We will never shy away from an Instagram contest for tickets, so thanks to Living Room Series for hooking us up with seats to the sold out Neutral Milk Hotel show. For the Iroquois Amphitheater’s first show of the season, a rainy and cold one at that, the turn out and support for Neutral Milk Hotel … More Never question free tickets or a second stop
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
We’ve been to our fair share of early week events at Headliners and each time it blows my mind when the venue is filled. This tells me patrons are not afraid of a little work week concert-going, especially if the band is of a high caliber. The Mountain Goats were in town for a Tuesday night … More A lesson in quality song writing
The Communion Residency Tour has developed into a community built by and for musicians to showcase young, rising talent. Louisville is one of 9 cities in the US to host the monthly series, and for as long as I’ve lived in town, it’s taken place at Zanzabar, one of our stomping grounds. Last week, Communion brought … More A showcase of authentic talent: Communion Louisville
When most people turn 22, they are just trying to comprehend the fast-approaching real world. I can hardly imagine what it would feel like to have accomplished as much as Chancelor Bennett has all before turning 22. Bennett, also known as Chance The Rapper, celebrated his 22nd birthday with friends and family in the wings as well … More Happy Birthday Chance!
A beautiful afternoon on the waterfront alone is enough to make someone appreciate living in Louisville. That being said, it is events like GonzoFest, celebrating the hugely influential Hunter S. Thompson on his own turf, that opens an outsider’s eyes to how glorious this city is. A man, who until recently has been immensely misunderstood … More All for the good of Gonzo
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
A dear friend and fellow teacher joined us for the Found Footage Festival at Headliners. Erin has an arts background and agreed to write about our non-musical adventure in this guest post: Friday night welcomed a change of pace for Headliners Music Hall with the fascinating and oh-so-funky Found Footage Festival. Curated and narrated by … More Plum Simply Amazing: Found Footage at Headliners
I remember being a lowly college freshman, hanging out late-night on some couch with a couple seniors watching and listening to YouTube videos. I really thought I had made it. One of those seniors sat there beating rhythmically on his seat and harmonizing along with each request. Six years later and Kris Bentley is now sitting … More Eastern Kentucky’s pride gives Louisville its ‘Best’
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
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