Thursday, June 28, 2007
TLP June 28, 2007
Go see Ken Vandermark & Tim Daisy at the Icehouse TONIGHT. Go back for FREE ice cream and good music on Sunday (Fred Lonberg-Holm’s Valentine Trio) and Monday (The Besties and more wonderful pop music). Enjoy “Independent Music on Independence Day” with The Swells, Big Fresh, In Endeavors Italya and more. Have fun.
Luv, Ross
:::::::::::::::::::::::: Announcements :::::::::::::::::::::::::::
** TODAY – Thurs/June 28 The Genders – FREE in-store @ CD Central
This afternoon at 3pm at CD Central (377 S. Limestone) – an in-store performance by Tel Aviv’s The Genders. The show is FREE and open to all ages. Here’s the scoop from a recent CD Central newsletter – “From Israel come the Genders, a punk rock powerhouse who will grace the CD Central stage at 3 p.m. on July 28. Influenced by AC/DC, the Stooges, the Cult, MC5. Released the CD Rockin' in Ramallah on Canadian label AMP Records in 2005. Will be touring the U.S. to promote the release of a new album, Virgin No. 72. "Straight outta Tel Aviv (!) the bomb-dodging Genders are the slinkiest, kinkiest, ass-rockingest cock n' roll sensation in the Middle East." (Sleazegrinder)”
** “A Void Busters” - FREE Thursday night shows @ Busters
Void Skate Shop and Busters (corner Main and Upper – next to the Dame) have teamed up to present a series of FREE shows this summer. Every Thursday throughout the summer, you’ll find free entertainment (and oftentimes free pizza!) at our favorite bar. Tonight (June 28), it’s The Cheat (from Nashville, I believe) with dj sets by the 45’s of Funk. Next Thursday, July 5, it’s Wretched Worst, Caboladies, and dj sets by Ben Allen. Look for the great Cricket Press posters for the series around town.
:::::::::: YOU GO OUTDOORS. I GO OUTDOORS. LET’S GO OUTDOORS TOGETHER. :::::::::::::
>> Out-of-Door Events
:: Saturday, June 30 :: Full “Hot Moon” Hike @ Bernhiem from 9:30 – 10 pm . More info @ http://www.bernheim.org/programs.htm
:: Saturday, July 7 :: Volunteer workday at Floracliff State Nature Preserve (Fayette County), 10:00 am. Join in the effort to remove bush honeysuckle from the preserve as part of an ongoing effort to protect our native species. Tools and snacks will be provided. Contact Beverly James at 859-351-7770 or Floracliff@aol.com for more information.
:: Saturday, July 7 :: Flint and Bone @ Bernhiem from 1 – 3 pm. Learn how the Native Americans utilized flint and bone to survive. This program will also have a demonstration of a spear throwing device called an Atl-Atl. More info @ http://www.bernheim.org/programs.htm
>> Bike Events
:: Sunday, July 1 :: Hometown Alleycat, $3 (covers beer and grub at after party/Chris' bday party) registration at 4pm at Commonwealth Stadium Parking Lot, race at 5pm.
:: Wednesday, July 4 :: Lexington 4th of July Parade. Bring your bike and ride. Invite your friends (and little kids too). It would be cool if folks dressed up their bikes with pro-cycling signs such as "Share the Road" and also flags/streamers/balloons/stuffed animals/polo mallets/old broken toys/weird-looking found objects/junk from the curb etc. The ride is being organized by Bluegrass Sierra Club. Meet on Midland Ave by the Lexington Herald Leader shortly befor 2 p.m.
:: Thursday July 5 :: 2-on-2 Bike Polo Throwdown – 6:30 p.m. @ Dogtown on Manchester St.
:: Saturday, July 21 :: Rich’s Dead Ends Alleycat. 7:30 pm @ Woodland Park, $5 registration - race at 8:13pm. 1st place male and female split the pot. After party TBA.
>> Dog Events from Dogtown
:: Thursday June 28 :: Canine Style Show from 4-7 pm @ For the Love of Dogs Bakery - 113 Clay Ave. Stop Canine Nudity! Join For the Love of Dogs Bakery and other area businesses for the first Lexington Canine Fashion Show. Runway Show starting at 6 pm. All proceeds will benefit the Lexington area Love on a Leash Group. Love on a Leash is a group of volunteers who do therapy work with their dogs in places such as nursing homes, schools, and hospitals. Festivities will include wine tasting, raffles and special pricing on many items throughout the bakery.
:: July ??:: Doggy Ice-cream Social and Art show. Join Dogtown for a fun-filled day of playing in the sun and chilling in the doggy pools. There will be a local artist, Allison NeCamp, showing off her dog art. Live music. Ice cream for humans and dogs! Time and date TBA. Keep an eye on Dogtown’s website for details - http://dogtownlexington.com/calendar.aspx
- compiled by Greg Abernathy
:::::::::::::::::::::: THE PICKS ::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::: Wednesday, June 27 - Wednesday, July 11 :::::::::::
:: Thursday, June 28 ::
KEN VANDERMARK/TIM DAISY DUO @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell)
doors 8pm/show 8:30pm, all ages, $5 suggested donation
Two of the finest players from the Chicago free-jazz/new jazz scene - Ken Vandermark (saxophones/reeds; leader of the Vandermark 5, FME, member of the Brotzmann Chicago Tentet, Sonore) and Tim Daisy (percussionist; leader of the Festival Quartet, member of Wrack, Triage, the Vandermark 5, Rempis Percussion Quartet, Dragons 1976). Expect two firey sets of fully improvised duets. This is Vandermark's first trip to Lexington in a year and a half. Don't sleep on it! Part of the Outside the Spotlight jazz and improvised music series. http://www.kenvandermark.com, http://www.timdaisy.com
[Full Disclosure: I helped organize this show.]
:: Thursday, June 28 ::
THE CHEAT w/THE 45’s OF FUNK (dj set) @ Busters
10pm, ages 21+, FREE
FREE rock fun. http://www.myspace.com/iheartthecheat
:: Friday, June 29 ::
THE DIALECTICS w/photography by Eric Wilkinson @ Salottos, corner of Euclid and Limestone
10pm, ages 21+, $5
The Dialetics = Lexington’s funky live hip hop. This gig marks the debut of the group’s new mc Emily Bruner. There will also be an exhibit of Eric Wilkinson’s photography to illuminate the band’s song, "honiez with the accents." NOTE: If you bring two paying friends with them to the show, you get in free. Just tell the door person you’re “down with The Dialectics Street Team.”
:: Sunday, July 1 ::
FRED LONBERG-HOLM’S VALENTINE TRIO @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell)
doors 7:30pm/show 8pm, all ages, $5 suggested donation ** FREE ICE CREAM **
A beautiful cello/bass/drums trio from Chicago merging elements of free-jazz, European improv, and neo-classical musics. The group is led by cellist Fred Lonberg-Holm (member of Brotzmann Chicago Tentet, Vandermark 5) and features Jason Roebke (bass; leader of Rapid Croche) and Frank Rosaly (drums; member of Chicago Luzern Exchange, Rempis Percussion Quartet).
Some info from Lonberg-Holm's website - "The Valentine Trio was begun as a tribute project to the jazz cello great Fred Katz. The first record was titled A Valentine for Fred Katz and featured Katz's compositions and others he recorded. The bassist was Jason Roebke and the drummer was Glenn Kotche. The second record, Other Valentines covered compositions by a diverse collection of composers including Gil Scott-Heron, Syd Barrett, Jeff Tweedy, Sun Ra, Cat Power, as well as originals by Lonberg-Holm and Roebke. Frank Rosaly replaced Kotche, Roebke stayed on. The third and most recent disc, Terminal Valentine, continues the same line-up and features original compositions by Fred Lonberg-Holm. The music for the trio's new record ("Terminal Valentine" on Atavistic") was conceived of for his quartet Terminal Four. After trying the charts with Roebke and Rosaly, he decided to develop the book with the trio." More info – http://www.lonberg-holm.info.
C’mon … you can’t beat a summer Sunday night with good music and FREE ice cream!
[Full Disclosure: I helped organize this show.]
:: Monday, July 2 ::
THE BESTIES w/BRANDO AND THE PHANTASMOS and THE VERONICA VAUGHNS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell) - 8pm, all ages, $3-$5 suggested donation
A great pop lineup. The Besties = cute pop from NYC. Brando and the Phantasmos = bedroom pop from Brandon Shields and friends. The Veronica Vaughns = lovely male/female pop from Sammy & Tony of The Melody Function and Ideal Free Distribution. WARNER = new sounds from members of Duck Fat. Everybody knows the Icehouse gets hot during the summer. Solution = More FREE ice cream. Very excited about this one. I’ve been jonesing for a good pop show. http://myspace.com/thebesties, http://myspace.com/brandophantasmo, http://myspace.com/idealfreedistribution, http://myspace.com/duckfat
[Full Disclosure: I helped organize this show.]
:: Tuesday, July 3 ::
THE HIGH WATER MARKS w/LISMORE and WAX FANG @ The Dame
doors 9pm, ages 21+, $5
The High Water Marks = great, loud, jangle pop from Hilarie Sidney (formerly of the Apples in Stereo), Per Ole Bratset (Palermo), Mike Snowden (LFUCS, The Fakes, Attempt), and Jim Lindsay (Oranger). They make me jump up and down, pump my fists in the air, and dance like a complete dork. I wish they played out more. http://myspace.com/thehighwatermarks
:: Wednesday, July 4 ::
“Independent Music On Independence Day 2007” featuring THE SWELLS, BIG FRESH, WUSSY, 500 MILES TO MEMPHIS, and IN ENDEAVORS ITALYA @ Phoenix Park, corner of Limestone and Main – 11am-5:30pm, all ages, FREE
Great Independence Day lineup presented by CD Central and WRFL 88.1 FM our two most reliable sources for independent music. Kicks off at 10am with The Swells. Then, Big Fresh at 11. Cincinnati’s Wussy (a new band from Chuck Cleaver of the Ass Ponys) will play at 1:15pm. Another Cincy band 500 Miles To Memphis hits the stage after the parade (around 3:15pm). Then, In Endeavors Italya attempts to rock us back toward sobriety from 4:30-5:30pm. I said it in the last issue – this is the absolute best part of the J4 festivities downtown.
:: Thursday, July 5 ::
WRETCHED WORST w/CABOLADIES and BEN ALLEN (dj set) @ Busters
10pm, ages 21+, FREE
Noisy. Droney. Wretched and beautiful. FREE.
:: Monday, July 9 ::
J.RODDY WALSTON & THE BUSINESS w/DE NOVO DAHL and THE MOXIES @ The Dame
doors 9pm, ages 21+, $
Great variety of theatric/psychedelic pop sounds from Baltimore/Nashville/Lex. http://myspace.com/jroddy, http://myspace.com/denovodahl, http://myspace.com/themoxiesrock
:: Tuesday, July 10 ::
MARY HALVORSON & JESSICA PAVONE w/JUDITH BERKSON @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell)
8pm, all ages, $3-$5 suggested donation
Halvorson & Pavone = guitar and cello duo from NYC. Recommended to fans of Derek Bailey and Gastr del Sol. Their show at Mecca in January 2006 was gorgeous. http://myspace.com/maryandjess. Judith Berkson = intense vocal and Wurlitzer experimentation from Brooklyn – “improvising and playing songs by schumann, schoenberg, standards, my own, howard jones and on” (from her myspace page). http://myspace.com/judithberkson. [Full Disclosure: I helped organize this show.]
:: Wednesday, July 11 ::
SOULS OF MISCHIEF w/ICON THE MIC KING, KAZE, ZEPH & AZEEM @ The Dame
doors 9pm, ages 21+, $
Souls of Mischief = West Coast hip hop royalty. Members of the Heiroglyphics crew. http://myspace.com/soulsofmischief.
:: Also worthwhile in the June 27-July 11 timeframe ::
Every Sunday THE BLUEGRASS COLLECTIVE @ The Fishtank, corner of Euclid and Woodland – 9pm, no cover
Thurs/June 28 ROBINELLA @ The Dame
Thurs/July 5 LexingtonHipHop.com Launch Party @ The Dame
:: Soon Soon ::
Thurs/July 12 LUCKY PINEAPPLE w/IDAHO ALASKA and JASON CORDER (dj set) @ Busters – ages 21+, FREE
Thurs/July 19 JASON ZAVALA w/J.C. SAXON (dj set) @ Busters – ages 21+, FREE
Thurs/July 19 THE GOURDS @ The Dame
Fri/July 20 JE SUIS FRANCE w/NIGHT MOVES (member of Masters of the Hemisphere) @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Fri/July 20 VHS OR BETA @ The Dame
Sat/July 21 G-FUNK @ The Dame
Mon/July 23 THESE UNITED STATES w/CARTRIGHT @ The Dame
Thurs/July 26 KILL TOBY WYATT w/MARK MURRAY (dj set) @ Busters – ages 21+, FREE
Thurs/July 26 AVETT BROTHERS @ The Dame
Fri&Sat/July 27&28 The Forecastle Festival featuring DE LA SOUL, GIRL TALK, ALOHA, HIGH WATER MARKS, PARTICLE, CHEER ACCIDENT, and tons more @ The Belvedere (Louisville) – all ages, http:// http://www.forecastlefest.com/
Mon/July 30 MARAH w/WILLIE BLEEDING @ The Dame
Fri/Aug 3 DON CABALLERO w/WAX FANG @ The Dame
Sat/Aug 4 IDEAL FREE DISTRIBUTION w/BUNNYGRUNT, ZAVALA, THAT’S MY DAUGHTER, and RYAN ANDERSON @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Sat/Aug 4 RASPUTINA w/MY BRIGHTEST DIAMOND (solo) @ The Dame
Thurs/Aug 23 ELEKIBASS w/VELCRO STARS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Sat/Sept 8 ROBBIE FULKS @ The Dame
Fri/Sept 28 VHS OR BETA @ The Dame
Sat/Sept 29 KELLY WILLIS @ The Dame
Thurs/Oct 4 DO MAKE SAY THINK @ The Dame
:: Pertinent Resources ::
__Lexington__
THE DAME, 156 W.Main St, Lexington - http://www.dameky.com
THE ICEHOUSE, 412 Cross St (off W.Maxwell), Lexington – http://myspace.com/icehouselex
MECCA dance studio/gallery, 451 Chair Avenue, off S.Broadway near Bolivar - http://www.meccadance.com
CHARLES MANSION (a venue no longer, but the website’s a good spot to find out about shows) – http://www.charlesmansion.org
FROWNY BEAR, 208 Forest Park
THIRD STREET STUFF COFFEE, corner of Limestone and 3rd Street – ph. 859/255-5301
THE FISHTANK, corner of Woodland and Euclid Ave - http://www.thefishtankbar.com
NATASHA'S CAFE, 112 Esplanade - http://www.beetnik.com/
DOWNTOWN ARTS CENTER, 141 E. Main St, Lexington – http://www.lexarts.org
ARTSPLACE, 161 N.Mill St, Lexington
SINGLETARY CENTER FOR THE ARTS, corner of Euclid and Rose Sts – http://www.uky.edu/SCFA/
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://wrfl881.org
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 POUR HAUS, 1481 S. Shelby Street (corner of Shelby and Burnett), Louisville
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, 3929 Spring Grove Ave, 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
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.
:::::::::::::: QUESTIONS/COMMENTS/SUBMISSIONS ::::::::::::::::::::::::
email thelexingtonproject@yahoo.com
Luv, Ross
:::::::::::::::::::::::: Announcements :::::::::::::::::::::::::::
** TODAY – Thurs/June 28 The Genders – FREE in-store @ CD Central
This afternoon at 3pm at CD Central (377 S. Limestone) – an in-store performance by Tel Aviv’s The Genders. The show is FREE and open to all ages. Here’s the scoop from a recent CD Central newsletter – “From Israel come the Genders, a punk rock powerhouse who will grace the CD Central stage at 3 p.m. on July 28. Influenced by AC/DC, the Stooges, the Cult, MC5. Released the CD Rockin' in Ramallah on Canadian label AMP Records in 2005. Will be touring the U.S. to promote the release of a new album, Virgin No. 72. "Straight outta Tel Aviv (!) the bomb-dodging Genders are the slinkiest, kinkiest, ass-rockingest cock n' roll sensation in the Middle East." (Sleazegrinder)”
** “A Void Busters” - FREE Thursday night shows @ Busters
Void Skate Shop and Busters (corner Main and Upper – next to the Dame) have teamed up to present a series of FREE shows this summer. Every Thursday throughout the summer, you’ll find free entertainment (and oftentimes free pizza!) at our favorite bar. Tonight (June 28), it’s The Cheat (from Nashville, I believe) with dj sets by the 45’s of Funk. Next Thursday, July 5, it’s Wretched Worst, Caboladies, and dj sets by Ben Allen. Look for the great Cricket Press posters for the series around town.
:::::::::: YOU GO OUTDOORS. I GO OUTDOORS. LET’S GO OUTDOORS TOGETHER. :::::::::::::
>> Out-of-Door Events
:: Saturday, June 30 :: Full “Hot Moon” Hike @ Bernhiem from 9:30 – 10 pm . More info @ http://www.bernheim.org/programs.htm
:: Saturday, July 7 :: Volunteer workday at Floracliff State Nature Preserve (Fayette County), 10:00 am. Join in the effort to remove bush honeysuckle from the preserve as part of an ongoing effort to protect our native species. Tools and snacks will be provided. Contact Beverly James at 859-351-7770 or Floracliff@aol.com for more information.
:: Saturday, July 7 :: Flint and Bone @ Bernhiem from 1 – 3 pm. Learn how the Native Americans utilized flint and bone to survive. This program will also have a demonstration of a spear throwing device called an Atl-Atl. More info @ http://www.bernheim.org/programs.htm
>> Bike Events
:: Sunday, July 1 :: Hometown Alleycat, $3 (covers beer and grub at after party/Chris' bday party) registration at 4pm at Commonwealth Stadium Parking Lot, race at 5pm.
:: Wednesday, July 4 :: Lexington 4th of July Parade. Bring your bike and ride. Invite your friends (and little kids too). It would be cool if folks dressed up their bikes with pro-cycling signs such as "Share the Road" and also flags/streamers/balloons/stuffed animals/polo mallets/old broken toys/weird-looking found objects/junk from the curb etc. The ride is being organized by Bluegrass Sierra Club. Meet on Midland Ave by the Lexington Herald Leader shortly befor 2 p.m.
:: Thursday July 5 :: 2-on-2 Bike Polo Throwdown – 6:30 p.m. @ Dogtown on Manchester St.
:: Saturday, July 21 :: Rich’s Dead Ends Alleycat. 7:30 pm @ Woodland Park, $5 registration - race at 8:13pm. 1st place male and female split the pot. After party TBA.
>> Dog Events from Dogtown
:: Thursday June 28 :: Canine Style Show from 4-7 pm @ For the Love of Dogs Bakery - 113 Clay Ave. Stop Canine Nudity! Join For the Love of Dogs Bakery and other area businesses for the first Lexington Canine Fashion Show. Runway Show starting at 6 pm. All proceeds will benefit the Lexington area Love on a Leash Group. Love on a Leash is a group of volunteers who do therapy work with their dogs in places such as nursing homes, schools, and hospitals. Festivities will include wine tasting, raffles and special pricing on many items throughout the bakery.
:: July ??:: Doggy Ice-cream Social and Art show. Join Dogtown for a fun-filled day of playing in the sun and chilling in the doggy pools. There will be a local artist, Allison NeCamp, showing off her dog art. Live music. Ice cream for humans and dogs! Time and date TBA. Keep an eye on Dogtown’s website for details - http://dogtownlexington.com/calendar.aspx
- compiled by Greg Abernathy
:::::::::::::::::::::: THE PICKS ::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::: Wednesday, June 27 - Wednesday, July 11 :::::::::::
:: Thursday, June 28 ::
KEN VANDERMARK/TIM DAISY DUO @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell)
doors 8pm/show 8:30pm, all ages, $5 suggested donation
Two of the finest players from the Chicago free-jazz/new jazz scene - Ken Vandermark (saxophones/reeds; leader of the Vandermark 5, FME, member of the Brotzmann Chicago Tentet, Sonore) and Tim Daisy (percussionist; leader of the Festival Quartet, member of Wrack, Triage, the Vandermark 5, Rempis Percussion Quartet, Dragons 1976). Expect two firey sets of fully improvised duets. This is Vandermark's first trip to Lexington in a year and a half. Don't sleep on it! Part of the Outside the Spotlight jazz and improvised music series. http://www.kenvandermark.com, http://www.timdaisy.com
[Full Disclosure: I helped organize this show.]
:: Thursday, June 28 ::
THE CHEAT w/THE 45’s OF FUNK (dj set) @ Busters
10pm, ages 21+, FREE
FREE rock fun. http://www.myspace.com/iheartthecheat
:: Friday, June 29 ::
THE DIALECTICS w/photography by Eric Wilkinson @ Salottos, corner of Euclid and Limestone
10pm, ages 21+, $5
The Dialetics = Lexington’s funky live hip hop. This gig marks the debut of the group’s new mc Emily Bruner. There will also be an exhibit of Eric Wilkinson’s photography to illuminate the band’s song, "honiez with the accents." NOTE: If you bring two paying friends with them to the show, you get in free. Just tell the door person you’re “down with The Dialectics Street Team.”
:: Sunday, July 1 ::
FRED LONBERG-HOLM’S VALENTINE TRIO @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell)
doors 7:30pm/show 8pm, all ages, $5 suggested donation ** FREE ICE CREAM **
A beautiful cello/bass/drums trio from Chicago merging elements of free-jazz, European improv, and neo-classical musics. The group is led by cellist Fred Lonberg-Holm (member of Brotzmann Chicago Tentet, Vandermark 5) and features Jason Roebke (bass; leader of Rapid Croche) and Frank Rosaly (drums; member of Chicago Luzern Exchange, Rempis Percussion Quartet).
Some info from Lonberg-Holm's website - "The Valentine Trio was begun as a tribute project to the jazz cello great Fred Katz. The first record was titled A Valentine for Fred Katz and featured Katz's compositions and others he recorded. The bassist was Jason Roebke and the drummer was Glenn Kotche. The second record, Other Valentines covered compositions by a diverse collection of composers including Gil Scott-Heron, Syd Barrett, Jeff Tweedy, Sun Ra, Cat Power, as well as originals by Lonberg-Holm and Roebke. Frank Rosaly replaced Kotche, Roebke stayed on. The third and most recent disc, Terminal Valentine, continues the same line-up and features original compositions by Fred Lonberg-Holm. The music for the trio's new record ("Terminal Valentine" on Atavistic") was conceived of for his quartet Terminal Four. After trying the charts with Roebke and Rosaly, he decided to develop the book with the trio." More info – http://www.lonberg-holm.info.
C’mon … you can’t beat a summer Sunday night with good music and FREE ice cream!
[Full Disclosure: I helped organize this show.]
:: Monday, July 2 ::
THE BESTIES w/BRANDO AND THE PHANTASMOS and THE VERONICA VAUGHNS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell) - 8pm, all ages, $3-$5 suggested donation
A great pop lineup. The Besties = cute pop from NYC. Brando and the Phantasmos = bedroom pop from Brandon Shields and friends. The Veronica Vaughns = lovely male/female pop from Sammy & Tony of The Melody Function and Ideal Free Distribution. WARNER = new sounds from members of Duck Fat. Everybody knows the Icehouse gets hot during the summer. Solution = More FREE ice cream. Very excited about this one. I’ve been jonesing for a good pop show. http://myspace.com/thebesties, http://myspace.com/brandophantasmo, http://myspace.com/idealfreedistribution, http://myspace.com/duckfat
[Full Disclosure: I helped organize this show.]
:: Tuesday, July 3 ::
THE HIGH WATER MARKS w/LISMORE and WAX FANG @ The Dame
doors 9pm, ages 21+, $5
The High Water Marks = great, loud, jangle pop from Hilarie Sidney (formerly of the Apples in Stereo), Per Ole Bratset (Palermo), Mike Snowden (LFUCS, The Fakes, Attempt), and Jim Lindsay (Oranger). They make me jump up and down, pump my fists in the air, and dance like a complete dork. I wish they played out more. http://myspace.com/thehighwatermarks
:: Wednesday, July 4 ::
“Independent Music On Independence Day 2007” featuring THE SWELLS, BIG FRESH, WUSSY, 500 MILES TO MEMPHIS, and IN ENDEAVORS ITALYA @ Phoenix Park, corner of Limestone and Main – 11am-5:30pm, all ages, FREE
Great Independence Day lineup presented by CD Central and WRFL 88.1 FM our two most reliable sources for independent music. Kicks off at 10am with The Swells. Then, Big Fresh at 11. Cincinnati’s Wussy (a new band from Chuck Cleaver of the Ass Ponys) will play at 1:15pm. Another Cincy band 500 Miles To Memphis hits the stage after the parade (around 3:15pm). Then, In Endeavors Italya attempts to rock us back toward sobriety from 4:30-5:30pm. I said it in the last issue – this is the absolute best part of the J4 festivities downtown.
:: Thursday, July 5 ::
WRETCHED WORST w/CABOLADIES and BEN ALLEN (dj set) @ Busters
10pm, ages 21+, FREE
Noisy. Droney. Wretched and beautiful. FREE.
:: Monday, July 9 ::
J.RODDY WALSTON & THE BUSINESS w/DE NOVO DAHL and THE MOXIES @ The Dame
doors 9pm, ages 21+, $
Great variety of theatric/psychedelic pop sounds from Baltimore/Nashville/Lex. http://myspace.com/jroddy, http://myspace.com/denovodahl, http://myspace.com/themoxiesrock
:: Tuesday, July 10 ::
MARY HALVORSON & JESSICA PAVONE w/JUDITH BERKSON @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell)
8pm, all ages, $3-$5 suggested donation
Halvorson & Pavone = guitar and cello duo from NYC. Recommended to fans of Derek Bailey and Gastr del Sol. Their show at Mecca in January 2006 was gorgeous. http://myspace.com/maryandjess. Judith Berkson = intense vocal and Wurlitzer experimentation from Brooklyn – “improvising and playing songs by schumann, schoenberg, standards, my own, howard jones and on” (from her myspace page). http://myspace.com/judithberkson. [Full Disclosure: I helped organize this show.]
:: Wednesday, July 11 ::
SOULS OF MISCHIEF w/ICON THE MIC KING, KAZE, ZEPH & AZEEM @ The Dame
doors 9pm, ages 21+, $
Souls of Mischief = West Coast hip hop royalty. Members of the Heiroglyphics crew. http://myspace.com/soulsofmischief.
:: Also worthwhile in the June 27-July 11 timeframe ::
Every Sunday THE BLUEGRASS COLLECTIVE @ The Fishtank, corner of Euclid and Woodland – 9pm, no cover
Thurs/June 28 ROBINELLA @ The Dame
Thurs/July 5 LexingtonHipHop.com Launch Party @ The Dame
:: Soon Soon ::
Thurs/July 12 LUCKY PINEAPPLE w/IDAHO ALASKA and JASON CORDER (dj set) @ Busters – ages 21+, FREE
Thurs/July 19 JASON ZAVALA w/J.C. SAXON (dj set) @ Busters – ages 21+, FREE
Thurs/July 19 THE GOURDS @ The Dame
Fri/July 20 JE SUIS FRANCE w/NIGHT MOVES (member of Masters of the Hemisphere) @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Fri/July 20 VHS OR BETA @ The Dame
Sat/July 21 G-FUNK @ The Dame
Mon/July 23 THESE UNITED STATES w/CARTRIGHT @ The Dame
Thurs/July 26 KILL TOBY WYATT w/MARK MURRAY (dj set) @ Busters – ages 21+, FREE
Thurs/July 26 AVETT BROTHERS @ The Dame
Fri&Sat/July 27&28 The Forecastle Festival featuring DE LA SOUL, GIRL TALK, ALOHA, HIGH WATER MARKS, PARTICLE, CHEER ACCIDENT, and tons more @ The Belvedere (Louisville) – all ages, http:// http://www.forecastlefest.com/
Mon/July 30 MARAH w/WILLIE BLEEDING @ The Dame
Fri/Aug 3 DON CABALLERO w/WAX FANG @ The Dame
Sat/Aug 4 IDEAL FREE DISTRIBUTION w/BUNNYGRUNT, ZAVALA, THAT’S MY DAUGHTER, and RYAN ANDERSON @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Sat/Aug 4 RASPUTINA w/MY BRIGHTEST DIAMOND (solo) @ The Dame
Thurs/Aug 23 ELEKIBASS w/VELCRO STARS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Sat/Sept 8 ROBBIE FULKS @ The Dame
Fri/Sept 28 VHS OR BETA @ The Dame
Sat/Sept 29 KELLY WILLIS @ The Dame
Thurs/Oct 4 DO MAKE SAY THINK @ The Dame
:: Pertinent Resources ::
__Lexington__
THE DAME, 156 W.Main St, Lexington - http://www.dameky.com
THE ICEHOUSE, 412 Cross St (off W.Maxwell), Lexington – http://myspace.com/icehouselex
MECCA dance studio/gallery, 451 Chair Avenue, off S.Broadway near Bolivar - http://www.meccadance.com
CHARLES MANSION (a venue no longer, but the website’s a good spot to find out about shows) – http://www.charlesmansion.org
FROWNY BEAR, 208 Forest Park
THIRD STREET STUFF COFFEE, corner of Limestone and 3rd Street – ph. 859/255-5301
THE FISHTANK, corner of Woodland and Euclid Ave - http://www.thefishtankbar.com
NATASHA'S CAFE, 112 Esplanade - http://www.beetnik.com/
DOWNTOWN ARTS CENTER, 141 E. Main St, Lexington – http://www.lexarts.org
ARTSPLACE, 161 N.Mill St, Lexington
SINGLETARY CENTER FOR THE ARTS, corner of Euclid and Rose Sts – http://www.uky.edu/SCFA/
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://wrfl881.org
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 POUR HAUS, 1481 S. Shelby Street (corner of Shelby and Burnett), Louisville
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, 3929 Spring Grove Ave, 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
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.
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