Wednesday, July 19, 2006
TLP July 19, 2006
Hey friends,
Your bi-weekly dose of community announcements, recipes, and entertainment picks plus Eli Riveire’s interview with Forecastle Fest organizer JK McKnight. Thanks to the Secret Asian Man, Brian Connors Manke, Eli Riveire, and Trevor Tremaine for their contributions to the Picks. Hope you enjoy it.
Ross
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** Zine Library
Our friends Shanna Sanders and Patrick Smith have started a zine library that will be housed in UK’s King library starting sometime next semester. The focus of the collection are zines produced in or related to the Southern United States and/or ones with an environmental focus (bikes, global warming, building sustainable communities, vegetarian/veganism, etc). If you have any Southern or environmental zines you'd be willing to donate to the cause, drop Shanna or Patrick a note at shanna.sanders@gmail.com or johnpatricksmith@gmail.com.
** TONIGHT through Fri/July 21 - "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)" at Natasha’s Cafe
You’ve still got time to catch the Balagula Theatre’s production of "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)” at Natasha’s Café (112 Esplanade – across Main from the Kentucky Theatre). The show will run this TONIGHT through Friday (July 19-21). “The Complete Works…” is a "Python-esque" mixture of pratfalls, puns, willful misreading of dialogue, and absurd female impersonations, featuring both broad and subtle humor. Three actors condense a lifetime of the Bard's work into one evening, spoofing it and praising it at the same time -"3 actors/37 plays/1 dead playwright." This production by The Balagula Theatre embodies one of comedy's most essential impulses: the adolescent urge to take a sledgehammer to the culturally revered. If you're a fan of Shakespeare you'll like this show, if you hate Shakespeare you'll like this show. Tickets are $7. All ages are welcome. For more information, visit http://www.beetnik.com or ring the Café at 259-2754
** Sat/July 22 – FREE in-store performance by Lylas at CD Central, 2pm
Saturday, July 22, CD Central (377 S. Limestone) will host a FREE in-store performance by Nashville’s Lylas. Recommended to fans of Belle & Sebastian, Bright Eyes and Clem Snide. The performance will begin at 2pm. For more information, call the store at 233-8472.
Here are two fuller descriptions of the band …
In the band's own words: "A fellow named Kyle Hamlett writes the songs which are of an intricately crafted nature. The lyrics have themes ranging from Wes Anderson-esque slumber parties to Ray Davies-esque shimmering summertime tragedies. The music is orchestrated around Hamlett's unique fingerstyle guitar plucking with a variety of instruments so as to not overwhelm the listener with similar tones in song after song. Some of the tools employed to achieve this end are the pedal steel guitar, the theremin, the glockenspiel, the banjo, the cello, the accordion, and lush background vocals."
In the words of SPIN.COM: "Hamlett writes fragile, melodic pop songs and sings them in a voice that's just decibels above a whisper. And while he's probably the only guy that Conor Oberst could beat at arm wrestling, Hamlett would be a formidable challenger in any songwriting contest. The songs on Lylas' debut Lessons for Lovers are melodic and well-crafted, built around warm harmonies and clever chord changes. Lessons has the distinct feel of a concept record, but you'll probably have trouble picking out the theme from the lyrics (it's either Siamese twins or sweaters). This is mostly beside the point though, as the 16 tracks all feel as though they belong together. Credit Lylas' inventive arrangements: Songs begin on acoustic guitar, then swell into pocket symphonies, typically before the first chorus. The band augments the traditional rock'n'roll hardware with banjos, pedal steel, theremin, and glockenspiel, making their best moments sound like Brian Wilson on an austerity budget.
** Sat&Sun/July 29&30 – Auction for Life: A benefit for UK art professor Ross Zirkle @ Wingspan Gallery
Wingspan Gallery will host a silent “Auction for Life” benefiting UK Art Professor Ross Zirkle Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30, 2006, from 2 to 6 pm. The auction will feature artworks donated by local, national and international artists. Zirkle was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. All proceeds from the auction will be put toward his medical expenses. Wingspan Gallery is located at 191 Jefferson St (at the intersection of Jefferson and Second Sts). For more information, contact Derrick Riley at 859/608-4382 or drockpress@hotmail.com. [If you are interested in contributing a piece of art to the auction, drop-off days for donated artwork at Wingspan Gallery will be Monday, July 24 through Wednesday, July 26, 2006. Wingspan requests donating artists call ahead to arrange a drop-off.]
** Through August 2 - "The World On A String" – a celebration of international puppetry
"The World On A String," LexArts’ month-long celebration of international puppetry, continues through August 2nd at the Downtown Arts Center, 141 E. Main, between Alfalfa Restaurant and Ann Tower Gallery. Upcoming performances include:
• TONIGHT! July 19 - Doug Berky, a master of movement theater from Indianapolis, presenting Gems. Using puppets, mime, drama, comedy, music and storytelling, Doug will share stories from around the world. This afternoon’s performance will begin at 4pm.
• Wednesday, July 26 - Vit Horejs of Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre, performing Czech and Slovak Tales. The world-renowned puppeteer uses century-old, 24-inch marionettes that are beloved in the old country. Performances are at 10am. and 7pm. The evening performance will be geared for adults and children.
• Wednesday, August 2 - Atlanta Puppet returns with the International Show. Hand-carved puppets from different cultures will provide insight into the world of puppetry and broaden your worldview. Performances are at 10am and 4pm.
Tickets for all performances are $8 and are available by calling the LexArts Box Office at 859/225-0370.
** July 22 & 23 - Free Capoeria Workshops for Children at the Explorium
Saturday, July 22 and Sunday, July 23, our friends from Firebird Studio will be hosting a set of free and informal workshops in Capoeira for children and their families at 1pm at the Explorium of Lexington (formerly the Lexington Children’s Museum). The workshops will include a capoeira performance of Brazilian music and dance followed by the teaching of basic dance movements. Participants will also learn some capoeira songs and get a chance to play the instruments. This event is free and “open to anyone that interested in trying something fun and exciting.” For more information, visit http://www.firebirdlexington.com.
** Coming Up! August 5 – Home at Last’s “Animal Jam!” at Unitarian Universalist Church
Home at Last presents “Animal Jam,” a fun, festive, and FREE, musical jamboree designed to bring friends and families together to celebrate compassion, promote kindness to animals, and support the programs of the Home at Last Animal Sanctuary, Saturday, August 5th from 11am to 4pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Lexington on Clays Mill Rd. The event will feature musical performances by Heidi Howe, Jennifer Hart and friends, Mike Bratcher and friends, and The Swells, “hands on activities” by the Children’s Music Workshop, citizensCREATE!, and The Living Arts & Science Center, as well as a silent auction, raffles, and more.
Home at Last, accredited by the American Sanctuary Association, provides care for both farmed and companion animals, and includes a separate wildlife refuge. Home at Last is a “for-life” sanctuary emphasizing the concept of compassion and offering exceptional quality of life for many formerly abandoned or abused animals. Programs include rescue, adoption, education outreach, low-income spay/neuter assistance, and feral trap-neuter-return.
Their message is simple: Compassion for ALL species
For more information, visit Home at Last online at http://www.homeatlastanimals.org.
** Vegan project
A second heads-up about the vegan project that our friends Eli Riveire and Nick Warner are working on …
hey everyone, nick warner and i are working on a project related to veganism and we need YOUR help! are you a vegan? are you thinking about going vegan? do you know a vegan who might want to help out? it won't be hard or time-consuming, we just want to talk to you about your experiences with veganism. we can talk over email, the phone, at third street stuff, or whatever works best for you. if this sounds like you, shoot me an email at riveire@gmail.com, or nick at nickwarner@gmail.com, and we'll set something up. thank you thank you, eli riveire
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A couple issues ago Vanessa put out the call for ideas on how to use her ‘Basil Simple Syrup’ recipe. Here are a few drinks suggestions we received from Teresa Tomb:
* The Basil Rathbone Mojito
over tall glass filled with ice add:
crushed fresh mint
pour on top of that- light rum
add a splash of basil syrup
add a quick splash of Stewart's Ginger Beer
top it all off with Club Soda
* Watermelon/Basil Martini
2 parts vodka or your favorite white liquor
1 part juiced watermelon
dash of dry vermouth
basil syrup to taste
all poured over ice and strained into glass. garnish a basil leaf
* Basil Mimosa (not sure bout this one, but why not)
champagne
add basil syrup to taste
option 1-
if above recipe too funky, add some orange juice to the mix
option 2-
add pomengranate juice to the basil mimosa (i think this one would be really good)
oh, and why not try a ...
* Basil Julep
- bourbon wants to play this game too, ya know.
replace the mint part of mint julep with the basil syrup....
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: THE PICKS :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::: Wednesday, July 19 through Wednesday, August 2 :::::::::::
:: Thursday, July 20 ::
PALEO w/THESE UNITED STATES and JASON ZAVALA @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – just off W. Maxwell
9pm, all ages, $5
PALEO = quirky, Dylan-inspired singer-songwriter stuff from the Pacific Northwest that falls somewhere in between the Bright Eyes and Devendra Banhart camps. THESE UNITED STATES = literate pop from D.C. (backed by a couple members of the Apparitions - Robby Cosenza and Mark Heidinger). And, last but not least ... JASON ZAVALA of the Elephants will open the show with a solo set of his epic pop melodies. Check out http://myspace.com/paleo, http://myspace.com/theseunited, and http://myspace.com/theelephants for FREE sounds.
:: Friday, July 21 ::
THE PHARCYDE w/4OVAKIND and SCRIBBLING IDIOTS @ The Dame
9pm, ages 21+, $12 adv/$15 at the door
Alright, everyone knows that the Pharcyde is playing at the Damn on Friday, but that's not why you should come out. You got to come early and check out the opening act, Scribbling Idiots. The Idiots are comprised of 5 mc's- JustMe,Cas Metah, Mouf, Wonder Brown, Theory Hazit, and one scratching fool of a d.j.- E.F. Cuttin. This crew from Ohio/Kentucky take you back to the Golden Era of Hip-Hop, the 90's for those of you that don't know. Each Emcee has his own unique delivery, there is no rip off job here, also they aren't afraid to make you think either, songs ranging from personal testimonials too rocking the crowd for the love of the culture. If I could compare these cats to anyone I would, but the thing is they don't sound or remind me of anyone else, which is how Hip-Hop should still be, there is only one other group I can say that about and that is Kentucky's own CunninLynguists. This is some real boom-bap shit, and if you don't know what that means come check out the show and become enlightened to the culture. - The Secret Asian Man
http://www.scribblingidiots.com
:: Saturday, July 22 ::
THE JOSH MARCUS QUARTET @ Firebird Studio, 359 W. Short St (near Broadway)
8pm, all ages, FREE
A FREE (of cost, not structure) set of jazz from the young Josh Marcus Quartet (featuring our friend Reese Richardson on guitar). Recommended to fans of Thelonious Monk, John Scofield, Wayne Shorter, Medeski Martin & Wood. Check ‘em out ahead of time at http://myspace.com/joshmarcusquartet (or for longer jams go to http://pleez.bounceme.net/jm4/index.php?f=music).
:: Sunday, July 23 ::
JOLIE HOLLAND w/SEAN HAYES @ The Dame
7pm, ages 18+, $10
Jolie Holland’s new album Springtime Can Kill You aptly references the season of rebirth and the way it can awaken the senses. Smell the blossoming flowers, hear the bird “rip the world apart and sew it back again with his fiery melody,” feel the mighty sun as she returns to her glory.
The title track also warns the listener to “get out of your house,” so the weight of this powerful time of year doesn’t do you in.
I took this advice to heart and went to the UK Arboretum for some inspiration. As an aside, the place has come along wonderfully over the past couple of years and has endless potential as a public green space.
Had a wonderful conversation about Holland’s music with the roses in the vast garden. Each rose plant is labeled with its species name, and so many had something to say about Holland’s art. Her songs can certainly Flutterbye with Rural Rhythms of Allure and Radiance, but she also possesses the ability to crush Pipe Dreams with her Mystic voice All Ablaze in a Moody Dream that can Cascade into the Quietness. A Pioneer Spirit, with a Rembrandt touch – she has put her unique Signature on modern music.
One species was curiously named Jude The Obscure - sounds like a song not yet sung.
Deep, passionate reds and purples, airy whites and yellows, the wicked thorns, the patterns – both perfect and imperfect – conjured up some moment of a song, whether it’s a note she inexplicably bends or the jazz drumming skipping alongside.
Then I walked a little further to the peculiar looking Bottle Tree.
Had seen it there before and thought it looked cool, but now it has a plaque explaining it.
It comes from an ancient African tradition traced to 9th century Congo. People hung hand-blown glass bottles on branches to ward off evil spirits. Stripped of foliage, cedar was typically used because the branches point to the heavens.
According to the legend, the bottles attract evil spirits, which are drawn to the bursts of sunlit color. The spirits then become trapped inside the bottles - their voices heard moaning as the wind passes by.
This tree is a Jolie Holland song – all of it – the strange beauty, the mixing of elements, the nod to the past. I think tomorrow I’d like to come back and lay underneath it, while listening to Springtime Can Kill You. Maybe take a picture when the morning sun clips the bottle just right, and the glare attracts a spirit or two.
Now, if only Holland’s upcoming show were beneath the Bottle Tree, or amidst the rows of blooming roses – sensory bliss.
-Brian Connors Manke
Note: Jolie will perform Monday, July 24 at The Kentucky Theatre for Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour. For more information, visit http://www.jolieholland.com.
:: Sunday, July 23 ::
WARMER MILKS w/CAVES, CHRIS BUSH, and WALTER CARSON
@ The Frowny Bear, 208 Forest Park - 9pm, all ages, FREE
An all-star lineup of Lextown weirdos come together to welcome the Milks home from their two week grind out west. Go to the Bear!
:: Tuesday, July 25 ::
JENS LEKMAN w/FRIDA HYVONEN @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
doors 8:30pm, show 8pm, ages 18+, $8 advance/$10 at the door
Oh praise the Nordic gods!! Jens Lekman has returned to the states once again to spread the merriment of his music, backed by a gang of swedish ladies. And thank god - he's letting Kentucky in on the act this time around. Jens Lekman plays sweet, honest, and usually pretty catchy indie pop with attitude. He sings about eating vegan pancakes with a girl he met at an anti-war demonstration, wanting to buy someone a wedding ring, word interpretation mistakes, cherry trees, and many other lovely topics in his strong and smooth bassy voice. If you're looking for fun and food, you'd better go to Speedway. BUT!! If you're just looking for a night of sweet Swedish fun (and, let's face it, who isn't?!), head on up to Newport next week. I don't think you'll regret it.
Still not conviced? That's okay, Jens wanted to give you some presents anyway. Go unwrap them at http://www.jenslekman.com/presents.htm. – Eli Riveire
:: Wednesday, July 26th ::
CADAVER IN DRAG w/ MIDI SIRENS OF THE LAURA PALMER DEATH SEQUENCE, DB 451
@ The Dame, 156 W Main St, Lexington, KY - 9pm, ages 21+, $3
Finally, a night of fucked-up music with an ALL LEXINGTON CAST! At a bar! Well alright!
CADAVER IN DRAG have such a passionate, consuming love for all that is dark, dismal, heartbroken, depraved, and antagonistic that they are no longer bothering to differentiate among genres. Power electronics, sludge, harsh noise, drone, grind, black metal, and doom are all tackled with the same anti-aplomb. Providing quantifiable evidence for the viral brain damage prevalent among their Jessamine County-born psych-wuh?! brethren (i.e. Walter Carson, Eyes & Arms of Smoke, Mikey of Warmer Milks, etc.), the music of CADAVER is just a fucking DRAG. In all the best ways, Schuller molests his detuned, destrung bass, invoking wails of malicious feedback and sickening subterranean growls, whilst himself shrieking volumes of degeneracy without concern for coherency or otherwise. Meanwhile, J. Lay swaggeringly attacks the kit like Nick Mason in the throes of a yage-induced depression. The overall effect is a lobe-splitting, gut-churning good (bad) time. No mosh. No future.
MIDI SIRENS OF THE LAURA PALMER DEATH SEQUENCE is the anarchic, neo-industrial (the real stuff, not that Mortal Kombat shit) missive of the infamous Bailey Wells. Sensations of psychosis and bleak, paranoid soundscapes.
DB 451’s Michael Lunsford, Joe Knipp, and Keith Spears jam zoned-out, shut-down electronics and broken strings. Their latest cassette is one long spool of summertime bluuueeesssssss-sssssss-sssssss-sssssss-sssssss-sssssss.
Expect harm.
- Trevor Tremaine
:: Friday/Saturday, July 28 & 29 ::
Forecastle Festival featuring THE APPLES IN STEREO (Friday) and SLEATER-KINNEY (Saturday) @ The Mellwood Art Center (Louisville) – all ages, http://forecastlefest.com
:: Friday-Sunday, July 28-30 ::
Lite Brite Indie Pop and Film Test featuring DANIELSON w/MAN MAN and more (Friday), MISSION OF BURMA w/DEAD MACHINES, AMPLINE and more (Saturday), and CAMERA OBSCURA w/OH NO! OH MY! (Sunday) @ Southgate House (Newport, KY) – http://litebritetest.com
What's a Kentucky kid to do in the summer????????_Hey man! Let's go to a killer music festival!!!_You mean Bonnaroo?_Nah, too expensive. Too muddy._Coachella?_Tooooo far away._Pitchfork? Intonation?_I gots too many exes in the Chitown._Dizzzzzzzzamn!
If this sounds like you summer after summer, you're in luck! This July, look no further than Louisville's own Forecastle Festival. On July 28th and 29th, musicians, artists, and activists from all over the Midwest will converge at the Mellwood Art Center with one purpose in mind – providing YOU with an awesome experience. Forecastle started as a free, outdoor summer festival in 2002. The grassroots efforts of the festival's organizers brought about 200 people out to Tyler Park, where the atmosphere was positive, and even encouraging. Since its beginning, the festival's numbers have only grown, moving to Cherokee Park last year, and to Mellwood this year. In 2004, the Forecastle was the largest gathering of musicians, artists, and activists in the state of Kentucky; in 2005, in all of the American Midwest.
Part of what really sets the Forecastle apart from other festivals is its inclusive focus on activism. As Caption J.K. McKnight explains on the festival's website, the activism slant makes the Forecastle "…a cause worth fighting for, as it carries the promise of establishing an activism-centered festival in the mainstream of America. There's a sense of purpose, will, duty, and renewed urgency given the state of world affairs. Inspiration is equally drawn from a great deal of young people who have volunteered their hearts and minds to this noble cause, and seek only to better themselves through independent music, emerging artists, and a progressive environmental agenda." Groups signed up for this year include the Sierra Club, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, the Louisville Zoo, and Operation Brightside, as well as over twenty others from around the area.
Art lovers won't be disappointed, with several local and area artists set to display their work. If you're coming for the music however, you've made the right decision. The Mellwood Art Center will play host to twenty-five bands, including headliners Sleater-Kinney and the Apples in Stereo. Louisville-area favorites Second Story Man, Elephant Micah, Follow the Train, Your Black Star, and Fire the Saddle will help round out the two-day bill as well. A complete list of the festival's offerings and schedule can be found at http://www.forecastlefest.com. Tickets cost only $10 for the first day, and $15 for the second. Best of all…both show days welcome all ages.
If you'd prefer to stay up in the Northern Kentucky area, Newport's got you covered. The Lite Brite Indie Pop and Film Test is going on July 28th – 30th at the historic Southgate House. There's not much information on it quite yet, but confirmed bands include Camera Obscura, Danielson, and Mission of Burma. To stay updated about the Test, keep checking back in at http://litebritetest.com/.
So there you have it. You have no excuse not to see good music this summer! It's right around the corner, just waiting for you! Embrace it! Love it! Above all, experience it! Kentucky CAN be put on the map for its impressive music festivals, but only with your help.
– Eli Riveire
:: Also worthwhile in the July 19 – August 2 timeframe ::
Every Friday RAKADU GYPSY DANCE @ Nema’s Grille (Frankfort) – meccadance.com
Every Sunday THE BLUEGRASS COLLECTIVE @ The Fishtank, corner of Euclid and Woodland – 9pm, no cover
Wed/July 19 OXFORD FARM REPORT w/SCREAMING MECHANICAL BRAIN, and THE MIDDLE FORK @ The Dame
Thurs/July 20 PETTICOAT, PETTICOAT w/NANA AND THE BOY NOISE and THE LOVE COATS @ The Dame
Sat/July 22 HEARTHROB w/BANGER and VERY EMERGENCY @ The Dame
Mon/July 24 Open Mic with Charlie Whittington @ The Dame
Tues/July 25 JENS LEKMAN w/FRIDA HYVONEN @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Wed/July 26 CADAVER IN DRAG w/MIDI SIRENS OF THE LAURA PALMER DEATH SEQUENCE and dB 451 @ The Dame
Fri/July 28 TRES CHICAS w/THE DEEHAWKS @ The Dame – early show, 7pm
Fri/July 28 JONENE w/JONNY KABOOM, LINE 47, DJ SPOON, and JUGGERNAUT @ The Dame – late show, 10pm
Sat/July 29 TV Theme Song Night
Mon/July 31 BRIAN AUGER’S OBLIVION EXPRESS w/THE UPSHOT TRIO @ The Dame
Tues/Aug 1 JUCIFER @ The Dame
:: Soon Soon ::
Fri/Aug 4 JOHN HAMMOND @ The Dame – early show, 7pm
Fri/Aug 4 THE SCOURGE OF THE SEA cd release party @ The Dame – late show, 10pm
Sat/Aug 5 CHRIS KNIGHT @ The Dame
Tues/Aug 8 – Sun/Aug 20 “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” starring David Colbert and Petra DeLuca @ Downtown Arts Center – http://lexarts.tix.com
Thurs/Aug 10 CALIFORNIA GUITAR TRIO @ The Dame
Thurs/Aug 10 DON CABALLERO @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Sat/Aug 12 FRANK BLACK w/JOE MANNING @ The Dame
Tues/Aug 15 OF MONTREAL w/THE MINDERS @ Headliners (Louisville)
Sat/Sept 9 REVEREND HORTON HEAT w/HORRORPOPS @ The Dame
Fri/Oct 6 RODNEY CROWELL w/WILL KIMBROUGH @ The Dame
:: Pertinent resources ::
__Lexington__
THE DAME, 156 W.Main St, Lexington - http://www.dameky.com
MECCA dance studio/gallery, 451 Chair Avenue, off S.Broadway near Bolivar - http://www.meccadance.com
CHARLES MANSION – http://www.charlesmansion.org
FIREBIRD STUDIO, 359 W. Short St – http://firebirdlexington.com
HIGH LIFE LOUNGE, University Plaza (corner of Woodland and Euclid) – ph. 859/455-8890
THE FISHTANK, corner of Woodland and Euclid Ave - http://www.thefishtankbar.com
NATASHA'S CAFE, 112 Esplanade - http://www.beetnik.com/
FAUNTLEROY’S CAFÉ, 640 W. Maxwell – ph. 859/455-8188
THE ICEHOUSE, 412 Cross St (off W.Maxwell), Lexington
DOWNTOWN ARTS CENTER, 141 E. Main St, Lexington – http://www.lexarts.org
ARTSPLACE, 161 N.Mill St, Lexington
LEXINGTONSHOWS.com (all ages show listings) - http://www.lexingtonshows.com
COUNTER FICTION (metal/punk/hardcore all ages show listings) – http://www.counterfiction.com
CRICKET PRESS (amazing local poster art) - http://www.cricket-press.com
WRFL 88.1FM (UK's student-run radio station) - http://wrfl.uky.edu
YOU AIN’T NO PICASSO (great locally-produced music blog) – http://www.youaintnopicasoo.com
__Louisville__
LAVA (Louisville Assembly of Vanguard Artists) HOUSE - 927 Shelby Parkway, Louisville - http://www.lavahouse.org
HEADLINERS MUSIC HALL, Louisville - 1386 Lexington Road, ph. 502/584-8088 - www.headlinerslouisville.com
UNCLE PLEASANTS, 2126 S. Preston, Louisville - p.502/634-4147
THE RUDYARD KIPLING, 422 West Oak Street, Louisville - http://www.therudyardkipling.com/pages/206999/index.htm
OLD LOUISVILLE COFFEHOUSE, 1489 S. Fourth St, Louisville - ph. 502/635-6660
PRODUCTION SIMPLE (produce many of the events at Headliners and Uncle Pleasants) – http://www.productionsimple.com
__Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky__
THE SOUTHGATE HOUSE, Newport, KY - http://www.southgatehouse.com
ALCHEMIZE, 1122 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH – http://www.alchemizebar.com
THE COMET, 4579 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH - http://www.cometbar.com
BOGART'S, 2621 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH - http://www.bogarts.com
THE MOCKBEE (formerly SS NOVA), 2260 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH - http://www.ssnova.org
NORTHSIDE TAVERN, 4163 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH – http://www.northside-tavern.com
Know of an upcoming event that others should get hip to? Let us know - email informationactivists@yahoo.com
All Picks by Ross Compton unless otherwise noted.
:::::::::::::: INTERVIEW with the Forecastle Festival’s JK McKNIGHT ::::::::::::::::::::::::
TLP = Eli Riveire
JK = JK McKnight, founder/organizer/guru of the Forecastle Festival
TLP: Did you have a team to start up? Or was it just a one-man-dream kind of thing?
JK: No, it was just me. I was 21 years old and was basically doing an extension of a free concert I organized three years earlier, in a historic park next to my house. So yeah, you could say it was a "one man dream."
TLP: How'd you come up with the idea to include activism? Are you involved in any sort of activist groups? How can a group get involved with the festival?
JK: The activism element came about in 2003, as did the art. It just made sense to me, I guess you could say it was the 3rd part of my personality shining through. I've been involved with various environmental organizations and causes since I was really young, 12 or 13. I remember writing letters to the US Ambassador in Brazil, trying to find ways to purchase large tracks of land and trying to figure out ways to keep it from developers. I still remember the day I got a letter back from Al Gore's office in Washington, discussing the various environmental initiatives their administration was taking up that year.
TLP: What do you hope people will take away from their interactions with the activist groups you bring?
JK: I hope they get a better understanding of the environment and man's role in it - our symbiotic relationship. We're living in an interesting time, where finally, the mainstream media is covering it, as is Hollywood. People are finally starting to pay attention, and eco-businesses are finally becoming profitable.
TLP: Who's been your favorite act at the festival throughout the years?
JK: There's been so many great bands to play the festival, it's difficult to think of the best. Seeing "Shipping News" last year at the base of Cherokee Park was something I'll never forget. It was eerie, but incredible just the same. It was the first major festival in over 10 years at Louisville's most scenic, historic park, and was very emotional for me.
TLP: Do businesses around Louisville get involved at all?
JK: Sponsorship is always difficult, no matter how brilliant your idea is or how many facts you can put in front of it to prove its worth. People are always going to second guess, and try to find reasons not to commit. Having said that, we have some of the best sponsors in the world, companies who have given themselves to this cause for all the right reasons. We've broadened our media campaign from NY to Los Angeles, with a heavy concentration in the Midwest. We've also had discussions w/ some of the largest companies in the world, and the response continues to be consistent.
TLP: How people would you say you've brought in from elsewhere, and how many people are you expecting this year?
JK: I'm not going try and predict how many people will come this year, there's too many variables which we haven't encountered (national headliners, ticket sales, etc). It's definitely a very localized effort, with 33 of the best Louisville bands volunteering to support the festival, and keep it moving forward. My hope is that after 4 years of being free and non-profit, the whole community will come out and show their support.
TLP: What do you think a festival like this does for Louisville's (and Kentucky's) image?
JK: Hopefully, good things. I think a progressive event like this is important to re-shaping the public's image of what Louisville represents. There's been a lot of great, creative talent that's come from here. Off the top of my head, I can think of some current actors, movie directors, authors, and of course, countless musicians.
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email thelexingtonproject@yahoo.com
Your bi-weekly dose of community announcements, recipes, and entertainment picks plus Eli Riveire’s interview with Forecastle Fest organizer JK McKnight. Thanks to the Secret Asian Man, Brian Connors Manke, Eli Riveire, and Trevor Tremaine for their contributions to the Picks. Hope you enjoy it.
Ross
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** Zine Library
Our friends Shanna Sanders and Patrick Smith have started a zine library that will be housed in UK’s King library starting sometime next semester. The focus of the collection are zines produced in or related to the Southern United States and/or ones with an environmental focus (bikes, global warming, building sustainable communities, vegetarian/veganism, etc). If you have any Southern or environmental zines you'd be willing to donate to the cause, drop Shanna or Patrick a note at shanna.sanders@gmail.com or johnpatricksmith@gmail.com.
** TONIGHT through Fri/July 21 - "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)" at Natasha’s Cafe
You’ve still got time to catch the Balagula Theatre’s production of "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)” at Natasha’s Café (112 Esplanade – across Main from the Kentucky Theatre). The show will run this TONIGHT through Friday (July 19-21). “The Complete Works…” is a "Python-esque" mixture of pratfalls, puns, willful misreading of dialogue, and absurd female impersonations, featuring both broad and subtle humor. Three actors condense a lifetime of the Bard's work into one evening, spoofing it and praising it at the same time -"3 actors/37 plays/1 dead playwright." This production by The Balagula Theatre embodies one of comedy's most essential impulses: the adolescent urge to take a sledgehammer to the culturally revered. If you're a fan of Shakespeare you'll like this show, if you hate Shakespeare you'll like this show. Tickets are $7. All ages are welcome. For more information, visit http://www.beetnik.com or ring the Café at 259-2754
** Sat/July 22 – FREE in-store performance by Lylas at CD Central, 2pm
Saturday, July 22, CD Central (377 S. Limestone) will host a FREE in-store performance by Nashville’s Lylas. Recommended to fans of Belle & Sebastian, Bright Eyes and Clem Snide. The performance will begin at 2pm. For more information, call the store at 233-8472.
Here are two fuller descriptions of the band …
In the band's own words: "A fellow named Kyle Hamlett writes the songs which are of an intricately crafted nature. The lyrics have themes ranging from Wes Anderson-esque slumber parties to Ray Davies-esque shimmering summertime tragedies. The music is orchestrated around Hamlett's unique fingerstyle guitar plucking with a variety of instruments so as to not overwhelm the listener with similar tones in song after song. Some of the tools employed to achieve this end are the pedal steel guitar, the theremin, the glockenspiel, the banjo, the cello, the accordion, and lush background vocals."
In the words of SPIN.COM: "Hamlett writes fragile, melodic pop songs and sings them in a voice that's just decibels above a whisper. And while he's probably the only guy that Conor Oberst could beat at arm wrestling, Hamlett would be a formidable challenger in any songwriting contest. The songs on Lylas' debut Lessons for Lovers are melodic and well-crafted, built around warm harmonies and clever chord changes. Lessons has the distinct feel of a concept record, but you'll probably have trouble picking out the theme from the lyrics (it's either Siamese twins or sweaters). This is mostly beside the point though, as the 16 tracks all feel as though they belong together. Credit Lylas' inventive arrangements: Songs begin on acoustic guitar, then swell into pocket symphonies, typically before the first chorus. The band augments the traditional rock'n'roll hardware with banjos, pedal steel, theremin, and glockenspiel, making their best moments sound like Brian Wilson on an austerity budget.
** Sat&Sun/July 29&30 – Auction for Life: A benefit for UK art professor Ross Zirkle @ Wingspan Gallery
Wingspan Gallery will host a silent “Auction for Life” benefiting UK Art Professor Ross Zirkle Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30, 2006, from 2 to 6 pm. The auction will feature artworks donated by local, national and international artists. Zirkle was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. All proceeds from the auction will be put toward his medical expenses. Wingspan Gallery is located at 191 Jefferson St (at the intersection of Jefferson and Second Sts). For more information, contact Derrick Riley at 859/608-4382 or drockpress@hotmail.com. [If you are interested in contributing a piece of art to the auction, drop-off days for donated artwork at Wingspan Gallery will be Monday, July 24 through Wednesday, July 26, 2006. Wingspan requests donating artists call ahead to arrange a drop-off.]
** Through August 2 - "The World On A String" – a celebration of international puppetry
"The World On A String," LexArts’ month-long celebration of international puppetry, continues through August 2nd at the Downtown Arts Center, 141 E. Main, between Alfalfa Restaurant and Ann Tower Gallery. Upcoming performances include:
• TONIGHT! July 19 - Doug Berky, a master of movement theater from Indianapolis, presenting Gems. Using puppets, mime, drama, comedy, music and storytelling, Doug will share stories from around the world. This afternoon’s performance will begin at 4pm.
• Wednesday, July 26 - Vit Horejs of Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre, performing Czech and Slovak Tales. The world-renowned puppeteer uses century-old, 24-inch marionettes that are beloved in the old country. Performances are at 10am. and 7pm. The evening performance will be geared for adults and children.
• Wednesday, August 2 - Atlanta Puppet returns with the International Show. Hand-carved puppets from different cultures will provide insight into the world of puppetry and broaden your worldview. Performances are at 10am and 4pm.
Tickets for all performances are $8 and are available by calling the LexArts Box Office at 859/225-0370.
** July 22 & 23 - Free Capoeria Workshops for Children at the Explorium
Saturday, July 22 and Sunday, July 23, our friends from Firebird Studio will be hosting a set of free and informal workshops in Capoeira for children and their families at 1pm at the Explorium of Lexington (formerly the Lexington Children’s Museum). The workshops will include a capoeira performance of Brazilian music and dance followed by the teaching of basic dance movements. Participants will also learn some capoeira songs and get a chance to play the instruments. This event is free and “open to anyone that interested in trying something fun and exciting.” For more information, visit http://www.firebirdlexington.com.
** Coming Up! August 5 – Home at Last’s “Animal Jam!” at Unitarian Universalist Church
Home at Last presents “Animal Jam,” a fun, festive, and FREE, musical jamboree designed to bring friends and families together to celebrate compassion, promote kindness to animals, and support the programs of the Home at Last Animal Sanctuary, Saturday, August 5th from 11am to 4pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Lexington on Clays Mill Rd. The event will feature musical performances by Heidi Howe, Jennifer Hart and friends, Mike Bratcher and friends, and The Swells, “hands on activities” by the Children’s Music Workshop, citizensCREATE!, and The Living Arts & Science Center, as well as a silent auction, raffles, and more.
Home at Last, accredited by the American Sanctuary Association, provides care for both farmed and companion animals, and includes a separate wildlife refuge. Home at Last is a “for-life” sanctuary emphasizing the concept of compassion and offering exceptional quality of life for many formerly abandoned or abused animals. Programs include rescue, adoption, education outreach, low-income spay/neuter assistance, and feral trap-neuter-return.
Their message is simple: Compassion for ALL species
For more information, visit Home at Last online at http://www.homeatlastanimals.org.
** Vegan project
A second heads-up about the vegan project that our friends Eli Riveire and Nick Warner are working on …
hey everyone, nick warner and i are working on a project related to veganism and we need YOUR help! are you a vegan? are you thinking about going vegan? do you know a vegan who might want to help out? it won't be hard or time-consuming, we just want to talk to you about your experiences with veganism. we can talk over email, the phone, at third street stuff, or whatever works best for you. if this sounds like you, shoot me an email at riveire@gmail.com, or nick at nickwarner@gmail.com, and we'll set something up. thank you thank you, eli riveire
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A couple issues ago Vanessa put out the call for ideas on how to use her ‘Basil Simple Syrup’ recipe. Here are a few drinks suggestions we received from Teresa Tomb:
* The Basil Rathbone Mojito
over tall glass filled with ice add:
crushed fresh mint
pour on top of that- light rum
add a splash of basil syrup
add a quick splash of Stewart's Ginger Beer
top it all off with Club Soda
* Watermelon/Basil Martini
2 parts vodka or your favorite white liquor
1 part juiced watermelon
dash of dry vermouth
basil syrup to taste
all poured over ice and strained into glass. garnish a basil leaf
* Basil Mimosa (not sure bout this one, but why not)
champagne
add basil syrup to taste
option 1-
if above recipe too funky, add some orange juice to the mix
option 2-
add pomengranate juice to the basil mimosa (i think this one would be really good)
oh, and why not try a ...
* Basil Julep
- bourbon wants to play this game too, ya know.
replace the mint part of mint julep with the basil syrup....
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:: Thursday, July 20 ::
PALEO w/THESE UNITED STATES and JASON ZAVALA @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – just off W. Maxwell
9pm, all ages, $5
PALEO = quirky, Dylan-inspired singer-songwriter stuff from the Pacific Northwest that falls somewhere in between the Bright Eyes and Devendra Banhart camps. THESE UNITED STATES = literate pop from D.C. (backed by a couple members of the Apparitions - Robby Cosenza and Mark Heidinger). And, last but not least ... JASON ZAVALA of the Elephants will open the show with a solo set of his epic pop melodies. Check out http://myspace.com/paleo, http://myspace.com/theseunited, and http://myspace.com/theelephants for FREE sounds.
:: Friday, July 21 ::
THE PHARCYDE w/4OVAKIND and SCRIBBLING IDIOTS @ The Dame
9pm, ages 21+, $12 adv/$15 at the door
Alright, everyone knows that the Pharcyde is playing at the Damn on Friday, but that's not why you should come out. You got to come early and check out the opening act, Scribbling Idiots. The Idiots are comprised of 5 mc's- JustMe,Cas Metah, Mouf, Wonder Brown, Theory Hazit, and one scratching fool of a d.j.- E.F. Cuttin. This crew from Ohio/Kentucky take you back to the Golden Era of Hip-Hop, the 90's for those of you that don't know. Each Emcee has his own unique delivery, there is no rip off job here, also they aren't afraid to make you think either, songs ranging from personal testimonials too rocking the crowd for the love of the culture. If I could compare these cats to anyone I would, but the thing is they don't sound or remind me of anyone else, which is how Hip-Hop should still be, there is only one other group I can say that about and that is Kentucky's own CunninLynguists. This is some real boom-bap shit, and if you don't know what that means come check out the show and become enlightened to the culture. - The Secret Asian Man
http://www.scribblingidiots.com
:: Saturday, July 22 ::
THE JOSH MARCUS QUARTET @ Firebird Studio, 359 W. Short St (near Broadway)
8pm, all ages, FREE
A FREE (of cost, not structure) set of jazz from the young Josh Marcus Quartet (featuring our friend Reese Richardson on guitar). Recommended to fans of Thelonious Monk, John Scofield, Wayne Shorter, Medeski Martin & Wood. Check ‘em out ahead of time at http://myspace.com/joshmarcusquartet (or for longer jams go to http://pleez.bounceme.net/jm4/index.php?f=music).
:: Sunday, July 23 ::
JOLIE HOLLAND w/SEAN HAYES @ The Dame
7pm, ages 18+, $10
Jolie Holland’s new album Springtime Can Kill You aptly references the season of rebirth and the way it can awaken the senses. Smell the blossoming flowers, hear the bird “rip the world apart and sew it back again with his fiery melody,” feel the mighty sun as she returns to her glory.
The title track also warns the listener to “get out of your house,” so the weight of this powerful time of year doesn’t do you in.
I took this advice to heart and went to the UK Arboretum for some inspiration. As an aside, the place has come along wonderfully over the past couple of years and has endless potential as a public green space.
Had a wonderful conversation about Holland’s music with the roses in the vast garden. Each rose plant is labeled with its species name, and so many had something to say about Holland’s art. Her songs can certainly Flutterbye with Rural Rhythms of Allure and Radiance, but she also possesses the ability to crush Pipe Dreams with her Mystic voice All Ablaze in a Moody Dream that can Cascade into the Quietness. A Pioneer Spirit, with a Rembrandt touch – she has put her unique Signature on modern music.
One species was curiously named Jude The Obscure - sounds like a song not yet sung.
Deep, passionate reds and purples, airy whites and yellows, the wicked thorns, the patterns – both perfect and imperfect – conjured up some moment of a song, whether it’s a note she inexplicably bends or the jazz drumming skipping alongside.
Then I walked a little further to the peculiar looking Bottle Tree.
Had seen it there before and thought it looked cool, but now it has a plaque explaining it.
It comes from an ancient African tradition traced to 9th century Congo. People hung hand-blown glass bottles on branches to ward off evil spirits. Stripped of foliage, cedar was typically used because the branches point to the heavens.
According to the legend, the bottles attract evil spirits, which are drawn to the bursts of sunlit color. The spirits then become trapped inside the bottles - their voices heard moaning as the wind passes by.
This tree is a Jolie Holland song – all of it – the strange beauty, the mixing of elements, the nod to the past. I think tomorrow I’d like to come back and lay underneath it, while listening to Springtime Can Kill You. Maybe take a picture when the morning sun clips the bottle just right, and the glare attracts a spirit or two.
Now, if only Holland’s upcoming show were beneath the Bottle Tree, or amidst the rows of blooming roses – sensory bliss.
-Brian Connors Manke
Note: Jolie will perform Monday, July 24 at The Kentucky Theatre for Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour. For more information, visit http://www.jolieholland.com.
:: Sunday, July 23 ::
WARMER MILKS w/CAVES, CHRIS BUSH, and WALTER CARSON
@ The Frowny Bear, 208 Forest Park - 9pm, all ages, FREE
An all-star lineup of Lextown weirdos come together to welcome the Milks home from their two week grind out west. Go to the Bear!
:: Tuesday, July 25 ::
JENS LEKMAN w/FRIDA HYVONEN @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
doors 8:30pm, show 8pm, ages 18+, $8 advance/$10 at the door
Oh praise the Nordic gods!! Jens Lekman has returned to the states once again to spread the merriment of his music, backed by a gang of swedish ladies. And thank god - he's letting Kentucky in on the act this time around. Jens Lekman plays sweet, honest, and usually pretty catchy indie pop with attitude. He sings about eating vegan pancakes with a girl he met at an anti-war demonstration, wanting to buy someone a wedding ring, word interpretation mistakes, cherry trees, and many other lovely topics in his strong and smooth bassy voice. If you're looking for fun and food, you'd better go to Speedway. BUT!! If you're just looking for a night of sweet Swedish fun (and, let's face it, who isn't?!), head on up to Newport next week. I don't think you'll regret it.
Still not conviced? That's okay, Jens wanted to give you some presents anyway. Go unwrap them at http://www.jenslekman.com/presents.htm. – Eli Riveire
:: Wednesday, July 26th ::
CADAVER IN DRAG w/ MIDI SIRENS OF THE LAURA PALMER DEATH SEQUENCE, DB 451
@ The Dame, 156 W Main St, Lexington, KY - 9pm, ages 21+, $3
Finally, a night of fucked-up music with an ALL LEXINGTON CAST! At a bar! Well alright!
CADAVER IN DRAG have such a passionate, consuming love for all that is dark, dismal, heartbroken, depraved, and antagonistic that they are no longer bothering to differentiate among genres. Power electronics, sludge, harsh noise, drone, grind, black metal, and doom are all tackled with the same anti-aplomb. Providing quantifiable evidence for the viral brain damage prevalent among their Jessamine County-born psych-wuh?! brethren (i.e. Walter Carson, Eyes & Arms of Smoke, Mikey of Warmer Milks, etc.), the music of CADAVER is just a fucking DRAG. In all the best ways, Schuller molests his detuned, destrung bass, invoking wails of malicious feedback and sickening subterranean growls, whilst himself shrieking volumes of degeneracy without concern for coherency or otherwise. Meanwhile, J. Lay swaggeringly attacks the kit like Nick Mason in the throes of a yage-induced depression. The overall effect is a lobe-splitting, gut-churning good (bad) time. No mosh. No future.
MIDI SIRENS OF THE LAURA PALMER DEATH SEQUENCE is the anarchic, neo-industrial (the real stuff, not that Mortal Kombat shit) missive of the infamous Bailey Wells. Sensations of psychosis and bleak, paranoid soundscapes.
DB 451’s Michael Lunsford, Joe Knipp, and Keith Spears jam zoned-out, shut-down electronics and broken strings. Their latest cassette is one long spool of summertime bluuueeesssssss-sssssss-sssssss-sssssss-sssssss-sssssss.
Expect harm.
- Trevor Tremaine
:: Friday/Saturday, July 28 & 29 ::
Forecastle Festival featuring THE APPLES IN STEREO (Friday) and SLEATER-KINNEY (Saturday) @ The Mellwood Art Center (Louisville) – all ages, http://forecastlefest.com
:: Friday-Sunday, July 28-30 ::
Lite Brite Indie Pop and Film Test featuring DANIELSON w/MAN MAN and more (Friday), MISSION OF BURMA w/DEAD MACHINES, AMPLINE and more (Saturday), and CAMERA OBSCURA w/OH NO! OH MY! (Sunday) @ Southgate House (Newport, KY) – http://litebritetest.com
What's a Kentucky kid to do in the summer????????_Hey man! Let's go to a killer music festival!!!_You mean Bonnaroo?_Nah, too expensive. Too muddy._Coachella?_Tooooo far away._Pitchfork? Intonation?_I gots too many exes in the Chitown._Dizzzzzzzzamn!
If this sounds like you summer after summer, you're in luck! This July, look no further than Louisville's own Forecastle Festival. On July 28th and 29th, musicians, artists, and activists from all over the Midwest will converge at the Mellwood Art Center with one purpose in mind – providing YOU with an awesome experience. Forecastle started as a free, outdoor summer festival in 2002. The grassroots efforts of the festival's organizers brought about 200 people out to Tyler Park, where the atmosphere was positive, and even encouraging. Since its beginning, the festival's numbers have only grown, moving to Cherokee Park last year, and to Mellwood this year. In 2004, the Forecastle was the largest gathering of musicians, artists, and activists in the state of Kentucky; in 2005, in all of the American Midwest.
Part of what really sets the Forecastle apart from other festivals is its inclusive focus on activism. As Caption J.K. McKnight explains on the festival's website, the activism slant makes the Forecastle "…a cause worth fighting for, as it carries the promise of establishing an activism-centered festival in the mainstream of America. There's a sense of purpose, will, duty, and renewed urgency given the state of world affairs. Inspiration is equally drawn from a great deal of young people who have volunteered their hearts and minds to this noble cause, and seek only to better themselves through independent music, emerging artists, and a progressive environmental agenda." Groups signed up for this year include the Sierra Club, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, the Louisville Zoo, and Operation Brightside, as well as over twenty others from around the area.
Art lovers won't be disappointed, with several local and area artists set to display their work. If you're coming for the music however, you've made the right decision. The Mellwood Art Center will play host to twenty-five bands, including headliners Sleater-Kinney and the Apples in Stereo. Louisville-area favorites Second Story Man, Elephant Micah, Follow the Train, Your Black Star, and Fire the Saddle will help round out the two-day bill as well. A complete list of the festival's offerings and schedule can be found at http://www.forecastlefest.com. Tickets cost only $10 for the first day, and $15 for the second. Best of all…both show days welcome all ages.
If you'd prefer to stay up in the Northern Kentucky area, Newport's got you covered. The Lite Brite Indie Pop and Film Test is going on July 28th – 30th at the historic Southgate House. There's not much information on it quite yet, but confirmed bands include Camera Obscura, Danielson, and Mission of Burma. To stay updated about the Test, keep checking back in at http://litebritetest.com/.
So there you have it. You have no excuse not to see good music this summer! It's right around the corner, just waiting for you! Embrace it! Love it! Above all, experience it! Kentucky CAN be put on the map for its impressive music festivals, but only with your help.
– Eli Riveire
:: Also worthwhile in the July 19 – August 2 timeframe ::
Every Friday RAKADU GYPSY DANCE @ Nema’s Grille (Frankfort) – meccadance.com
Every Sunday THE BLUEGRASS COLLECTIVE @ The Fishtank, corner of Euclid and Woodland – 9pm, no cover
Wed/July 19 OXFORD FARM REPORT w/SCREAMING MECHANICAL BRAIN, and THE MIDDLE FORK @ The Dame
Thurs/July 20 PETTICOAT, PETTICOAT w/NANA AND THE BOY NOISE and THE LOVE COATS @ The Dame
Sat/July 22 HEARTHROB w/BANGER and VERY EMERGENCY @ The Dame
Mon/July 24 Open Mic with Charlie Whittington @ The Dame
Tues/July 25 JENS LEKMAN w/FRIDA HYVONEN @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Wed/July 26 CADAVER IN DRAG w/MIDI SIRENS OF THE LAURA PALMER DEATH SEQUENCE and dB 451 @ The Dame
Fri/July 28 TRES CHICAS w/THE DEEHAWKS @ The Dame – early show, 7pm
Fri/July 28 JONENE w/JONNY KABOOM, LINE 47, DJ SPOON, and JUGGERNAUT @ The Dame – late show, 10pm
Sat/July 29 TV Theme Song Night
Mon/July 31 BRIAN AUGER’S OBLIVION EXPRESS w/THE UPSHOT TRIO @ The Dame
Tues/Aug 1 JUCIFER @ The Dame
:: Soon Soon ::
Fri/Aug 4 JOHN HAMMOND @ The Dame – early show, 7pm
Fri/Aug 4 THE SCOURGE OF THE SEA cd release party @ The Dame – late show, 10pm
Sat/Aug 5 CHRIS KNIGHT @ The Dame
Tues/Aug 8 – Sun/Aug 20 “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” starring David Colbert and Petra DeLuca @ Downtown Arts Center – http://lexarts.tix.com
Thurs/Aug 10 CALIFORNIA GUITAR TRIO @ The Dame
Thurs/Aug 10 DON CABALLERO @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Sat/Aug 12 FRANK BLACK w/JOE MANNING @ The Dame
Tues/Aug 15 OF MONTREAL w/THE MINDERS @ Headliners (Louisville)
Sat/Sept 9 REVEREND HORTON HEAT w/HORRORPOPS @ The Dame
Fri/Oct 6 RODNEY CROWELL w/WILL KIMBROUGH @ The Dame
:: Pertinent resources ::
__Lexington__
THE DAME, 156 W.Main St, Lexington - http://www.dameky.com
MECCA dance studio/gallery, 451 Chair Avenue, off S.Broadway near Bolivar - http://www.meccadance.com
CHARLES MANSION – http://www.charlesmansion.org
FIREBIRD STUDIO, 359 W. Short St – http://firebirdlexington.com
HIGH LIFE LOUNGE, University Plaza (corner of Woodland and Euclid) – ph. 859/455-8890
THE FISHTANK, corner of Woodland and Euclid Ave - http://www.thefishtankbar.com
NATASHA'S CAFE, 112 Esplanade - http://www.beetnik.com/
FAUNTLEROY’S CAFÉ, 640 W. Maxwell – ph. 859/455-8188
THE ICEHOUSE, 412 Cross St (off W.Maxwell), Lexington
DOWNTOWN ARTS CENTER, 141 E. Main St, Lexington – http://www.lexarts.org
ARTSPLACE, 161 N.Mill St, Lexington
LEXINGTONSHOWS.com (all ages show listings) - http://www.lexingtonshows.com
COUNTER FICTION (metal/punk/hardcore all ages show listings) – http://www.counterfiction.com
CRICKET PRESS (amazing local poster art) - http://www.cricket-press.com
WRFL 88.1FM (UK's student-run radio station) - http://wrfl.uky.edu
YOU AIN’T NO PICASSO (great locally-produced music blog) – http://www.youaintnopicasoo.com
__Louisville__
LAVA (Louisville Assembly of Vanguard Artists) HOUSE - 927 Shelby Parkway, Louisville - http://www.lavahouse.org
HEADLINERS MUSIC HALL, Louisville - 1386 Lexington Road, ph. 502/584-8088 - www.headlinerslouisville.com
UNCLE PLEASANTS, 2126 S. Preston, Louisville - p.502/634-4147
THE RUDYARD KIPLING, 422 West Oak Street, Louisville - http://www.therudyardkipling.com/pages/206999/index.htm
OLD LOUISVILLE COFFEHOUSE, 1489 S. Fourth St, Louisville - ph. 502/635-6660
PRODUCTION SIMPLE (produce many of the events at Headliners and Uncle Pleasants) – http://www.productionsimple.com
__Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky__
THE SOUTHGATE HOUSE, Newport, KY - http://www.southgatehouse.com
ALCHEMIZE, 1122 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH – http://www.alchemizebar.com
THE COMET, 4579 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH - http://www.cometbar.com
BOGART'S, 2621 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH - http://www.bogarts.com
THE MOCKBEE (formerly SS NOVA), 2260 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH - http://www.ssnova.org
NORTHSIDE TAVERN, 4163 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH – http://www.northside-tavern.com
Know of an upcoming event that others should get hip to? Let us know - email informationactivists@yahoo.com
All Picks by Ross Compton unless otherwise noted.
:::::::::::::: INTERVIEW with the Forecastle Festival’s JK McKNIGHT ::::::::::::::::::::::::
TLP = Eli Riveire
JK = JK McKnight, founder/organizer/guru of the Forecastle Festival
TLP: Did you have a team to start up? Or was it just a one-man-dream kind of thing?
JK: No, it was just me. I was 21 years old and was basically doing an extension of a free concert I organized three years earlier, in a historic park next to my house. So yeah, you could say it was a "one man dream."
TLP: How'd you come up with the idea to include activism? Are you involved in any sort of activist groups? How can a group get involved with the festival?
JK: The activism element came about in 2003, as did the art. It just made sense to me, I guess you could say it was the 3rd part of my personality shining through. I've been involved with various environmental organizations and causes since I was really young, 12 or 13. I remember writing letters to the US Ambassador in Brazil, trying to find ways to purchase large tracks of land and trying to figure out ways to keep it from developers. I still remember the day I got a letter back from Al Gore's office in Washington, discussing the various environmental initiatives their administration was taking up that year.
TLP: What do you hope people will take away from their interactions with the activist groups you bring?
JK: I hope they get a better understanding of the environment and man's role in it - our symbiotic relationship. We're living in an interesting time, where finally, the mainstream media is covering it, as is Hollywood. People are finally starting to pay attention, and eco-businesses are finally becoming profitable.
TLP: Who's been your favorite act at the festival throughout the years?
JK: There's been so many great bands to play the festival, it's difficult to think of the best. Seeing "Shipping News" last year at the base of Cherokee Park was something I'll never forget. It was eerie, but incredible just the same. It was the first major festival in over 10 years at Louisville's most scenic, historic park, and was very emotional for me.
TLP: Do businesses around Louisville get involved at all?
JK: Sponsorship is always difficult, no matter how brilliant your idea is or how many facts you can put in front of it to prove its worth. People are always going to second guess, and try to find reasons not to commit. Having said that, we have some of the best sponsors in the world, companies who have given themselves to this cause for all the right reasons. We've broadened our media campaign from NY to Los Angeles, with a heavy concentration in the Midwest. We've also had discussions w/ some of the largest companies in the world, and the response continues to be consistent.
TLP: How people would you say you've brought in from elsewhere, and how many people are you expecting this year?
JK: I'm not going try and predict how many people will come this year, there's too many variables which we haven't encountered (national headliners, ticket sales, etc). It's definitely a very localized effort, with 33 of the best Louisville bands volunteering to support the festival, and keep it moving forward. My hope is that after 4 years of being free and non-profit, the whole community will come out and show their support.
TLP: What do you think a festival like this does for Louisville's (and Kentucky's) image?
JK: Hopefully, good things. I think a progressive event like this is important to re-shaping the public's image of what Louisville represents. There's been a lot of great, creative talent that's come from here. Off the top of my head, I can think of some current actors, movie directors, authors, and of course, countless musicians.
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