***Side note: Do502 and Live Music Lou have both made their way up to Chicago for some good ol’ Lollapalooza merriment – therefore, this week’s preview is being published on our website for the time being. CHEERS! From what we can tell, Strive is a new organization in the 502 that speaks to the things … More The Do502 Live Music Lou Weekly Preview: STRIVEFEST at La La Land
It has taken a lot to fully recover from the full weekend we had, but by Wednesday, we were itching for a good ol’ Zanzabar show. On the lineup for this hump day event were Eau Claire, WI’s Aero Flynn and Lafayette, LA’s GIVERS. Aero Flynn’s story is a winding and complex one. Eau Claire has … More Our kind of rest and recovery
Crescent Hill Radio plays all local bands all of the time. With help from Apocalypse Brew Works, they formed a mini festival a couple of years ago to feature those local bands – hence, Poorcastle was born. This was our first time attending the event, and though we were only able to attend Sunday, it’s … More Poorcastle year 3: A huge local success
We all made it. Three days, dozens of shows, pounds lost in sweat and another Forecastle Festival in the books. This was our first Forecastle as Live Music Louisville and we had an absolute blast covering the weekend. Day three was another good one and here are some of our thoughts: ***side note: be on … More Forecastle Day 3 Recap
The crowds were definitely out for the Saturday lineup, culminating in a majestic My Morning Jacket set. Here are some big highlights: Dr. Dundiff did it right. If you missed the Dr. Dundiff set on the Ocean Stage, I’m very sorry. What Roman Aprile pulled off was something else and unlike anything else you will … More Forecastle Day 2 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!
Dang Louisville weather has been pretty crummy. Luckily, the rain held off long enough so that we could enjoy a summer sunset concert out on Foxhollow Farm. One of the lovely things about this series is the fact that it is out 30 minutes from the city on a legit farm. The change of pace … More A trip to the farm and true America
The city usually has a pretty good turnout for events at Waterfront Park, especially when they involve fireworks – Thunder, 4th of July, Bats Friday Night Fireworks. You get the picture. In his interview with Leo Weekly, Teddy Abrams said, “Of course, the fireworks are going to be spectacular – Louisville does fireworks better than … More #LOWF4TH was a giant success
We’ve been out and about since school ended, road-tripping across the country out west and then back again. What better way to be welcomed back home than to attend one of this city’s favorite extracurriculars? Not only that, but the lineup was a perfect warm up for the upcoming ROMP weekend. Banjo masters Béla Fleck & … More The best of the best for June’s Waterfront Wednesday
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
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