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June 20, 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 booths. June 13- Kenny Owens June 20- Twiggenburys July 4- Catch 22 July 11- Better Off Dead July 25- Tim Talbert Project August …

Start: June 20, 2013 4:30 pm
End: June 20, 2013 8:00 pm
Venue: 5/3 Pavilion at Cheapside Park
Address:
Cheapside Street, Lexington, KY, United States

June 21, 2013

Jonathan Richman at Cosmic Charlie’s

Perhaps best known as the founder of influential proto-punk band The Modern Lovers, Jonathan Richman has been writing songs, making records and performing live for most of his life, winning fans and making friends around the world with his guileless honesty and playfully catchy compositions. He’s revered by countless fellow artists, and has built a remarkably loyal international audience through …

Start: June 21, 2013 8:00 pm
End: June 21, 2013 10:00 pm
Venue: Cosmic Charlie's
Phone: (859) 309-9499
Address:
388 Woodland Ave., Lexington, KY, United States
Cost: $10-$12

June 22, 2013

Marble Creek Music Festival, Creek Walk and Neighborhood Picnic

Calling themselves the Disconnectors, Marble Creek area residents opposed to the proposed connector  between I-75 and Nicholasville Rd. have organized an inaugural music festival to promote their stance. Featuring live music by Twist of Fate, The Rounders, Matt Duncan and Hunter Warner, as well as a world premiere of the song “Vampire Road,” written by Steve Broderson about the controversial proposed connector, …

Start: June 22, 2013 3:30 pm
End: June 22, 2013 9:30 pm
Venue: Unnamed Venue
Address:
1610 Newman Rd., Lexington, KY, United States
Cost: Free

tadoo.com and Francisco’s Farm present Fair Fjola and Reva Williams

Francisco Farm Arts Festival and The Lexington Art League, in conjunction with tadoo.com, will present a special Saturday Night concert featuring Fair Fjola and Reva Williams on June 22 at the 10th annual arts festival. The Saturday night concert is a new tradition this year spearheaded by the Lexington Art League,  who recently stepped in to help execute the growing art …

Start: June 22, 2013 7:00 pm
End: June 22, 2013 9:00 pm
Venue: Equus Run Vineyards
Address:
1280 Moores Mill Rd., Midway, KY, United States
Cost: $10/carload

June 24, 2013

Woodsongs presents: Hey Marseilles & Tommy Malone

HEY MARSEILLES [pronounced: hay mar-say ] is the critically acclaimed orchestral pop sextet from Seattle. The band produces a lush wall of orchestral sound using cello, viola, trumpet, accordion, clarinets, piano, guitar and drums around Matt Bishop’s memorable melodies and honest lyricism. Their unique orchestral chamber pop (or “folkestra” as the band likes to say) has become the group’s signature …

Start: June 24, 2013 6:45 pm
End: June 24, 2013 8:15 pm
Venue: Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center
Address:
300 E Third Street, Lexington, 40508
Cost: $5-$10

June 25, 2013

The New Now at Natasha’s Bistro

The New Now is a recently formed musical group in the Lexington, KY area featuring male/female harmony vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, violin, and double bass. Blending genres of blues, jazz, classical, folk, roots, country, reggae, gospel and rock, the vision of the band is to offer an honest sound with emphasis on fine musicianship. www.beetnik.com for reservations.

Start: June 25, 2013 8:00 pm
End: June 25, 2013 10:00 pm
Venue: Natasha's Bistro & Bar
Phone: (859) 259-2754
Address:
112 Esplanade Alley, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
Cost: $5

June 27, 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 booths. June 13- Kenny Owens June 20- Twiggenburys July 4- Catch 22 July 11- Better Off Dead July 25- Tim Talbert Project August …

Start: June 27, 2013 4:30 pm
End: June 27, 2013 8:00 pm
Venue: 5/3 Pavilion at Cheapside Park
Address:
Cheapside Street, Lexington, KY, United States

June 28, 2013

Great Shoes at Cheapside

Lexington based all female trio playing multiple genres.

Start: June 28, 2013 10:00 pm
End: June 28, 2013 11:00 pm
Venue: Cheapside Bar & Grill
Address:
131 Cheapside St., Lexington, KY, United States

June 30, 2013

Kim Richey at Natasha’s Bistro

‘Two-time Grammy-nominated Kim is a storyteller; a weaver of emotions and a tugger of heartstrings. Tender, poetic and aching with life’s truths, Kim’s songs transport you to her world, where words paint pictures and melodies touch the soul.’ www.beetnik.com.com for reservations.

Start: June 30, 2013 8:00 pm
End: June 30, 2013 10:00 pm
Venue: Natasha's Bistro & Bar
Phone: (859) 259-2754
Address:
112 Esplanade Alley, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States

July 4, 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 booths. June 13- Kenny Owens June 20- Twiggenburys July 4- Catch 22 July 11- Better Off Dead July 25- Tim Talbert Project August …

Start: July 4, 2013 4:30 pm
End: July 4, 2013 8:00 pm
Venue: 5/3 Pavilion at Cheapside Park
Address:
Cheapside Street, Lexington, KY, United States

July 9, 2013

The Spring Standards at Natasha’s Bistro

Born and bred in the Delaware Valley, this trio of songsters now call Brooklyn, New York their home. Their music is an eclectic mix of indie, roots and rich vocal melodies and harmonies.

Start: July 9, 2013 9:00 pm
End: July 9, 2013 11:00 pm
Venue: Natasha's Bistro & Bar
Phone: (859) 259-2754
Address:
112 Esplanade Alley, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
Cost: $8

July 10, 2013

Red Barn Radio: Grace Adele & the Grand Band

A native of Ohio, Grace Adele originally had her heart set on becoming a Rockette after years of classical training in ballet. Traveling between her hometown in Columbus to New York for auditions at Radio City Music Hall exhausted precious resources. The time she was at home, Grace Adele spent much of her time singing, eventually cuing a move to …

Start: July 10, 2013 7:00 pm
End: July 10, 2013 8:00 pm
Venue: Artsplace
Phone: (859) 255-2951
Address:
161 Mill St., Lexington, KY, United States
Cost: $8

Erick Baker/ Callaghan at Natasha’s Bistro

 Since releasing his debut EP, It’s Getting Too Late To Say It’s Early, in 2008, Erick Bakers powerful voice and deeply personal songwriting style have led listeners through music rich with themes central to the emotional cornerstones of their lives. Erick skillfully blends a divergent set of influences – rock, pop, soul, blues, country, and folk – into one seamless, …

Start: July 10, 2013 8:00 pm
End: July 10, 2013 10:00 pm
Venue: Natasha's Bistro & Bar
Phone: (859) 259-2754
Address:
112 Esplanade Alley, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
Cost: $7

The Swells Trio/ Grace Adele & Grand Band at Al’s

Grace Adele mixes elements of Americana, Country, and Retro. The Swells are a local folk/acoustic outfit consisting of drums, violin, slide guitar, and bass.

Start: July 10, 2013 9:00 pm
End: July 10, 2013 11:00 pm
Venue: Al's Bar
Address:
601 North Limestone, Lexington, KY, United States

July 11, 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 booths. June 13- Kenny Owens June 20- Twiggenburys July 4- Catch 22 July 11- Better Off Dead July 25- Tim Talbert Project August …

Start: July 11, 2013 4:30 pm
End: July 11, 2013 8:00 pm
Venue: 5/3 Pavilion at Cheapside Park
Address:
Cheapside Street, Lexington, KY, United States

July 17, 2013

Glenn Jones at Natasha’s Bistro

Glenn Jones is a unique voice working in the decades-long tradition of American Primitivism. What sets him apart from the many devotees to this style is the combination of expressive playing and technical skill, most significantly his inventive use of alternate tunings and partial capos. www.beetnik.com  for reservations. 

Start: July 17, 2013 9:00 pm
End: July 17, 2013 11:00 pm
Venue: Natasha's Bistro & Bar
Phone: (859) 259-2754
Address:
112 Esplanade Alley, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
Cost: $6

July 18, 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 booths. June 13- Kenny Owens June 20- Twiggenburys July 4- Catch 22 July 11- Better Off Dead July 25- Tim Talbert Project August …

Start: July 18, 2013 4:30 pm
End: July 18, 2013 8:00 pm
Venue: 5/3 Pavilion at Cheapside Park
Address:
Cheapside Street, Lexington, KY, United States

July 23, 2013

Sean Rowe/ Egon Danielson at Cosmic Charlie’s

Two alternative  alt. rock folk singer/songwriters from Lexington and New York, respectively. www.cosmic-charlies.com

Start: July 23, 2013 9:00 pm
End: July 23, 2013 11:00 pm
Venue: Cosmic Charlie's
Phone: (859) 309-9499
Address:
388 Woodland Ave., Lexington, KY, United States
Cost: $10

July 25, 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 booths. June 13- Kenny Owens June 20- Twiggenburys July 4- Catch 22 July 11- Better Off Dead July 25- Tim Talbert Project August …

Start: July 25, 2013 4:30 pm
End: July 25, 2013 8:00 pm
Venue: 5/3 Pavilion at Cheapside Park
Address:
Cheapside Street, Lexington, KY, United States

August 1, 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 booths. June 13- Kenny Owens June 20- Twiggenburys July 4- Catch 22 July 11- Better Off Dead July 25- Tim Talbert Project August …

Start: August 1, 2013 4:30 pm
End: August 1, 2013 8:00 pm
Venue: 5/3 Pavilion at Cheapside Park
Address:
Cheapside Street, Lexington, KY, United States

August 8, 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 booths. June 13- Kenny Owens June 20- Twiggenburys July 4- Catch 22 July 11- Better Off Dead July 25- Tim Talbert Project August …

Start: August 8, 2013 4:30 pm
End: August 8, 2013 8:00 pm
Venue: 5/3 Pavilion at Cheapside Park
Address:
Cheapside Street, Lexington, KY, United States

August 15, 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 booths. June 13- Kenny Owens June 20- Twiggenburys July 4- Catch 22 July 11- Better Off Dead July 25- Tim Talbert Project August …

Start: August 15, 2013 4:30 pm
End: August 15, 2013 8:00 pm
Venue: 5/3 Pavilion at Cheapside Park
Address:
Cheapside Street, Lexington, KY, United States

August 22, 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 booths. June 13- Kenny Owens June 20- Twiggenburys July 4- Catch 22 July 11- Better Off Dead July 25- Tim Talbert Project August …

Start: August 22, 2013 4:30 pm
End: August 22, 2013 8:00 pm
Venue: 5/3 Pavilion at Cheapside Park
Address:
Cheapside Street, Lexington, KY, United States

August 29, 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 booths. June 13- Kenny Owens June 20- Twiggenburys July 4- Catch 22 July 11- Better Off Dead July 25- Tim Talbert Project August …

Start: August 29, 2013 4:30 pm
End: August 29, 2013 8:00 pm
Venue: 5/3 Pavilion at Cheapside Park
Address:
Cheapside Street, Lexington, KY, United States

September 5, 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 booths. June 13- Kenny Owens June 20- Twiggenburys July 4- Catch 22 July 11- Better Off Dead July 25- Tim Talbert Project August …

Start: September 5, 2013 4:30 pm
End: September 5, 2013 8:00 pm
Venue: 5/3 Pavilion at Cheapside Park
Address:
Cheapside Street, Lexington, KY, United States

September 12, 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 booths. June 13- Kenny Owens June 20- Twiggenburys July 4- Catch 22 July 11- Better Off Dead July 25- Tim Talbert Project August …

Start: September 12, 2013 4:30 pm
End: September 12, 2013 8:00 pm
Venue: 5/3 Pavilion at Cheapside Park
Address:
Cheapside Street, Lexington, KY, United States

September 19, 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 booths. June 13- Kenny Owens June 20- Twiggenburys July 4- Catch 22 July 11- Better Off Dead July 25- Tim Talbert Project August …

Start: September 19, 2013 4:30 pm
End: September 19, 2013 8:00 pm
Venue: 5/3 Pavilion at Cheapside Park
Address:
Cheapside Street, Lexington, KY, United States

September 26, 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 booths. June 13- Kenny Owens June 20- Twiggenburys July 4- Catch 22 July 11- Better Off Dead July 25- Tim Talbert Project August …

Start: September 26, 2013 4:30 pm
End: September 26, 2013 8:00 pm
Venue: 5/3 Pavilion at Cheapside Park
Address:
Cheapside Street, Lexington, KY, United States

October 3, 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 booths. June 13- Kenny Owens June 20- Twiggenburys July 4- Catch 22 July 11- Better Off Dead July 25- Tim Talbert Project August …

Start: October 3, 2013 4:30 pm
End: October 3, 2013 8:00 pm
Venue: 5/3 Pavilion at Cheapside Park
Address:
Cheapside Street, Lexington, KY, United States

October 10, 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 booths. June 13- Kenny Owens June 20- Twiggenburys July 4- Catch 22 July 11- Better Off Dead July 25- Tim Talbert Project August …

Start: October 10, 2013 4:30 pm
End: October 10, 2013 8:00 pm
Venue: 5/3 Pavilion at Cheapside Park
Address:
Cheapside Street, Lexington, KY, United States