For a Monday night, there was a lot of hazey stuff going on at Headliners. (Literally, though. Our camera kept fogging up.) The Oxford, England gents of the indie psych band Glass Animals were in town for what turned out to be a sweaty and sultry evening. Front man Dave Bayley noticed and commented that Louisville was … More Drip.
Forecastle has become another summertime tradition since our move three years ago. It has been amazing to see and hear how this festival has developed from its humble beginnings just down the road from our house in Tyler Park to this national event down on the stunning Waterfront. So looking at our full schedule, we’ve … More SPECIAL FORECASTLE PREVIEW!
Sorry this is late, the end of the school year and this upcoming road trip made writing a little slow. That being said, this show was not one we could just not post about. Hurray for the Riff Raff is a socially aware band that is not afraid to create music in support of issues … More Covering the substantial
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
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
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
Delta Spirit had the crowd at Headliners on its feet and singing loudly last Tuesday, even though it was their first time venturing to Louisville. Self-admitted, Delta Spirit produces songs that are catchy and easy to join in on, all the while being very visceral and meaningful to the band. They have strong roots in … More It’s the catchy edginess that sets Delta Spirit apart
The first week of spring-like weather kept many people outside, rather than attending shows- us included. I love this time of the year because my poor, practically opaque skin finally starts to see sunlight and I can paint my toenails with some purpose. It was a light week for Live Music Lou, but things will certainly … More Pop, funk, soul, rap- Galactic brought it all
We’ve mentioned Waterfront and Winter Wednesday before, but I really can’t say enough times how awesome it is to have such a great public radio station that puts on concerts like these. And since a lot of funding comes from supporting members, it really is comforting to know that so many people in our little … More We saw them first – December’s Winter Wednesday
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