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
Murder By Death is a recently relocated band with origins in Bloomington, Indiana. A little while back, we spoke with front-man Adam Turla; he let us know that although he is a Hoosier (like me), he and the band have planted some roots in our Old Kentucky Home. Fittingly, the most recent Murder By Death … More A good ol’ Derby Eve affair
During this little Live Music Louisville adventure, I’ve found myself attending shows in anticipation of sing-a-longs, or jam-sessions or some good dancing tunes. And other times I just go in with an empty mind. The recent Ryan Adams show at the Iroquois Amphitheater was one of those- I know and love his stuff and was … More Something heavy after Ryan Adams
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’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
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’
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