane Hill
Dark Divine
Death Valley Dreams
Diamante
Dreamwake
Earshot
Filter
From Ashes To New
Halestorm
Icon For Hire
Josey Scott (Original Voice of Saliva)
King 810
Lacey Sturm (The Voice of Flyleaf)
Otherwise
Powerman 5000
Primer 55
Set For Tomorrow
Soulfly
Tantric
Texas Hippie Coalition
The Funeral Portrait
The Pretty Wild

DIAMANTE - She is so undervalued in my opinion. She puts on a spectacular set, has the right sound in her music and is a sweetheart. I expect her to start a rise up these festivals shortly.
SCENE QUEEN - I’m going out on a limb a bit here cuz I haven’t seen her yet but I love her sound and have seen videos and cannot wait to see this show live.
NOTHING MORE - Another possible obvious one but there can’t be enough said about how amazing they are live. Do not be surprised if they headline fests one day.
THE RASMUS - I had no idea who these guys were when I saw them a few months ago. I ended up a big fan because of how incredibly fun they are live.
KUBLAI KHAN - Just don’t miss them, The energy coming from that stage is unmatched and he has 100% control of that crowd every time.
THE PRETTY WILD - I just can’t see them slowing down. They put on a powerful live show and I’m sure they’ll be out of the early daytime slots before to long, so don’t miss em.