Wednesday, July 25, 2007
TLP July 25, 2007
A patch-through Lex Pro. I've got family in town and decided to hang with them instead of efforting a full issue. So, this lil' ish takes you through next Wednesday. I'll hope to have a full issue out then.
Ride your bike down to Giacomo's tomorrow morning for the bike commuter breakfast (you'll probably want to go back for lunch - their sandwiches are amazing!). Pack up your friends and drive to Louisville for the Forecastle Festival this weekend. Save your energy for a trio of great shows at the Icehouse next weekend+ - Ilad w/Jordan Munson on Friday, Aug 3rd; Ideal Free Distribution, Bunnygrunt, Zavala, and more on Saturday, the 4th; Red Pony Clock w/The Joybombs on Tuesday, the 7th.
Thanks to Greg Abernathy for compiling the outdoor haps and to Eli Riveire for writing the Forecastle preview.
Luv, Ross
:::::::::::::::::::::::: ANNOUNCEMENTS :::::::::::::::::::::::::::
** Thurs/July 26 - Bike Commuter Breakfast @ Giacomo's New York Delicatessen
Giacomo's, 133 N. Limestone, next to Annabelle's, opens at 7am and will be offering 20% off all breakfast items for those who show up on a bike. Check out the "Bike Events" below for the full scoop.
** “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. I finally made it down to the show last Thursday. Ton of fun and a well-timed slice of free pizza. Very nice. Sorry, I screwed around and lost my schedule, so I'm not sure who's playing this week. I'm sure whoever plays it'll be a blast.
** Fri/July 27 – FREE in-store performance – Tommy Womack @ CD Central, 377 S. Limestone
From the CD Central newsletter - "THIS FRIDAY! JULY 27, 1 PM: TOMMY WOMACK - Next up on the CD Central stage is singer-songwriter Tommy Womack. Name sound vaguely famliar? He used to play guitar in a band called Government Cheese at Lexington's legendary Wrocklage on Short Street back in the 80's. He's a native Kentuckian now living in Nashville and turning out some great music which squarely files in our "Americana" (formerly Alternative Country) section. The show is free, so take a long lunch break and check it out!"
** Music at POPS Resale
Our friends at POPS Resale (in the Meadowthorpe Shopping Centre on Leestown Rd – home to the most wonderfully overwhelming collection of used vinyl in Lexington) have started hosting music events. A mix of live music and djs. This Saturday, the 28th, it’s DJ Otis Badass spinning country. For full info, check out http://myspace.com/popsresale.
:::::::::: YOU GO OUTDOORS. I GO OUTDOORS. LET’S GO OUTDOORS TOGETHER. :::::::::::::
>> Out-of-Door Events
:: Saturday, July 28 :: "Macroinvertebrates at Floracliff SNP" (Fayette County). Cool off near Elk Lick Creek as we discuss different macroinvertebrates that can be found and how we use them to determine water quality. Registration required for this event. Contact Beverly James at 859-351-7770 or Floracliff@aol.com for more information.
>> Bike Events
Check www.lexrides.com for info on upcoming alleycat races, bike polo and a listing of the weekly commuter breakfast spot.
:: Thursday, July 26 :: Bike Commuter Breakfast @ Giacomo's New York Delicatessen, 133 N. Limestone, next to Annabelle's.
They open at 7:00 and will be offering 20% off all breakfast items for those who show up on a bike. Giacomo's just opened a few weeks ago and some of Lexington's finest folks work there including a fellow cyclist. For breakfast they offer bagels, muffins, homemade bread, yogurt and granola, waffles, cheese grits and the hit n run (you'll have to show up Thursday to find out what this is). As well as, coffee, latte, etc. [Thanks go to Charlene Mingus for organizing the July breakfasts and spreading the word.]
- compiled by Greg Abernathy
:::::::::::::::::::::: THE PICK ::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::: Wednesday, July 25 – Wednesday, Aug 1 :::::::::::
:: Friday & Saturday, July 27 & 28 ::
The Forecastle Festival featuring DE LA SOUL, GIRL TALK, ALOHA, THE FEATURES, PARLOUR, MUCCA PAZZA, PARTICLE, CHEER ACCIDENT, and tons more @ The Belvedere (Louisville) – times: Friday noon - 11pm, Saturday 11am - 11:30pmtix: Friday $10 adv/$15 at the door, Saturday $12 adv/$15 at the door, all ages, http://www.forecastlefest.com/
all ye swashbucklers better prepare - forecastle 2007 draws near!
yes, folks, it's that time of year again. throw on your cutoffs, dig those sunglasses out of the glove compartment, and get yer booty over to louisville this weekend for one of the biggest (and coolest) events in kentucky. the forecastle festival is back, and with a decidedly awesome bang this year. while last year's lineup boasted heavyweights sleater-kinney (in one of their last performances ever) and local
heroes the apples in stereo, the sun may shine just a little bit brighter for the 6th annual festival. let's just get straight to some highlights of this stellar lineup, shall we?
on friday, july 27th, shake your butts all around to scourge of the sea, captain of industry, iswhat?!, how i became the bomb, chicago afrobeat, aloha, and acclaimed headliners de la soul! yes!
of saturday, july 28th, the west stage is especially packed with exciting names -
the high water marks (jangly homegrown pop - ED. NOTE - I believe HWM had to pull out because of an injury to drummer Jim Lindsay's hand. Get well soon, Jim.)
the impossible shapes (sweet sounds from bloomington)
early day miners (secretly canadian stars)
the features (lovely and fun thrash-pop)
wax fang (kings of rock and roll!)
mucca pazza (circus punk marching band...what?! awesome!!)
and headlining, GIRL TALK (master of mashups!)
and, of course, like twenty other awesome bands will also be doing their thing while you shake it in the sun. with festival tickets being so affordable, you really can't afford to miss this action.
speaking of action, that's another big part of forecastle. the forecastle festival is actually a three-fold event - music.art.activism. a couple dozen local and regional artists will be showcasing their work for your enjoyment (and maybe for you to take home to your living room), while an impressive list of local and regional environmental activist groups will also be on hand to discuss
what's going on in the bluegrass and what we can do to make things better. ever wanted to get involved in kentucky's future? what a perfect way to get started.
louisville (and kentucky) is lucky to host such a gathering of excitingly progressive ideas. did you know that forecastle is actually the largest gathering of musicians, artists and activists in the
american midwest? that's a pretty darn cool thing to boast. round up your closest compadres and make the trip to louisville this weeked - you won't regret it.
for more information, hit up www.forecastlefest.com.
pertinent info:
forecastle festival - friday/saturday july 27th/28th
riverfront belvedere, louisville, kentucky
all ages
friday $10/$15 at the door, saturday $12/$15 at the door
who? aye matey, you!
- Eli Riveire
:: Also worthwhile in the July 25-Aug 1 timeframe ::
Every Sunday THE BLUEGRASS COLLECTIVE @ The Fishtank, corner of Euclid and Woodland – 9pm, no cover
Wed//July 25 THE PONYS w/JAY RETARD and CATERPILLAR TRACKS @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Thurs/July 26 KILL TOBY WYATT w/MARK MURRAY (dj set) @ Busters – ages 21+, FREE
Thurs/July 26 AVETT BROTHERS w/THE CORDUROY ROAD @ The Dame
Fri/July 27 HEARTTHROB w/FIFTH ON THE FLOOR and ALL AMERICAN WEREWOLVES @ The Dame
Fri-Sun/July 27-29 LITE BRITE INDIE POP & FILM TEST @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Sat/July 28 ONWARD PILGRIM w/J.GLENN and a bunch more bands @ American Legion, on “Versailles Rd next to Wendy’s and a gas station,” (Frankfort, KY) - all ages
Sat/July 28 JON McLAUGHLIN w/COMPANY OF THIEVES @ The Dame – early show, 7pm
Sat/July 28 CROWN ELECTRIC w/PEARLENE @ The Dame – late show, 10pm
Mon/July 30 MARAH w/WILLIE BLEEDING @ The Dame
Tues/July 31 DUSTIN MILAN w/CHELSEA TRAUBE @ The Dame
:: Soon Soon ::
Fri/Aug 3 ILAD w/THE COLOUR OUT OF SPACE @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
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
Sun/Aug 5 QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE w/THE GASOLINE ANGELS @ Coyotes (Louisville) - all ages
Tues/Aug 7 RED PONY CLOCK w/THE JOYBOMBS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Fri/Aug 10 NAPPY ROOTS @ The Dame
Mon/Aug 13 THE INDICATORS (improv comedy) @ The Dame
Wed/Aug 15 PATTY GRIFFIN w/SCOTT MILLER @ Brown Theatre (Louisville) - all ages
Thurs/Aug 16 BROWN RECLUSE SINGS w/KELLI SHAY HICKS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Sat/Aug 18 BIG MARACAS @ The Dame
Sun/Aug 19 FAT WORM OF ERROR @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Tues/Aug 21 MODEST MOUSE w/BAND OF HORSES, and LOVE AS LAUGHTER @ Coyotes (Louisville) - all ages
Wed/Aug 22 SCOTT MILLER @ The Dame
Thurs/Aug 23 ELEKIBASS w/VELCRO STARS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Mon/Aug 27 PALEO @ The Dame
Mon/Aug 27 MEAT PUPPETS @ Headliners (Louisville) - ages 18+
Fri/Aug 24 BISHOP ALLEN @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Wed/Sept 5 NUMBERS w/TIGHT LEATHER @ ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St – all ages – sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Wed/Sept 5 THE WOGGLES @ The Dame
Fri/Sept 7 SILVER APPLES w/THE MOON UPSTAIRS and WARMER MILKS @ UK’s Memorial Hall – all ages – sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Sat/Sept 8 EYE CONTACT (mems of No Neck Blues Band and Tall Firs) @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Sat/Sept 8 ROBBIE FULKS @ The Dame
Fri/Sept 14 AMIINA w/DAVID KARSTEN DANIELS @ 930 Listening Room (Louisville) - all ages
Sat/Sept 15 HEAVY TRASH (featuring Jon Spencer) w/POWERSOLO @ Healdiners (Louisville) - ages 18+
Tues/Sept 18 ANDREW BIRD @ Brown Theatre (Louisville) - all ages
Fri/Sept 21 WILCO w/DR. DOG @ Slugger’s Field (Louisville)
Wed/Sept 26 BLOC PARTY @ Madison Theatre (Covington, KY) - all ages
Fri/Sept 28 VHS OR BETA @ The Dame
Sat/Sept 29 KELLY WILLIS @ The Dame
Wed/Oct 3 THE REMPIS PERCUSSION QUARTET @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Wed/Oct 3 ARCADE FIRE w/LCD SOUNDSYSTEM @ The Great Lawn “on the Louisville Waterfront” (Louisville)
Thurs/Oct 4 DO MAKE SAY THINK @ The Dame
Mon/Oct 15 BLACK MOUNTAIN w/WAX FANG @ Headliners (Louisville) - ages 18+
Thurs/Oct 18 MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD @ Brown Theatre (Louisville) - ages 18+
Wed/Oct 24 MV/EE (Matt Valentine & Erika Elder) @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Fri/Oct 26 MAMMAL w/CADAVER IN DRAG and more @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Sat/Nov 3 JOSH RITTER @ Headliners (Louisville) - ages 18+
Sat/Dec 1 JOSE GONZALEZ @ 930 Listening Room (Louisville) - ages 18+
:: 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
Ride your bike down to Giacomo's tomorrow morning for the bike commuter breakfast (you'll probably want to go back for lunch - their sandwiches are amazing!). Pack up your friends and drive to Louisville for the Forecastle Festival this weekend. Save your energy for a trio of great shows at the Icehouse next weekend+ - Ilad w/Jordan Munson on Friday, Aug 3rd; Ideal Free Distribution, Bunnygrunt, Zavala, and more on Saturday, the 4th; Red Pony Clock w/The Joybombs on Tuesday, the 7th.
Thanks to Greg Abernathy for compiling the outdoor haps and to Eli Riveire for writing the Forecastle preview.
Luv, Ross
:::::::::::::::::::::::: ANNOUNCEMENTS :::::::::::::::::::::::::::
** Thurs/July 26 - Bike Commuter Breakfast @ Giacomo's New York Delicatessen
Giacomo's, 133 N. Limestone, next to Annabelle's, opens at 7am and will be offering 20% off all breakfast items for those who show up on a bike. Check out the "Bike Events" below for the full scoop.
** “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. I finally made it down to the show last Thursday. Ton of fun and a well-timed slice of free pizza. Very nice. Sorry, I screwed around and lost my schedule, so I'm not sure who's playing this week. I'm sure whoever plays it'll be a blast.
** Fri/July 27 – FREE in-store performance – Tommy Womack @ CD Central, 377 S. Limestone
From the CD Central newsletter - "THIS FRIDAY! JULY 27, 1 PM: TOMMY WOMACK - Next up on the CD Central stage is singer-songwriter Tommy Womack. Name sound vaguely famliar? He used to play guitar in a band called Government Cheese at Lexington's legendary Wrocklage on Short Street back in the 80's. He's a native Kentuckian now living in Nashville and turning out some great music which squarely files in our "Americana" (formerly Alternative Country) section. The show is free, so take a long lunch break and check it out!"
** Music at POPS Resale
Our friends at POPS Resale (in the Meadowthorpe Shopping Centre on Leestown Rd – home to the most wonderfully overwhelming collection of used vinyl in Lexington) have started hosting music events. A mix of live music and djs. This Saturday, the 28th, it’s DJ Otis Badass spinning country. For full info, check out http://myspace.com/popsresale.
:::::::::: YOU GO OUTDOORS. I GO OUTDOORS. LET’S GO OUTDOORS TOGETHER. :::::::::::::
>> Out-of-Door Events
:: Saturday, July 28 :: "Macroinvertebrates at Floracliff SNP" (Fayette County). Cool off near Elk Lick Creek as we discuss different macroinvertebrates that can be found and how we use them to determine water quality. Registration required for this event. Contact Beverly James at 859-351-7770 or Floracliff@aol.com for more information.
>> Bike Events
Check www.lexrides.com for info on upcoming alleycat races, bike polo and a listing of the weekly commuter breakfast spot.
:: Thursday, July 26 :: Bike Commuter Breakfast @ Giacomo's New York Delicatessen, 133 N. Limestone, next to Annabelle's.
They open at 7:00 and will be offering 20% off all breakfast items for those who show up on a bike. Giacomo's just opened a few weeks ago and some of Lexington's finest folks work there including a fellow cyclist. For breakfast they offer bagels, muffins, homemade bread, yogurt and granola, waffles, cheese grits and the hit n run (you'll have to show up Thursday to find out what this is). As well as, coffee, latte, etc. [Thanks go to Charlene Mingus for organizing the July breakfasts and spreading the word.]
- compiled by Greg Abernathy
:::::::::::::::::::::: THE PICK ::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::: Wednesday, July 25 – Wednesday, Aug 1 :::::::::::
:: Friday & Saturday, July 27 & 28 ::
The Forecastle Festival featuring DE LA SOUL, GIRL TALK, ALOHA, THE FEATURES, PARLOUR, MUCCA PAZZA, PARTICLE, CHEER ACCIDENT, and tons more @ The Belvedere (Louisville) – times: Friday noon - 11pm, Saturday 11am - 11:30pmtix: Friday $10 adv/$15 at the door, Saturday $12 adv/$15 at the door, all ages, http://www.forecastlefest.com/
all ye swashbucklers better prepare - forecastle 2007 draws near!
yes, folks, it's that time of year again. throw on your cutoffs, dig those sunglasses out of the glove compartment, and get yer booty over to louisville this weekend for one of the biggest (and coolest) events in kentucky. the forecastle festival is back, and with a decidedly awesome bang this year. while last year's lineup boasted heavyweights sleater-kinney (in one of their last performances ever) and local
heroes the apples in stereo, the sun may shine just a little bit brighter for the 6th annual festival. let's just get straight to some highlights of this stellar lineup, shall we?
on friday, july 27th, shake your butts all around to scourge of the sea, captain of industry, iswhat?!, how i became the bomb, chicago afrobeat, aloha, and acclaimed headliners de la soul! yes!
of saturday, july 28th, the west stage is especially packed with exciting names -
the high water marks (jangly homegrown pop - ED. NOTE - I believe HWM had to pull out because of an injury to drummer Jim Lindsay's hand. Get well soon, Jim.)
the impossible shapes (sweet sounds from bloomington)
early day miners (secretly canadian stars)
the features (lovely and fun thrash-pop)
wax fang (kings of rock and roll!)
mucca pazza (circus punk marching band...what?! awesome!!)
and headlining, GIRL TALK (master of mashups!)
and, of course, like twenty other awesome bands will also be doing their thing while you shake it in the sun. with festival tickets being so affordable, you really can't afford to miss this action.
speaking of action, that's another big part of forecastle. the forecastle festival is actually a three-fold event - music.art.activism. a couple dozen local and regional artists will be showcasing their work for your enjoyment (and maybe for you to take home to your living room), while an impressive list of local and regional environmental activist groups will also be on hand to discuss
what's going on in the bluegrass and what we can do to make things better. ever wanted to get involved in kentucky's future? what a perfect way to get started.
louisville (and kentucky) is lucky to host such a gathering of excitingly progressive ideas. did you know that forecastle is actually the largest gathering of musicians, artists and activists in the
american midwest? that's a pretty darn cool thing to boast. round up your closest compadres and make the trip to louisville this weeked - you won't regret it.
for more information, hit up www.forecastlefest.com.
pertinent info:
forecastle festival - friday/saturday july 27th/28th
riverfront belvedere, louisville, kentucky
all ages
friday $10/$15 at the door, saturday $12/$15 at the door
who? aye matey, you!
- Eli Riveire
:: Also worthwhile in the July 25-Aug 1 timeframe ::
Every Sunday THE BLUEGRASS COLLECTIVE @ The Fishtank, corner of Euclid and Woodland – 9pm, no cover
Wed//July 25 THE PONYS w/JAY RETARD and CATERPILLAR TRACKS @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Thurs/July 26 KILL TOBY WYATT w/MARK MURRAY (dj set) @ Busters – ages 21+, FREE
Thurs/July 26 AVETT BROTHERS w/THE CORDUROY ROAD @ The Dame
Fri/July 27 HEARTTHROB w/FIFTH ON THE FLOOR and ALL AMERICAN WEREWOLVES @ The Dame
Fri-Sun/July 27-29 LITE BRITE INDIE POP & FILM TEST @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Sat/July 28 ONWARD PILGRIM w/J.GLENN and a bunch more bands @ American Legion, on “Versailles Rd next to Wendy’s and a gas station,” (Frankfort, KY) - all ages
Sat/July 28 JON McLAUGHLIN w/COMPANY OF THIEVES @ The Dame – early show, 7pm
Sat/July 28 CROWN ELECTRIC w/PEARLENE @ The Dame – late show, 10pm
Mon/July 30 MARAH w/WILLIE BLEEDING @ The Dame
Tues/July 31 DUSTIN MILAN w/CHELSEA TRAUBE @ The Dame
:: Soon Soon ::
Fri/Aug 3 ILAD w/THE COLOUR OUT OF SPACE @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
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
Sun/Aug 5 QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE w/THE GASOLINE ANGELS @ Coyotes (Louisville) - all ages
Tues/Aug 7 RED PONY CLOCK w/THE JOYBOMBS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Fri/Aug 10 NAPPY ROOTS @ The Dame
Mon/Aug 13 THE INDICATORS (improv comedy) @ The Dame
Wed/Aug 15 PATTY GRIFFIN w/SCOTT MILLER @ Brown Theatre (Louisville) - all ages
Thurs/Aug 16 BROWN RECLUSE SINGS w/KELLI SHAY HICKS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Sat/Aug 18 BIG MARACAS @ The Dame
Sun/Aug 19 FAT WORM OF ERROR @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Tues/Aug 21 MODEST MOUSE w/BAND OF HORSES, and LOVE AS LAUGHTER @ Coyotes (Louisville) - all ages
Wed/Aug 22 SCOTT MILLER @ The Dame
Thurs/Aug 23 ELEKIBASS w/VELCRO STARS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Mon/Aug 27 PALEO @ The Dame
Mon/Aug 27 MEAT PUPPETS @ Headliners (Louisville) - ages 18+
Fri/Aug 24 BISHOP ALLEN @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Wed/Sept 5 NUMBERS w/TIGHT LEATHER @ ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St – all ages – sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Wed/Sept 5 THE WOGGLES @ The Dame
Fri/Sept 7 SILVER APPLES w/THE MOON UPSTAIRS and WARMER MILKS @ UK’s Memorial Hall – all ages – sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Sat/Sept 8 EYE CONTACT (mems of No Neck Blues Band and Tall Firs) @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Sat/Sept 8 ROBBIE FULKS @ The Dame
Fri/Sept 14 AMIINA w/DAVID KARSTEN DANIELS @ 930 Listening Room (Louisville) - all ages
Sat/Sept 15 HEAVY TRASH (featuring Jon Spencer) w/POWERSOLO @ Healdiners (Louisville) - ages 18+
Tues/Sept 18 ANDREW BIRD @ Brown Theatre (Louisville) - all ages
Fri/Sept 21 WILCO w/DR. DOG @ Slugger’s Field (Louisville)
Wed/Sept 26 BLOC PARTY @ Madison Theatre (Covington, KY) - all ages
Fri/Sept 28 VHS OR BETA @ The Dame
Sat/Sept 29 KELLY WILLIS @ The Dame
Wed/Oct 3 THE REMPIS PERCUSSION QUARTET @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Wed/Oct 3 ARCADE FIRE w/LCD SOUNDSYSTEM @ The Great Lawn “on the Louisville Waterfront” (Louisville)
Thurs/Oct 4 DO MAKE SAY THINK @ The Dame
Mon/Oct 15 BLACK MOUNTAIN w/WAX FANG @ Headliners (Louisville) - ages 18+
Thurs/Oct 18 MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD @ Brown Theatre (Louisville) - ages 18+
Wed/Oct 24 MV/EE (Matt Valentine & Erika Elder) @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Fri/Oct 26 MAMMAL w/CADAVER IN DRAG and more @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Sat/Nov 3 JOSH RITTER @ Headliners (Louisville) - ages 18+
Sat/Dec 1 JOSE GONZALEZ @ 930 Listening Room (Louisville) - ages 18+
:: 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
Thursday, July 12, 2007
TLP July 12, 2007
Go see Brando and the Phantasmos tonight at Busters. Don’t miss Ill Ease next Thursday (also at Busters). Chow on FREE food from Gumbo Ya Ya and party with the France and the High Water Marks next Friday at the Icehouse. Get ready for the Forecastle Fest.
Happy Birthday, Eli.
Luv, Ross
:::::::::::::::::::::::: Announcements :::::::::::::::::::::::::::
** “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. Tomorrow (July 12), it’s Idaho, Alaska with Brando and the Phantasmos. Next Thursday (July 19), it’s Jason Zavala with New Jersey’s Ill Ease. (See ‘The Picks’ for more info.)
** Music at POPS
Our friends at POPS Resale (in the Meadowthorpe Shopping Centre on Leestown Rd – home to the most wonderfully overwhelming collection of used vinyl in Lexington … the world?!) have started hosting music events. A mix of live music and djs. They’ve got Matt Dacey spinning Metal on Friday, the 20th (at 4pm). Then, a live set by Shivas Iron on Saturday, the 21st. And, on Saturday, the 28th, it’s DJ Otis Badass spinning country. For full info, check out http://myspace.com/popsresale.
** Coming UP! Fri & Sat/July 27 & 28 - The Forecastle Festival in Louisville!
An early reminder. Art, Music, Activism. Performances by De La Soul, Particle, High Water Marks, Scourge of the Sea, Aloha, Cheer Accident, and tons more. Full scoop at http://www.forecastlefest.com.
:::::::::: YOU GO OUTDOORS. I GO OUTDOORS. LET’S GO OUTDOORS TOGETHER. :::::::::::::
>> Out-of-Door Events
:: Saturday, July 21 :: July 21, 2007. "Pollinators at Floracliff SNP" (Fayette County). Join Extension Specialist for 4-H and Youth Entomology Blake Newton as we search for insects and discuss their important relationship with plants. Registration required for this event. Contact Beverly James at 859-351-7770 or Floracliff@aol.com for more information.
:: Saturday, July 28 :: "Macroinvertebrates at Floracliff SNP" (Fayette County). Cool off near Elk Lick Creek as we discuss different macroinvertebrates that can be found and how we use them to determine water quality. Registration required for this event. Contact Beverly James at 859-351-7770 or Floracliff@aol.com for more information.
>> Bike Events
Check http://www.lexrides.com for info on upcoming alleycat races, bike polo and a listing of the weekly commuter breakfast spot.
:: 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.
- compiled by Greg Abernathy
:::::::::::::::::::::: THE PICKS ::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::: Thursday, July 12 - Wednesday, July 25 :::::::::::
:: Thursday, July 12 ::
DELUXIN’ w/JEFF, NATARAJA, and WRETCHED WORST @ The Frowny Bear, 208 Forest Park
9pm, all ages, $3 suggested donation
Deluxin' -- punk junk via Nashville Nate from Be Your Own Pet and crew. JEFF -- on tour w/above pranksters. Nataraja -- Travis Shelton of Warmer Milks branching out. Wretched Worst -- still collecting blood and booty from last wks punkbust.
- descriptions courtesy of Ben Allen [Full Disclosure: Ben’s a member of Wretched Worst.]
:: Thursday, July 12 ::
IDAHO, ALASKA w/BRANDO AND THE PHANTASMOS @ Busters, corner of Main and Upper
10pm, ages 21+, FREE
Idaho, Alaska = new local indie rock band. Recommended to fans of Modest Mouse and 764-HERO. http://myspace.com/idahoalaska. Brando and the Phantasmos = pop that rambles stylistically in every which direction. From silly to sincere, from country-ish bounce to electro-influenced, Brandon Shields and crew carry it off with pluck. http://myspace.com/brandophantasmo.
:: Sunday, July 15 ::
CRIME IN STEREO w/ATTITUDE, HANK JONES, and TAKE MY WORD @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St
6:30pm (sharp!), all ages, $5 suggested donation
Crime In Stereo = melodic hardcore punk from Levittown, NY. Catchy as all hell. ("Bicycles For Afghanistan" is my favorite off their MySpace page.) Attitude = big rock influenced hardcore from Syracuse, NY. Take My Word = straight-edge hardcore from Lexington. Their set a couple weeks ago at the Icehouse with Real Live Tigers, Heartthrob, et al was great. Sorry, I don't know anything about Hank Jones. http://myspace.com/crimeinstereo, http://myspace.com/attitudehc, http://myspace.com/takemyword
:: Wednesday, July 18 ::
Women’s 09 vol. 5 featuring CAVES, DARYL COOK, and OFF THE SKY @ ArtsPlace basement, 161 N. Mill St. - 9pm, all ages, $3
The fifth show in Jason Corder’s experimental music series in the women’s dressing room in the ArtsPlace basement. Caves = Ben Allen. Daryl Cook = Sassy Daryl, aka Walter Carson. Off The Sky = the aforementioned Mr. Corder.
:: Thursday, July 19 ::
JASON ZAVALA w/ILL EASE, and dj sets by JC SAXON @ Buster’s, corner of Main and Upper
10pm, ages 21+, FREE
Everybody loves JZ, former front-man/primary songwriter for the Elephants, right? Dramatic odd-ball pop in the vein of Frog Eyes, Jim McIntyre, Arcade Fire, They Shoot Horses Don’t They?, and Judith Berkson. Ill Ease = New Jersey’s Elizabeth Sharp and occasional contributors. In this case, I’m pretty sure it’s just E-Sharp. Picture the sharp-witted spawn of Maureen Tucker (Velvet Underground, m’f’ers!). Simple, catchy, driving, biting and funny, art scuzz anthems. Check out http://myspace.com/illease. NOTE: There’s no cover charge, but someone will likely pass the hat to get some gas money for Elizabeth. So, bring a couple extra bucks to pitch in.
:: Thursday, July 19 ::
THE GOURDS w/DAVID CHILDERS @ The Dame
doors 9pm, ages 21+, $10
The Gourds are a fun, literate honky-tonk band from Austin, TX. However, in the longrun, I’m afraid, all they’ll be remembered for is their hillbilly cover of Snoop Dogg’s “Gin and Juice” (you can hear it at http://myspace.com/thegourds - for my money, Hip Hop Nation did a better cover at the 4th of July festivities this year). http://myspace.com/thegourdstx.
:: Friday, July 20 ::
HIGH WATER MARKS w/JE SUIS FRANCE @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St
8pm, all ages, $5 suggested donation, FREE food from Gumbo Ya Ya & FREE ice cream
Yup, FREE Gumbo Ya Ya grub (including a vegan option) & FREE ice cream & two killer bands!
Je Suis France = good time party dudes from Athens, GA (well … the band started in Athens and some of the members still live there, but a few have spread out to other locales – Boston, Atlanta, San Fran, etc) including members of Masters of the Hemisphere, Still Flyin’, and The Wee Turtles. Dave Condra wrote a nice description for the “Gig-Bites!” column in July’s Nougat. Here it is: “Je Suis France play idiosyncratic space-pop ranging from noisy indie-rock ala Built to Spill or Folk Implosion to drug-jams sounding something like Butthole Surfers meets Grateful Dead.” Live, the France are completely debaucherous fun. http://myspace.com/jesuisfrancejams
High Water Marks = propulsive wall-of-sound jangle rock from members/ex-members of Apples in Stereo, Palermo, LFUCS, Von Hemmling, Oranger, and The Fakes. I love them. They’re getting ready to release a new record. You’ll find two of the new tracks on the FREE Icehouse shows sampler cd. Look for copies at the usual spots around town (should be at CD Central, Gumbo Ya Ya, and some of the coffee shops by the end of the day). http://myspace.com/thehighwatermarks
[Full Disclosure: I helped organize this show.]
:: Friday, July 20 ::
VHS OR BETA w/CHICO FELLINI @ The Dame
doors at 9pm, ages 21+, $10
Stylish people making stylish people (and us slobs) dance.
:: Sunday, July 22 ::
TUSCO TERROR w/JORDAN MUNSON, THREE LEGGED RACE and SAM GOLDBERG @ a location in downtown Lex (due to the nature of this show, please RSVP to info@charlesmansion.org for the venue if you are interested in attending) - 7:45pm, all ages, donations accepted for touring bands
-=Tusco Terror=- http://www.myspace.com/tuscoterror Classick junk noise
retardo scum from Akron.
-=Sam Goldberg=- Guitar/keyboard drone from Ohio.
-=Jordan Munson=- http://www.myspace.com/karatejonesduomusic Solo
percussion/electronics.
-=Three Legged Race=- http://www.myspace.com/mountaain Electronic hypnotic
trance.
- descriptions taken from a recent Charles Mansion listserv mailing
:: Also worthwhile in the July 12-July 25 timeframe ::
Every Sunday THE BLUEGRASS COLLECTIVE @ The Fishtank, corner of Euclid and Woodland – 9pm, no cover
Fri/July 13 ILL SUBLIMINAL w/L’ELECTRONIQUE @ The Dame
Fri/July 13 FORGET CASSETTES w/DE NOVO DAHL, THE CARTER ADMINISTRATION, and SAVE MACAULAY @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Mon/July 16 THE POOR RICHARDS w/TALKING TO JIMMY @ The Dame
Mon/July 16 PALE HOARSE w/D2T and THE MAGIC WORDS @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Wed/July 18 THE SWELLS @ The Dame
Wed/July 18 GAYBOMB w/MINCEMEAT OR TENSPEED, DAVE SMOLEN, and more @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Fri/July 20 RAKADU GYPSY DANCE @ Natasha's Cafe, 112 Esplanade
Sat/July 21 DIALETICS @ The Dame
Mon/July 23 RICHARD BUCKNER w/THE SIX PARTS SEVEN, THESE UNITED STATES and CARTRIGHT @ The Dame
Tues/July 24 SCISSORS FOR LEFTY w/THE HEDRONS @ The Dame
Tues/July 24 THE OLD 97’S @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Wed//July 25 THE PONYS w/JAY RETARD and CATERPILLAR TRACKS @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
:: Soon Soon ::
Thurs/July 26 KILL TOBY WYATT w/MARK MURRAY (dj set) @ Busters – ages 21+, FREE
Thurs/July 26 AVETT BROTHERS w/THE CORDUROY ROAD @ The Dame
Fri/July 27 HEARTTHROB w/FIFTH ON THE FLOOR and ALL AMERICAN WEREWOLVES @ 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://www.forecastlefest.com/
Fri-Sun/July 27-29 LITE BRITE INDIE POP & FILM TEST @ Southgate House (Newport, KY) - http://www.litebritetest.com/
Sat/July 28 JON McLAUGHLIN @ The Dame – early show, 7pm
Sat/July 28 CROWN ELECTRIC w/PEARLENE @ The Dame – late show, 10pm
Mon/July 30 MARAH w/WILLIE BLEEDING @ The Dame
Tues/July 31 DUSTIN MILAN w/CHELSEA TRAUBE @ The Dame
Fri/Aug 3 ILAD w/more tba @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
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
Tues/Aug 7 RED PONY CLOCK w/THE JOYBOMBS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Thurs/Aug 16 BROWN RECLUSE SINGS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St - all ages
Sat/Aug 18 BIG MARACAS @ The Dame
Thurs/Aug 23 ELEKIBASS w/VELCRO STARS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Mon/Aug 27 PALEO @ The Dame
Fri/Aug 24 BISHOP ALLEN w/more tba @ 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
Happy Birthday, Eli.
Luv, Ross
:::::::::::::::::::::::: Announcements :::::::::::::::::::::::::::
** “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. Tomorrow (July 12), it’s Idaho, Alaska with Brando and the Phantasmos. Next Thursday (July 19), it’s Jason Zavala with New Jersey’s Ill Ease. (See ‘The Picks’ for more info.)
** Music at POPS
Our friends at POPS Resale (in the Meadowthorpe Shopping Centre on Leestown Rd – home to the most wonderfully overwhelming collection of used vinyl in Lexington … the world?!) have started hosting music events. A mix of live music and djs. They’ve got Matt Dacey spinning Metal on Friday, the 20th (at 4pm). Then, a live set by Shivas Iron on Saturday, the 21st. And, on Saturday, the 28th, it’s DJ Otis Badass spinning country. For full info, check out http://myspace.com/popsresale.
** Coming UP! Fri & Sat/July 27 & 28 - The Forecastle Festival in Louisville!
An early reminder. Art, Music, Activism. Performances by De La Soul, Particle, High Water Marks, Scourge of the Sea, Aloha, Cheer Accident, and tons more. Full scoop at http://www.forecastlefest.com.
:::::::::: YOU GO OUTDOORS. I GO OUTDOORS. LET’S GO OUTDOORS TOGETHER. :::::::::::::
>> Out-of-Door Events
:: Saturday, July 21 :: July 21, 2007. "Pollinators at Floracliff SNP" (Fayette County). Join Extension Specialist for 4-H and Youth Entomology Blake Newton as we search for insects and discuss their important relationship with plants. Registration required for this event. Contact Beverly James at 859-351-7770 or Floracliff@aol.com for more information.
:: Saturday, July 28 :: "Macroinvertebrates at Floracliff SNP" (Fayette County). Cool off near Elk Lick Creek as we discuss different macroinvertebrates that can be found and how we use them to determine water quality. Registration required for this event. Contact Beverly James at 859-351-7770 or Floracliff@aol.com for more information.
>> Bike Events
Check http://www.lexrides.com for info on upcoming alleycat races, bike polo and a listing of the weekly commuter breakfast spot.
:: 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.
- compiled by Greg Abernathy
:::::::::::::::::::::: THE PICKS ::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::: Thursday, July 12 - Wednesday, July 25 :::::::::::
:: Thursday, July 12 ::
DELUXIN’ w/JEFF, NATARAJA, and WRETCHED WORST @ The Frowny Bear, 208 Forest Park
9pm, all ages, $3 suggested donation
Deluxin' -- punk junk via Nashville Nate from Be Your Own Pet and crew. JEFF -- on tour w/above pranksters. Nataraja -- Travis Shelton of Warmer Milks branching out. Wretched Worst -- still collecting blood and booty from last wks punkbust.
- descriptions courtesy of Ben Allen [Full Disclosure: Ben’s a member of Wretched Worst.]
:: Thursday, July 12 ::
IDAHO, ALASKA w/BRANDO AND THE PHANTASMOS @ Busters, corner of Main and Upper
10pm, ages 21+, FREE
Idaho, Alaska = new local indie rock band. Recommended to fans of Modest Mouse and 764-HERO. http://myspace.com/idahoalaska. Brando and the Phantasmos = pop that rambles stylistically in every which direction. From silly to sincere, from country-ish bounce to electro-influenced, Brandon Shields and crew carry it off with pluck. http://myspace.com/brandophantasmo.
:: Sunday, July 15 ::
CRIME IN STEREO w/ATTITUDE, HANK JONES, and TAKE MY WORD @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St
6:30pm (sharp!), all ages, $5 suggested donation
Crime In Stereo = melodic hardcore punk from Levittown, NY. Catchy as all hell. ("Bicycles For Afghanistan" is my favorite off their MySpace page.) Attitude = big rock influenced hardcore from Syracuse, NY. Take My Word = straight-edge hardcore from Lexington. Their set a couple weeks ago at the Icehouse with Real Live Tigers, Heartthrob, et al was great. Sorry, I don't know anything about Hank Jones. http://myspace.com/crimeinstereo, http://myspace.com/attitudehc, http://myspace.com/takemyword
:: Wednesday, July 18 ::
Women’s 09 vol. 5 featuring CAVES, DARYL COOK, and OFF THE SKY @ ArtsPlace basement, 161 N. Mill St. - 9pm, all ages, $3
The fifth show in Jason Corder’s experimental music series in the women’s dressing room in the ArtsPlace basement. Caves = Ben Allen. Daryl Cook = Sassy Daryl, aka Walter Carson. Off The Sky = the aforementioned Mr. Corder.
:: Thursday, July 19 ::
JASON ZAVALA w/ILL EASE, and dj sets by JC SAXON @ Buster’s, corner of Main and Upper
10pm, ages 21+, FREE
Everybody loves JZ, former front-man/primary songwriter for the Elephants, right? Dramatic odd-ball pop in the vein of Frog Eyes, Jim McIntyre, Arcade Fire, They Shoot Horses Don’t They?, and Judith Berkson. Ill Ease = New Jersey’s Elizabeth Sharp and occasional contributors. In this case, I’m pretty sure it’s just E-Sharp. Picture the sharp-witted spawn of Maureen Tucker (Velvet Underground, m’f’ers!). Simple, catchy, driving, biting and funny, art scuzz anthems. Check out http://myspace.com/illease. NOTE: There’s no cover charge, but someone will likely pass the hat to get some gas money for Elizabeth. So, bring a couple extra bucks to pitch in.
:: Thursday, July 19 ::
THE GOURDS w/DAVID CHILDERS @ The Dame
doors 9pm, ages 21+, $10
The Gourds are a fun, literate honky-tonk band from Austin, TX. However, in the longrun, I’m afraid, all they’ll be remembered for is their hillbilly cover of Snoop Dogg’s “Gin and Juice” (you can hear it at http://myspace.com/thegourds - for my money, Hip Hop Nation did a better cover at the 4th of July festivities this year). http://myspace.com/thegourdstx.
:: Friday, July 20 ::
HIGH WATER MARKS w/JE SUIS FRANCE @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St
8pm, all ages, $5 suggested donation, FREE food from Gumbo Ya Ya & FREE ice cream
Yup, FREE Gumbo Ya Ya grub (including a vegan option) & FREE ice cream & two killer bands!
Je Suis France = good time party dudes from Athens, GA (well … the band started in Athens and some of the members still live there, but a few have spread out to other locales – Boston, Atlanta, San Fran, etc) including members of Masters of the Hemisphere, Still Flyin’, and The Wee Turtles. Dave Condra wrote a nice description for the “Gig-Bites!” column in July’s Nougat. Here it is: “Je Suis France play idiosyncratic space-pop ranging from noisy indie-rock ala Built to Spill or Folk Implosion to drug-jams sounding something like Butthole Surfers meets Grateful Dead.” Live, the France are completely debaucherous fun. http://myspace.com/jesuisfrancejams
High Water Marks = propulsive wall-of-sound jangle rock from members/ex-members of Apples in Stereo, Palermo, LFUCS, Von Hemmling, Oranger, and The Fakes. I love them. They’re getting ready to release a new record. You’ll find two of the new tracks on the FREE Icehouse shows sampler cd. Look for copies at the usual spots around town (should be at CD Central, Gumbo Ya Ya, and some of the coffee shops by the end of the day). http://myspace.com/thehighwatermarks
[Full Disclosure: I helped organize this show.]
:: Friday, July 20 ::
VHS OR BETA w/CHICO FELLINI @ The Dame
doors at 9pm, ages 21+, $10
Stylish people making stylish people (and us slobs) dance.
:: Sunday, July 22 ::
TUSCO TERROR w/JORDAN MUNSON, THREE LEGGED RACE and SAM GOLDBERG @ a location in downtown Lex (due to the nature of this show, please RSVP to info@charlesmansion.org for the venue if you are interested in attending) - 7:45pm, all ages, donations accepted for touring bands
-=Tusco Terror=- http://www.myspace.com/tuscoterror Classick junk noise
retardo scum from Akron.
-=Sam Goldberg=- Guitar/keyboard drone from Ohio.
-=Jordan Munson=- http://www.myspace.com/karatejonesduomusic Solo
percussion/electronics.
-=Three Legged Race=- http://www.myspace.com/mountaain Electronic hypnotic
trance.
- descriptions taken from a recent Charles Mansion listserv mailing
:: Also worthwhile in the July 12-July 25 timeframe ::
Every Sunday THE BLUEGRASS COLLECTIVE @ The Fishtank, corner of Euclid and Woodland – 9pm, no cover
Fri/July 13 ILL SUBLIMINAL w/L’ELECTRONIQUE @ The Dame
Fri/July 13 FORGET CASSETTES w/DE NOVO DAHL, THE CARTER ADMINISTRATION, and SAVE MACAULAY @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Mon/July 16 THE POOR RICHARDS w/TALKING TO JIMMY @ The Dame
Mon/July 16 PALE HOARSE w/D2T and THE MAGIC WORDS @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Wed/July 18 THE SWELLS @ The Dame
Wed/July 18 GAYBOMB w/MINCEMEAT OR TENSPEED, DAVE SMOLEN, and more @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Fri/July 20 RAKADU GYPSY DANCE @ Natasha's Cafe, 112 Esplanade
Sat/July 21 DIALETICS @ The Dame
Mon/July 23 RICHARD BUCKNER w/THE SIX PARTS SEVEN, THESE UNITED STATES and CARTRIGHT @ The Dame
Tues/July 24 SCISSORS FOR LEFTY w/THE HEDRONS @ The Dame
Tues/July 24 THE OLD 97’S @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Wed//July 25 THE PONYS w/JAY RETARD and CATERPILLAR TRACKS @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
:: Soon Soon ::
Thurs/July 26 KILL TOBY WYATT w/MARK MURRAY (dj set) @ Busters – ages 21+, FREE
Thurs/July 26 AVETT BROTHERS w/THE CORDUROY ROAD @ The Dame
Fri/July 27 HEARTTHROB w/FIFTH ON THE FLOOR and ALL AMERICAN WEREWOLVES @ 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://www.forecastlefest.com/
Fri-Sun/July 27-29 LITE BRITE INDIE POP & FILM TEST @ Southgate House (Newport, KY) - http://www.litebritetest.com/
Sat/July 28 JON McLAUGHLIN @ The Dame – early show, 7pm
Sat/July 28 CROWN ELECTRIC w/PEARLENE @ The Dame – late show, 10pm
Mon/July 30 MARAH w/WILLIE BLEEDING @ The Dame
Tues/July 31 DUSTIN MILAN w/CHELSEA TRAUBE @ The Dame
Fri/Aug 3 ILAD w/more tba @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
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
Tues/Aug 7 RED PONY CLOCK w/THE JOYBOMBS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Thurs/Aug 16 BROWN RECLUSE SINGS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St - all ages
Sat/Aug 18 BIG MARACAS @ The Dame
Thurs/Aug 23 ELEKIBASS w/VELCRO STARS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Mon/Aug 27 PALEO @ The Dame
Fri/Aug 24 BISHOP ALLEN w/more tba @ 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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