Summer is winding down for us teachers, so we are making sure to take full advantage of our free time and are hitting as many shows as possible before things pick back up for us. Friday night we had the opportunity to catch two acts making their first ever stops in Louisville. We started with … More A few new ones to Lou
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
Rye describes their Back Porch Sessions as “a free summer concert series intending to expose local artists and create a place for the community to gather around food and music.” With Hi-Five Doughnuts on hand, egg tacos on the menu, and stellar bartenders keeping the crowd hydrated, the description was on point Thursday night. Last … More Back porch jams and shaky floors
We double dipped this past Wednesday night, refusing to miss either show even though it meant a bit of traveling. To start, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue were in town at the Mercury Ballroom, playing for a “Mardi Gras in May” themed crowd. The $20 VIP Mardi Gras gig sounds like it would have been a … More “Mardi Gras in May” and a Communion Showcase
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
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
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 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
I feel pretty comfortable saying that we’re becoming “regulars” at Zbar, even if it is just within the last few months. When you’re at the point that you’re on a first name basis with the bouncer and at least one bartender, you can call it that, right? As a “regular,” I was impressed at the crowd … More Complex, gritty, resilient: American Aquarium delivers at Zbar
A WFPK dandy and packed Zanzabar equals a solid Saturday night with The Apache Relay, even if it is the most hated day of the year for single gals like us. Zbar hosted another sold out doozie with this Nashville based band who apparently has some serious ties to our city. We struggle working with … More Friends and/or fans in high places for The Apache Relay
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