Day 1 of Forecastle may be hard to top. If the obnoxious heat and terrifying storm didn’t knock you off your game, set after set was potentially as good as it could have been. Here are our major takeaways from Friday at Forecastle: The ladies effing killed it. There were a lot of female-headed bands … More Forecastle Day 1 Recap
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!
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
We reviewed Winter Wednesdays this season, and while those have certainly been on the rise, it’s amazing to me how big Waterfront Wednesdays have been getting over the last few years. We haven’t lived in Louisville since the inception of this free concert series (would have loved to have seen Dawes in 2010!), but even … More Starting Waterfront Wednesday season off on the right note
With ten musicians making up The Suffers, I was a little worried how this crew would fit on the already tight Zanzabar stage. No worries though, this eclectic Houston-based band that likes to move made it work and impressed an engaged crowd Wednesday night. Their sound covers all types of genres, probably because of the … More 10 musicians, 1 stage, big sound- The Suffers
Katie Toupin made the comment this was her favorite show they’ve ever done- last Thursday we were in the same boat. The crowd’s adoration and support for the local band Houndmouth (now becoming nationally acclaimed) was felt by all, as the room was at max capacity with family, friends and faithful fans. [Aubrey] I can’t even … More Houndmouth’s visit home
The Mercury Ballroom has certainly had several sell outs, but this may have been the first one we’ve actually been at- it made the already difficult-to-navigate space nearly impassable. Add in the very dedicated fan base of Dr. Dog here in Louisville, and we only managed to get a spot in eye-line of the band upstairs after the encore. … More Dr. Dog’s aural and optical Flamingo Hotel
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
A weekend night with multiple stops is becoming a common occurrence for this duo. Throw in a quarter century celebration and we most definitely will be gallivanting around the city. First stop: Bermuda Highway continues to impress crowds with the caliber of Louisville-established acts they are bringing through their doors. The show was well advertised but a large … More A stacked night for 25
Wednesday night’s events were lined up to be a big one from the beginning. And a little snow (by that I mean 10 inches) wasn’t going to stop us from getting to it all. Bermuda Highway, Katie Toupin’s (Houndmouth) side gig here in town, has been bringing in some friends to play small, free shows inside … More Even the weather couldn’t stop this night
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