9/17 We Have A Matt Bevin Problem Live Showcase (New Vintage & Zanzabar)

The anonymous creators of the very popular 44 track 'We Have a Bevin Problem' compilation released June 18th are throwing a multi-venue showcase this Saturday, September 17th 5pm-1am, at the New Vintage and Zanzabar with many acts from the comp (Andrew Rinehart, Ben Helm Music, Rebecca Williams, Ron Whitehead, Royal Bears, Derek LaFountain, The Uncommon Houseflies, Sean Sullivan, Tender Mercy and Heather Summers) as well as guest speakers Senator Gerald Neal, Representative Mary Lou Marsian, Vitalia Lanshima, and Professor Greg Leichty.

Ron Whitehead Brings GonzoFest to Louisville

The First Annual Gonzofest will celebrate the life of Hunter S. Thompson at the Monkeywrench on October 16th. Although there have been many Gonzofests in Colorado this will be the first one in Thompson's hometown. There will be bands and performers throughout the day, noon to midnight. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. There are VIP tickets available for $75 which includes a buffet, beverages, and rooftop access. Portions of the proceeds will benefit The Gonzo Foundation.

Here's a rundown of some of the musical performers, more to come:
Scott Carney of Wax Fang
Brigid Kaelin
Tyrone Cotton
The Fervor
Your News Vehicle
The Workers
The Commonwealth
Soul River Brown
GNUMA
Outlaw Poet Band
Nerves Jr.

FiveOTwo Artist Party/Ron Whitehead poem unveiling

A few months ago, Ron Whitehead was commissioned by the city to write a poem about Louisville. Ron came back with "Louisville: Sweet City of My Dreams" That poem is set to be unveiled this Saturday at the FiveOTwo artist party at the new Green Building at 732 East Market Street. Ron's poem has been printed by fiveOtwo and will be available at the show. A photograph I took of Ron was picked to be a part of the poem poster so I am super stoked.

There will be live music by Ron and his new band Southside and music by spun tunes by DJ Jason Clark. Food/Hooch is said to be catered at the event.

from the fiveOtwo site:

You, yes you, are invited to party with the artists of Five0Two at the brand-new ever-so-cool Green Building.

Five0Two exists to support Louisville artists in producing artwork that expresses their love for Louisville.

Over the past nine months we’ve collected some great work - and we want to show it off for everyone to see. If you love Louisville, art, and a party, come to a place where you can do all three at once.

Five0Two Party
Saturday, September 27
The Green Building of NuLu
732 East Market Street (directions)
5:00 - 9:00 P.M.

Ron Whitehead & SOUTHSIDE at the Rud tonight

(Photo by Scott Duthie)

Does the Ryder Cup have you feeling a bit too global? Want a nice slice of Kentucky pie? (in the form of music of course or I would have said Derby pie... yum!) If you said yes to the weird Kentucky pie question, head on down to the Rudyard Kipling tonight and check out local hero Ron Whitehead & SOUTHSIDE at 8pm. For a low low price of $7 you'll get to rock your socks to the sweet sounds of southern rock and ethereal voice of Sarah Elizabeth.

Saturday 9/20/08

8 to 10pm

$7 cover

The Rudyard Kipling

422 West Oak Street (near 4th Street)

Louisville, Kentucky

SOUTHSIDE includes:

Scott Mertz (vocals/guitar/harmonica)

Sarah Elizabeth (vocals/guitar)

Andy Cook (drums/didgeridoo/percussion/vocals)

Kelly Render Wilkinson (vocals/guitar)

Lightnin Luke Powers (electric guitar/vocals)

Yoruba Kikiloma-Mason (vocals)

Tyrone Cotton (vocals/guitar)

Lisa K (vocals/guitar)

Lee Troutman (vocals/guitar)

Rani Newman (vocals)

Rebekah Trigg (bellydancing)

Michael Dean Odin Pollock (electric guitar/vocals)

Dave Humphrey (fiddle)

Frank Messina (vocals/honorary member)

Ron Whitehead (vocals)

Concert: Southside @ Ear X-tacy and Carmichael's

Hunter S. Thompson's birthday is this Friday and Ron Whitehead and Southside are celebrating by performing some of Hunter's favorite songs. In addition, Southside will be playing some originals from their new album, 'Southside Lounge' (an excellent discs if I do say so myself!) The free in-store concert at Ear X-tacy records is this Friday the 18th at 7pm.

The following Thursday (July 24th) Southside will also play a book release show at Carmichael's Bookstore on Frankfort Ave. from 6-9pm. William McKeen will also be reading from and signing his new Hunter bio, OUTLAW JOURNALIST: The Life and Times of Hunter S. Thompson.

Ron has given us a sneak peek of some of the songs that will be played between the two shows...

Knockin' on Heaven's Door
White Rabbit
All Along the Watchtower
Alcohol and Pills
My Old Kentucky Home
Dead Flowers
Lawyers Guns and Money
One Toke Over The Line
It Ain't Me Babe
Gimme Shelter
Mr. Tambourine Man
Jumpin Jack Flash

If you're a regular to our site you'll remember when we posted the version of White Rabbit by Jim James and Sarah Elizabeth about a month ago, if not, go ahead and give it a listen.

Jim James and Sarah Elizabeth - White Rabbit


Here's a very powerful version of 'I Refuse' by Ron Whitehead

Ron Whitehead - I Refuse










Buy Southside's new CD 'Southside Lounge' at Ear X-tacy or online here.

Buy William McKeen's new Hunter bio at Carmichael's Bookstore or online here.

Recording: Ron Whitehead and Southside @ WFPK

Last week Ron invited me down to WFPK Studios to hear his new band, Ron Whitehead andSouthside perform at Live Lunch. What a great way to break away from the 9 to 5 and get the weekend started right!
Ron had asked if I could take some pictures while I was there and I got a chance to talk with the band after the show as well. These guys put on a hell of an intimate show that left me inspired. When I walked out the front doors of the studio on 4th street, I had that fresh feeling of a brand new day; The sun was brighter, I thought everyone had a smile on their face and I could smell the air, not just breathe it.
Below you'll see a photo slideshow and you can listen to a recording of the performance that I had set to record from the radio before I left work that mid morning.
Thanks to Ron, WFPK and Southside!



01 Intro.mp3
02 Trouble.mp3
03 Riding with Rebel Jesus, The Wanderer.mp3
04 Some Say I Got Devil.mp3
05 You Wish.mp3
06 Tapping My Own Phone.mp3
07 banter.mp3
08 Happy Birthday to... Everyone!.mp3
09 Bury Me.mp3
10 The Queen of Beckley West Virginia.mp3
11 Alcohol and Pills.mp3
12 Family Tree.mp3
13 I Refuse.mp3
14 House of the Rising Sun.mp3
15 Outro.mp3

Concert: Ron Whitehead and Southside @ Live Lunch

(photo by Jen Burks)

This Friday for 91.9 WFPK's Live Lunch, Ron Whitehead and Southside will preform songs and spoken word from their new album "Southside Lounge" available now at Ear X-tacy or online at Ron's website.
If you've been reading, we recently heard from three of the members of Southside (Andy Cook, Sarah Elizabeth as well as Ron) on the Rudyard Kipling benefit show that was recently unearthed. I still can't get over what an impact that show left on me so you can imagine I'm ready to see Ron and company do their thing again this Friday.
Ron promises “this will be the BEST, MOST OUTRAGEOUS, MOST CREATIVE, MOST UNQIUE BAND to be on the Radio Waves!”

Upcoming Southside shows:
July 18th - CD Release show @ Ear X-tacy Records
July 24th - Carmichael Bookstore (Frankfort Ave. location)

Sarah Elizabeth - House of the Rising Sun
Ron Whitehead - Dog Sky

Recording: Jim James @ The Rudyard Kipling 6/3/07

Hard to believe its been a year since this amazing show. Finally a recording has found its way to us. Its a good thing too because this show needs to be heard. It's 3 hours of pure magic. Something special sure was in the air on that night. Please continue to support the Rud in any way you can.

The show is a big download but its well worth it. Here are a few of the highlights:

Sound Of Silence - Sarah Elizabeth & Jim James
Dancefloors - Jim James
Cherish - Jim James and Sarah Elizabeth
Wonderful (The Way I Feel) - Jim James
Nobody - Jim James and Sarah Elizabeth

Photo Gallery

Full Show Download Links:
Disc 1 Mirror
Disc 2 Mirror
Disc 3

Set list:
Part One:
1. Fortified Wine
2. I Refuse
3. White Rabbit
4. Thoe Memories Of You
5. Tapping My Own Phone.
6. House Of The Rising Sun
7. For as Long as Space Endures
8. When I Hear That Train
9. Riding With Rebel Jesus, The Wanderer
10. The Sound OF Silence
11. Never Give Up

Parts 2 & 3
1. Tonight I Want to Celebrate With You
2. Look at You
3. At Dawn
4. It Beats 4 U
5. banter - Rudyard Kipling
6. Bermuda Highway
7. Hopefully
8. Old September Blues
9. banter - Chigago Song
10. The Way That He Sings
11. banter - Music & Politics
12. Gideon
13. I Will Be There When You Die
14. banter - Songs with double meanings
15. Wonderful (The Way I Feel)
16. I Needed it Most
17. Dancefloors
18. What a Wonderful Man
19. banter - Rudyard Benefits
20. Nashville to Kentucky
21. banter - Snowy Bramble
22. Knot Comes Loose
23. Wordless Chorus
24. Golden
25. Into the Woods
26. The Bear
27. By My Car
28. Dondante
29. Ordinary
30. Anytime
31. banter - Sleeping masks project
32. Cherish
33. Settin' the Woods on Fire
34. Louisiana Woman Mississippi Man
35. Grievous Angel
36. banter - put on those masks!
37. Nobody (take 1)
38. Nobody