Wednesday, October 31, 2007
TLP October 31, 2007
A quick guide to tonight’s Halloween happenings and picks for the rest of the week. Bike it tonight. Catch Tina Cofer at Al’s tomorrow night. Don’t miss the Health & Happiness Family Gospel Band Saturday at the Icehouse.
Luv, Ross
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** On the horizon …
Friday, November 9 - Daughters of the Mountain: Women Coal Miners in Central Appalachia at UK SCFA President's Room
Saturday, November 10 - Squallis Puppeteers workshop and performance at Living Arts & Science Center
Friday, November 16 – Wes Beltz’s BFA show at The Icehouse (during the Gallery Hop! festivities)
Sunday, November 25 – VAMPIRE WEEKEND at Old Tarr Distillery - FREE - sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM, W Weekly, and YouAintNoPicasso.com with assists from Gumbo Ya Ya, Third St Stuff Coffee, and Sqecial Media
:::::::::::::::::::::: THE PICKS ::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::: Wednesday, October 31 – Saturday, November 3 :::::::::::
:: Wednesday, October 31 ::
The Void’s HALLOWEEN SKATEFEST @ Woodland Park
4-9pm, all ages, FREE
Start your Halloween festivities early with the party in the park. Costumed skate contest, FREE food, music from THE ALL AMERICAN WEREWOLVES, KILLY TOBY WYATT, THE INFECTED, CHUBBY BEHEMOTH, and THE MORNING GLORIES, a best costume contest with tons of prizes, and more. Kudos to Reid and the Void for partnering up with LFUCG Parks & Rec, WRFL, and just about every small business in Lexington (The Black Market, CD Central, Charmed Life Tattoo, Stella’s, Dogtown, Smiley Pete, Puccini’s … and on and on) to make this happen.
:: Wednesday, October 31 ::
Lexington’s 2nd Annual Alleycat Race – beginning at Woodland Park (meet in the area next to the skatepark) - pre-race parade loop through downtown at 7pm, race registration at 8pm, race begins at 8:30pm - after-party at The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell)
The 2nd annual Halloween Alleycat race. Show up early for the pre-race parade loop through downtown. The meet-up for that is at 7pm at the corner of High St and Kentucky Ave. If you’ve not ridden in an alleycat before, this is a great one to jump into. More of an event than a race (though there will still be prizes for the top finishers). Lots of goofy fun and not an uber-competitive vibe. As Brian Turner said in a recent email – “Expect a fun night of the unexpected - there will be many components of the race (checkpoints, off-bike tasks, secret stops, and possibly even a scavenger hunt element), with many opportunities for prizes throughout.” Registration is $5. Costumes are a MUST. You’ll need a messenger bag or some other way to carry things you’ll pick up at the race checkpoints. The race ends at The Icehouse and then the party commences. Music and horror movies on the big screen. Do it, do it.
:: Wednesday, October 31 ::
“The Freakshow 2007” featuring THE DIALECTICS @ Capoeira Cultural Center, 758 N. Limestone (on the right just before Limestone hits Loudon – parking is available next to the Center) - 9pm – 1am, all ages, $5
The first of two good excuses to explore the N. Limestone renaissance. The Capoeira Cultural Center grew out of the ashes of Firebird Studio (y’all remember that little spot next door to Gallerie Soleil on Short St, right?). Firebird used to host all ages shows pretty regularly until their landlords pitched a fit. This is the first party/show happening that I known about in the new space. Expect a funky Halloween spectacle with live hip hop sounds from our friends, the Dialelctics, prizes for the best/most creative costumes, and all that jazz.
:: Thursday, November 1 ::
TINA COFER @ Al’s Bar, corner of 6th and N. Limestone
9pm, ages 21+, FREE
Yup - the second of your good excuses to head North on Limestone. As I think I mentioned in a previous issue, Al’s has begun presenting FREE shows every Thursday night. Nothing beats a free show at a bar. Puts everyone in a good mood. Tina = hard strumming guitar folk augmented with violin (played by Ondine Quinn). Check her cover of TV On The Radio’s “Wolf Like Me” on her Myspace page – http://myspace.com/tinamariacofer. IMPORTANT NOTE: Music starts and finishes early, so don’t be late. I rolled in around 10:30 or 11 last week in an attempt to catch Brando and the Phantasmos. Music was long done.
:: Friday, November 2 ::
SYMBIANCE’s “Monster Mash Party” @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell)
9pm, all ages, $3 suggested donation
Chilled-out, jammed-out post-Halloween costume party headlined by Symbiance. http://myspace.com/symbiance
:: Saturday, November 3 ::
THE HEALTH & HAPPINESS FAMILY GOSPEL BAND @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell) - 8pm, all ages, $3-$5 suggested donation
Gospel sounds ranging from traditional Appalachian to Otis Redding to Johnny Cash and beyond delivered with ecstatic gusto by ten Louisvillians (including Lex-patriate/half of the Smacks!, Brian Manley), who have walked and still walk the punk rock life. Health & Happiness' show at the Icehouse in June had all the sweaty energy of a tent revival. Check out a clip, courtesy of our friend Tim Stamps - http://youtube.com/watch?v=1EgT8lUUv9Q. [Full disclosure: I helped organize this show.]
:: Saturday, November 3 ::
HOLLY GOLIGHTLY @ The Dame
10pm, ages 21+, $6
Wish this wasn’t the same night as Health & Happiness. Oh, well, it’s nice to have options. Holly Golightly = prolific British songstress; “a blend of pre-rock electric blues, folk rock, and less frantic rock & roll” (AllMusic.com). Some of you of course remember her as one of Thee Headcoatees. Find music, better descriptions, and more info at http://www.hollygolightly.com/.
:: Also worthwhile in the October 31 - November 3 timeframe ::
Wed/Oct 31 CHICO FELLINI w/HOT PIPES @ The Dame
Thurs/Nov 1 CHUCK PROPHET @ The Dame
Fri/Nov 2 JOHN DOE (of X) w/GARRISON STAR @ The Dame
Fri/Nov 2 BIG MARACAS @ The Dame – late show
Sat/Nov 3 JOSH RITTER w/ERIC BACHMANN @ Headliners (Louisville) - ages 18+
Sat/Nov 3 DR DOG @ Uncle Pleasants (Louisville)
:: Soon Soon ::
Mon/Nov 5 “The Comedians of Comedy Tour” featuring PATTON OSWALT, BRIAN POSEHN, and MARIA BAMFORD @ Headliners (Louisville)
Thurs/Nov 8 CHARLAMBIDES w/ALASDAIR ROBERTS @ The Icehouse - all ages, sponsored by WRFL
Sun/Nov 11 LUCERO w/BOBBY BARE JR, and WHISKEY & CO. @ Headliners (Louisville)
Mon/Nov 12 CASPER & THE COOKIES @ The Dame
Mon/Nov 12 MY BRIGHTEST DIAMOND w/TIM FITE @ 930 Listening Room (Louisville)
Fri/Nov 16 CUNNINLYNGUISTS @ The Dame
Tues/Nov 20 FEIST @ Brown Theatre (Louisville)
Sat/Nov 24 TIGHT LEATHER w/THE N.E.C. @ The Icehouse - all ages
Sun/Nov 25 VAMPIRE WEEKEND @ Old Tarr Distillery, 899 Manchester – all ages, FREE, sponsored by WRFL, W Weekly, and YouAintNoPicasso.com
Tues/Nov 27 DEMONS w/SICK HOUR @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Thurs/Nov 29 LITTLE BROTHER @ The Dame
Fri/Nov 30 PETER, BJORN, & JOHN @ Headliners (Louisville)
Sat/Dec 1 JOSE GONZALEZ w/CASS McCOMBS @ 930 Listening Room (Louisville) - ages 18+
Fri/Dec 7 MARGOT & THE NUCLEAR SO-AND-SO’S w/LE LOUP @ The Dame
Sun/Dec 16 Outside the Spotlight 5th Anniversary Concert featuring ENGINES w/THE FRODE GJERSTAD TRIO @ Pepper Distillery, Manchester St
:: 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/
CRICKET PRESS (amazing local poster art) - http://www.cricket-press.com
WRFL 88.1FM (UK's student-run radio station) - http://wrfl.fm
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 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::
** On the horizon …
Friday, November 9 - Daughters of the Mountain: Women Coal Miners in Central Appalachia at UK SCFA President's Room
Saturday, November 10 - Squallis Puppeteers workshop and performance at Living Arts & Science Center
Friday, November 16 – Wes Beltz’s BFA show at The Icehouse (during the Gallery Hop! festivities)
Sunday, November 25 – VAMPIRE WEEKEND at Old Tarr Distillery - FREE - sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM, W Weekly, and YouAintNoPicasso.com with assists from Gumbo Ya Ya, Third St Stuff Coffee, and Sqecial Media
:::::::::::::::::::::: THE PICKS ::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::: Wednesday, October 31 – Saturday, November 3 :::::::::::
:: Wednesday, October 31 ::
The Void’s HALLOWEEN SKATEFEST @ Woodland Park
4-9pm, all ages, FREE
Start your Halloween festivities early with the party in the park. Costumed skate contest, FREE food, music from THE ALL AMERICAN WEREWOLVES, KILLY TOBY WYATT, THE INFECTED, CHUBBY BEHEMOTH, and THE MORNING GLORIES, a best costume contest with tons of prizes, and more. Kudos to Reid and the Void for partnering up with LFUCG Parks & Rec, WRFL, and just about every small business in Lexington (The Black Market, CD Central, Charmed Life Tattoo, Stella’s, Dogtown, Smiley Pete, Puccini’s … and on and on) to make this happen.
:: Wednesday, October 31 ::
Lexington’s 2nd Annual Alleycat Race – beginning at Woodland Park (meet in the area next to the skatepark) - pre-race parade loop through downtown at 7pm, race registration at 8pm, race begins at 8:30pm - after-party at The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell)
The 2nd annual Halloween Alleycat race. Show up early for the pre-race parade loop through downtown. The meet-up for that is at 7pm at the corner of High St and Kentucky Ave. If you’ve not ridden in an alleycat before, this is a great one to jump into. More of an event than a race (though there will still be prizes for the top finishers). Lots of goofy fun and not an uber-competitive vibe. As Brian Turner said in a recent email – “Expect a fun night of the unexpected - there will be many components of the race (checkpoints, off-bike tasks, secret stops, and possibly even a scavenger hunt element), with many opportunities for prizes throughout.” Registration is $5. Costumes are a MUST. You’ll need a messenger bag or some other way to carry things you’ll pick up at the race checkpoints. The race ends at The Icehouse and then the party commences. Music and horror movies on the big screen. Do it, do it.
:: Wednesday, October 31 ::
“The Freakshow 2007” featuring THE DIALECTICS @ Capoeira Cultural Center, 758 N. Limestone (on the right just before Limestone hits Loudon – parking is available next to the Center) - 9pm – 1am, all ages, $5
The first of two good excuses to explore the N. Limestone renaissance. The Capoeira Cultural Center grew out of the ashes of Firebird Studio (y’all remember that little spot next door to Gallerie Soleil on Short St, right?). Firebird used to host all ages shows pretty regularly until their landlords pitched a fit. This is the first party/show happening that I known about in the new space. Expect a funky Halloween spectacle with live hip hop sounds from our friends, the Dialelctics, prizes for the best/most creative costumes, and all that jazz.
:: Thursday, November 1 ::
TINA COFER @ Al’s Bar, corner of 6th and N. Limestone
9pm, ages 21+, FREE
Yup - the second of your good excuses to head North on Limestone. As I think I mentioned in a previous issue, Al’s has begun presenting FREE shows every Thursday night. Nothing beats a free show at a bar. Puts everyone in a good mood. Tina = hard strumming guitar folk augmented with violin (played by Ondine Quinn). Check her cover of TV On The Radio’s “Wolf Like Me” on her Myspace page – http://myspace.com/tinamariacofer. IMPORTANT NOTE: Music starts and finishes early, so don’t be late. I rolled in around 10:30 or 11 last week in an attempt to catch Brando and the Phantasmos. Music was long done.
:: Friday, November 2 ::
SYMBIANCE’s “Monster Mash Party” @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell)
9pm, all ages, $3 suggested donation
Chilled-out, jammed-out post-Halloween costume party headlined by Symbiance. http://myspace.com/symbiance
:: Saturday, November 3 ::
THE HEALTH & HAPPINESS FAMILY GOSPEL BAND @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell) - 8pm, all ages, $3-$5 suggested donation
Gospel sounds ranging from traditional Appalachian to Otis Redding to Johnny Cash and beyond delivered with ecstatic gusto by ten Louisvillians (including Lex-patriate/half of the Smacks!, Brian Manley), who have walked and still walk the punk rock life. Health & Happiness' show at the Icehouse in June had all the sweaty energy of a tent revival. Check out a clip, courtesy of our friend Tim Stamps - http://youtube.com/watch?v=1EgT8lUUv9Q. [Full disclosure: I helped organize this show.]
:: Saturday, November 3 ::
HOLLY GOLIGHTLY @ The Dame
10pm, ages 21+, $6
Wish this wasn’t the same night as Health & Happiness. Oh, well, it’s nice to have options. Holly Golightly = prolific British songstress; “a blend of pre-rock electric blues, folk rock, and less frantic rock & roll” (AllMusic.com). Some of you of course remember her as one of Thee Headcoatees. Find music, better descriptions, and more info at http://www.hollygolightly.com/.
:: Also worthwhile in the October 31 - November 3 timeframe ::
Wed/Oct 31 CHICO FELLINI w/HOT PIPES @ The Dame
Thurs/Nov 1 CHUCK PROPHET @ The Dame
Fri/Nov 2 JOHN DOE (of X) w/GARRISON STAR @ The Dame
Fri/Nov 2 BIG MARACAS @ The Dame – late show
Sat/Nov 3 JOSH RITTER w/ERIC BACHMANN @ Headliners (Louisville) - ages 18+
Sat/Nov 3 DR DOG @ Uncle Pleasants (Louisville)
:: Soon Soon ::
Mon/Nov 5 “The Comedians of Comedy Tour” featuring PATTON OSWALT, BRIAN POSEHN, and MARIA BAMFORD @ Headliners (Louisville)
Thurs/Nov 8 CHARLAMBIDES w/ALASDAIR ROBERTS @ The Icehouse - all ages, sponsored by WRFL
Sun/Nov 11 LUCERO w/BOBBY BARE JR, and WHISKEY & CO. @ Headliners (Louisville)
Mon/Nov 12 CASPER & THE COOKIES @ The Dame
Mon/Nov 12 MY BRIGHTEST DIAMOND w/TIM FITE @ 930 Listening Room (Louisville)
Fri/Nov 16 CUNNINLYNGUISTS @ The Dame
Tues/Nov 20 FEIST @ Brown Theatre (Louisville)
Sat/Nov 24 TIGHT LEATHER w/THE N.E.C. @ The Icehouse - all ages
Sun/Nov 25 VAMPIRE WEEKEND @ Old Tarr Distillery, 899 Manchester – all ages, FREE, sponsored by WRFL, W Weekly, and YouAintNoPicasso.com
Tues/Nov 27 DEMONS w/SICK HOUR @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Thurs/Nov 29 LITTLE BROTHER @ The Dame
Fri/Nov 30 PETER, BJORN, & JOHN @ Headliners (Louisville)
Sat/Dec 1 JOSE GONZALEZ w/CASS McCOMBS @ 930 Listening Room (Louisville) - ages 18+
Fri/Dec 7 MARGOT & THE NUCLEAR SO-AND-SO’S w/LE LOUP @ The Dame
Sun/Dec 16 Outside the Spotlight 5th Anniversary Concert featuring ENGINES w/THE FRODE GJERSTAD TRIO @ Pepper Distillery, Manchester St
:: 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/
CRICKET PRESS (amazing local poster art) - http://www.cricket-press.com
WRFL 88.1FM (UK's student-run radio station) - http://wrfl.fm
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
Friday, October 19, 2007
TLP October 19, 2007
OK ... Maybe I'm going weekly with this thing. Can't seem to get through two weeks worth of previews. I gloss over looking at all the different happenings. Perhaps it's just the slew of things happening the week of Halloween. Whatever the case, this is another week-long list of previews. Expect another edition in your inbox sometime next week.
DO NOT MISS the 'Saudades' art party at the Icehouse on Saturday. Heck, you might as well just bring a sleeping bag and stay 'cause you're gonna want to be back at the Icehouse for MV/EE et al on Wednesday and Mammal/Cadaver in Drag on Friday. On Thursday, venture up to Al's for a FREE show by Brando & The Phantasmos, then bike back to Main St to catch Del the Funky Homosapien at the Dame. Saturday, 'Thrill the World' at Mecca.
Thanks to Greg Abernathy for compiling the outdoor and bike happenings.
Happy Birthday, Ollie.
Luv, Ross
http://www.thelexingtonproject.org
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** TONIGHT! Fri/Oct 19 – FREE in-store at CD Central – Jason Isbell
This evening at 6pm, CD Central, 377 S. Limestone, plays host to a FREE in-store solo, acoustic performance by Jason Isbell, formerly of the Drive-By Truckers. All ages are welcome. Note: If you can't make the in-store gig, you can catch Isbell with his full band later tonight at the Dame.
** Sat/Oct 27 - Thrill The World Lexington
Next Saturday, Mecca is participating in a wonderfully silly event called "Thrill the World," an attempt to establish a Guinness World Record for the number of people concurrently doing the choreography from Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video worldwide. Of course, the event dovetails nicely with the studio's annual Halloween recreation of the video in the streets downtown. So, "Thrill the World" will go down at Mecca, 451 Chair Avenue, at 6pm on Saturday, the 27th. The full schedule for the day goes like his - 12-1pm dance rehearsal, 4:30-5 registration, 5-6 parade breakdown, 6-6:02 pm dance sequence (i.e. the official participation). So, zombies, brush up on your dance steps and be a part of setting a world record. The rest of you, plan to come out for the "Thriller" parade on Sunday, the 28th, beginning at 7pm in front of the Kentucky Theatre. Questions? Contact the studio at info@meccadance.com. For general info about "Thrill the World," visit http://www.thrilltheworld.com/news.html.
** On the horizon …
Sunday, October 28 - Mecca's 6th Annual recreation of Michael Jackson's "Thriller' in the streets of downtown Lexington
Wednesday, October 31 - Lexington's 2nd Annual Halloween Alleycat Race - afterparty at The Icehouse
Wednesday, October 31 - The Void's Halloween Skatefest @ Woodland Park
Friday, November 9 - Daughters of the Mountain: Women Coal Miners in Central Appalachia at UK SCFA President's Room
Saturday, November 10 - Squallis Puppeteers workshop and performance at Living Arts & Science Center
Sunday, November 25 – Vampire Weekend at Old Tarr Distillery - FREE - sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM, W Weekly, and YouAintNoPicasso.com
:::::::::: YOU GO OUTDOORS. I GO OUTDOORS. LET’S GO OUTDOORS TOGETHER. :::::::::::::
>> Out-of-Door Events
:: Saturday, October 20 :: Forest Ecology at Floracliff State Nature Preserve (Fayette County), 1 p.m. Join UK Research Specialist and Herbarium Curator Rob Paratley as he discusses the ecology of the Kentucky River Palisades. Event requires advance registration. Contact Beverly James at 859-351-7770 or Floracliff@aol.com for more information.
:: Wednesday, October 24 :: Mid-week Hike at Lower Howard’s Creek Heritage Park & State Nature Preserve (Clark County), 5 p.m. www.lowerhowardscreek.org
>> Bike Events - visit http://www.lexrides.com for the latest events
:: Wednesday, October 31 :: Halloween Alleycat. Starts @ Woodland Park (meet at the bike polo area next to the skatepark). Registration @ 8pm | Race @ 8:30 p.m. Bring a messenger bag and $5. Finish/after party @ The Icehouse with music & horror movies on the big screen. Costumes are a MUST! All riders / bike lovers welcome!
Pre-Alleycat costume parade loop through downtown, which will also start at Woodland Park at 7pm and end back at the park in time for the Halloween Alleycat registration. If you'd like to participate, show up with your bikes and costumes at the usual Critical Mass meeting point (corner of High St & Kentucky Ave.) for a quick downtown loop.
:: Bike Polo :: Games are still happening twice a week @ Woodland Park (between pool and skatepark). Wednesday 6 p.m. and Sunday @ 5:00 p.m. Bikes and mallets available if you don't have your own. Everyone welcome!
:::::::::::::::::::::: THE PICKS ::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::: Friday, October 19 – Saturday, October 27 :::::::::::
:: Friday, October 19 ::
AIR CONDITIONING w/HIVE MIND, ERIC LANHAM, and EVERYBODY LIVES EVERYBODY WINS @ The Frowny Bear, 208 Forest Park – 9pm, all ages, “$$ for touring bands very much appreciated”
Air Conditioning - blown out/in the red psychedelic rock from PA
Hive Mind - blackened synth excursions from MI
Eric Lanham - solo set from this Cabolady, lush & totally beautiful electronics
Everybody Lives Everybody Wins - atmospheric drone/scuzz rock gtr duo
- descriptions taken from a recent Frowny Bear email
:: Saturday, October 20 ::
"Saudades" art event featuring 30 Lexington artists @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (off W. Maxwell) - 8pm-1am, all ages, FREE (donations are accepted)
I keep calling this an 'art event.' Really this is an art PARTY - a full-fledge happening, a celebration of Lexington do-it-yourself arts culture featuring works by 30+ emerging Lexington visual artists, food to share, dj's and dancing. I've had a sneak peek of the works over the past three days as artists dropped off work and Ed (Franklin, aka Sqecial Ed), Ellen (Molle), and Caitlin (Heinz) slaved to recreate the space. Haven't been this excited about an art show in awhile. Works by most all my favorite local artists - Bill Santen, Brian and Sara Turner, Shilpi Gupta, Talena Sanders, Ed Franklin, Alex Brooks, Jesse Saxon, Dawn Graham, Lina Tharsing ... geez, I should've just cut and paste the entire artist list - I love all of them. Anyway, treat this as your one-stop Gallery Hop for October and a glance at what's to come in Lexington. The party starts at 8pm. DJ's will be spinning straight through til 1am. You do not want to miss this. For more info, visit http://www.charlesmansion.org/saudades
:: Tuesday, October 23 ::
“Concert for the Commonwealth” featuring EYES & ARMS OF SMOKE, HAMBONE, THE DIALECTICS, more @ UK's Memorial Hall amphitheater - sponsored by UK KFTC, Transy Progress, WRFL 88.1FM, and a ton of others - 6-11pm, all ages, FREE
Music, FREE food (made with Kentucky grown/raised ingredients), and a chance to learn about progressive activism in Lexington and around the state. For full info check out http://www.kftc.org/calendar/events/concert-for-the-commonwealth/view
:: Wednesday, October 24 ::
MV/EE w/CAKES OF LIGHT, MATT WESTON, and HAREM WOMEN @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (off W. Maxwell)- 8pm, all ages, $5 suggested donation
A packed bill. The New England contingent includes Vermont psych-folk pioneers (Valentine's Tower Recordings preceded Devendra by a full decade) and Ecstatic Peace recording artists MV/EE (aka Matt Valentine & Erika Elder), meticulous Western Massachusetts weirdo percussionist/electronicist Matt Weston, and Lex-patriate/Brooklynite Jay Dunbar (Cakes of Light). Harem Women is the guitar/drum enslaught of Daryl Cook (Walter Carson) and Trevor Tremaine (Hair Police, Eyes & Arms of Smoke). Not a stinker in the bunch. http://myspace.com/mveebummerroad, http://www.mattweston.com, http://myspace.com/cakesoflight
[Full Disclosure: I helped organize this show.]
:: Thursday, October 25 ::
BRANDO & THE PHANTASMOS @ Al’s Bar, corner of Sixth and Limestone
9pm, ages 21+, FREE
A new locale for music. Our friends at Al's have just started hosting shows. Think they aim to make it an every Thursday happening. If you haven't been in for sweet potato fries and a Fuego (tequilla and jalapeno simple syrup = yummy), you need to go. This is a perfect opportunity. Brando y Phantasmos = joyous, goofy, always clever pop that's not bound by stylistic constraints. One of my favorite new local outfits. http://myspace.com/brandophantasmo.
:: Thursday, October 25 ::
DEL THE FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN w/DEVIN THE DUDE, BUKUE ONE, and JUNK SCIENCE feat. ILLER THAN THEIRS @ The Dame – 9pm, ages 21+, $12/$15
The Dame and Nate FX have put Lexington on the map for touring indie hip hop artists. A quick list to illustrated the claim ... Blackalicious, the Pharcyde, C-Rayz Walz, Ming & FS, Souls of Mischief ... I'm know I'm leaving out a ton of people, but that's a pretty impressive run as is. So, first off, thanks to Nate and the Dame. With Del you get the coolest, wittiest of the laid-back West Coast hip hoppers. Recommended if you like heady hip hop that doesn't take itself too seriously, and, well, any of the folks I mentioned above.
:: Friday, October 26 ::
MAMMAL w/CADAVER IN DRAG, PARANOID TIME, and EYES & ARMS OF SMOKE @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell) - 8pm, all ages, $3-$5 suggested donation
Mammal, heavy Detroit electronics, headlines, but Cadaver in Drag is the rub. Heavy psych monster rock. Don't know if the guys would agree, but they reminded me of Black Mountain when they opened for Shock Cinema and Dragons of Zynth at the Icehouse last month. You can check sounds at http://myspace.com/cadaverindrag, but don't expect them necessarily to replicate those sonics live. They's some shape-shiftin mamajammers. http://myspace.com/doublenature (Mammal), http://www.snse.net/paranoidtime, http://www.eyesandarmsofsmoke.com
:: Saturday, October 27 ::
JOHN WIESE & SPENCER YEH w/CARLOS GIFFONI, PAX TITANIA, and THREE LEGGED RACE @ The Void, 518 E. High St - 8pm, all ages, $3 - sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Another new part-time venue. The first RFL-sponsored show at the Void, Lexington's priemere skateshop, includes the return of Lex-patriate Chris Cprek (Pax Titania). Expect heavy improv sounds. Here are links to more info and sounds courtesy of the Charles Mansion listserv -
John Wiese/C. Spencer Yeh - http://myspace.com/wieseyeh
Carlos Giffoni - http://www.myspace.com/carlosgiffoni
Pax Titania - http://www.myspace.com/paxtitania
Three Legged Race - http://www.myspace.com/mountaain
:: Also worthwhile in the October 19 - 27 timeframe ::
Thurs/Oct 18 MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD @ Brown Theatre (Louisville) - ages 18+
Sat/Oct 20 STEVE POLTZ @ American Legion Post
Tues/Oct 23 JOSH ROUSE @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Thurs/Oct 25 CUNNINLYNGUISTS w/SHEISTY KHRIST AND MADD MILITIA, and DEVINE CARAMA @ UK Student Center Ballroom – 7pm, all ages, FREE – sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
:: Soon Soon ::
Sat/Oct 27 – “Thrill the World” Lexington (see Announcements) @ location to be determined
Sun/Oct 28 CASTANETS w/DEER TICK, PAUL BUNYAN, and DUCK FAT @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Wed/Oct 31 The Void’s Halloween Skatefest @ Woodland Park
Wed/Oct 31 Halloween Alleycat 2007 – beginning at Woodland Park, after-party at the Icehouse
Wed/Oct 31 “The Freak Show” featuring THE DIALECTICS @ Capoeira Cultural Center, 758 N. Limestone
Wed/Oct 31 CHICO FELLINI w/THE OXFORD FARM REPORT @ The Dame
Fri/Nov 2 SYMBIANCE's "Monster Mash Party" @ The Icehouse
Sat/Nov 3 THE HEALTH & HAPPINESS FAMILY GOSPEL BAND @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Sat/Nov 3 JOSH RITTER w/ERIC BACHMANN @ Headliners (Louisville) - ages 18+
Sat/Nov 3 DR DOG @ Uncle Pleasants (Louisville)
Mon/Nov 5 “The Comedians of Comedy Tour” featuring PATTON OSWALT, BRIAN POSEHN, and MARIA BAMFORD @ Headliners (Louisville)
Thurs/Nov 8 CHARLAMBIDES w/ALASDAIR ROBERTS @ The Icehouse - all ages, sponsored by WRFL
Sun/Nov 11 LUCERO w/BOBBY BARE JR, and WHISKEY & CO. @ Headliners (Louisville)
Mon/Nov 12 CASPER & THE COOKIES @ The Dame
Mon/Nov 12 MY BRIGHTEST DIAMOND w/TIM FITE @ 930 Listening Room (Louisville)
Fri/Nov 16 CUNNINLYNGUISTS @ The Dame
Tues/Nov 20 FEIST @ Brown Theatre (Louisville)
Sun/Nov 25 VAMPIRE WEEKEND @ Old Tarr Distillery, 899 Manchester – all ages, FREE, sponsored by WRFL, W Weekly, and YouAintNoPicasso.com
Tues/Nov 27 DEMONS w/SICK HOUR @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Thurs/Nov 29 LITTLE BROTHER @ The Dame
Fri/Nov 30 PETER, BJORN, & JOHN @ Headliners (Louisville)
Sat/Dec 1 JOSE GONZALEZ w/CASS McCOMBS @ 930 Listening Room (Louisville) - ages 18+
Fri/Dec 7 MARGOT & THE NUCLEAR SO-AND-SO’S w/LE LOUP @ The Dame
Sun/Dec 16 Outside the Spotlight 5th Anniversary Concert featuring ENGINES w/THE FRODE GJERSTAD TRIO @ Pepper Distillery, Manchester St
:: 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/
CRICKET PRESS (amazing local poster art) - http://www.cricket-press.com
WRFL 88.1FM (UK's student-run radio station) - http://wrfl.fm
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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email thelexingtonproject@yahoo.com
DO NOT MISS the 'Saudades' art party at the Icehouse on Saturday. Heck, you might as well just bring a sleeping bag and stay 'cause you're gonna want to be back at the Icehouse for MV/EE et al on Wednesday and Mammal/Cadaver in Drag on Friday. On Thursday, venture up to Al's for a FREE show by Brando & The Phantasmos, then bike back to Main St to catch Del the Funky Homosapien at the Dame. Saturday, 'Thrill the World' at Mecca.
Thanks to Greg Abernathy for compiling the outdoor and bike happenings.
Happy Birthday, Ollie.
Luv, Ross
http://www.thelexingtonproject.org
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** TONIGHT! Fri/Oct 19 – FREE in-store at CD Central – Jason Isbell
This evening at 6pm, CD Central, 377 S. Limestone, plays host to a FREE in-store solo, acoustic performance by Jason Isbell, formerly of the Drive-By Truckers. All ages are welcome. Note: If you can't make the in-store gig, you can catch Isbell with his full band later tonight at the Dame.
** Sat/Oct 27 - Thrill The World Lexington
Next Saturday, Mecca is participating in a wonderfully silly event called "Thrill the World," an attempt to establish a Guinness World Record for the number of people concurrently doing the choreography from Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video worldwide. Of course, the event dovetails nicely with the studio's annual Halloween recreation of the video in the streets downtown. So, "Thrill the World" will go down at Mecca, 451 Chair Avenue, at 6pm on Saturday, the 27th. The full schedule for the day goes like his - 12-1pm dance rehearsal, 4:30-5 registration, 5-6 parade breakdown, 6-6:02 pm dance sequence (i.e. the official participation). So, zombies, brush up on your dance steps and be a part of setting a world record. The rest of you, plan to come out for the "Thriller" parade on Sunday, the 28th, beginning at 7pm in front of the Kentucky Theatre. Questions? Contact the studio at info@meccadance.com. For general info about "Thrill the World," visit http://www.thrilltheworld.com/news.html.
** On the horizon …
Sunday, October 28 - Mecca's 6th Annual recreation of Michael Jackson's "Thriller' in the streets of downtown Lexington
Wednesday, October 31 - Lexington's 2nd Annual Halloween Alleycat Race - afterparty at The Icehouse
Wednesday, October 31 - The Void's Halloween Skatefest @ Woodland Park
Friday, November 9 - Daughters of the Mountain: Women Coal Miners in Central Appalachia at UK SCFA President's Room
Saturday, November 10 - Squallis Puppeteers workshop and performance at Living Arts & Science Center
Sunday, November 25 – Vampire Weekend at Old Tarr Distillery - FREE - sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM, W Weekly, and YouAintNoPicasso.com
:::::::::: YOU GO OUTDOORS. I GO OUTDOORS. LET’S GO OUTDOORS TOGETHER. :::::::::::::
>> Out-of-Door Events
:: Saturday, October 20 :: Forest Ecology at Floracliff State Nature Preserve (Fayette County), 1 p.m. Join UK Research Specialist and Herbarium Curator Rob Paratley as he discusses the ecology of the Kentucky River Palisades. Event requires advance registration. Contact Beverly James at 859-351-7770 or Floracliff@aol.com for more information.
:: Wednesday, October 24 :: Mid-week Hike at Lower Howard’s Creek Heritage Park & State Nature Preserve (Clark County), 5 p.m. www.lowerhowardscreek.org
>> Bike Events - visit http://www.lexrides.com for the latest events
:: Wednesday, October 31 :: Halloween Alleycat. Starts @ Woodland Park (meet at the bike polo area next to the skatepark). Registration @ 8pm | Race @ 8:30 p.m. Bring a messenger bag and $5. Finish/after party @ The Icehouse with music & horror movies on the big screen. Costumes are a MUST! All riders / bike lovers welcome!
Pre-Alleycat costume parade loop through downtown, which will also start at Woodland Park at 7pm and end back at the park in time for the Halloween Alleycat registration. If you'd like to participate, show up with your bikes and costumes at the usual Critical Mass meeting point (corner of High St & Kentucky Ave.) for a quick downtown loop.
:: Bike Polo :: Games are still happening twice a week @ Woodland Park (between pool and skatepark). Wednesday 6 p.m. and Sunday @ 5:00 p.m. Bikes and mallets available if you don't have your own. Everyone welcome!
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::::::::: Friday, October 19 – Saturday, October 27 :::::::::::
:: Friday, October 19 ::
AIR CONDITIONING w/HIVE MIND, ERIC LANHAM, and EVERYBODY LIVES EVERYBODY WINS @ The Frowny Bear, 208 Forest Park – 9pm, all ages, “$$ for touring bands very much appreciated”
Air Conditioning - blown out/in the red psychedelic rock from PA
Hive Mind - blackened synth excursions from MI
Eric Lanham - solo set from this Cabolady, lush & totally beautiful electronics
Everybody Lives Everybody Wins - atmospheric drone/scuzz rock gtr duo
- descriptions taken from a recent Frowny Bear email
:: Saturday, October 20 ::
"Saudades" art event featuring 30 Lexington artists @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (off W. Maxwell) - 8pm-1am, all ages, FREE (donations are accepted)
I keep calling this an 'art event.' Really this is an art PARTY - a full-fledge happening, a celebration of Lexington do-it-yourself arts culture featuring works by 30+ emerging Lexington visual artists, food to share, dj's and dancing. I've had a sneak peek of the works over the past three days as artists dropped off work and Ed (Franklin, aka Sqecial Ed), Ellen (Molle), and Caitlin (Heinz) slaved to recreate the space. Haven't been this excited about an art show in awhile. Works by most all my favorite local artists - Bill Santen, Brian and Sara Turner, Shilpi Gupta, Talena Sanders, Ed Franklin, Alex Brooks, Jesse Saxon, Dawn Graham, Lina Tharsing ... geez, I should've just cut and paste the entire artist list - I love all of them. Anyway, treat this as your one-stop Gallery Hop for October and a glance at what's to come in Lexington. The party starts at 8pm. DJ's will be spinning straight through til 1am. You do not want to miss this. For more info, visit http://www.charlesmansion.org/saudades
:: Tuesday, October 23 ::
“Concert for the Commonwealth” featuring EYES & ARMS OF SMOKE, HAMBONE, THE DIALECTICS, more @ UK's Memorial Hall amphitheater - sponsored by UK KFTC, Transy Progress, WRFL 88.1FM, and a ton of others - 6-11pm, all ages, FREE
Music, FREE food (made with Kentucky grown/raised ingredients), and a chance to learn about progressive activism in Lexington and around the state. For full info check out http://www.kftc.org/calendar/events/concert-for-the-commonwealth/view
:: Wednesday, October 24 ::
MV/EE w/CAKES OF LIGHT, MATT WESTON, and HAREM WOMEN @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (off W. Maxwell)- 8pm, all ages, $5 suggested donation
A packed bill. The New England contingent includes Vermont psych-folk pioneers (Valentine's Tower Recordings preceded Devendra by a full decade) and Ecstatic Peace recording artists MV/EE (aka Matt Valentine & Erika Elder), meticulous Western Massachusetts weirdo percussionist/electronicist Matt Weston, and Lex-patriate/Brooklynite Jay Dunbar (Cakes of Light). Harem Women is the guitar/drum enslaught of Daryl Cook (Walter Carson) and Trevor Tremaine (Hair Police, Eyes & Arms of Smoke). Not a stinker in the bunch. http://myspace.com/mveebummerroad, http://www.mattweston.com, http://myspace.com/cakesoflight
[Full Disclosure: I helped organize this show.]
:: Thursday, October 25 ::
BRANDO & THE PHANTASMOS @ Al’s Bar, corner of Sixth and Limestone
9pm, ages 21+, FREE
A new locale for music. Our friends at Al's have just started hosting shows. Think they aim to make it an every Thursday happening. If you haven't been in for sweet potato fries and a Fuego (tequilla and jalapeno simple syrup = yummy), you need to go. This is a perfect opportunity. Brando y Phantasmos = joyous, goofy, always clever pop that's not bound by stylistic constraints. One of my favorite new local outfits. http://myspace.com/brandophantasmo.
:: Thursday, October 25 ::
DEL THE FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN w/DEVIN THE DUDE, BUKUE ONE, and JUNK SCIENCE feat. ILLER THAN THEIRS @ The Dame – 9pm, ages 21+, $12/$15
The Dame and Nate FX have put Lexington on the map for touring indie hip hop artists. A quick list to illustrated the claim ... Blackalicious, the Pharcyde, C-Rayz Walz, Ming & FS, Souls of Mischief ... I'm know I'm leaving out a ton of people, but that's a pretty impressive run as is. So, first off, thanks to Nate and the Dame. With Del you get the coolest, wittiest of the laid-back West Coast hip hoppers. Recommended if you like heady hip hop that doesn't take itself too seriously, and, well, any of the folks I mentioned above.
:: Friday, October 26 ::
MAMMAL w/CADAVER IN DRAG, PARANOID TIME, and EYES & ARMS OF SMOKE @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell) - 8pm, all ages, $3-$5 suggested donation
Mammal, heavy Detroit electronics, headlines, but Cadaver in Drag is the rub. Heavy psych monster rock. Don't know if the guys would agree, but they reminded me of Black Mountain when they opened for Shock Cinema and Dragons of Zynth at the Icehouse last month. You can check sounds at http://myspace.com/cadaverindrag, but don't expect them necessarily to replicate those sonics live. They's some shape-shiftin mamajammers. http://myspace.com/doublenature (Mammal), http://www.snse.net/paranoidtime, http://www.eyesandarmsofsmoke.com
:: Saturday, October 27 ::
JOHN WIESE & SPENCER YEH w/CARLOS GIFFONI, PAX TITANIA, and THREE LEGGED RACE @ The Void, 518 E. High St - 8pm, all ages, $3 - sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Another new part-time venue. The first RFL-sponsored show at the Void, Lexington's priemere skateshop, includes the return of Lex-patriate Chris Cprek (Pax Titania). Expect heavy improv sounds. Here are links to more info and sounds courtesy of the Charles Mansion listserv -
John Wiese/C. Spencer Yeh - http://myspace.com/wieseyeh
Carlos Giffoni - http://www.myspace.com/carlosgiffoni
Pax Titania - http://www.myspace.com/paxtitania
Three Legged Race - http://www.myspace.com/mountaain
:: Also worthwhile in the October 19 - 27 timeframe ::
Thurs/Oct 18 MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD @ Brown Theatre (Louisville) - ages 18+
Sat/Oct 20 STEVE POLTZ @ American Legion Post
Tues/Oct 23 JOSH ROUSE @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Thurs/Oct 25 CUNNINLYNGUISTS w/SHEISTY KHRIST AND MADD MILITIA, and DEVINE CARAMA @ UK Student Center Ballroom – 7pm, all ages, FREE – sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
:: Soon Soon ::
Sat/Oct 27 – “Thrill the World” Lexington (see Announcements) @ location to be determined
Sun/Oct 28 CASTANETS w/DEER TICK, PAUL BUNYAN, and DUCK FAT @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Wed/Oct 31 The Void’s Halloween Skatefest @ Woodland Park
Wed/Oct 31 Halloween Alleycat 2007 – beginning at Woodland Park, after-party at the Icehouse
Wed/Oct 31 “The Freak Show” featuring THE DIALECTICS @ Capoeira Cultural Center, 758 N. Limestone
Wed/Oct 31 CHICO FELLINI w/THE OXFORD FARM REPORT @ The Dame
Fri/Nov 2 SYMBIANCE's "Monster Mash Party" @ The Icehouse
Sat/Nov 3 THE HEALTH & HAPPINESS FAMILY GOSPEL BAND @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Sat/Nov 3 JOSH RITTER w/ERIC BACHMANN @ Headliners (Louisville) - ages 18+
Sat/Nov 3 DR DOG @ Uncle Pleasants (Louisville)
Mon/Nov 5 “The Comedians of Comedy Tour” featuring PATTON OSWALT, BRIAN POSEHN, and MARIA BAMFORD @ Headliners (Louisville)
Thurs/Nov 8 CHARLAMBIDES w/ALASDAIR ROBERTS @ The Icehouse - all ages, sponsored by WRFL
Sun/Nov 11 LUCERO w/BOBBY BARE JR, and WHISKEY & CO. @ Headliners (Louisville)
Mon/Nov 12 CASPER & THE COOKIES @ The Dame
Mon/Nov 12 MY BRIGHTEST DIAMOND w/TIM FITE @ 930 Listening Room (Louisville)
Fri/Nov 16 CUNNINLYNGUISTS @ The Dame
Tues/Nov 20 FEIST @ Brown Theatre (Louisville)
Sun/Nov 25 VAMPIRE WEEKEND @ Old Tarr Distillery, 899 Manchester – all ages, FREE, sponsored by WRFL, W Weekly, and YouAintNoPicasso.com
Tues/Nov 27 DEMONS w/SICK HOUR @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Thurs/Nov 29 LITTLE BROTHER @ The Dame
Fri/Nov 30 PETER, BJORN, & JOHN @ Headliners (Louisville)
Sat/Dec 1 JOSE GONZALEZ w/CASS McCOMBS @ 930 Listening Room (Louisville) - ages 18+
Fri/Dec 7 MARGOT & THE NUCLEAR SO-AND-SO’S w/LE LOUP @ The Dame
Sun/Dec 16 Outside the Spotlight 5th Anniversary Concert featuring ENGINES w/THE FRODE GJERSTAD TRIO @ Pepper Distillery, Manchester St
:: 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/
CRICKET PRESS (amazing local poster art) - http://www.cricket-press.com
WRFL 88.1FM (UK's student-run radio station) - http://wrfl.fm
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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email thelexingtonproject@yahoo.com
Friday, October 12, 2007
TLP October 12, 2007
Is this thing on? Yup! The TLP listserv has been down for over a month. Fixed now, I think. So, a short issue to help me get back in the swing of things. I’ll hope to have a full issue out the middle of next week.
Go see the Oxford Farm Report, We Versus The Shark, and The Great White Jenkins TONIGHT at the Icehouse. Check Man Man and Wax Fang at the Dame tomorrow. These Are Powers will rule you on Monday. Drag your zombie dancing shoes out of the closet.
Luv, Ross
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** It’s ‘Thriller’ time …
Been a lot of back and forth about whether or not Mecca’s recreation of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller!” video, Lexington’s unofficial Halloween parade for six years running, was gonna go down this year. Thankfully, it is. The whens, wheres, hows are still being sorted out, but there’s no time to waste in gathering the zombie ensemble. Here’s an email inviting participation from our pal Teresa Tomb:
“Greetings faithful zombies! Its about that time for the annual Thriller showdown in big LexVegas! Our apologies for the late notice of things, but our planning efforts have been thwarted somewhat by various things. We are in full force now, however, so get your gross things out and get ready to play!
This year, we'll also be participating in the global "Thrill the World" event: http://www.thrilltheworld.com to break the GWR--a vision we had joked about when we created the event, which has now blossomed into a crazy madness! Very exciting!
I do have a bit of bad news too...we are seeking a Michael and an Ola this year. Our amazing Micah Isaacs, who has played the part of Michael since the creation of this event, is not able to join us this year. It is breaking my heart to do it without him, but If you know anyone interested, let us know.
Okay...the times for the dance rehearsals are: Saturdays Noon-1p.m. and Mondays 6-7p.m. at Mecca Studio, 451 B Chair Avenue (right off South Broadway).” Questions? Email info@meccadance.com.
** CD Central T-Shirt Design Contest
From our friends at CD Central – “Seems like a good time to work up a new CD Central t-shirt design, and this time we're putting the design in YOUR hands. Yes, it's our first ever T-Shirt Design Contest! Submit your design by October 15 and if we choose your entry, you'll win fame and fortune (actually, a $50 CD Central gift certificate), as well as two t-shirts as soon as we get 'em printed. Here are some basic quidelines:
1. Be original! No "spinning CD" logos, OK? The design should print with one or two colors of ink.
2. Keep it clean, and nothing that'll get us in trouble with the copyright authorities, police, etc.
3. The name "CD Central" should appear somewhere in the design, and it wouldn't hurt to include "Lexington, Ky." as well.
4. Design entries can be submitted in low resolution JPEG, TIFF or PDF format. However, if your design is selected as the winner, we will need to get a high resolution file from you. Illustrator EPS files or high resolution TIFF files are best.
5. Have fun, and send your design to news@cdcentralmusic.com”
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::::::::: Friday, October 12 – Wednesday, October 17 :::::::::::
:: Friday, October 12 ::
THE OXFORD FARM REPORT cd release party w/WE VERSUS THE SHARK, and THE GREAT WHITE JENKINS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell) – 8pm, all ages, $5 suggested donation
The Oxford Farm Report = exciting, theatric mix of prog/post-punk/no wave/carnival music with enough startling mid-song changes to give you whiplash. Celebrating the release of their first full length cd. http://myspace.com/theoxfordfarmreport
We Versus The Shark = angular post-punk/no wave goodness from Athens, GA. http://myspace.com/weversustheshark
The Great White Jenkins = orchestrated soul-folk with mournful horns and soaring vocals. http://myspace.com/thegreatwhitejenkins
[Full Disclosure: I helped organize this show.]
:: Friday, October 12 ::
HASTE THE DAY w/IT DIES TODAY, PROTEST THE HERO, SO THEY SAY, and THROUGH TRIALS @ UK’s Student Center Ballroom – doors 6pm/show starts 7pm, all ages, FREE – sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM, CD Central, and Gumbo Ya Ya
A huge, FREE hardcore show organized by our friend John Winters (aka Counterfiction Productions) as a farewell gift to the Lexington all ages scene. (John announced the end of Counterfiction this summer after being jerked-around one too many times by a venue operator.) I’ll admit that, musically, this ain’t my thing. However, the passion and energy that John has put into presenting all ages shows in town over the last three years has been an inspiration to me. Hard to see a brother in arms get beat down by the constant struggle of putting together all ages events. His efforts will be missed.
Info/sounds -
Haste the Day: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=2122440
It Dies Today: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=379890
Protest the Hero: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=7964123
So they Say: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=6086700
Through Trials: http://www.myspace.com/throughtrials
:: Saturday, October 13 ::
MAN MAN w/WAX FANG @ The Dame
doors 9pm/show 10pm, ages 21+, $7
No need to reinvent the wheel, right? Right. I liked Lexington Herald-Leader pop culture writer Jamie Gumbrecht’s description of Man Man on her “It’s All About” blog (http://itsallabout.typepad.com/), so I’ll let her tell you about the band - “Imagine what Franz Ferdinand might sound like if they became carnies. Or what Gogol Bordello might sound like if they cleaned up just a tad. That'd leave you with the band Man Man, described quite accurately on wikipedia as "playfully existential United States Viking-vaudeville punk-wop rock-and-soul collective."” http://www.wearemanman.com/manman.html. Don’t sleep on Louisville’s Wax Fang either. BIG fun rock.
:: Monday, October 15 ::
THESE ARE POWERS w/TIGHT LEATHER, and CELEPHAIS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell) – 8pm, all ages, $5 suggested donation
These Are Powers = intense "ghost-punk" (think dark female-fronted no wave - or, as the description on their disc at WRFL said, "creepy in a good way") trio from NYC featuring ex-members of Liars and Knife Skills. Recommended to fans of Silver Daggers, Shock Cinema, Lydia Lunch. myspace.com/thesearepowers. DO NOT MISS THEM!
Tight Leather = yeah, you know 'em ... Lexington heavy psych heroes. myspace.com/tightleather1
Celephais = Atlanta loudness on Hoss Records.
[Full Disclosure: I helped organize this show.]
:: Monday, October 15 ::
BLACK MOUNTAIN w/WAX FANG, and THE CAVE SINGER @ Headliners (Louisville)
9pm, ages 18+, $12
Black Mountain = monstrous rock from Vancouver… big, heavy, drugged-out Sabbath-esque rawk. Saw them at Uncle Pleasants in Louisville two years ago. One of my favorite shows ever. For real. If’n I weren’t hosting These Are Powers at the Icehouse (which I think I’ve already mentioned that I’m REALLY excited about), I would be juicing up the truck and driving to Louisville. Check ‘em at http://myspace.com/blackmountain
:: Also worthwhile in the October 12 - 17 timeframe ::
Fri/Oct 12 SAME AS IT EVER WAS: A tribute to Talking Heads @ The Dame
Mon/Oct 15 THE SAMPLES @ The Dame
:: Soon Soon ::
Thurs/Oct 18 MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD @ Brown Theatre (Louisville) - ages 18+
Sat/Oct 20 “Saudades” art event featuring 30 Lexington artists @ The Icehouse – all ages, FREE
Sat/Oct 20 STEVE POLTZ @ American Legion Post
Tues/Oct 23 JOSH ROUSE @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Wed/Oct 24 MV/EE (Matt Valentine & Erika Elder) w/CAKES OF LIGHT, MATT WESTON, and HAREM WOMEN @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St - all ages
Thurs/Oct 25 BRANDO & THE PHANTASMOS @ Al’s Bar, corner 6th and Limestone - FREE
Thurs/Oct 25 CUNNINLYNGUISTS w/SHEISTY KHRIST AND MADD MILITIA, and DEVINE CARAMA @ UK Student Center Ballroom – 7pm, all ages, FREE – sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Thurs/Oct 25 DEL THE FUNKEE HOMOSAPIEN w/DEVIN THE DUDE, BUKUE ONE, and JUNK SCIENCE feat. ILLER THAN THEIRS @ The Dame
Fri/Oct 26 MAMMAL w/CADAVER IN DRAG, PARANOID TIME, and EYES AND ARMS OF SMOKE @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St - all ages
Sat/Oct 27 – “Thrill the World” Lexington (see Announcements) @ location to be determined
Sun/Oct 28 CASTANETS w/DEER TICK @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Wed/Oct 31 The Void’s Halloween Skatefest @ Woodland Park
Wed/Oct 31 Halloween Alleycat 2007 – beginning at Woodland Park, after-party at the Icehouse
Wed/Oct 31 “The Freak Show” featuring THE DIALECTICS @ Capoeira Cultural Center, 758 N. Limestone
Wed/Oct 31 CHICO FELLINI w/THE OXFORD FARM REPORT @ The Dame
Sat/Nov 3 THE HEALTH & HAPPINESS FAMILY GOSPEL BAND @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Sat/Nov 3 JOSH RITTER w/ERIC BACHMANN @ Headliners (Louisville) - ages 18+
Sat/Nov 3 DR DOG @ Uncle Pleasants (Louisville)
Mon/Nov 5 “The Comedians of Comedy Tour” featuring PATTON OSWALT, BRIAN POSEHN, and MARIA BAMFORD @ Headliners (Louisville)
Sun/Nov 11 LUCERO w/BOBBY BARE JR, and WHISKEY & CO. @ Headliners (Louisville)
Mon/Nov 12 CASPER & THE COOKIES @ The Dame
Mon/Nov 12 MY BRIGHTEST DIAMOND w/TIM FITE @ 930 Listening Room (Louisville)
Fri/Nov 16 CUNNINLYNGUISTS @ The Dame
Tues/Nov 20 FEIST @ Brown Theatre (Louisville)
Sun/Nov 25 VAMPIRE WEEKEND @ Old Tarr Distillery, 899 Manchester – all ages
Tues/Nov 27 DEMONS w/EYES & ARMS OF SMOKE @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Thurs/Nov 29 LITTLE BROTHER @ The Dame
Fri/Nov 30 PETER, BJORN, & JOHN @ Headliners (Louisville)
Sat/Dec 1 JOSE GONZALEZ w/CASS McCOMBS @ 930 Listening Room (Louisville) - ages 18+
Fri/Dec 7 MARGOT & THE NUCLEAR SO-AND-SO’S w/LE LOUP @ 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
Go see the Oxford Farm Report, We Versus The Shark, and The Great White Jenkins TONIGHT at the Icehouse. Check Man Man and Wax Fang at the Dame tomorrow. These Are Powers will rule you on Monday. Drag your zombie dancing shoes out of the closet.
Luv, Ross
:::::::::::::::::::::::: Announcements :::::::::::::::::::::::::::
** It’s ‘Thriller’ time …
Been a lot of back and forth about whether or not Mecca’s recreation of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller!” video, Lexington’s unofficial Halloween parade for six years running, was gonna go down this year. Thankfully, it is. The whens, wheres, hows are still being sorted out, but there’s no time to waste in gathering the zombie ensemble. Here’s an email inviting participation from our pal Teresa Tomb:
“Greetings faithful zombies! Its about that time for the annual Thriller showdown in big LexVegas! Our apologies for the late notice of things, but our planning efforts have been thwarted somewhat by various things. We are in full force now, however, so get your gross things out and get ready to play!
This year, we'll also be participating in the global "Thrill the World" event: http://www.thrilltheworld.com to break the GWR--a vision we had joked about when we created the event, which has now blossomed into a crazy madness! Very exciting!
I do have a bit of bad news too...we are seeking a Michael and an Ola this year. Our amazing Micah Isaacs, who has played the part of Michael since the creation of this event, is not able to join us this year. It is breaking my heart to do it without him, but If you know anyone interested, let us know.
Okay...the times for the dance rehearsals are: Saturdays Noon-1p.m. and Mondays 6-7p.m. at Mecca Studio, 451 B Chair Avenue (right off South Broadway).” Questions? Email info@meccadance.com.
** CD Central T-Shirt Design Contest
From our friends at CD Central – “Seems like a good time to work up a new CD Central t-shirt design, and this time we're putting the design in YOUR hands. Yes, it's our first ever T-Shirt Design Contest! Submit your design by October 15 and if we choose your entry, you'll win fame and fortune (actually, a $50 CD Central gift certificate), as well as two t-shirts as soon as we get 'em printed. Here are some basic quidelines:
1. Be original! No "spinning CD" logos, OK? The design should print with one or two colors of ink.
2. Keep it clean, and nothing that'll get us in trouble with the copyright authorities, police, etc.
3. The name "CD Central" should appear somewhere in the design, and it wouldn't hurt to include "Lexington, Ky." as well.
4. Design entries can be submitted in low resolution JPEG, TIFF or PDF format. However, if your design is selected as the winner, we will need to get a high resolution file from you. Illustrator EPS files or high resolution TIFF files are best.
5. Have fun, and send your design to news@cdcentralmusic.com”
:::::::::::::::::::::: THE PICKS ::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::: Friday, October 12 – Wednesday, October 17 :::::::::::
:: Friday, October 12 ::
THE OXFORD FARM REPORT cd release party w/WE VERSUS THE SHARK, and THE GREAT WHITE JENKINS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell) – 8pm, all ages, $5 suggested donation
The Oxford Farm Report = exciting, theatric mix of prog/post-punk/no wave/carnival music with enough startling mid-song changes to give you whiplash. Celebrating the release of their first full length cd. http://myspace.com/theoxfordfarmreport
We Versus The Shark = angular post-punk/no wave goodness from Athens, GA. http://myspace.com/weversustheshark
The Great White Jenkins = orchestrated soul-folk with mournful horns and soaring vocals. http://myspace.com/thegreatwhitejenkins
[Full Disclosure: I helped organize this show.]
:: Friday, October 12 ::
HASTE THE DAY w/IT DIES TODAY, PROTEST THE HERO, SO THEY SAY, and THROUGH TRIALS @ UK’s Student Center Ballroom – doors 6pm/show starts 7pm, all ages, FREE – sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM, CD Central, and Gumbo Ya Ya
A huge, FREE hardcore show organized by our friend John Winters (aka Counterfiction Productions) as a farewell gift to the Lexington all ages scene. (John announced the end of Counterfiction this summer after being jerked-around one too many times by a venue operator.) I’ll admit that, musically, this ain’t my thing. However, the passion and energy that John has put into presenting all ages shows in town over the last three years has been an inspiration to me. Hard to see a brother in arms get beat down by the constant struggle of putting together all ages events. His efforts will be missed.
Info/sounds -
Haste the Day: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=2122440
It Dies Today: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=379890
Protest the Hero: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=7964123
So they Say: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=6086700
Through Trials: http://www.myspace.com/throughtrials
:: Saturday, October 13 ::
MAN MAN w/WAX FANG @ The Dame
doors 9pm/show 10pm, ages 21+, $7
No need to reinvent the wheel, right? Right. I liked Lexington Herald-Leader pop culture writer Jamie Gumbrecht’s description of Man Man on her “It’s All About” blog (http://itsallabout.typepad.com/), so I’ll let her tell you about the band - “Imagine what Franz Ferdinand might sound like if they became carnies. Or what Gogol Bordello might sound like if they cleaned up just a tad. That'd leave you with the band Man Man, described quite accurately on wikipedia as "playfully existential United States Viking-vaudeville punk-wop rock-and-soul collective."” http://www.wearemanman.com/manman.html. Don’t sleep on Louisville’s Wax Fang either. BIG fun rock.
:: Monday, October 15 ::
THESE ARE POWERS w/TIGHT LEATHER, and CELEPHAIS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell) – 8pm, all ages, $5 suggested donation
These Are Powers = intense "ghost-punk" (think dark female-fronted no wave - or, as the description on their disc at WRFL said, "creepy in a good way") trio from NYC featuring ex-members of Liars and Knife Skills. Recommended to fans of Silver Daggers, Shock Cinema, Lydia Lunch. myspace.com/thesearepowers. DO NOT MISS THEM!
Tight Leather = yeah, you know 'em ... Lexington heavy psych heroes. myspace.com/tightleather1
Celephais = Atlanta loudness on Hoss Records.
[Full Disclosure: I helped organize this show.]
:: Monday, October 15 ::
BLACK MOUNTAIN w/WAX FANG, and THE CAVE SINGER @ Headliners (Louisville)
9pm, ages 18+, $12
Black Mountain = monstrous rock from Vancouver… big, heavy, drugged-out Sabbath-esque rawk. Saw them at Uncle Pleasants in Louisville two years ago. One of my favorite shows ever. For real. If’n I weren’t hosting These Are Powers at the Icehouse (which I think I’ve already mentioned that I’m REALLY excited about), I would be juicing up the truck and driving to Louisville. Check ‘em at http://myspace.com/blackmountain
:: Also worthwhile in the October 12 - 17 timeframe ::
Fri/Oct 12 SAME AS IT EVER WAS: A tribute to Talking Heads @ The Dame
Mon/Oct 15 THE SAMPLES @ The Dame
:: Soon Soon ::
Thurs/Oct 18 MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD @ Brown Theatre (Louisville) - ages 18+
Sat/Oct 20 “Saudades” art event featuring 30 Lexington artists @ The Icehouse – all ages, FREE
Sat/Oct 20 STEVE POLTZ @ American Legion Post
Tues/Oct 23 JOSH ROUSE @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Wed/Oct 24 MV/EE (Matt Valentine & Erika Elder) w/CAKES OF LIGHT, MATT WESTON, and HAREM WOMEN @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St - all ages
Thurs/Oct 25 BRANDO & THE PHANTASMOS @ Al’s Bar, corner 6th and Limestone - FREE
Thurs/Oct 25 CUNNINLYNGUISTS w/SHEISTY KHRIST AND MADD MILITIA, and DEVINE CARAMA @ UK Student Center Ballroom – 7pm, all ages, FREE – sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Thurs/Oct 25 DEL THE FUNKEE HOMOSAPIEN w/DEVIN THE DUDE, BUKUE ONE, and JUNK SCIENCE feat. ILLER THAN THEIRS @ The Dame
Fri/Oct 26 MAMMAL w/CADAVER IN DRAG, PARANOID TIME, and EYES AND ARMS OF SMOKE @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St - all ages
Sat/Oct 27 – “Thrill the World” Lexington (see Announcements) @ location to be determined
Sun/Oct 28 CASTANETS w/DEER TICK @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Wed/Oct 31 The Void’s Halloween Skatefest @ Woodland Park
Wed/Oct 31 Halloween Alleycat 2007 – beginning at Woodland Park, after-party at the Icehouse
Wed/Oct 31 “The Freak Show” featuring THE DIALECTICS @ Capoeira Cultural Center, 758 N. Limestone
Wed/Oct 31 CHICO FELLINI w/THE OXFORD FARM REPORT @ The Dame
Sat/Nov 3 THE HEALTH & HAPPINESS FAMILY GOSPEL BAND @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Sat/Nov 3 JOSH RITTER w/ERIC BACHMANN @ Headliners (Louisville) - ages 18+
Sat/Nov 3 DR DOG @ Uncle Pleasants (Louisville)
Mon/Nov 5 “The Comedians of Comedy Tour” featuring PATTON OSWALT, BRIAN POSEHN, and MARIA BAMFORD @ Headliners (Louisville)
Sun/Nov 11 LUCERO w/BOBBY BARE JR, and WHISKEY & CO. @ Headliners (Louisville)
Mon/Nov 12 CASPER & THE COOKIES @ The Dame
Mon/Nov 12 MY BRIGHTEST DIAMOND w/TIM FITE @ 930 Listening Room (Louisville)
Fri/Nov 16 CUNNINLYNGUISTS @ The Dame
Tues/Nov 20 FEIST @ Brown Theatre (Louisville)
Sun/Nov 25 VAMPIRE WEEKEND @ Old Tarr Distillery, 899 Manchester – all ages
Tues/Nov 27 DEMONS w/EYES & ARMS OF SMOKE @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Thurs/Nov 29 LITTLE BROTHER @ The Dame
Fri/Nov 30 PETER, BJORN, & JOHN @ Headliners (Louisville)
Sat/Dec 1 JOSE GONZALEZ w/CASS McCOMBS @ 930 Listening Room (Louisville) - ages 18+
Fri/Dec 7 MARGOT & THE NUCLEAR SO-AND-SO’S w/LE LOUP @ 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
