The week is upon us... the unveiling of the latest from John King and your local favorites! This Tuesday you can pick up your copy of the Bowie cover album, TRAROZSATSFM at Ear X-tacy or online at Louisville is for Lovers.
This Saturday (Dec. 6th) the CD release show at Skull Alley will feature 6 different artist from the CD including Phantom Family Halo, Whistle Peak, Iamis, The Slow Break, Trophy Wives and Six White Horses. The all ages show starts at 8pm and you can get yer ass in for a measly Abe Lincoln (the one on a 5'er not a penny). Drinks will also be available for those that are of age.
Dropkick Murphy's will be rolling into town this Saturday and playing a show down at Coyote's at City Block. Tickets are on sale down at the City Block office or at Ticketmaster but we've got one better for you. Shoot us an email here by tomorrow 11/18 at midnight and we'll draw your email out of a gigantic ten gallon internet hat for two tickets to the show. Best of luck!
Ben Sollee starts his US tour here in Louisville at the 930 Listening room this Saturday. Ben has readied a tour only EP called "Something Worth Keeping." Here's what Ben has to say about the EP and things worth keeping:
"The beauty of people is anchored in imperfection; it is not that we are destructive but that we are ignorant to a better way. We dream big with even bigger costs. Furthermore, we learn the lesson daily that we don’t know what we have until it is gone. Combined, these two qualities are child-like but ever present.
When I look around I see a lot of things that are worth keeping: the mountain tops of Appalachia, family and community farms, art and music in schools, and, most of all, a government by the people and for the people. But how? The challenge that our leaders and us face is that we don’t know how to accomplish these goals. There are many eloquent ideas out there about renewable energy, educational systems, and governing, but realizing them means trying new things; which is daunting at least, and terrifying at most. As my generation takes the reins we should not sacrifice some qualities of this nation and the land in its boundaries to the wayfaring spirit of economy. They are important for Americans, our children, and the rest of the world.
These thoughts inspired these two new songs. But they are only songs…" - Ben Sollee
Don't miss Ben's show this Saturday as this could be the last time you see him in a room this small... Bootsie Anne comes out to open and she's not one to miss either!
$10 - doors 7pm/show 8pm
Ben Sollee US Tour dates: 1 Nov - Louisville KY / 930 Listening Room w/ Bootsie Ann 5 Nov - Nashville TN / The Basement 6 Nov - Atlanta GA / The 5 Spot 7 Nov - Chapel Hill NC / Nightlight 8 Nov - Washington DC / Iota 11 Nov - Brooklyn NY / The Bell House 12 Nov - New York NY / Mercury Lounge 13 Nov - Boston MA / Great Scott 14 Nov - Philadelphia PA / World Cafe Live 15 Nov - Pittsburgh PA / Club Cafe 17 Nov - Chicago IL / Schuba's 18 Nov - Minneapolis MN / 400 Club 21 Nov - Seattle WA / TBA 22 Nov - Portland OR / Balcony Bar At The Hawthorne Theatre 24 Nov - San Francisco CA / Café Du Nord 25 Nov - Los Angeles CA / Hotel Café
now check out a video to get you ready for the show...
"A Few Honest Words" By Ben Sollee feat. DJ 2nd Nature
There's a new live CD coming to town... John Torstrick's Livewire Vol. 1. The CD drops this Friday along with a CD release show for $5 (cd included in cover) at Gerstle's in St. Matthews. For those that haven't heard a recording that John has made, you're in for a suprise! John knows how to really capture the sound in any enviromment; from the small bar to the outdoor venue, he weaves the sound of the room with the multi-tracked recording of the bands seamlessly.
Louisville Favorites Join Forces with Some of the City's Finest Musicians to Present the Music of Pink Floyd
This Halloween, Friday, October 31st, the Louisville-based post-jazz ensemble Paradigm will be donning a "musical costume" for their performance at Headliners Music Hall. The theme: Pink Floyd. A number of special guests will be joining the group throughout the night, including Teneia Sanders, Jamie Barnes, Daphne Luster, and Dave Chandler (Arnett Hollow, Zongo). Tickets for this 18-plus event will be available for $10 at Ear X-Tacy Records and ticketweb.com, and at the door for $13 on the night of the show. The concert will begin with a set by Paradigm at 10pm (doors open at 9), with the Pink Floyd presentation to follow shortly after.
Concert-goers are encouraged to sport their best and most creative Halloween threads, as a $150 cash prize will be awarded to the person who receives the most audience votes for Best Costume. Visual stimulation will also include video art by Louisville artists Aron Conaway and Hallie Jones, collectively known as Shoot the Messenger.
Paradigm previously hosted a Halloween show featuring the music of Radiohead, about which Paradigm keyboardist Brian Healey says, "It's almost two years later, and we still get positive feedback about that show." Healey adds, "Halloween is about having fun, and, for one night of the year, being anything or anyone you want. For us, a musical costume is the perfect way to step outside ourselves and join in the Halloween spirit. This year, we're looking forward to being able to share the party with some of our friends that we respect artistically as well as personally. We'll definitely be having just as much fun as the audience."
Paradigm blends modern jazz exploration with the raw power and sonic possibilities of post-rock. For the past year, the group has been supporting their 2008 Ropeadope Records release Melodies for Uncertain Robots with nationwide touring.
The Louisville music and arts scene has for a long time needed someone to come along and breathe into it new life... the time has come and our savior has arrived. Sani Hanks, younger brother of the great Tom Hanks has helped inspire a concert and arts show series to revive the Louisville scene and bring an "underground" to everyone who desires such. Join in this celebration/tribute to Sani for his inspiration and devotion to reviving unity amongst the Louisville culture and it's people. Who knows, if he's not too nervous, you may even get his autograph...
a little background info on Sani: Sani Hanks (1960 - ) - the younger brother of Tom Hanks. For most of his life, Sani has lived in the shadow of his older, more successful brother and has struggled to make an acting career of his own. One main obstacle that he has tried to overcome is the fact that he is illiterate and has trouble writing. He also, on occasion suffers from extreme social anxiety. His filmography to date includes: "ER" (3 episodes) - "Breach of Trust" (2007) - "Collision" (2007) - "Friends or Enemies" (2006) "The Wire" (2 episodes) - "Safety Threat" (2008) - "Undercover" (2007) "Eight Legged Freaks" (2002) [victim #2] "3rd Rock from the Sun" (1 episode) - "My Mother the Alien"
Show this Friday to include the Kodiaks, Murals, Dude Plays Sax and Anton Mink at Skull Alley. Art will also be displayed by Eddie Santigo, Frank Martinez, Joshua Vance and Makeshift Clothing. Doors are at 7 and bring a crisp (or crinkled) 5'er to get inside.
The Young Republic will be playing a show at the Brick House this Friday the 17th. They have recently come off a tour of the UK with the likes of Bon Iver and The Mountain Goats where the released an EP entitled Idiot Grin. The show this Friday will celebrate the US release of that EP and having had a sneak peek of the EP, I'm happy to say it's an awesome release! The band has recently relocated from Boston to Nashville which puts them in a prime location to trek up to Louisville to earn some new fans. Chris Miller, bassist, also has roots in Louisville so that'll hopefully keep them coming back to give us more and more. Also playing the show... Staging the Area and Josh Napier, show starts at 6pm.
The Young Republic's new EP, Idiot Grin will only be available at the show or online but be sure and pick up the most recent album, 12 Tales from Winter City available at iTunes.
Extra Media:
Check out this video from the infamous "Black Cab Sessions" across the pond (such an awesome concept):
Late breaking news... I hate when the news channels say that. I just found out that Your Black Star is playing the Nach Bar tonight at 11 with Parms from Tokyo, Japan. Go see some local and not so local music tonight.
This coming Saturday, Peak Summit will once again shine upon our fair city. This year the groove and dance festival will be held in the heart of St. Matthews on 10 stages spread across 6 bars. 25 bands for $10... that's a hell of a deal!
Check out the flier above for the bands playing and visit Peak Summit for more information.
