May 20, 2013
Montana Skies at Natasha’s Bistro
Montana Skies seemingly non-stop tour schedule has taken them all across the US as well as to Canada, Asia, and Russia; and their dedication to their musical vision has helped them build an enthusiastic grassroots fan base along the way. Combining elements of classical technique, jazz improv and the power and energy of rock n’ roll; Jonathan’s guitar wizardry and …
May 22, 2013
Red Barn Radio: Driving Rain
As a four-piece group, their music centers on solid harmony and rhythm, crisp banjo works, amazing flat-picking guitar, fine licks on the mandolin, and solid bass timing. Driving Rain is a traditional bluegrass band that brings to mind the bands of the past with a sound that is distinctly its own. www.redbarnradio.com
Nikki Talley Duo at Natasha’s Bistro
Nikki Talley is a hardworking, energetic mountain girl with a big voice. She is one half of a full time touring husband & wife duo based out of Asheville, NC contributing acoustic guitar, clawhammer banjo & of course her trademark stunning vocals. www.beetnik.com for reservations.
May 23, 2013
Free Music at Thursday Night Live
Every Thursday evening, April 4 through October 31, 2013, Downtown Lexington features Central Bank Thursday Night Live, a free community event at Fifth Third Pavilion at Cheapside Park from 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. featuring beverages, food from local restaurants and live music. April 4 – Payback April 11 – Swing Street April 18 – Those Crosstown Rivals April 25 …
Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen/ Tyler Childers at Willie’s Locally Known
Hard driving bluegrass.
Central Kentucky Guitar Night: Michael Chapdelaine & Gordon Trevor Hall
Central Kentucky Guitar Night is kicking off Thursday nights with two of the country’s top guitarists: The world’s premier Kalimbatarist (that’s a guitar with a Kalimba on it!) Trevor Gordon Hall, and International Guitar Champion Michael Chapdelaine. www.beetnik.com for reservations.
Small Batch/ Fire Dog/ If Birds Could Fly at Al’s Bar
Two local bands along with Virgina natives If Birds Could Fly: A haunting mix of Appalachian folk, Americana, and retro country.
May 24, 2013
Christopher Jones at Natasha’s Bistro
Songwriter Christopher Mark Jones’ long musical itinerary includes busking in Paris, the English folk club circuit, tours of Denmark and Holland, the Bristol and Rotterdam festivals, BBC and Capitol radio appearances in London. His 1978 album for Transatlantic, “No More Range to Roam,” was released in five countries and distributed in the U.S. by Rounder. After forays into rock, jazz …
May 25, 2013
Patrick McNeese Band at Natasha’s Bistro
Authentically “Lexington” Appalachian Jazz. Always evolving, inspired original music with a warm, organic vibe. Patrick McNeese, songwriter/guitar/vocals; Scott Stoess, bass; Tripp Bratton, drums & percussion; Maggie Lander, violin/vocals; Tom Martin, keyboards PatrickMcNeeseBand.com www.beetnik.com for reservations.
May 26, 2013
Shelly Ran at Natasha’s Bistro
In her young career, Shelly has had her songs featured on the NBC network award-winning prime time shows The West Wing and Third Watch. In addition, Shelly has shared the stage with Vince Gill, Trace Adkins, and Alabama, and has performed on the Capital Lawn for former President Bush and 20,000 others to honor fallen officers at the National Fraternal …
May 28, 2013
Southland Jamboree
The Southland Jamboree is each Tuesday evening, 7pm at the stage to the side of Collins Bowling Alley on Southland Drive. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and come for some bluegrass music. May 28- Southland Drive Band June 4- Newtown June 11- Dale Ann Bradley and Steve Gulley June 18- Driving Rain June 25- Mountain Connection July 2- …
Harpeth Rising at Natasha’s Bistro
With a banjo and fiddle, you might think they’re traditional bluegrass, but think again: cello and hand drum round out the group, creating a truly new sound. A little bit bluegrass, a little bit folk, a little bit classical and whole lot of original, Harpeth Rising is a band to watch. www.beetnik.com for reservations.
May 29, 2013
Geoff Union at Willie’s Locally Known
‘Towards the outer edge of bluegrass, in that area pioneered by the Seldom Scene and J.D. Crowe, where powerful drive meets outsider songwriting, where Tony Rice sings Gordon Lightfoot – that’s where you’ll find Geoff Union. His music is a steam-powered bluegrass train driven at full throttle, wheels coming off the inside rails, going around the bend and slamming down …
Songwriter’s Night at Natasha’s Bistro
John Mann is an engaging and positive force, gracing the singer-songwriter scene with bulletproof songcraft, thoughtful lyrics and a voice as warm and inviting as anyone’s. Mann’s strong new album, Evening News, retains its individuality while clearly revealing core influences- The Band, Van Morrison and John Prine.” -Jeffrey Puckett, Courier Journal Greg Foresman hails from Louisville, and has spent the …
May 30, 2013
Free Music at Thursday Night Live
Every Thursday evening, April 4 through October 31, 2013, Downtown Lexington features Central Bank Thursday Night Live, a free community event at Fifth Third Pavilion at Cheapside Park from 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. featuring beverages, food from local restaurants and live music. April 4 – Payback April 11 – Swing Street April 18 – Those Crosstown Rivals April 25 …
May 31, 2013
Sydney Cubit at Natasha’s Bistro
A seasoned local singer-songwriter, Sydney has performed at various venues and writes much of her own material, in a flowy, acoustic pop style. She will be joined by Elliot Collett and The Articles. www.beetnik.com for reservations.
Sturgill Simpson at Cosmic Charlie’s
‘Nashville sounds like Nashville again on ‘High Top Mountain’, the debut release from singer-songwriter Sturgill Simpson. From furious honky-tonk and pre-outlaw country-rock, to spellbinding bluegrass pickin’ and emotional balladry, the album serves as a one-stop guide to everything that made real country music such a force to be reckoned with. Pure and uncompromising, devoid of gloss and fakery, High Top …
June 1, 2013
Mandolin Orange at Willie’s Locally Known
“Mandolin Orange carries an understanding of tradition and shape it into a thing of beauty. They craft simple songs that go beyond chord progressions and vocal harmonies, leading somehow toward something pure. Using acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin and a hand-me-down fiddle, Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz allure with a heart-worn sensibility. Last year’s Haste Make/ Hard Hearted Stanger combines …
June 4, 2013
Southland Jamboree
The Southland Jamboree is each Tuesday evening, 7pm at the stage to the side of Collins Bowling Alley on Southland Drive. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and come for some bluegrass music. May 28- Southland Drive Band June 4- Newtown June 11- Dale Ann Bradley and Steve Gulley June 18- Driving Rain June 25- Mountain Connection July 2- …
June 5, 2013
Red Barn Radio: Flint Ridge Millers and Appalatin
Rowdy Bluegrass band Flint Ridge Millers share the stage with Appalachian/Latin band Appalatin. www.redbarnradio.com
June 6, 2013 – June 9, 2013
Festival of the Bluegrass
“Since 1974, the Cornett Family of Central Kentucky has been bringing the best Bluegrass to the Bluegrass. Still going strong (and celebrating its 40th year!) the Festival of the Bluegrass is the premier traditional Bluegrass Music Festival in the country. Explore the website. Shoot us an email. Give us a call. Or best of all, grab your cooler, pick up …
Free Music at Thursday Night Live
Every Thursday evening, April 4 through October 31, 2013, Downtown Lexington features Central Bank Thursday Night Live, a free community event at Fifth Third Pavilion at Cheapside Park from 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. featuring beverages, food from local restaurants and live music. April 4 – Payback April 11 – Swing Street April 18 – Those Crosstown Rivals April 25 …
Grayson Jenkins at Henry Clay’s Pub
Local singer/guitarist covering popular country.
June 7, 2013
Black Jake and The Carnies at Willie’s Locally Known
Self-proclaimed kings of ‘Crabgrass’- a rowdy and old-time/punk/bluegrass fusion.
Jon Curtis and Lauren Mink at Henry Clay’s Pub
Lexington based country duo covering old and new hits.
June 11, 2013
Southland Jamboree
The Southland Jamboree is each Tuesday evening, 7pm at the stage to the side of Collins Bowling Alley on Southland Drive. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and come for some bluegrass music. May 28- Southland Drive Band June 4- Newtown June 11- Dale Ann Bradley and Steve Gulley June 18- Driving Rain June 25- Mountain Connection July 2- …
June 13, 2013
Free Music at Thursday Night Live
Every Thursday evening, April 4 through October 31, 2013, Downtown Lexington features Central Bank Thursday Night Live, a free community event at Fifth Third Pavilion at Cheapside Park from 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. featuring beverages, food from local restaurants and live music. April 4 – Payback April 11 – Swing Street April 18 – Those Crosstown Rivals April 25 …
June 15, 2013
Tall, Dark, and Handsome at Natasha’s Bistro
Tall, Dark and Handsome is a rare blend of jazz and regional music. The band’s lineup is Karen Jones on fiddle, Bev Futrell on guitar and harmonica, George Neel on mandolin, and Rick Baldwin on bass. Karen and Bev, also members of the Reel World String Band, team up with long time friends George Neel, an accomplished jazz musician, and …
June 18, 2013
Southland Jamboree
The Southland Jamboree is each Tuesday evening, 7pm at the stage to the side of Collins Bowling Alley on Southland Drive. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and come for some bluegrass music. May 28- Southland Drive Band June 4- Newtown June 11- Dale Ann Bradley and Steve Gulley June 18- Driving Rain June 25- Mountain Connection July 2- …
June 19, 2013
Red Barn Radio: Sarah Morgan
Backing traditional Appalachian melodies and haunting old time tunes with fresh harmonies and a progressive drive, she lends a new feel to seemingly “old” tunes, while accompanying pure and heartfelt vocals with the unpretentious sound of the Appalachian dulcimer. www.redbarnradio.com
