Friday, April 12 Zanzabar 2100 S. Preston St. zanzabarlouisville.ticketfly.com $5; 9 p.m. Hey, remember rock ’n’ roll? Once upon a time, just down the road, there were bands full of golden gods, and they roamed the West. Today a few remain, though most have survived by evolving past the raucous and oft-fatal behavior of their [...]
Thursday, April 11 Haymarket Whiskey Bar 331 E. Market St. haymarketwhiskeybar.com $5; 7 p.m. It stands to reason that Seattle power-violence duo Iron Lung could not give a shit less what you think. At least that’s what you would expect upon hearing their music, a crushing grindcore onslaught that leaves no mercy for its audience. [...]
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Wednesday, April 10 Clifton Center 2117 Payne St. cliftoncenter.org $35; 7:30 p.m. Richard Thompson is like Eric Clapton in that he is British, getting up there in age (having been around in the music world since the late 1960s) and widely regarded to true aficionados as one of the finest guitarists in the world. Unlike [...]
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Wednesday, April 10 Zanzabar 2100 S. Preston St. zanzabarlouisville.ticketfly.com $5-$7; 9 p.m. Nashville rockers Natural Child finish up their tour that started at the SXSW festival this night at Zanzabar. Touring as a five-piece, Natural Child create a brand of music that demands a good time of its audience. If you shut your eyes and [...]
Friday, April 5 Uncle Slayton’s 1017 E. Broadway uncleslaytons.com $12-$15; 9 p.m. Active for more than 20 years, Scott Miller may classify as a veteran artist, but with his recent album, he has proven to be just as feisty as ever. Raised on a farm in rural Virginia, he left his parents’ austere lifestyle behind [...]
Friday, April 5 Lisa’s Oak Street Lounge 1004 E. Oak St. $5; 10 p.m. Based on the strength of their 2012 release Melt Cry Sleep, Minneapolis power-trio Buildings are not to be missed. Accurately compared to the Jesus Lizard, Pissed Jeans and our very own Young Widows, Buildings remain formidable even in such austere company. [...]
April 5 & 7 Bomhard Theater, Kentucky Center 501 W. Main St. • 584-7777 $25 ($10 students); 8 p.m. (April 5), 2 p.m. (April 7) U of L’s School of Music Opera Theater presents the 1956 French religious opera “Dialogues of the Carmelites” Friday and Sunday at Bomhard Theater in the Kentucky Center. Claire Divizio, [...]
First Friday Trolley Hop is the first Friday of the month, April 5. Explore the art galleries, museums, shops and restaurants along East & West Main & Market Streets from 5-11 p.m. Hop on and off the free trolley. ART+FM will begin broadcasting its daily programming during First Friday from its NuLu location, 829 E. Market St. “Bluegrass Bourbon: [...]
Thursday, April 4 U of L’s Comstock Hall louisville.edu/music $5-$15; 8 p.m. Tenor sax heavyweight Javon Jackson came up through the ranks, playing with Art Blakey and Elvin Jones, and subsequently has led his own groups, which have featured Jimmy Cobb and Les McCann. He’s released more than a dozen albums as a leader, such [...]
April 4-7 Kentucky Center 501 W. Main St. • 584-7777 $25+; various times During its three-year run on Broadway, the musical “Memphis” won four Tony Awards, including Best Musical in 2010. Now a touring production, Broadway Across America brings it to the Kentucky Center stage all this week. Loosely based on Memphis DJ Dewey Phillips, [...]
Monday, April 1 Brown Theater 315 W. Broadway kentuckycenter.org $30-$35; 8 p.m. When people toss around “Brooklyn” as a summation of a way of modern life, a band like Grizzly Bear might be what they think they’re talking about. Four guys too old for “Girls” but too young to be in The Strokes, they seem [...]
March 29-31 motherlodge.com Motherlodge has returned with its abundance of art, theater and music. “This year will mark Motherlodge’s fifth year of existence,” says founder Ray Rizzo. “Our Live Arts Exchanges began as a celebration of the eclectic … (and) we have found Lodges in over 25 venues between Louisville and New York City …” [...]
Monday, March 25 Zanzabar 2100 S. Preston St. zanzabarlouisville.ticketfly.com $6-$8; 9 p.m. Like the bastard child of Fun. and Animal Collective, Javelin produce upbeat music that’s not afraid to challenge its audience. Despite their most recent album, Hi Beams, a comparatively straightforward affair, Javelin has a history of sonic exploration that has often translated into [...]
•Paws for the Planet March 23-24 Whole Foods Market 4944 Shelbyville Road $10 (photo contest); 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Whole Foods Market is more than just a fancy grocery specializing in natural and organic fare — they care about dogs, too! This weekend, the store will hold a pet adoption fair and family-friendly festival that includes [...]
Friday, March 22 U of L’s Student Activities Center louisville.edu/lgbt $10 ($5 students); 8 p.m. No, Pink isn’t returning to town for an encore performance, but her infectious attitude and spirit surely inspired some of the performers in this event. Now in its 16th year, PINK is U of L’s student-produced amateur drag and variety [...]
Wednesday, March 20 Headliners Music Hall 1386 Lexington Road headlinerslouisville.com $15; 9 p.m. Bound by the emotional tension of melancholy, palm-muted notes and the vocal harmonies of songwriter counterparts Rob Crow and Zach Smith, there’s an ever-present haze of restraint to Pinback’s rhythmic melodies. The emphasis on timing also promises a seamless live set. While [...]
Tuesday, March 19 Zanzabar 2100 S. Preston St. zanzabarlouisville.ticketfly.com $5; 9 p.m. Hailing from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Kill Rock Stars band Boats are making their Louisville debut Tuesday. Boats make tuneful punk music — not quite pop-punk, but certainly punk-infused pop — that is exceeded only by their gleefully quirky public image, which they’ve crafted [...]
•Louisville Leopard Percussionists Saturday, March 16 Brown Theatre 315 W. Broadway kentuckycenter.org $15; 2 p.m. The annual beginning of spring is magnificent for oh-so-many reasons. For local lovers of music and/or education, it means it’s also time for the Louisville Leopard Percussionists’ annual “Big Gig” — and this year is an even bigger celebration, their [...]
Thursday, March 14 Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft 715 W. Main St. kmac.org $8-$10; 8 p.m. Lately, the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft has seemed particularly dedicated to bringing in not only interesting art (or crafts), but also to serve as a venue for the type of abstract or contemplative music that so [...]
