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 …
African Drumming Class at The Lyric Theatre
“It’s not everyday that you are introduced to the rhythm, heartbeat, and feel of Africa while living in Kentucky, but with the help of instructor Robert L. Wint (also known as As Sih Aqaqa Ba) you get the chance to! Classes are held every Thursday at 6:00 pm continuing until June 27 and drums are provided, so come experience the …
KY Hoss Cats at Willie’s Locally Known
“Swingin’ doors, sawdust floors, four on the floor era country music and western swing.” This standing Thursday evening gig features members from Barry Mando Project, Tula, Born Cross-Eyed and more. www.willieslex.com
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.
Superfecta at Parlay Social
One of Lexington’s most popular party bands playing classic and new hits.
Jon Russell at Horseshoes KY Bar and Grill
Jon Russel brings his country roots and southern rock sound to Horseshoes for three nights of shows.
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.
Rumpke Mountain Boys & David Gans at Cosmic Charlie’s
Rumpke Mountain Boys have molded their own style of bluegrass/jamgrass that they call Trashgrass. Using banjo, mandolin, bass, and acoustic guitar RMB plays a wide variety original and cover material. The band’s choice of songs to cover leaves no genre of music untouched. Being a group comprised of four singer/songwriters their list of originals is just as diverse. The passion …
Drunk With Guns at Tin Roof
A Knoxville, TN based rock trio.
May 24, 2013
Live Music Fridays at Talon Winery
Weekly live music at Talon Winery. May 10- Jeff Blackburn May 17- Iron Works (Paul Nuzzo) May 24- Owen Grise May 31- Jim Olive
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 …
Jon Russell at Horseshoes KY Bar and Grill
Jon Russel brings his country roots and southern rock sound to Horseshoes for three nights of shows.
Sheisty Khrist and JustMe presents: A Tribe Called Quest Tribute at Al’s Bar
A tribute to the hip hop music of A Tribe Called Quest.
GET BORN (Bob Dylan Tribute) present A Million Dollar (Birthday) Bash)
Get Born, Kentucky’s premiere Dylan Tribute Band, consists of Coralee, Robby Cosenza, Tim Welch, Ray Smith, Jesse Wells, and Blake Cox performing the music of Bob Dylan.
The Payback- James Brown Soul Revue at Parlay Social
James Brown tribute band.
May 24, 2013 – May 25, 2013
Squid and Albert Crabtree at Patchen Pub
Raised at the crossroads of Americana, Albert Crabtree was inspired by the Cream and Hendrix, and the British rock invasion, and continues that today with his blue/rock sound. With Squid.
The Sensations at Paulie’s Toasted Barrel
Dance tunes from 1939 to today featuring Swing, Jazz, Beach, Motown, Rock, Country, Disco, Top 40.
Sean Rivers Band at Tin Roof
The Sean Rivers Band is known for their over the top, fast paced, energetic live shows. Consisting of Andrew Paul (Bass), Andy Jefferson (Guitar), and Jon Dodd (Drums), the bands vast versatility, crowd participation antics, and sing along songs keep their audience upbeat, entertained, and on the dance floor. Over the last decade, the singer/songwriter has played countless venues across …
May 25, 2013
Chamber Music Festival of The Bluegrass at Shaker Village
On Saturday, an 11:00 a.m. performance in the 1820 Meeting House will feature works by Debussy, Ysaÿe, Britten and Paganini. An evening performance will take place at 5:00 p.m. in the Meadow View Barn, a restored open-aired barn overlooking the quiet countryside, and will include works by Vivaldi, Mozart, Britten and Dohnányi. Sunday’s performances will include an 11:00 a.m. Meeting …
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.
Jon Russell at Horseshoes KY Bar and Grill
Jon Russel brings his country roots and southern rock sound to Horseshoes for three nights of shows.
The Nativity Singers/ Sun Street at Al’s Bar
Consisting of drums bass, and keys, The Nativity singers are an intricate indie rock outfit from Lexington. Sun Street: Psychedelic hard rock from Morehead, Kentucky.
Kung Fu Grip at Parlay Social
‘With power chord heavy guitars, hard hitting manic Dave Grohl-esque drumming, and a gift for catchy vocal melodies, Kung-Fu Grip are prime and ready for the next generation of the unapologetic grunge rock revolution.’ -ExplodingInSound.com
May 25, 2013 – May 26, 2013
Thelma and the Sleaze/ The Makeshifts at the Green Lantern
Thelma and the Sleaze-Nashville’s all female raunch rockers channel Runaways with a hint of Bikini Kill aggression sounds. The Makeshifts-Cincy Rockabilly veterans make their Lantern debut.
Heavy Sole at Tin Roof
Nashville’s Heavy Sole is a power punk rock trio.
May 26, 2013
Chamber Music Festival of The Bluegrass at Shaker Village
On Saturday, an 11:00 a.m. performance in the 1820 Meeting House will feature works by Debussy, Ysaÿe, Britten and Paganini. An evening performance will take place at 5:00 p.m. in the Meadow View Barn, a restored open-aired barn overlooking the quiet countryside, and will include works by Vivaldi, Mozart, Britten and Dohnányi. Sunday’s performances will include an 11:00 a.m. Meeting …
The Twiggenburys at Equus Run Vineyard
Faux-Brit comedy band The Twiggenburys entertains for the ‘Tunes and Vines’ Series at Equus in the Event Barn. www.equusrunvineyards.com
