I said goodbye to my students in the afternoon as they walked out the doors and into a soaking downpour. I think the inclement weather deterred some folks from venturing down to the Big Four Lawn for the second edition of Waterfront Wednesday in 2015. Didn’t they know that the event almost always lucks out … More The end of school = the start to a great summer of music: WW May edition
The music industry is such that everyone is trying to stand out and produce something different – most successful bands are able to make this happen. And then there is St. Vincent: a true talent who, so naturally, presents herself and her music in a way that is impossible to ignore. There are very few comparisons … More The freakishly riveting St Vincent
New Albany is known for being a quaint town across the river, whose heyday reached a peak back in the 19th century – hence the moniker, “Boomtown.” My dad would tell me the most famous person to come from New Albany is Fuzzy Zoeller (a golfer), but in more recent times, the big name is Houndmouth. … More It was a beautiful afternoon in Boomtown
It has been researched and proven that the energy of one person can drive the energy of an entire group – this is my sports psychologist coming out. The experience of a J Roddy show backs that up pretty clearly. With his over-the-top antics on the keys, enviable locks and the combined effect they have, any crowd will … More Proof that energy is contagious
Rye describes their Back Porch Sessions as “a free summer concert series intending to expose local artists and create a place for the community to gather around food and music.” With Hi-Five Doughnuts on hand, egg tacos on the menu, and stellar bartenders keeping the crowd hydrated, the description was on point Thursday night. Last … More Back porch jams and shaky floors
Seeing a band twice in one week is a pretty unlikely thing. Seeing them in a festival environment and then in a general admission ballroom makes for a compelling comparison. Catching several artists in this way, all in a week radius… well I’m pretty luck to say I’ve done it. TV on the Radio was one band in … More We know TVOTR and they know Louisville
Lake Street Dive, made up of 4 extremely talented musicians, returned to Louisville Friday, their second time in town in less than a year. Last September, the band put on a phenomenal show for WFPK’s 2014 Waterfront Wednesday finale, drawing one of the biggest crowds the series has seen. Friday, I was selected as a … More A smooth, sensuous evening with Lake Street Dive
We double dipped this past Wednesday night, refusing to miss either show even though it meant a bit of traveling. To start, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue were in town at the Mercury Ballroom, playing for a “Mardi Gras in May” themed crowd. The $20 VIP Mardi Gras gig sounds like it would have been a … More “Mardi Gras in May” and a Communion Showcase
Even though we had a music junkie’s dream weekend, and were pretty worn out, our streak was set to continue. We literally jumped off the plane, showered and got ready for this highly anticipated show: Milky Chance was in town for a sold out event at Headliners. Milky Chance has certainly gained notoriety for their … More An organic & electronic drum combo helps Milky Chance stand out
Last year’s Shaky Knees experience was so spectacular that we jumped on the super early bird tickets for this years fest. The 2014 lineup included some of our favorites (Houndmouth, Jason Isbell, The Lone Bellow) as well as a few that ended up becoming some of best finds of the year (San Fermin, Apache Relay, … More Live Music Lou does Shaky Knees: 2015 edition
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