the lexington project

2009-07-22T09:28:00.000-07:00

THIS SATURDAY! July 25 >
"Build the stage, and we all shall see" fundraiser
MATT DUNCAN w/RANDY TUESDAY & THE TWO TWO TUESDAYS
and LATIN HEAT @ Al's (corner of 6th and Limestone) > 9pm > all ages >$5

Door money goes to help build a new (taller) stage at Al's.
Hooray! We all shall see!

Matt Duncan = Lexington's prince of pop - http://www.myspace.com/mattduncanmusic.

Randy Tuesday & The Two Two Tuesdays = skate punks with acoustic instruments playing 50's doo wop and early rock n' roll - http://www.myspace.com/randytuesday.

Latin Heat = new Lex band bearing the influence of heavy, intricate rockers such as Don Caballero and Fugazi - http://www.myspace.com/latinheatband.

Come out! Come out!

tONIGHT! Gallery Hop - "Swap" at the Downtown Arts Center, "Hide and Seek" at the Miller House

2009-06-19T14:31:00.000-07:00

Awight, peeps.
Final Hop of the season tonight. I haven't been out to a Hop in awhile but I'm heading out to two spots (at least) tonight. First, tripping down to the Downtown Arts Center (141 E. Main St) to catch (and p'haps participate) in Bill Santen & Bruce Burris's collaborative exhibition "SWAP." Click over to http://elandfgallery.blogspot.com/2009/06/blog-post.html for the full scoop. (5-8pm, all ages, FREE)

After that, leaving the downtown area to check out the group exhibit/happening, "Hide and Seek," assembled by recent UK grad Laura Holt, at the Miller House (832 Lochmere Place - directions below). With a slate of 22 young Lexington artists and four bands (including one of my favorites, Bedtime), I expect great things from the exhibit. However, the Miller House itself, a hidden gem of modern architecture, will be a big part of show. Check out http://www.thefoundationforadvancedarchitecture.org/pdfs/millerhouse-brochure.pdf and http://www.chevychaser.com/Articles-c-2009-03-04-85456.113117_The_Cube_Exploded.html for the scoop on the House. Here are driving directions ...

* take outbound Richmond Rd. (5 miles)
* turn left on Hays Blvd (0.5 miles)
* turn left on Chilesburg Rd (0.5 miles)
* turn left on Lochmere Place/ the Miller House

Hope to see you there.

tONIGHT! Nana Grizol @ Gumbo Ya Ya - aLL aGES!

2009-06-15T21:01:00.000-07:00

TONIGHT! Tuesday > June 16th
Nana Grizol w/Asstricks* and Little Noodles
@ Gumbo Ya Ya restaurant, 1080 S. Broadway, Lexington, KY
9pm > all ages > $3 > sponsored by YouAintNoPicasso.com and TheLexintonProject.org

Yup, big fun in a small place. Athens, GA's Nana Grizol stole my heart when they performed as part of the Elephant 6 Holiday Surprise show at The Red Mile Round Barn last October. Ever since, their record "Love It Love It" has been on heavy rotation on my turntable and in my earbuds. Don't know if I can properly describe the sound ... ecstatic, emotionally resonant, ramshackle indie pop/rock ... ah, that makes 'em sound like douches (or, rather, makes me sound like a douche). Anyway, click over to myspace.com/nanagrizol and listen to a couple tunes. Asstricks* is a new project featuring members of Big Fresh and the Dialectics. Little Noodles is Lex Pro contributor and all around swell gal, Eli Riveire, whom some of you that don't know her directly might at least recognize as the cute ukelele player from the short-lived, but well-loved girl group Laloux. She and her capable cohort Nick Warner will charm us with a few uke pop songs (yes, they are planning a double uke attack). I expect it'll be a relatively short show (both the locals are planning short sets), so show up on the early side. I think Little Noodles will probably start by 9:30 and things will roll quickly from there.

If you're familiar with Ya Ya, you might be thinking, 'where are they gonna put the band?" We're gonna clear out the tables and chairs at the front of the shop and set the band up against the front window. It'll likely still be tight, but it's meant to be more house party than rock show. Come Come Come! Great inexpensive cajun grub (if you show up early) and cheap beers ($2 Abita & Budweiser/Bud Light, $3 Sam Adams & Red Stripe) for those of age.

Bonnie 'Prince' Billy w/Bachelorette - Saturday, June 13th @ The Red Mile Round Barn !!!

2009-06-02T16:00:00.001-07:00

Saturday, June 13th
Bullhorn presents
Bonnie Prince Billy w/ Bachelorette
@ The Red Mile Round Barn, 1200 Red Mile Rd, Lexington, KY (map)
doors open at 8pm, show starts at 9pm > all ages welcome
tickets: $10 in advance/$12 at the door

In Lexington, advance tickets are available at CD Central (377 S. Limestone, Lexington, KY - ph. 859/233-3472)

Beginning Friday advance tickets will be available in Louisville at Underground Sounds (2003 Highland Ave).

If you can't make it to either spot, but wanna make sure you get a ticket. Call CD Central (859/233-3472). They'll sell you tix over the phone and you can pick them up at will call on the night of the show.

Some notes ...

* The show is open to all ages, but there will be a full bar available for peeps interested in imbibing.

* There is tons of free, secure parking directly adjacent to the venue.

* The Red Mile Round Barn holds around 600 people. It's an intimate, odd, and completely charming spot. The people at the track are working hard to make it a fun place to see a concert. If you've been to any of the recent shows at the space, you may have had trouble seeing the band. Rest assured, there will be a stage for this show. Should dramatically improve visibility.

Have a question about anything else relating to the show? Hit me with an email at prcompton(at)gmail(dot)com and I'll do my best to answer promptly.

> How about some fun stuff? Cool? Cool.

Kelefa Sanneh's piece on Bonnie 'Prince' Billy in The New Yorker

A couple tracks from BPB's lovely collaboration with Cheyenne Mize, "Among the Gold" and commentary from our pal Michael Powell of TheDecibelTolls.com. This collection of turn of the 20th Century tunes was just released as a 10" record by Louisville's Karate Body Records. You can purchase a very high quality digital download of the rec exclusively via ThinkIndie.com (go through the CD Central download site).

TLP May 14, 2009 {Blue Picks by Saraya}

2009-05-14T05:23:00.000-07:00

Peeps,
No hiding it - I'm burnt. Luckily, Saraya isn't, and she compiled some Blue Picks to share with y'all. [Head over to www.kyblueline.blogspot.com for more of her keen goodness.]
Read up and go out.
Love, Ross

>

At first glance, I was thinking there wasn't a whole lot going on this week, so I was going to do a much condensed version of Blue Picks....but alas, once again, oodles to check out in town....starting with checking out Terry' Gross' interview with Erik Reese online if you didn't catch it Wednesday on Fresh Air. Muchos kudos for positive national media coverage about our dear state.
-Sa-Riot
www.kyblueline.blogspot.com

Thurs., 5/14:

* Bicycle Commuter Breakfast at Third Street Stuff (7:30 a.m.)~visit BikeLexington.com for more information.
* Trivial Thursdays with Mick Jeffries will feature "UK Special Collections and Digital Urber-Archivist, photographer, mommie, and photobooth fetishist Deirdre Scaggs." Tune into 88.1 WRFL FM from 7 - 9 a.m.
* Soft Pain / Noisycrane / Speech Boys at C.P.R. - ALL AGES, $3, 9 p.m.
* Jovontaes, US Band and DJs John the Baptist and Brocktologist @ the Boiler Room. Check out Jovontaes' ever-changing line-up and sound (I believe drummer/vocalist Reid Small described the current state of their sound as being more "chilled out" than usual); up-and-coming hip-hop/party music of US Band; and Lexington's leading party DJs at the city's newest dive. (I checked out the Boiler Room last weekend and it's pretty rad...kinda makes you feel like you're in the Black Lodge, only less Lynch, more punk rock undertones.) 9:30ish.

Fri., 5/15:

* Renowned Appalachian poet Frank X. Walker will be the featured guest on Katerina Stoyklova Klemer's Accents Radio Show. WRFL, 88.1 FM, 2 p.m.
* RC Pro Am Reunion Tour: So far the only date I know of is this Friday, at Sidecar (next door to Al's on N. Limestone near Sixth St.) The best punk & "I don't give a shit" -inspired rock/whatever band to hit the Lexington scene in recent history. And they haven't even hit the Lexington scene at all in recent history. Weird how that works... Cheap beer, FREE entry, 21+
* Drive to Louisville to get your frantic awesome heavy rock on with Big Business (feat. members of the Melvins) at Headliner's.

Sat., 5/16:

* Lexington Craft Beer Festival at the Red Mile. Featuring a homebrew contest, over 200 different commercial craft beers from 70 different breweries, and food & live music.
* Peace & Global citizenship Fair @ BCTC campus.
* dorkBot @ C.P.R. - People are doing "strange things with electricity" in Lexington ~ they want to tell you about it and you want to hear about it. Feat. an audio/visual installment by Clint Davis; PhonoGraffiti by Jason Corder and more. At C.P.R. (near 6th and Limestone) from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., Free.
* Tiny Fights/ Jovontaes @ Al's. $5, all ages

Sun., 5/17:

* Some Things You Need to Know Before the End of the World: A Final Evening with The Illuminati at Natasha's Bistro. Directed by Natasha herself, this two-person satirical play about religion runs Sun., Mon., and Wed. of this week. Great chance to enjoy Natasha's newly expanded restaurant/bar/stage setting ... one of the best venues in town if you ask me....Tickets are $15, or if you feel like gambling, you can pay $21 minus the throw of 2 dice (the odds are 50/50 that you will end up paying more/less than $15).

Mon., 5/18:

* LinkSI KAHN @ WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour (Kentucky Theatre) From the WoodSongs newsletter: Aside from being a brilliant songwriter, [Kahn] has worked for over 40 years as a civil rights labor, and community organizer, and musician in the Southern United States. His songs of family, community, work and freedom such as "Aragon Mill" "Gone, Gonna Rise Again" and "Wild Rose of the Mountain" have been recorded by over 100 artists. Si has released 14 albums of his original songs, plus a collection of traditional labor, civil rights, and women's songs, with Pete Seeger and Jane Sapp.

Tues., 5/19:

* Bicycle Commuter Breakfast at Sunrise Bakery (7:30 a.m.)
* Black Moth Super Rainbow w/ Tiny Fights; Bedtime @ Red Mile Round Barn. The lastest installment of absolutely-don't-miss WRFL sponsored shows. BMSR = bubbly, experimental analog electronic psych-pop. Tiny Fights & Bedtime = two of Lex's finest. The show is ALL AGES and only $5...
* Afterwards, as on every Tuesday, DJs Reid Small and Mark Murray will be spinning dance jams at the Fisthank (2 for 1 drinks). 21+, FREE.

TLP May 6, 2009

2009-05-06T06:55:00.000-07:00

TLPeeps,

It's all about Sa-Riot this issue. Or rather, it's all 'by' Sa-Riot this ish. I'm stuck braindead, basking in the afterglow/burnout of the Brotzmann/Revis/Waits Trio gig at the Round Barn (you can check miraculous Mick Jeffries' pics of the show here). Saraya saves the day with her Blueline Picks. (Thanks, 'riot.)

A few quick additions to Saraya's list ... Peep the new exhibit at Land of Tomorrow on Friday, then make the quick drive (or drive quickly) to the vile 'ville to see Chain and the Gang (Ian Sevonius of Make Up/Nation of Ulysses) w/The Hive Dwellers (Calvin Johnson of Beat Happening/Dub Narcotic Sound System accompanied by our buddy Fred Thomas of Saturday Looks Good To Me/Citycenter) at Skull Alley ('We pride ourselves by our motto, "D.I.Y. doesn't mean it has to suck.'" - all ages). Saturday, consider trippin' down to Lower 48 for the Cincy hip hop/out-jazz duo ISWHAT?!. Sunday, hug your mama.

And, to double down on a couple of Saraya's picks ... Get your azz to the Sidecar (next to Al's - corner of 6th and Limestone) on Thursday night to catch the dj set by two of my favorite mens, Will 'The Burch' Burchard and Brian 'BLT' Turner. And, do not miss the heavy scene with OFFONOFF and Rafael Toral at Land of Tomorrow on Tuesday.

Get out. Have fun.
Love, Ross

:::::::::::::::::::::: BLUEPICKS ::::::::::::::::::::::
by Saraya Brewer

{ More stuff from sa-riot ~ including an inclusive list of upcoming shows and links to various Lexington music & culture resources ~ available on blueline ~ http://www.kyblueline.blogspot.com }
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Be sure you check out Bike Lexington's great calendar of events for May and don't forget that Sunday is Mother's Day!

Tues., 5/5: Cinco de Mayo!

* Shemale de Mayo @ Fishtank. Mustache music that claims to "celebrate the glorification of the bastardization of Hispanic culture"...you know....in a satirical sort of way.

Wed., 5/6:

* Warren Byrom (of The Swells) & Friends @ Green Lantern.

Thurs., 5/7:

* Donna Thorndale on Trivial Thursdays (WRFL 88.1 fm or wrfl.fm ~ 7-9 a.m.) ~ Thorndale is WRFL's 2nd General Manager, and a founding member of the station. A career actress living in Los Angeles, CA, she is currently a member of the celebrated Actor's Gang theatre group. In addition, her political satire and cooking persona, Jewell Rae Jeffers has achieved widespread acclaim both IRL and on the internet as the host of "Tastes Like Home," which appears on the influential blog "The Huffington Post." (Jewell Rae is expected to make an appearance on Trivial Thursdays according to host Mick Jeffries.)
* Del the Funky Homosapien @ The Dame. You might know him from his collaboration with the Gorillaz...or through his cousin Ice Cube
* Lollipop Factory @ Green Lantern. "Over the top, rock opera stuff in the vein of Queen, Sparks, Rocky horror." ~ in the words of yr favorite Green Lantern bartender/booking agent Mike Sullivan
* Brian Turner and Will Burchard will be spinning the jamz at the bar formerly known as Cheater's...currently known as Sidecar-formerly-known-as-Cheater's... it's a new Thursday night DJ series curated by Brian Ronk & friends; starts aroun 9:30.
* The Swells @ Thursday Night Live
* Bike Lexington Progressive Dinner: from bikelexington.com: "Join fellow cyclists on a pedal-powered tour of Lexington restaurants. The event will begin with a tour of the KY Ale Brewery and an appetizer featuring their delicious beer cheese. From there we will head to Mia’s for dinner and finally to Natasha’s for dessert and coffee. The progressive will begin at 6pm at the Kentucky Ale Brewery, 401 Cross Street and should conclude by 9pm.There will be an optional early start at 5:30pm at Cheapside Park to celebrate the kick-off of the 2009 Thursday Night Live Season. To register, go to www.active.com and search for “Lexington Progressive Dinner”. Questions may be directed to Shane Tedder at self.propelled@gmail.com"

Fri., 5/8:

* Bike Lexington - Go Car Free All Day! Pledge your intention to kgleason@lfucg.com and you could win a Bike Lexington t-shirt.
* The Swells / The Big Maracas @ Al's Bar
* Bedtime/a ghost is dancing/Broadfield Marchers/Genius File @ Derby City Espresso (Louisville)

Sat., 5/9:

* Mayfest: spring festival in and around the Gratz Park area. Make sure you stop by the Kentucky Writer's Showcase (lots of discounted books by Kentuckians, brought to you by Carnegie Center) and the Backyard Bazaar at Third Street Stuff - "local DIY arts and crafts street fair extraordinaire." Buy something for your mom.
* Bedtime/ the ghost is dancing / Idaho, Alaska @ C.P.R.
* The Other Brothers @ Green Lantern It's Green Lantern owner Harry’s b-day party...a good time is pretty much guaranteed. P.S. check out this article about Harry in Business Lexington written by my dear colleage and friend Robo Clark.

Mon., 5/11:

* George Clinton & P-Funk @ Kentucky Theatre (Lex). The mothership will be landing. Make sure you're there to greet the funkers who get out of it. (Dancing your ass off will ensue.)

Tues., 5/12:

* OFFONOFF / Rafael Toral / Trevor Tremaine / C. Spenser Yeh @ Land of Tomorrow (527 W. 3rd St.) Should be an awe-inspiring evening of weirdo jazz/avant rock/noise and whatnot. OFFONOFF features dudes who used to jam with Jim O'Rourke and Thurston Moore. Another great show brought to you by the Outside the Spotlight the Series.
* TV on the Radio @ Headliner's (Lou).
* And the Moneynotes/ Orange Opera @ Green Lantern. (Double bill of cool Indie Rock stuff...)

:: Soon Soon ::
Tues/May 19 BLACK MOTH SUPER RAINBOW w/TINY FIGHTS @ The Red Mile Round Barn, 1200 Red Mile Rd – all ages, sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Sat/June 13 BONNIE PRINCE BILLY w/BACHELORETTE @ The Red Mile Round Barn, 1200 Red Mile Rd – all ages, more info TBA soon

:: Pertinent Resources ::

__Lexington__
AL’S BAR, corner of 6th and Limestone, Lexington – http://myspace.com/alsbarlexington
C.P.R. (Cultural Preservation Resources), behind Al’s at the corner of 6th and Limestone, Lexington – http://myspace.com/cultpres
THE GREEN LANTERN, corner of 3rd and Jefferson, Lexington - http://www.myspace.com/greenlanternbar
LOWER 48, inside Victorian Square (near the corner of Short and Broadway), Lexington – http://myspace.com/lower48bar
THE BOILER ROOM, behind Tolly Ho & The Awkward Moose (near the corner of Euclid and Limestone, Lexington
THE DAME, 381 E.Main St, Lexington - http://www.dameky.com
THE VOID, 518 E. High St, Lexington – http://myspace.com/thevoidskateshop
NATASHA'S CAFE, 112 Esplanade - http://www.beetnik.com/
CHARLES MANSION (no longer a venue, but the website's a good spot to find out about shows) - http://www.charlesmansion.org
MECCA dance studio/gallery, 451 Chair Avenue, off S.Broadway near Bolivar - http://www.meccadance.com
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
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
BLUELINE (Cultural picks from our pal Saraya Brewer) – http://kyblueline.blogspot.com
YOU AIN’T NO PICASSO (great locally-produced music blog) - http://www.youaintnopicasoo.com

__Louisville__
HEADLINERS MUSIC HALL, 1386 Lexington Road, Louisville - ph. 502/584-8088 - www.headlinerslouisville.com
SKULL ALLEY, 1017 E Broadway, Louisville – 502/749-9541 – www.skullalley.net
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
BACKSEAT SANDBAR (good blog spreading the word about regional events) – http://backseatsandbar.wordpress.com

__Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky__
THE SOUTHGATE HOUSE, Newport, KY - http://www.southgatehouse.com
ART DAMAGE LODGE, 4120 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH – http://myspace.com/artdamagelodge
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

TOMORROW! Monday, May 4 - Peter Brotzmann / Eric Revis / Nasheet Waits Trio @ The Red Mile Round Barn - FREE!

2009-05-03T13:37:00.001-07:00

Outside the Spotlight / Event 104
Peter Brotzmann / Eric Revis / Nasheet Waits Trio
Monday, May 4th @ The Red Mile Round Barn
1200 Red Mile Rd, Lexington, KY
doors 7:30pm / two sets beginning at 8pm
all ages welcome / FREE!
sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
and the Jazz Arts Foundation

This one's gonna be hot. Come out! Come out! Plenty of free, secure parking directly adjacent to the venue.

Check out Walter Tunis' preview of the show at http://musicalbox.bloginky.com/2009/05/01/from-marsalis-to-brotzmann-the-jazz-journey-of-eric-revis/.

Find sounds at http://myspace.com/peterbrotzmann and http://myspace.com/ericrevis

This is the spot you're looking for ...

TLP April 30, 2009

2009-04-30T08:17:00.000-07:00

Peoples,
Hot haps this Derby weekend-extended. Hit the opening of “Fair Enough” at Land of Tomorrow (LOT) on Friday. Sleep late Sunday on a pillow of your Derby winnings, then head to Woodland Park for the Park Daze festival. Disco nap, then hit Windy & Carl and Benoit Pioulard back at LOT. And, finish the exhausting weekend+ with a firebreathing, FREE free-jazz show at the amazing Red Mile Round Barn.

Hope all are well. Thanks to Mickles for the Max Tundra preview and to Danny Mayer (by way of Beth Connors Manke) for his piece on the Centre Point Parque Kickball game.
Luv, Ross

:::::::::::::::::::::::: Announcements :::::::::::::::::::::::::::

** Fri/May 1 - Opening reception – “FAIR ENOUGH” at Land of Tomorrow
New exhibit at LOT (527 E. 3rd St – near the intersection of 3rd and Midland Ave/Winchester Rd – http://www.lotlex.com).
Here’s the scoop …
April 29-May 5 (12noon-5pm each day)
Opening Reception, May 1st - 7pm
"FAIR ENOUGH". A phrase that is simultaneously a critical antecedent, and a preface to those things one may have neglected to consider or simply ignored when producing a piece or body of work. This is the "Ok, However..." resting at the core of the artistic process. Through various means and media including but not limited to painting, printmaking, fiber, iron casting, photography, video, and installation this exhibition displays the results of seven artists' - Mallory Dover, Natasha Giles, Perry Hooks, Willie Robertson, Bill Santen, Travis Shaffer, and Melissa Van Sandt - deliberate and intimate relationship with "

** Sun/May 3 – Community Velo Swap @ The Void
From our buddy Brian Turner – “On Sunday, May 3rd (the day after the Derby) we will be organizing another Community Velo Swap as one of the very first events to get the month of Bike Lexington started. The event will be held in the front parking lot of The Void Skate Shop on High Street, between Kentucky Ave and Woodland Ave. from 11am until 4pm.

Last year's Velo Swap was a huge success, and we're hoping to have an even better turnout this time around. The Swap is open to the public, and is free. Participants are encouraged to bring anything bike-related to sell or trade, and each person is responsible for their own set-up. If you want to bring a box of parts, or even complete bikes to sell, bring them! There will be a few tables available, but feel free to bring whatever you feel will help you arrange your goods. It is also very helpful to others if you tag or mark your items ahead of time with prices, so people will know how much your asking for them.”

** Saturdays – Lexington Farmers Market is back!
Go get some! I picked up asparagus, new potatoes, and green garlic last weekend. My week has been the yummier for it. Check http://lexingtonfarmersmarket.com/ for the full scoop.

** Through April 30th ? – Photography by Brett Hisey @ Alfalfa
Finally made it down for breakfast at the ‘falf to check Brett’s exhibit. It’s a striking collection of nature pics (the light-box pieces were my faves). Think it’s gonna stay up until Sunday, so bust it to Alfalfa, 141 E. Main St, for yummy food and to peep Brett’s great photos.

:::::::::::::::::::::: UH ... NEWS FEATURE ::::::::::::::::::::::
by Danny Mayer ("head honcho at the soon to be running North of Center newspaper" - BCM)

Friday 24 April 2009
Phoenix Park, Lexington

Big Blue Calls Game; City Players and Spectators Call Foul

North of Center News Bureau

At 5:29 PM, between 10 and 12 kickballers stormed the N. Limestone
entrance to the Center Pointe Public Yards to play a game of kickball.
Their game was abruptly stopped 4 rolls in by three bike cops and one
good ol' fashioned police cruiser. Under the eyes of between 40 and
60 would-be ballers, interlopers, kite-flyers, baby-walkers, bikers,
and various other all around fun-loving riff-raff, the police quickly
hustled off the sensible players.

By 5:35 PM the police bikers achieved their goal of forcing the
players to desist and remove themselves to the sidewalk of Phoenix
Park on North Limestone. Though rumors abounded as to the reason for
the players forced removal—one participant opined that the rival team,
comprised of fat cats from Lexington’s business establishment, had
forfeited the game and only sent the cops as a friendly gesture to
inform the players; yet another speculated that the players themselves
deemed CenterPointe's rocky grounds “not yet kickball-ready” and only
called in the cops for official verification—it appeared that this was
yet another clear Webb Brothers LLC declaration of its right to tear,
muddy, and section off the whole of Lexington, one failure at a time,
at the expense of the rest of us.

After gathering together for a group photo, taken by no less than 6
local photographers, the group milled around on the corner of Main and
N. Limestone for the next half hour and briefly cheered on the passing
bikers of Critical Mass. Several revelers had a seedball throwing
contest; some kickballers redirected into a spirited game of dodgeball
in the park; another group started flying a kite; at least one person
crossed Main for a dip in the fountain; and everyone laughed and
jabbered and generally lapped in the sun and the hope that maybe next
week we'll be able to play that damn kickball game.

:::::::::::::::::::::: THE PICKS ::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::: Monday, April 27 – Monday, May 4 :::::::::::

>> Thursday, April 30th
Max Tundra opening for Junior Boys @ The Dame > 9pm, ages 21+, $10

Max Tundra sounds, by all accounts, exactly like caffeine. Add to that impossibility the fact that his scalpel assembly of blips-n-gleeps often add up to delightful, joyful little ditties that are 3.14x more infectious than they should be. Also, the young man is quite dancer, according to my friend Yoo Toob. – Mick Jeffries

>> Sunday, May 3rd
"Park Daze" featuring Tiny Fights, The Swells, Caboladies, The Tallboys, Everyone Lives Everyone Wins, Warmer Milks, and Attempt @ Woodland Park > 12noon-6pm, all ages welcome, FREE!

A free, all-day festival organized by Reid Small of The Void Skateshop. The event features a wide assortment of local music, free food, skateboard competitions, and much more. A great reason to spend yr Sunday afternoon at the park. More info at http://myspace.com/thevoidskateshop.

>> Sunday, May 3rd
Windy & Carl w/Benoit Pioulard, Caboladies, and Lambs Laughter @ Land of Tomorrow (LOT), 357 E. 3rd St - near the intersection of 3rd & Winchester Rd/Midland Ave > 8:30pm, all ages welcome, $5 > sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM

A lovely bill of Michigan dream/drone pop and psychedelic Lexington noise-scapes. Take note of the venue change - the show will go down at the new art space, Land of Tomorrow, on E. 3rd St. A very cool spot. More info/sounds at http://myspace.com/windyandcarl, Benoit Pioulard on Myspace, and http://myspace.com/caboladies.

>> Monday, May 4th
Peter Brotzmann / Eric Revis / Nasheet Waits Trio @ The Red Mile Round Barn, 1200 Red Mile Rd - near the intersection of Broadway & Virginia Ave/Red Mile Rd > 8pm, all ages welcome, FREE > sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM and the Jazz Arts Foundation

The Outside the Spotlight jazz and improvised music series returns with ecstatic free-jazz from one of the genre's founding fathers, fire-breathing German saxophonist Peter Brotzmann. For this rare US performance (one of only six or seven dates on this tour), Brotzmann is joined by bassist Eric Revis (best known as Branford Marsalis' go-to bassman) and percussionist Nasheet Waits (son of American jazz legend Freddie Waits; know for his work with pianists Andrew Hill and Jason Moran). A hot show in a uniquely Kentucky venue. Don't miss it. [Note: If you're not familiar with The Red Mile Round Barn, you are in for a treat - a great place to see a show, with plenty of free, secure parking directly adjacent to the venue.] More info/sounds at http://myspace.com/peterbrotzmann. [Full Disclosure: I helped organize this show.]

:: Also worthwhile in the April 27 – May 4 timeframe ::
Sorry to be lazy sorting out the best of the rest for you. Go to http://myspace.com/alsbarlexington, http://myspace.com/cultpres, http://myspace.com/greenlantenbar, and http://www.dameky.com, and http://myspace.com/lower48bar for the haps at the most happening spots.

:: Soon Soon ::
Fri/May 8 CHAIN AND THE GANG w/THE HIVE DWELLERS @ Skull Alley, 1017 E Broadway (Louisville) – all ages
Tues/May 12 OFFONOFF w/RAFAEL TORAL @ Land of Tomorrow (LOT), 527 E. 3rd St – all ages, sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Tues/May 19 BLACK MOTH SUPER RAINBOW w/TINY FIGHTS @ The Red Mile Round Barn, 1200 Red Mile Rd – all ages, sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Sat/June 13 BONNIE PRINCE BILLY w/BACHELORETTE @ The Red Mile Round Barn, 1200 Red Mile Rd – all ages, more info TBA soon

:: Pertinent Resources ::

__Lexington__
AL’S BAR, corner of 6th and Limestone, Lexington – http://myspace.com/alsbarlexington
C.P.R. (Cultural Preservation Resources), behind Al’s at the corner of 6th and Limestone, Lexington – http://myspace.com/cultpres
THE GREEN LANTERN, corner of 3rd and Jefferson, Lexington - http://www.myspace.com/greenlanternbar
LOWER 48, inside Victorian Square (near the corner of Short and Broadway), Lexington – http://myspace.com/lower48bar
THE BOILER ROOM, behind Tolly Ho & The Awkward Moose (near the corner of Euclid and Limestone, Lexington
THE DAME, 381 E.Main St, Lexington - http://www.dameky.com
THE VOID, 518 E. High St, Lexington – http://myspace.com/thevoidskateshop
NATASHA'S CAFE, 112 Esplanade - http://www.beetnik.com/
CHARLES MANSION (no longer a venue, but the website's a good spot to find out about shows) - http://www.charlesmansion.org
MECCA dance studio/gallery, 451 Chair Avenue, off S.Broadway near Bolivar - http://www.meccadance.com
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
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
BLUELINE (Cultural picks from our pal Saraya Brewer) – http://kyblueline.blogspot.com
YOU AIN’T NO PICASSO (great locally-produced music blog) - http://www.youaintnopicasoo.com

__Louisville__
HEADLINERS MUSIC HALL, 1386 Lexington Road, Louisville - ph. 502/584-8088 - www.headlinerslouisville.com
SKULL ALLEY, 1017 E Broadway, Louisville – 502/749-9541 – www.skullalley.net
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
BACKSEAT SANDBAR (good blog spreading the word about regional events) – http://backseatsandbar.wordpress.com

__Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky__
THE SOUTHGATE HOUSE, Newport, KY - http://www.southgatehouse.com
ART DAMAGE LODGE, 4120 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH – http://myspace.com/artdamagelodge
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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TLP April 24, 2009

2009-04-24T14:03:00.000-07:00

My apologies to you, dear Lex Pro friends, and to Eli and Saraya, who put together this issue last weekend. I've been having computard problems since my return from Germany and just couldn't seem to get it out. Figured it might still be valuable belatedly. Hope so.

In addition to everything Eloise and Sa-Riot line out below, be sure to check ELandF Gallery's "The Book Reader" around downtown Lex today (more info at http://elandfgallery.blogspot.com/) and head out UK's Reynolds Bldg tonight (6-10pm) for the closing reception for Dawn Graham's BFA show, "[re]constructions" (more info at http://www.dawngraham.com).

Lastly, a clear-your-schedule/save-the-date heads-up - these two are coming up quick > Sunday, May 3rd Windy & Carl w/Benoit Pioulard and more @ Land of Tomorrow ... and Monday, May 4th Peter Brotzmann / Eric Revis / Nasheet Waits Trio @ The Red Mile Round Barn (FREE!!!).

Hope all are well.
Luv, Ross

>
Happy Monday, Lexington!
Just a couple more days of rain this week, then the rest will be sunny, sunny, sunny.
Happy Birthday to Shanna Sanders!

Love,
Eli Riveire

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** EARTH DAYS IN THE BLUEGRASS 2009**
Sponsored by UK Residence Life Sustainability and UK Greenthumb, EDBG is a month-long celebration of “sustainability, responsible global citizenship, and the power of local action.” Every new day brings events working towards the promotion of our community. Here are some of the highlights for this week:
> Tues/Apr 21 Eat Something Local Day - We all know about the health and community benefits that come from eating locally, and we're blessed to live in a region so rich in good agriculture. Make the pledge to eat locally on Tuesday and you won't be sorry. Possible itinerary - breakfast at the Co-op, lunch at Stella's, dinner and a KY Ale Bourbon Barrel at Al's? For more info on local food, visit www.kyproud.com.
> Wed/Apr 22 EARTH DAY! - Celebrate all day long with various events on the UK Campus. There's an Earth Day Fair at the Student Center Patio/Free Speech area from 10-3, featuring tye-dying, book-making, and various other fun activities. Head over to the Memorial Hall Amphitheater at 6 for a concert featuring Downtown County Band, the High Water Marks, and Big Fresh. More on this below in The Picks.
> Thurs/Apr 23 King Corn Film Screening - Documentary focusing on the troubling truth about where much of our food comes from and how its produced. 7pm at Worsham Theater.
> Fri/Apr 24 Share the Road! Group Bicycle Ride/Still We Ride Film Screening - Hop on your bike and come out for a fun ride designed to better acclamate riders with the rules of the road and the general idea of using your wheels for transportation. Help demonstrate that bikes aren't blocking traffic - they ARE traffic. The ride starts at 5:30 from Woodland Park, and should end up at the Student Center for a 7:00 screening of Still We Ride at Worsham Theater. This documentary captures the spirit of the famous Critical Mass ride in New York City on the eve of the 2004 Republican National Convention, as well as giving a history of the ride's origins in San Francisco over 10 years ago.
> Sat/Apr 25 Arbor Day at The Arboretum - Celebrate your favorite trees by hanging out with them at The Arboretum from 10-2. There will be all sorts of fun activities for people of all ages, and it's all free! Get out and have some fun in the forest!

For more info, and for a complete rundown of EDBG events, visit their website at www.earthdaysinthebluegrass.org

** Tues/Apr 21 - Still Flyin's new LP Never Gonna Touch the Ground hits the shelves of record stores everywhere! Maybe you should pick up a copy at CD Central? Then at least, whatever the rest of your week looks like, your ears and heart will be thoroughly pleased.

** Wed/Apr 22 - Holler Poets Series #12 at Al's Bar
Featuring poetry from Donna Ison and Jude Lally, and music by Warren Byrom (of the Swells and Big Maracas). 8pm, FREE.

** Sat/April 25 – Lexington Farmers Market in its NEW LOCATION
What better way to spend a Saturday morning than finding the best tasting veggies and supporting local farmers at the same time! The weather forecast is calling for sunny and 80 degrees, so there really isn't much of an excuse. The Farmers Market just made the move down to Cheapside Park and it really couldn't be lovelier. Full scoop at http://lexingtonfarmersmarket.com/.

** DorkbotLex is putting on a Green series, focusing on ideas, inventions, technologies, electronics focusing on sustainability, and is looking for presenters. If you’re interested, get in touch with Senom Yalcin by May 15.
For more info on DorkbotLex, visit http://dorkbot.org/dorkbotlex/ or http://dorkbotlex.tumblr.com/

** Through April 30th – Photography by Brett Hisey @ Alfalfa
Throughout the month, Alfalfa restaurant (141 E.Main St) hosts a collection of lovely nature photography by our buddy Brett Hisey. Go for lunch, brunch, or dinner and check ‘em.

** PARK DAZE POSTPONED TO SUNDAY, MAY 3
Due to rain this past weekend, Park Daze, the party in Woodland Park featuring live music, food, fun, and skate board competitions, will go down Sunday, May 3rd. Keep it on your calendar and keep your fingers crossed for good weather!

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BLUEPICKS provided by sa-riot

(for a slightly extended version of the week's haps, often including side notes, pictures and links, as well as for links to venues and other culture/music/art resources/blogs, visit me at blueline.)

It's gonna be really hard topping off last weekend as far as overwhelming amounts of things to do happening at once, but this week makes a pretty good go at it...

Tues, 4/21: Takeshi Kitano's The Blind Swordsman Zatoichi at the Kentucky Theatre in conjunction w/ the samurai film fest, which goes till Thursday (with Ghost Dog on Wed; Sukiyaki Western Django on Thurs).

Wed, 4/22:

* Earth Days in the Bluegrass: Big Fresh, Downtown County Band, Spooky Q's @ Memorial Ampitheatre (right behind Memorial Hall). The event also features poetry readings by outgoing state poet laureate Jane Gentry Vance, Bianca Spriggs and Chuck Clenney.
* Holler Poets Series #11, feat. Donna Ison and Jude Lally at Al's Bar (Two very different and equally fascinating readers), followed by music by fantastic local singer/guitarist Warren Byrom of the Swells. All ages, FREE.
* Godd w/ Battlecry, Pslychosis at the Skylight Lounge (in Main Street Live, across the volleyball court and up the stairs from the Dame). Many of you might also know Godd as Nick Kidd's band. Fun times, heavy, theatrical circus rock (?)....I hear influences of Primus, Ween, Mr. Bungle...but that's just me....21 +, $5ish cover

Thurs, 4/23:

* The Swells w/ Slow Claw and !!Girlie Girl!! Burlesque Show at the Green Lantern. Can't seem to find much info about the burlesque show, but it's about damn time Lexington got another burlesque show, and I couldn't possibly think of a better venue.
* Wale w/ UCB, Colin Munroe, Loose Change w/ Nate FX, and The US Band at Old Tarr Distillery (903 Manchester St.). I'm going to be honest, I know nothing about these hip hop bands, except that I did read that Washington D.C.-based Wale released a Seinfeld themed mixtape last year (The MixTape About Nothing). Intrigued. Sponsored by WRFL and Oneness287.com, a new-ish "streetwear boutique" on North Limestone (near the corner of Maxwell...check out their site...) All ages/$5.
* Tiny Fights (my new favorite Lex band - heavy psychelectonica dance jams), F.D.U. ("psych-garage-kid-rock" - as Jamie says Reid would say), Street Gnar (heard a bit on last week's WRFL Live - really nice space guitar loops w/eerie vocals from Case of Jovantaes) @ Derby City Espresso in Louisville. They want you there. You want to be there. Go.

Fri, 4/24:

* Fourth Friday - closing night of PaintPresent, featuring live bluegrass form the Blind Corn Liquor Pickers, food, schmooze, art, the works @ The Loudoun House.
* Latin Heat & Special guest @ Al's Sidecar (formerly known as Cheater's). Latin heat = new Lex band featuring Matt Gibson, Andy Stith, and Drew.
* Share the road! Group Bike Ride - 5:30 p.m. at Woodland Park in conjunction w/ Earth Days in the Bluegrass. Ride ends at Worsham Theatre on UK's campus for a screening of Still we Ride, a documentary that captures an '04 Critica Mass bike ride in New York that ending in arrests and choas three days before the Republican National Convention.

Sat, 4/25:
Big Fresh will be performing at The Dame in celebration of the national release of Big Fresh Forever. Word on the street is they will be playing two sets with lots of new songs.

P.S. Pretty sure Big Fresh had the egg-breaking-in-your-hand picture going on aeons before Yeah Yeah Yeahs came out with their new album cover...

Honorable mentions of the week:
Thurs, 4/23 - Of Montreal @ Madison Theatre (Cincy)
Thurs, 4/23 - The Instruction w/ Chico Fellini and Chemic @ Pour Haus (Lou)
Thurs, 4/23 - African guitar great Habib Koite will perform "Music from Mali: In the Mouth of a Crocodile" @ Berea College Phelps-Stokes Auditorium.
Thurs 4/23 - Disco Biscuits @ Headliner's (Lou)
Fri, 4/24- Peter, Pjorn & John @ Southgate House (Newport)

To find the best of the rest check out http://myspace.com/alsbarlexington, http://myspace.com/cultpres, http://myspace.com/greenlantenbar, and http://www.dameky.com, and http://myspace.com/lower48bar for the haps at the most happening spots.

:: Soon Soon ::
Thurs/Apr 30 JUNIOR BOYS w/MAX TUNDRA @ The Dame
Sun/May 3 WINDY & CARL w/BENOIT PIOULARD, CABOLADIES, and LAMBS LAUGHTER @ [note venue change] Land of Tomorrow (LOT), 357 E. 3rd St - near the intersection of 3rd and Midland Ave/Winchester Rd – all ages, sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Mon/May 4 PETER BROTZMANN / NASHEET WAITS / ERIC REVIS TRIO @ The Red Mile Round Barn, 1200 Red Mile Rd – all ages, sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Tues/May 12 OFFONOFF w/RAFAEL TORAL @ [note venue change] Land of Tomorrow (LOT), 357 E. 3rd St - near the intersection of 3rd and Midland Ave/Winchester Rd – all ages, sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Tues/May 19 BLACK MOTH SUPER RAINBOW w/TINY FIGHTS @ The Red Mile Round Barn, 1200 Red Mile Rd – all ages, sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM

:: Pertinent Resources ::
__Lexington__
AL’S BAR, corner of 6th and Limestone, Lexington – http://myspace.com/alsbarlexington
C.P.R. (Cultural Preservation Resources), behind Al’s at the corner of 6th and Limestone, Lexington – http://myspace.com/cultpres
THE GREEN LANTERN, corner of 3rd and Jefferson, Lexington - http://www.myspace.com/greenlanternbar
LOWER 48, inside Victorian Square (near the corner of Short and Broadway), Lexington – http://myspace.com/lower48bar
THE DAME, 381 E.Main St, Lexington - http://www.dameky.com
THE VOID, 518 E. High St, Lexington – http://myspace.com/thevoidskateshop
NATASHA'S CAFE, 112 Esplanade - http://www.beetnik.com/
CHARLES MANSION (no longer a venue, but the website's a good spot to find out about shows) - http://www.charlesmansion.org
MECCA dance studio/gallery, 451 Chair Avenue, off S.Broadway near Bolivar - http://www.meccadance.com
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
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
BLUELINE (Cultural picks from our pal Saraya Brewer) – http://kyblueline.blogspot.com
YOU AIN’T NO PICASSO (great locally-produced music blog) - http://www.youaintnopicasoo.com

__Louisville__
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
BACKSEAT SANDBAR (good blog spreading the word about regional events) – http://backseatsandbar.wordpress.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 usually by Ross Compton (this time by Eli Riveire) unless otherwise noted.

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TLP April 6, 2009

2009-04-06T15:37:00.000-07:00

{This is the debut mailing to The Lexington Project Google group list. If you're interested in subscribing to the mailings, go to http://groups.google.com/group/the-lexington-project and do that shit!}

Hey, peeps.
We’re back! It’s a wonderful time to be in Lexington. I know I’ll miss a few things as I try to round back into aggregating shape, so please email me a heads-up if I’ve let something slide. I can always add it to the blog. Here goes …

Take an apartment on the northside for the week – you’re gonna wanna stay close to Al’s all week. Go see Ariel & the Vivian Girls there tonight. Head back Thursday for what will be the Spring’s biggest party – Beaux Arts can’t hold a candle to the fabulous fun of Still Flyin’. Shower away your party stank and head back again on Friday to support the new Qahmics? Collective and share a sex apple with The Smacks!, Attempt, and Carl Calm. Be sure to check Saraya Brewer’s “Blueline Bluepicks” below (and visit her Blueline blog) – she caught a couple things I had slept on … and when we make the same pick, you KNOW you gots to get out. (Thanks, Saraya.)

Welcome back Farmers’ Market! Happy 10th anniversary to Teresa and Mecca!

Hope all are well.
Luv, Ross

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** Wed/April 8 –The Beehive Collective’s “The True Cost of Coal: Tales of Ants and Energy in Appalachia”
** Thurs/April 9 – “An Evening with the Mountain Keepers”
Earthdays in the Bluegrass presents this pair of FREE events.
> Wednesday at 7pm, in room 203 of the UK Student Center, a dose of art & activism from The Beehive Design Collective, internationally known for their collaboratively produced graphics campaigns. Here’s a description of “The True Cost of Coal” from a flyer on the group’s website – “With huge portable murals of collaboratively produced illustrations and an engaging narrative, the bees will take you on an interactive visual tour of the connections between Mountaintop Removal, climate change, the “American Dream,” and the struggle for justice in Appalachia and throughout the world.” You can find more info about the collective and their myriad campaigns at http://www.beehivecollective.org.

> Thursday from 6-10pm, in the UK Student Center Ballroom, it’s “An Evening with the Mountain Keepers.” From the Mountain Keepers website - “The Evening celebrates the way that public writing and grassroots community action work together to ensure a healthy, participatory democracy. Learn about Appalachia's endangered culture and its uneasy relationship with coal, and experience how journalists, poets, speakers, artists, and musicians use creative activism to make their voices heard.” The event, which will include readings by Eric Reece, Frank X. Walker, Judy Sizemore, Silas House, among others, is FREE and open to the public. More info at http://www.uky.edu/~afma222/MountainKeepers.htm. (Note: Earthdays in the Bluegrass has an entire month of interesting events planned. Go to http://www.earthdaysinthebluegrass.org for the full scoop.)

** Mon/April 6 - 1st Monday @ Natasha's- Mecca Student Dance Night and Open Floor Dancing
** Fri/April 10 – Mecca 10th Anniversary potluck dance celebration @ Mecca
** Sat/April 11 – Free day of dance and drumming classes @ Mecca
Three chances to celebrate Mecca’s 10th anniversary. Tonight, their monthly 1st Monday student performance at Natasha’s. This time ‘round, the gig is in Natasha’s Prop’s Boutique at the corner of Main & Esplanade (instead of in the restaurant proper). There’ll be free food and plenty of dancing fun for everyone. Friday, April 10 – the actual anniversary date of the studio’s opening - Mecca (451 Chair Ave – off S.Broadway) hosts a potluck dance party starting at 8pm. All ages are welcome to the very informal gathering. Then, Saturday, Mecca is offering a FREE day of drumming and dance classes. From 11:30am-12:30pm, there’ll be a free class teaching basic technique of dumbek drumming. (Note: you’ll need to bring your own drum) From 12:30-2pm, it’s basic belly dance with live drumming. An aside - Teresa Tomb’s work with Mecca has been a huge inspiration to me. The many ways she’s found to bring the community together in appreciation of dance and one another awe me. Yeah, she’s pretty cool. If you haven’t read Kakie Urch’s profile of Mecca in the most recent ACE, pick it up.

** Fri/April 10 – Art Opening – “Deliverables” by Bureau V @ L.O.T. (Land of Tomorrow)
This Friday at 7pm, L.O.T. (Land of Tomorrow - 527 E 3rd St, near the intersection with Midland Ave) presents an opening reception for the exhibit “Deliverables” by Bureau V. Here the description from their recent announcement – “DELIVERABLES presents four large scale drawings from the New York based architecture studio Bureau V. As a response to the waning use-value of the physical drawing in contemporary architectural practice, these documents seek to establish new values for the architectural deliverable outside the functions of presentation and construction. Each drawing is an original document created through processes such as computer-generated graphic content, hand drawing, applique, painting, and collage. … Bureau V specializes in the design and production of architecture that engages in beauty, culture, and economy. The studio's expertise lies in a range of work from cultural institutions to large commercial buildings to performance and new media installations.” The show will be up from April 10 through the 15. Gallery hours are 10am-5pm, Tuesday through Friday. More info at http://www.lotlex.com/.

** Sat/April 11 – Lexington Farmers Market returns! NEW LOCATION
The Market moves back outside next Saturday at it’s new location in Cheapside Park. Whoohoo! Full scoop at http://lexingtonfarmersmarket.com/.

** Sat/April 11 – Easter Egg Hunt & Petting Zoo & more @ [NOTE: CHANGE OF LOCATION] the Dunbar Center, 545 N.Upper – FREE!
Some family fun courtesy of The Embrace, a progressive church that operates out of the KY Theatre on Sundays. The event starts at 10:30am and runs til around 12:30. There’ll be an Easter egg hunt, a petting zoo, music, and giveaways. As the flyer says, “all faiths and ages welcome.”

** Through April 30th – Photography by Brett Hisey @ Alfalfa
Throughout the month, Alfalfa restaurant (141 E.Main St) hosts a collection of lovely nature photography by our buddy Brett Hisey. Go for lunch, brunch, or dinner and check ‘em.

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>> Monday, April 6
ARIEL PINK’s HAUNTED GRAFFITI w/VIVIAN GIRLS @ Al’s Bar, corner of 6th and Limestone
doors 8:30pm/show starts 10pm, all ages, $5 – sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM

No FreeKY Fest this year, but I’d argue that the station’s equaling, perhaps even besting, last year’s festival with a string of outstanding shows this semester. Already we’ve seen visits by Mahjongg, Women, and Beach House, now Ariel Pink and Vivian Girls! And, there are more on the horizon – Windy & Carl w/Benoit Pioulard, the Brotzmann-Revis-Waits Trio, and Black Moth Super Rainbow, just to name three. The station is spoiling us.

Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti = warped and hazy home-recorded pop songs. His last Lex appearance opening for Animal Collective at ArtsPlace, had him solo on-stage meandering around the stage singing over top of backing tracks. (I loved it.) I believe, Ariel’s put together a full band for this tour. Vivian Girls = three Brooklyn gals making fast and fuzzy, melodic pop reminiscent of Black Tambourine, 14 Iced Bears, and Rocketship. Show up early. This one may sell out.

>> Thursday, April 9
SOUND/VISION 2009 @ UK Singletary Center for the Arts (concert hall)
7:30pm, all ages, FREE

A concert of modern and avant-garde music with video projections by Lexington artist/musician Jason Corder. Pieces will include Steve Reich's 'Music for Mallet Instruments, Voices, and Organ' and Marc Mellits' 'Tight Sweater' (check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w00GdwEd25Q&feature=channel_page and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLEn9uooaXc&feature=channel_page for idea of what you’re in for), as well as Brian Ferneyhough's 'Bone Alphabet' for solo percussionist, and electro-acoustic improv/spoken word featuring Josh Upchurch.

>> Thursday, April 9
STILL FLYIN’ w/GOLDENROD and MATT DUNCAN @ Al’s Bar, corner of 6th and Limestone
8pm, all ages, FREE – sponsored by The Embrace & WRFL 88.1FM

Still Flyin’ is a pure party band fond of poppy, reggae-inflected songs about smoking weed and hamjammin’. Typically performing with 10-20 members, the band is a Bay Area indie rock supergroup led by Sean Rawls of Masters of the Hemisphere and including members of the Aislers Set, Track Star, Red Pony Clock, and Je Suis France (live, the group has included Jens Lekman and members of Versus and Architecture in Helsinki). Expect wonderful silliness. “F*ck the Stress” and come let them “bicycle kick your worries away.” (Check out their video for “Rope Burn” – directed by Isobel Knowles of Architecture in Helsinki – at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQKbmhrEwg4.) http://myspace.com/stillflyin

Goldenrod has been described as, “A burgoo of outsider artist moonshinning music that hybridizes electro, psychedelia, pre-'74 funk, neo-soul with dark tinges of Appalachia.” Check them for yourself at http://www.myspace.com/paintingsforprophets. Matt Duncan is one of my favorite songwriters. Expect some of the catchiest, bounciest pop you’ll ever hear. And, at this show, Matt debuts a horn section! http://myspace.com/mattduncanmusic. Don’t miss it.

>> Friday, April 10
DARRYL COOK w/ROB THEAKSTON @ C.P.R, behind Al’s at the corner of 6th and Limestone – 7pm, all ages, $3
+ and +
QAHMICS? Con(Cert) featuring THE SMACKS! with J.GLENN, CARL CALM, and ATTEMPT @ Al’s Bar, corner of 6th and Limestone – 10pm, all ages, $5

The Charles Mansion/Fact House crowd takes over the corner of 6th and Limestone. Don’t know what Daryl and Rob have planned for the C.P.R. gig, but I’m sure it’ll be noisy, out, and awesome. The show afterwards at Al’s is a benefit to raise money for Andrew Crawford’s Qahmics? Anthology of local underground/independent comics. I’m gonna be lazy and fall back on Trevor Tremaine’s (of Attempt) descriptions from the Facebook invite (he’s smarter than me anyway) – “ATTEMPT=prog-pop primitivism, guitar/drum machine/vox. Carl Calm=sunglasses music from LSD Santa Claus. The Smacks=the original mess!!! Featuring astronaut/senator J. Glenn.”

:: BLUELINE BLUEPICKS ::
by Saraya Brewer

Another one of those"looks like I'll be going out every night" weeks. For more information and links to various resources concerning underground art, music, culture in Lexington and the area, visit www.kyblueline/blogspot.com

Mon, 4/6 - Ariel Pink w/ Vivian Girls @ Al's Bar.

Tues, 4/7 - Randy Tuesday and the Two Tuesdays @ the Fishtank
Featuring members of Jovantaes and RC Pro Am Reid Small and James Swanberg with the additional mojo of Ben Lally (former guitarist from Sexual Disaster Quartet). There's a pretty good chance they'll play "Earth Angel."

Thurs, 4/9 - An Evening with the Mountain Keepers @ University of Kentucky Student Center Ballroom. This event celebrates public writing efforts and grassroots approaches to address "Appalachia's endangered culture and its uneasy relationship with coal." Featuring journalists, poets, speakers, artists and musicians, including Silas House, Erik Reece, Frank X. Walker and many more. Starts at 6 p.m.

Thurs, 4/9 - Sound/Vision Concert @ The Singletary Center Concert Hall. An evening of modern compositions written by Steve Reich, Mark Millets and Brian Ferneyhough, performed by Lexington's own contemporary chamber group. Visual accompaniment from Jason Corder. The event is FREE and starts at 7:30 p.m.

Fri, 4/10 - Attempt; Carl Calm; The Smacks @ Al's Bar. This show is a benefit for upcoming local comic anthology Qahmics?, a project spearheaded by Andrew Crawford. Gotsta cover those pesky printing prices.

Sat, 4/11 - These United States w/ Coralee and the Townies @ Al's Bar. A welcome home tour of sorts to many members of These United states, who have been scouring these United States, playing shows for the past couple of months, including a stint (or five) at South x Southwest (check out more pix on their website).

Sun 4/12 - Burning Star Core / Wasteland Jazz Unit / Street Gnar @ the Fact House. Brutal insanity awesomeness.

very honorable mentions this week. (no complaining there's nothing to do around here):
4/8 - Dr. Dog w/ Cave Singers and Golden Boots @ Headliners (Lou).
4/9 - Brian Jonestown Massacre @ Exit/In (Nashville).
4/9 - Coralee and the Townies @ Green Lantern (Lex).
4/9 - Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey @ Blue Wisp Jazz Club (Cincy).
4/10- Other Brothers @ Green Lantern (Lex).
4/10- Mecca 10th Birthday Dance Party/potluck @ Mecca (Lex).
4/10 - Death Cab for Cutie @ The Palace Theatre (Louisville).
4/10-4/11 - Cincy Punk Fest @ Southgate House (Newport).
4/11 - Brian Jonestown Massacre @ Hi-Tone Cafe (Memphis).
4/11 - Idaho, Alaska @ The Dame (Lex).

:: Also worthwhile in the April 6 – April 12 timeframe ::
Sorry to be lazy sorting out the best of the rest for you. Go to http://myspace.com/alsbarlexington, http://myspace.com/cultpres, http://myspace.com/greenlantenbar, and http://www.dameky.com, and http://myspace.com/lower48bar for the haps at the most happening spots.

:: Soon Soon ::
Sat/Apr 18 Record Store Appreciation Day featuring musical performances by ROBERT SCHNEIDER (of the Apples in Stereo), ATTEMPT, THE BUTCHERS, and more, and an in-store screen-printing demonstration by CRICKET PRESS @ CD Central, 377 S. Limestone – all ages, FREE!
Wed/Apr 22 Earth Day Concert featuring BIG FRESH, the DOWNTOWN COUNTY BAND, and more @ UK’s Memorial Hall amphitheater – FREE, all ages
Thurs/Apr 30 JUNIOR BOYS w/MAX TUNDRA @ The Dame
Sun/May 3 WINDY & CARL w/BENOIT PIOULARD, CABOLADIES, and LAMBS LAUGHTER @ Hop Hop, corner of Loudon and Limestone – all ages, sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Mon/May 4 PETER BROTZMANN / NASHEET WAITS / ERIC REVIS TRIO @ The Red Mile Round Barn, 1200 Red Mile Rd – all ages, sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Tues/May 12 OFFONOFF w/RAFAEL TORAL @ Hop Hop, corner of Loudon and Limestone – all ages, sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Tues/May 19 BLACK MOTH SUPER RAINBOW w/TINY FIGHTS @ The Red Mile Round Barn, 1200 Red Mile Rd – all ages, sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM

:: Pertinent Resources ::

__Lexington__
AL’S BAR, corner of 6th and Limestone, Lexington – http://myspace.com/alsbarlexington
C.P.R. (Cultural Preservation Resources), behind Al’s at the corner of 6th and Limestone, Lexington – http://myspace.com/cultpres
THE GREEN LANTERN, corner of 3rd and Jefferson, Lexington - http://www.myspace.com/greenlanternbar
LOWER 48, inside Victorian Square (near the corner of Short and Broadway), Lexington – http://myspace.com/lower48bar
THE DAME, 381 E.Main St, Lexington - http://www.dameky.com
THE VOID, 518 E. High St, Lexington – http://myspace.com/thevoidskateshop
NATASHA'S CAFE, 112 Esplanade - http://www.beetnik.com/
CHARLES MANSION (no longer a venue, but the website's a good spot to find out about shows) - http://www.charlesmansion.org
MECCA dance studio/gallery, 451 Chair Avenue, off S.Broadway near Bolivar - http://www.meccadance.com
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
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
BLUELINE (cultural picks from our pal Saraya Brewer) – http://kyblueline.blogspot.com
YOU AIN’T NO PICASSO (great locally-produced music blog) - http://www.youaintnopicasoo.com

tONIGHT! Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti w/Vivian Girls @ Al's - aLL aGES

2009-04-06T05:25:00.000-07:00

Tonight! Monday, April 6th
Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti w/Vivian Girls
@ Al's Bar, corner of 6th and Limestone, Lexington, KY
doors 8:30pm, show starts around 10pm, all ages welcome, $5

Another in a great string of shows sponsored by UK's incredible student-run radio station, WRFL (check 'em at 88.1FM or listen online). The Beach House gig last Tuesday came close to reaching capacity, so I'd suggest heading down early. Doors open at 8:30pm. Show should start around 10.

tONIGHT! Ill Ease / Zavala / Laloux @ Al's - aLL aGES

2009-04-02T05:44:00.000-07:00

TONIGHT! Thursday/April 2
Ill Ease w/Zavala and Laloux @ Al’s > 9pm, all ages, $3

Fun night at Al's > Ill Ease = the one-woman rock party of Brooklyn's Elizabeth Sharp. Her songs are funny, sexy, cute and scuzzy all at the same time. She's my modern day Moe Tucker. Zavala = our buddy Jason Zavala's charmingly unhinged pop. Laloux = the all-girl avant-pop supergroup, making their Al's debut. Come out! Come out!

Coming UP!

Friday/April 3
The Mezmer Society w/Rakadu Gypsy Dance, and Pezhead @ Al's > 9pm, all ages, $5

Balkan ruckus, gypsy charm, electro odd-ball performance art, and a chance to congratulate the always inspiring Teresa Tomb, leader of Rakadu and the heart and soul of Mecca dance studio/live gallery, on the studio's 10th anniversary. Check out Kakie Urch's cover story about Mecca in the new issue of Ace Weekly.

Sat/April 4
Beaux Arts Ball @ Old Tarr Distillery

Mon/April 6
Ariel Pink (LA) w/Vivian Girls (Brooklyn) @ Al’s
> 9pm, all ages, $5 > sponsored by WRFL

Thurs/April 9
Still Flyin’ (SF – members of The Aislers Set, Masters of the Hemisphere, Trackstar, and Red Pony Clock) w/Matt Duncan and Goldenrod @ Al’s > 9pm, all ages, FREE > presented by The Embrace

Fri/April 10
QAHMICS? CON(cert) featuring Attempt, The Smacks! with J.Glenn, and Carl Calm @ Al's > 10pm, all ages, $5

Sat/April 18
Record Store Day Celebration featuring performances by Robert Schneider (of the Apples in Stereo), Attempt, Ben Sollee, The Butchers, a screening printing demonstration by Cricket Press, and more @ CD Central, 377 S.Limestone > 12noon - close, all ages, FREE

Thurs/April 30
Junior Boys w/Max Tundra @ The Dame > 9pm, ages 21+, $10

Sun/May 3
Windy & Carl w/Benoit Pioulard, Caboladies, and Lambs Laughter @ Hop Hop > 8:30pm, all ages, $5 > sponsored by WRFL

Mon/May 4
The Outside the Spotlight jazz and improvised music series presents
Peter Brotzmann/Eric Revis/Nasheet Waits @ Red Mile Round Barn > 8pm, all ages, FREE > sponsored by WRFL, the Jazz Arts Foundation, and TheLexingtonProject.org

Tues/May 12
The Outside the Spotlight jazz and improvised music series presents
OFFONOFF (featuring Paal Nilssen-Love and members of The Ex and Zu) w/Rafael Toral
@ Hop Hop > 8pm, all ages, $3 > sponsored by WRFL and TheLexingtonProject.org

VENUE CHANGE - Tues/Mar 31 Beach House - now @ Al's

2009-03-28T06:37:00.000-07:00

Heads-up! The venue for the WRFL-sponsored Beach House/Joybombs show next Tuesday has been changed. The show will go down at Al's Bar, corner of 6th and Limestone. NOTE: It's still an all ages event. Don't miss it.

Tues/March 31
Beach House (Baltimore) w/The Joybombs (LEX)
@ Al's Bar, corner of 6th and Limestone
> 8:30pm, all ages, $5 > sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM

Go here to listen to first fave Beach House jam, "Master of None" (from their self-titled debut on Carpark Recs).

TLP March 25, 2009

2009-03-11T21:33:00.000-07:00

friends,
busy and exciting times for the lexington cultural scene. below's a selective list of upcoming shows/events. sorry for the lack of descriptors. tried to include links so that you can do your own digging. get out, get down.
luv, ross

Coming UP!

Wed/March 25
The Besties w/In Endeavors, and Laloux @ C.P.R. > 7pm, all ages, $5

Wed/March 25
Holler Poets #11 - hosted by Eric Sutherland and featuring readings by Erik Reece, Silas House, Jude McPherson, George Ella Lyon, Jason Howard and Kentucky poet laureate Jane Gentry Vance, and music by Karly Dawn Higgins, and Public Outcry
@ Al's (corner of 6th and Limestone) > 8pm, all ages, FREE

Wed/March 25
The Rainjunkies w/Pawn Shop Radio @ The Green Lantern (corner of 3rd and Jefferson) > 9pm, ages 21+, $?

Fri/March 27
Royal Bangs w/Ultra Pulverize, and Eat Sugar @ The Dame > 10pm, ages 21+, $5

Tues/March 31
Beach House (Baltimore) w/The Joybombs (LEX)
@ Hop Hop (corner of Loudon and Limestone)
> 8:30pm, all ages, $5 > sponsored by WRFL

Thurs/April 2
Ill Ease (New Jersey) w/Zavala (LOU/LEX) and LaLoux (LEX) @ Al’s > 9pm, all ages, $3

Fri/April 3
Mezmer Society w/Rakadu Gypsy Dance, and Pezhead @ Al's > 9pm, all ages, $5

Sat/April 4
Beaux Arts Ball @ Old Tarr Distillery

Mon/April 6
Ariel Pink (LA) w/Vivian Girls (Brooklyn) @ Al’s
> 9pm, all ages, $5 > sponsored by WRFL

Thurs/April 9
Still Flyin’ (SF – members of The Aislers Set, Masters of the Hemisphere, Trackstar, and Red Pony Clock) w/Matt Duncan and Goldenrod @ Al’s > 9pm, all ages, FREE > presented by The Embrace

Thurs/April 30
Junior Boys w/Max Tundra @ The Dame > 9pm, ages 21+, $10

Sun/May 3
Windy & Carl w/Benoit Pioulard, Caboladies (LEX), and Lambs Laughter @ Hop Hop > 8:30pm, all ages, $5
> sponsored by WRFL

Mon/May 4
The Outside the Spotlight jazz and improvised music series presents
Peter Brotzmann/Eric Revis/Nasheet Waits @ Red Mile Round Barn > 8pm, all ages, FREE > sponsored by WRFL and TheLexingtonProject.org

Tues/May 12
The Outside the Spotlight jazz and improvised music series presents
OFFONOFF (featuring Paal Nilssen-Love and members of The Ex and Zu) w/Rafael Toral
@ Hop Hop > 8pm, all ages, $3 > sponsored by WRFL and TheLexingtonProject.org

Keep your eyes peeled - rumors of many more to be confirmed soon.

TLP heads-up ... Blueline!

2009-02-17T06:02:00.000-08:00

Many of you likely remember Saraya Brewer as an occasional contributor to The Lexington Project (or from her many other contributions to the scene). Well, Saraya's started a blog - http://kyblueline.blogspot.com/ - that is working with the same idea as the LexPro, which is, "There's a ton of stuff happening in Lex (and nearby). Must ... tell ... the ... hipsters (and, more importantly, must help hip the non-hipsters)." So, the short of it is, she's a missionary for interesting cultural haps and we are missionaries for interesting cultural haps. When the Lex Pro email list gets up and running again, we plan to combine forces and take over the world. Until then, I'll be posting her weekly "Bluepicks" on the TLP page and directing you to surf in the Blueline's direction to see her additional posts.

Here are Saraya's "BLUEPICKS" for the week (followed by a couple quick 'save the night' heads-ups from me) ...

Hey everybody!
Here is brief summary of some of the haps this week ... even my brief summary isn't very brief. That's because there's a lot of stuff going on around here!

BLUEPICKS courtesy of new local music blog blueline - check it out!

TUES - I LOVE MOUNTAINS DAY. If you have any interest in saving Kentucky's mountains and streams from the destructive forces of mountaintop removal, you should familiarize yourself with Stream Saver 109 bill. Hundreds of Kentuckians are expected to gather at the state capital in Frankfort to encourage legislators to pass it. You could be one of them. The event kicks off at 11 am. For the day's schedule and more information, visit this KFTC page.

WED- Holler Poet Series # 10 will commence at Al's Bar. This one features readings by the great Lexington poets Chuck Clenney and Crystal Wilkinson - both of whom are great performers as well as writers - and music by Devine Carama. ALL AGES and FREE! Starts at 8.

THURS -The documentary Pete Seeger: The Power of Song will be shown at the Ky Theatre in conjunction with the One World Film Festival. 7:00 pm.

FRI - Lexington's Gallery Hop @ various locations. For more information and a list of participating galleries, check out www.galleryhop2009.com.

My personal pick for gallery hop: Noisycrane CD Release Party w/ Babes and Tiny Fights and DJ sets by Mah Jolie, Sonny Hughes, JSuggs and John the Baptist (featuring artwork by a whole slew of locals!) @ The Void. Event kicks off at 8 pm.

Also, there's a rad-sounding comic exhibit at the Lexington Art League's Downtown Art Center space on Main Street; and Stevie Moore has some stuff up at the new Artist Attic space in Victorian Square!

Also on Friday, the Dialectics will be performing with Mud Kids and DJ Selektro at Al's.

SAT - Three of Lexington's favorite (and most talented) indie rocker boys: Matt Duncan w/ Englishman and Zavala @ The Dame.
If you're in the mood for something smellier, harder to swallow and easier to crowd surf to on Saturday, check out Mossy Throats/ S.M.E.L.L./Body Collector/Face Worker @ the Fact House (473 W. Maxwell).

also this week:

Tues - Eagles of Death Metal @ 20th Century Theatre (Cincy).
Wed - Lotus w/Orchard Lounge @ The Dame (Lex).
Thurs - Corduroy Road w/ Packway Handle @ The Dame (Lex) - bluegrass jamz.
Fri - Members Only @ The Dame (Lex) - 80's dance party with a live band.
Fri - Green Genes @ Fishtank (Lex) - funky (actually really good) hippie music.
Fri - Marah w/ Dude Plays Saxophone @ Uncle Pleasants (Lou).
Fri - Saul Williams @ Berea College - this show would definitely make it on my picks list, but I believe it is closed to the general public (open only to Berea students and prospective students)
Sat - Sondre Lerche w/ the Lousiville Orchestra @ Whitney Hall (Lou).
Sat - The Other Brothers @ Green Lantern (Lex) - super fun 70's covers that we all love to get drunk and sing along with. Don't forget to buy drummer Daniel Mohler a b-day shot!

> Coming UP!
Thurs/Mar 12 - The Apprentice w/Joybombs and Prabir and the Substitutes @ Al's - all ages
Fri/Mar 13 - Hotpipes @ Al's - all ages
Mon/Mar 16 - Women w/Crystal Stilts and Jovantes @ Al's - all ages, sponsored by WRFL!
Mon/Apr 6 - Ariel Pink w/Vivian Girls and more @ Al's - all ages, sponsored by WRFL!
much much more to be announced soon ...

TLP January 23, 2008

2009-01-22T05:18:00.000-08:00

Friends,
Still inching back toward full TLP issues. For this weekend, a great rock show at Al's on Saturday and the debut of Sean Anderson's doc on KET this Sunday. Hope you can make it out for the show and stay in for the film. Thanks to the Kakie Urch for writing the film preview. Hope all are well.
Ross

>> Saturday, Jan/24
ZAVALA w/HOTPIPES, PRABIR AND THE SUBSTITUTES, and THE BLUE SUCKERS @ Al's, corner of 6th and Limestone > 9pm, all ages, $5 > sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM, YouAintNoPicasso.com, CD Central, and TheLexingtonProject.org

An evening of prowling and adventurous pop that starts with young locals The Blue Suckers, then moves to Richmond, VA's melodic and playful Prabir and the Substitutes, builds to exuberant Nashvillians Hotpipes, then crests-and-crashes with ex-Lex (now of the Vile 'Ville) odd-pop project Zavala (led by Jason Zavala, formerly of The Elephants). Recommended very strongly to fans of The Features, Beulah, and The Trouble With Sweeney. Come out! Come out!

>> Beginning Sunday, Jan/25
(DOCUMENTARY) Sean Anderson's "...damn bad oyster: The Times of William Goebel, Governor" - airing on KET1 and KET KY beginning Sunday, January 25

For those who think the jawdropping gawksport that is Kentucky politics dawned with the introduction of the plaid sportsjacket, the noserubbing 1970s parties at the highflying ranch house off Tates Creek Road, the governors too cheap to pay their own cell phone and Blackberry bills and the surprise early 2000s ascendancy of the Mullet Party, Lexington filmmaker Sean Anderson has got a documentary for you.

"...damn bad oyster: The Times of William Goebel, Governor," Anderson's latest film, tells the story of a singular, notorious Kentucky governor who was reviled, "reptilian," shot on the steps of the statehouse after "stealing" the 1899 election, and sworn in on his deathbed, pretty much only after 18 doctors confirmed that he would certainly die.

The 58-minute film, 18 months in production, but nearly 40 years in the fascination for the Pikeville, Ky. native, airs on KET, beginning next week. The title refers to Goebel's deathbed comment after ingesting his last meal, "Doc, that was a damn bad oyster."

And so, with this set of facts, it is not surprising that Anderson, says that the film, despite a straightforward documentary approach, is "kind of a comedy. There's a farcical element that grows and grows." You're telling us. Overshadowed by his statehouse assassination is Goebel's duel with Gen. John Lawrence Sanford on the steps of the Northern Kentucky bank where the Confederate veteran who Goebel called "Gonorrhea John" in a newspaper article served as an officer. (PS- Stanford, shot in the head, died. Goebel took a slug to his pantsleg.)

And journalist Irvin S. Cobb actually characterized Goebel's looks as "reptilian." And why not? Goebel tussled with the L&N Railroad and Gov. John Y. Brown (the first one, who served in the 1800s), passed the law that allowed the 2,383 votes he lost the 1899 election by to actually count in the tally, and brought the Commonwealth to the brink of Civil War.

"I've known about him since I was a child," Anderson said, in a recent interview at UK, recalling himself at age 6 or 7 encountering a a sketch of the assassination in a history book at his boyhood home.

"Everything I've found says he's the only sitting governor (in the United States) to die by assassination," Anderson said.

There are scant but interesting traces of Goebel in contemporary Kentucky. A plaque in Frankfort commemorates the spot where he fell. A statue in the capital city also commemorates him. And anyone who knows Covington or has hefted a lager at the Goetta Fest or tried to avoid police while breaking contemporary drug and loitering laws, knows Goebel Park, a piece of property once owned by Goebel and donated to the city by his surviving brothers.

These sites and others are visualized in Anderson's film, and Goebel remains one of the only Kentucky governors to hail from Northern Kentucky, Bruce Lunsford's attempts notwithstanding.

Goebel's murder remains unsolved. But that matters not to Anderson's film.

"I'm drawn toward instances of 'official' history versus secret or unofficial history," Anderson said." I like to poke into the dark corners of a subject. Most people focus on Goebel's assassination and get caught up in the whodunnit. That's understandable: almost everyone loves a murder mystery and the trials and controversy provide plenty of grist for that mill. However, I prefer to look at what Goebel did that would make him worth shooting in the first place."

That approach has been borne out throughout Anderson's career. He had some significant cult success with his 2003 documentary, "Rock That Uke," which outlined the resurgence of popularity of the much maligned ukulele, looking into (Yeah, it's a cult film, possibly a suicide cult, I don't know, Anderson says). everything from clubs in the Bay Area to punk adherents who were putting a live pickup into the maligned "party" instrument.

Gov. William Goebel is the ukulele of Kentucky politics. Sean Anderson just plugged him in.

ABOUT SEAN ANDERSON:
Anderson is a 1988 graduate of University of Kentucky, with a degree in English. He did an M.A. in documentary film at Stanford in 1994. His production work can be seen in Tom Thurman's Sam Peckinpah documentary and in Morgan Atkinson's KET specials of Gesthemene and Thomas Merton.

Air Times for "...damn bad oyster: The Times of William Goebel, Governor"
KET 1
Thurs. Jan 29 10 p.m.
Sat. Jan 31 3 a.m.

KET KY
Sun Jan 25 5 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Tues. Jan 27 2 a.m.
Wed. Jan 28 7 a.m.
Thurs. Jan 29 midnight
Sat. Jan 31 noon

Kakie Urch is an assistant professor of multimedia in the UK School of Journalism and Telecommunications. She was an editor at The Kentucky Enquirer and The Kentucky Post, newspapers serving Covington and Northern Kentucky.

>> Coming UP!
Fri/February 6 > MATT DUNCAN @ Al's - all ages

Thurs/February 12 > MAHJONGG w/BEDTIME, ATTEMPT, and THREE LEGGED RACE @ Al's - all ages > spsonored by WRFL 88.1FM, YouAintNoPicasso.com, The Lexington Project, CD Central

Mon/March 16 > WOMEN w/CRYSTAL STILTS and JOVANTES @ Al's - all ages > spsonored by WRFL 88.1FM, YouAintNoPicasso.com, The Lexington Project, CD Central

tONIGHT! Fri/Dec 12 - Matt Duncan w/Clifton Keller and Neva Geoffrey @ Al's - all ages!

2008-12-12T05:33:00.000-08:00

>> Friday, December 12 >> MATT DUNCAN w/CLIFTON KELLER and NEVA GEOFFREY @ Al's Bar, corner of 6th and Limestone > 9pm, all ages welcome, $3 > A chance to blow off some steam before burying yourself in finals or just a fun break from the insanity of the holiday season. Matt Duncan's bouncy piano pop headlines a bill that features three of Lexington's best young songwriters. Check out myspace.com/mattduncanmusic, myspace.com/cliftonkeller, and myspace.com/nevageoffrey for free sounds Or, if you were lucky enough to snag a copy of the Pet Milk compilation, pop it in - Neva and Matt kick it off with tracks 1 & 2, respectively.

Hit the Vespa Lexington Holiday shindig early, then head to the northside for this one. Come out! Come out!

Luv, Ross

[VIDEO] Snow Monster! - "Kroaks"

2008-11-09T12:27:00.000-08:00

Forty-three seconds of irrepressible cuteness. You gots to love Snow Monster! Check out their new jam, "Dinosaur Says," (as well as the classics ... "Rock N' Roll Nicole," "Handz R 4 Helping," "No More Sea Monster" ... ) on their myspace page. Here's hoping Mabel, Dustin, and Sea Monster make their way back to Lexington for a show soon.

TLP November 7, 2008

2008-11-07T05:21:00.000-08:00

Two fun ones this weekend. Come out! Come out!
Luv, Ross

> Saturday, November 8
DRESSY BESSY w/HIGH WATER MARKS and ONE FOR THE TEAM
@ Al's Bar, corner of 6th and Limestone > 9pm, all ages welcome, $5
sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM, CD Central, YouAintNoPicasso.com, and www.TheLexingtonProject.org

DRESSY BESSY = bouncy, male/female power pop from Denver, featuring John Hill on the Apples in Stereo. http://myspace.com/dressybessy

THE HIGH WATER MARKS = Lexington wall-o-sound, jangle pop, featuring Hilarie Sidney (formerly of Apples in Stereo) and members of Palermo, Oranger, The Fakes, and LFUCS. Their first show in WAY too long! Don't miss it. http://myspace.com/thehighwatermarks

ONE FOR THE TEAM = Minneapolis indie pop. Spin magazine says, "the band's sound arrives more expansive and guitar-based, but equally sunny, cutesy, and keys-driven." http://myspace.com/onefortheteam

> Sunday, November 9
LAKE w/DESOLATION WILDERNESS and ENGLISHMAN
@ Al's Bar, corner of 6th and Limestone > 8pm, all ages welcome, $3
sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM, CD Central, YouAintNoPicasso.com, and www.TheLexingtonProject.org

LAKE & DESOLATION WILDNERNESS = two great, young Olympia, WA bands recently signed to Calvin Johnson's legendary K Records. LAKE charmed the socks off everyone who attended the post-FreeKY Fest party at the Loudoun House last Spring. Dreamy, dancey, funny, sweet. Wonderful! Check out LAKE's recent Daytrotter session.

ENGLISHMAN = new project by Andrew English of the Scourge of the Sea.

tONIGHT! The Elephant 6 Holiday Surprise Tour in Lexington - FREE!

2008-10-23T05:40:00.000-07:00

THE ELEPHANT 6 HOLIDAY SURPRISE TOUR
@ The Red Mile Round Barn, 1200 Red Mile Rd, Lexington
doors 7:30pm/show 8:30pm, all ages, FREE
sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM, YouAintNoPicasso.com, Red Mile Rocks,
and TheLexingtonProject.org!

Members of THE MUSIC TAPES, OLIVIA TREMOR CONTROL, NEUTRAL MILK HOTEL, ELF POWER, THE APPLES IN STEREO (yep, Robert Schneider's joining the fun at the Lexington show), and more playing songs by those bands and other Elephant 6 Recording Collective members. A VERY rare tour.

And ... yes, as has been widely reported, Neutral Milk Hotel mastermind Jeff Mangum is likely to appear at this show.

And ... thanks to WRFL 88.1FM - UK's incredible student-run radio station - it's FREE!

(Oh! And ... yes, thanks to the Red Mile's wondrous liquor license, you will be able to get your drink on at this all ages event. So, don't forget your i.d., if'n you wanna go that route.)

NOTE: If you're considering trekking in from out of town, the Red Mile has tons of FREE, secure parking.

Come out! Come out!

And, don't sleep on the other shows this weekend ...

Friday / October 24 > ATTEMPT w/SHELLEY SHORT & ALEXIS GIDEON @ C.P.R., next to Al's, entrance through parking lot behind Al's on 6th St > 7-10pm, all ages, $3

Friday / October 24 > "Radio Vaudeville" featuring RAKADU GYPSY DANCE, THE MEZMER SOCIETY, and THE SWELLS @ Al's Bar > 9pm, all ages, $5

Friday / October 24 > OLD VINE STREET SOCIAL CLUB and SOME OTHER MEANNESS @ Red Mile Round Barn > 7:30pm, all ages, FREE > Hosted by Local First Lexington

Saturday / October 25 > VOX ARCANA (members of the Vandermark 5, Valentine Trio, Triage, and the Brotzmann Chicago Tentet) @ C.P.R., next to Al's, entrance through parking lot behind Al's on 6th St > two sets starting at 7pm, all ages, $5 > part of the Outside the Spotlight jazz and improvised music series > sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM

Sunday / October 26 > DANIEL MARTIN MOORE @ CD Central > 3pm, all ages, FREE

FAST APPROACHING!

Wed/Oct 29 > WHITING TENNIS w/GARLAND BUCKEYE and ZEPHANIAH BOSTOW @ C.P.R.

Friday/October 31 > Halloween Skatefest 2 sponsored by The Void Skateshop, CD Central and WRFL 88.1FM @ Woodland Park > 4-9pm, all ages, FREE > FREE food from Gumbo Ya Ya (from 5:30-7pm), music by USAISAMONSTER, CADAVER IN DRAG, and more

Friday/October 31 > Mecca presents Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in the streets of downtown Lexington > 8:30pm, FREE >
Afterparty to follow immediately in the Third St Stuff Coffee parking lot > FREE food from Gumbo Ya Ya (including a vegetarian option) and music by COLOURMUSIC (from Oklahoma City; think Flaming Lips meet Big Fresh!)

Friday/October 31 > Lexington's 3rd Annual Halloween Alleycat - "The Ride of the Living Dead" > registration begins at 9pm at the new Courthouse Plaza (corner of Limestone and Main St), $5 registration fee, race starts at 9:30pm. Finish/Afterparty at Al's Bar/The Sidecar (corner of 6th and Limestone)

Saturday/November 8 > DRESSY BESSY w/THE HIGH WATER MARKS and ONE FOR THE TEAM @ Al's Bar > 9pm, all ages, $5 > sponsored by WRFL, CD Central, TheLexingtonProject.org, and YouAintNoPicasso.com

Sunday/November 9 > LAKE w/DESOLATION WILDERNESS, and ENGLISHMAN @ Al's Bar > 8pm, all ages, $5 > sponsored by WRFL, CD Central, TheLexingtonProject.org

TLP October 16, 2008

2008-10-15T17:33:00.000-07:00

Awight ... p'haps not a full issue, but ... baby steps ...

Lots of good things coming. Start with Zavala, Englishman, and Some Other Meanness @ Al's on Friday, then sleep when you can - from now until the second week of November, there's a worthy event almost every night.

Hope all are well.
Luv, Ross

> The Picks >

Friday/October 17 > ZAVALA w/SOME OTHER MEANNESS and ENGLISHMAN @ Al's Bar, corner of 6th and Limestone > 9pm, all ages welcome, $3 > A fun one at my favorite venue in Lexington. Ex-Elephants leader Jason Zavala returns to Lexington (from his new Louisville digs) to debut his new Zavala lineup, and Andrew English of the Scourge of the Sea rolls out his new project Englishman (p'haps you saw their great set opening for Elf Power this summer). Southern Gothic indie rockers Some Other Meanness get sammiched in the middle.

Friday/October 17 > RC PRO AM w/LOS HEAVIES @ Brooklyn Pizza, in Victorian Square (corner of Short and Broadway) > 10pm, all ages, $? > I'm looking for full info. Will update when I find it.

Sunday/October 19 > ARA w/FOOTHILLS, and GREG BACKUS @ C.P.R., 607 N. Limestone (beside Al's - entrance is through the parking lot behind Al's on 6th St) > 6-9pm, all ages welcome, $3 >
From the Facebook event post,
"ARA = dream jazz from 2/3 Eyes & Arms of Smoke
Foothill = epic electronics from 1/3 Caboladies
Greg Backus = bedroom prog from 1/1 Greg Backus
Come try to hear the music over the sound of a kid playing foosball!"

Thursday/October 23 > THE ELEPHANT 6 HOLIDAY SURPRISE TOUR @ The Red Mile Round Barn, 1200 Red Mile Rd > all ages, FREE > sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM, YouAintNoPicasso.com, Red Mile Rocks, and TheLexingtonProject.org > Members of THE MUSIC TAPES, OLIVIA TREMOR CONTROL, NEUTRAL MILK HOTEL, ELF POWER and more playing songs by those bands and other Elephant 6 Recording Collective members. If you're a fan of modern, psychedelic indie rock/pop (or, heck, just passingly familiar with college radio over the past 10-15 years), you know the story. If not, the Elephant 6 Recording Collective is a tightly knit, loosely organized collective of musicians/bands including the aforementioned bands, as well as THE APPLES IN STEREO, OF MONTREAL, BEULAH, THE GERBILS, and many others. Collectively, over the last 15 years, they've helped shape the direction of independent music in the States. This is a VERY rare tour. The most exciting rumor floating around is that Neutral Milk Hotel leader and famous recluse, Jeff Mangum, has indicated that he may appear at the Lexington show. Who knows if that'll happen? Either way, this will be an amazing show. Heck, the venue alone - Red Mile's historic Round Barn - assures that.

Friday/October 24 > SHELLEY SHORT w/ALEXIS GIDEON and ATTEMPT @ C.P.R., 607 N. Limestone (beside Al's - entrance is through the parking lot behind Al's on 6th St) > 7-10pm, all ages welcome, $3 > Shelley Short = lovely, country-tinged folk from Portland, Oregon. Recommended to fans of Jolie Holland, Bill Santen/Birddog, and Thao Nguyen. Alexis Gideon = electro pop goofiness in the vein of Dan Deacon and Rafter. Alexis will be performing part of his animated/claymated video opera "video musics." Attempt = the prog pop solo project of Trevor Tremaine (Hair Police, Eyes & Arms of Smoke). No telling if this performance will take the shape of the electric guitar-over-pre-recorded-backing band show he did at Al's last month or the stripped-down acoustic guitar set he did at C.P.R.'s debut event last week. Both sets were outstanding.

Friday/October 24 > "Radio Vaudeville" featuring THE MEZMER SOCIETY, RAKADU GYPSY DANCE, and THE SWELLS @ Al's Bar, corner of 6th and Limestone > 9pm, all ages welcome, $5 > A style-y evening of, as the handflyer describes it, "luscious vaudeville, balkan ruckus, heart-stopping belly dance, and old time sounds."

Saturday/October 25 > VOX ARCANA (Tim Daisy - drums, Fred Lonberg-Holm - cello, James Falzone - clarinet)@ C.P.R., 607 N. Limestone (beside Al's - entrance is through the parking lot behind Al's on 6th St) > 7-10pm, all ages welcome, $3 > part of the Outside the Spotlight jazz and improvised music series > sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM > Tim and Fred, members of the Vandermark 5, Valentine Trio, Triage, and the Festival Quartet, are two of my favorite players from the Chicago free-jazz cadre. This project explores 'new music'/modern composition territory. From Tim's website - "The music is influenced by concepts which were being formed by 20th Century American composers active in New York in the '50s and beyond, including John Cage, Earl Brown, and Morton Feldman. Further inspiration comes from the music being made in 1960s Chicago by the AACM, in particular the work of violinist and composer Leroy Jenkins, as well as reedist, composer and educator, Anthony Braxton."

Sunday/October 26 > DANIEL MARTIN MOORE @ CD Central, 377 S. Limestone > 3pm, all ages welcome, FREE > Was ecstatic to see this in-store listed in the most recent CD Central newsletter. Daniel is a Northern Kentucky kid who used to come down to a bunch of the Outside the Spotlight series shows in Lex. Now, he's a Sub Pop recording artist with a beautiful, freshly released album, "Stray Age." It's a real Cinderella story - Daniel sent an unsolicited demo to Sub Pop and amazingly they took the time to listen and even more amazingly they signed him. The strength and clarity of his voice set him alongside Nick Drake and Andrew Bird in my musical library. I picked up "Stray Age" at CD Central last Friday and haven't stopped listening. Here are links to a few of my favorites from the disc - "The Old Measure", "It's You", and "Stray Age" (Note: I hot linked to "The Old Measure" but the other two take you to the blog postings that contain the mp3 links.)

Coming UP!

Friday/October 31 > Halloween Skatefest 2 sponsored by The Void Skateshop and WRFL 88.1FM @ Woodland Park > 4-9pm, all ages, FREE > FREE food from Gumbo Ya Ya (from 5:30-7pm), music by USAISAMONSTER, CADAVER IN DRAG, and more

Friday/October 31 > Mecca presents Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in the streets of downtown Lexington > 8:30pm, FREE >
Afterparty to follow immediately in the Third St Stuff Coffee parking lot > FREE food from Gumbo Ya Ya (including a vegetarian option) and music by COLOURMUSIC (from Oklahoma City; think Flaming Lips meet Big Fresh!)

Friday/October 31 > Lexington's 3rd Annual Halloween Alleycat - "The Ride of the Living Dead" > registration begins at 9pm at the new Courthouse Plaza (corner of Limestone and Main St), $5 registration fee, race starts at 9:30pm. Finish/Afterparty at Al's Bar/The Sidecar (corner of 6th and Limestone)

Saturday/November 1 > THE FEATURES w/WAX FANG @ The Dame > 10pm, ages 21+, $8

Saturday/November 8 > DRESSY BESSY w/THE HIGH WATER MARKS and ONE FOR THE TEAM @ Al's Bar > 9pm, all ages, $5 > sponsored by WRFL, CD Central, TheLexingtonProject.org, and YouAintNoPicasso.com

Sunday/November 9 > LAKE w/DESOLATION WILDERNESS, and ENGLISHMAN @ Al's Bar > 8pm, all ages, $5 > sponsored by WRFL, CD Central, TheLexingtonProject.org

Friday/November 14 > MATES OF STATE @ The Dame > 10pm, ages 21+, $10

> Pertinent Resources

Al's Bar
C.P.R. (Cultural Preservation Resources)
The Void Skateshop
The Dame
Lower 48
WRFL 88.1FM - Listen!
Charles Mansion.org
LexRides.com
You Ain't No Picasso
CD Central
The Morris Book Shop
Mecca dance studio

Friday/Sept 12 @ Al's - BIG FRESH w/ATTEMPT

2008-09-09T06:09:00.000-07:00

dearest peoples,
trying to get back into the Lex Pro habit. hoping to have a full issue out very soon. in the meantime, the quickest of offerings ... don't miss Friday's show at Al's (corner of 6th and Limestone) - our party pop friends, Big Fresh, joined by Trevor Tremaine's (Hair Police, Eyes & Arms of Smoke, Death Unit) prog pop project Attempt. 9pm, all ages welcome, $3 cover. come out come out!
more soon.
luv, ross

FreeKY Fest & Alt Music Week Field Guide

2008-04-22T06:54:00.001-07:00

Awight, friends.

This one’s all about WRFL’s Alternative Music Week and FreeKY Fest activities. Something to do every night of the week with the big payoff coming with the FREE day-long fest on Saturday. Get out and celebrate all the station has meant to Lexington over the past 20 years, and pitch-in to the “Build the Tower, Boost the Power” fund so the station can do even more in the future.

Hope all are well.
Luv, Ross

::::::::::::::::::::::::::: WRFL’s FreeKY Fest & Alternative Music Week :::::::::::::::::::::::::::

WRFL gives us the build-up (Alternative Music Week), the big party (FreeKY Fest), and then the afterglow (a post-fest potluck picnic/show on Sunday). Here’s the skinny …

I) Alternative Music Week – foreplay!

A week of concerts celebrating the station’s programming diversity – from indie rock to bluegrass to jazz to noise – and to kick off the station’s “Build the Tower, Boost the Power” fundraising effort. The new tower will upgrade the station’s power from its modest 250 Watts to a robust 7900 (!) Watts. As I understand it, the station has a three year window in which to make use of FCC allotted upgrade. In order to do that, RFL needs to raise in the neighborhood of $150,000-$200,000. That’s a chunk o’ change. The money raised by the week’s concerts will be the first drops in the bucket. You can help. Turn out, pitch in, and enjoy some good music. Here’s a rundown of the week:

NOTE: Some of these shows are a little more expensive (in the $10 range) than what I usually recommend in the Lex Pro. I know that, for a bunch of us, it can be hard to come up with the dough, but, think long, y’all - it’s not just door money, it’s a contribution to the long-term health of RFL. You’ll get your money’s worth.

• Tuesday, April 22: Blues, Bluegrass and Jazz Benefit Concert at the Kentucky Theatre (214 E. Main St) featuring performances by SOME OTHER MEANNESS (Southern Gothic sounds – http://myspace.com/someothermeanness - what up Grote!), OLD VINE STREET SOCIAL AND PLEASURE CLUB (New Orleans funk), BLUE DAWG (bluegrass), SOUL PATCH (blues) and the UK Graduate Jazz Combo. Admission is $10. The concert will start at 7pm. All ages welcome.

• Wednesday, April 23: The Void Skateshop (518 E. High St) hosts a benefit featuring three of my favorite locals - ZAVALA, EYES AND ARMS OF SMOKE, and BEN ALLEN. Admission is $3. The show starts at 8pm. All ages welcome. http://myspace.com/theelephants (Zavala), http://www.eyesandarmsofsmoke.com, http://myspace.com/darkerinthecorners (Ben Allen)

• Thursday, April 24: WRFL and Al's Bar present a Bluegrass and folk showcase at Al's Bar (corner of 6th St and Limestone) featuring DEAN OSBORNE, BLUE DAWG, THE DOWNTOWN COUNTY BAND, THE RAINJUNKIES (http://myspace.com/rainjunkies - featuring Lex Pro contributor Brian Manke on drums), QUOTE (http://myspace.com/quotemusic - from Nashville), THE FLOORWALKERS, DANIEL ELLSWORTH (http://myspace.com/danielellsworthmusic), and BROTHER BARRET. Long lineup, so this one starts early - around 5pm. Suggested donation is $10, but no one will be turned away. All ages welcome.

* And, Friday, RFL strings us around campus and downtown with three events.

1) Friday, April 25: An exhibit of WRFL dj artwork at Isle of You boutique (corner of Short and Jefferson Sts). Musical performances by Eyes and Arms of Smoke and Eric Lanahm. Opening 5-8pm. FREE. All ages welcome.

2) Friday, April 25: WRFL presents an exhibit of artwork by past and present RFL djs in the Cat's Den at UK's Student Center (across the walkway from University Bookstore). Reception starts at 8:30pm and runs until 10. FREE. All ages welcome. Note: At 9:30pm, filmmaker Ayser Salman will debut a rough-cut of her documentary about the station's founding.

3) Friday, April 25: "Radio Vaudeville" @ Al's Bar (corner of 6th and Limestone) - "A cosmic vaudeville journey sacrificed at the alter of New Orleans jazz." Doors open at 9 with performances by The Mezmer Society from Asheville, NC, Rakadu Gypsy Dance and The Swells. Doors open at 9pm. Admission is $5. All ages welcome. http://www.meccadance.com.

II) FreeKY Fest – the main event!
Saturday, April 26: WRFL presents FreeKY Fest in the parking lot atop the Downtown Transit Center - 11am-11pm, all ages welcome, FREE

Twelve hours of fantastic fun. Music, dance, food (from local vendors) and beverage (I know, Budweiser will be on hand - I think Ale-8 may be in the mix as well), and more.

Action will be divided amongst three areas – the main stage, a concourse stage, and ‘the underworld’ (the floor of the parking garage immediately below the festival staging grounds). The underworld has a lot of cool things going on – a screen printing demo by Cricket Press, Jason Corder’s Phonograffiti interactive art/sound project, a performance by Everyone Lives, Everyone Wins, and more. Unfortunately, I don’t have the timeline for all those happenings, just yet. As I get hipped, I’ll try to integrate that info into the blog.

Here’s a rundown of the main stage and concourse stage haps in chronological order:
(Note: Performances are on the main stage unless noted otherwise.)

11am – Coffee in hand, fresh from your trip to the Farmer’s Market, you drag yourself and your kiddies (grab ‘em, if you got ‘em) to the Children’s Concert. Quick-moving, 10-15 minute sets by PEZHED & THE BLIPSQUAD (genius non-sequitur silliness and sound set led by our friend Dave Farris and featuring more friends – Eli Riveire, Nick Warner, Tripp Bratton, Teresa Tomb, Lori Houlihan, among others – check the sounds at http://myspace.com/pezblip), ROBBERT BOBBERT & THE BUBBLE MACHINE (delightful kids’ songs from our friend, Apples in Stereo frontman Robert Schneider – http://myspace.com/robbertbobbert - “Gravity / Gravity / It’s pulling on you / and it’s pulling on me” – indeed, my man), RAKADU GYPSY DANCE (TT and her finest fellow belly dancers shake it for the kids, whilst three fine drummer boys – Dave Farris, Tripp Bratton, and Jeff Watts – teach us sumpin ‘bout riddim - http://www.meccadance.com/rakadu.html), and, finally, SNOW MONSTER! (from Louisville - led by a funny, five year-old girl who, at times, seems to be channeling the spirit of Wesley Willis – http://myspace.com/snowmonsterband).

12noon – Tommy Miller, longtime RFL old-school hip hop dj and current middle school teacher in the Fayette County school system, spins records while some of his young protégés show off their breakdancing prowess on the concourse stage.

12:30pm – Local pure pop heroes BIG FRESH endeavor to present a condensed “History of College Radio” via choice covers songs. Any guesses on the set list? (http://myspace.com/bigfresh)

1:30pm – RFL dj Stephen Wiggins spins records while the UK Fencing Team demonstrate their skills on the councourse stage. (Word is, the organizers are working on a nunchuck demo for next years festival.)

2pm – Music of India dj Veena Bensal presents a Dewali and Punjab dance performance on the main stage

2:30pm – Percussion wizards SOUND/VISION perform excerpts from “Drumming” by Steve Reich on the concourse stage

3pm – THE HEALTH & HAPPINESS FAMILY GOSPEL BAND. Louisville’s Health & Happiness Family Gospel Band, a collection of punk rockers and miscreant musicians (featuring our friend and former RFL “Late Late Show” dj Brian Manley), find the light in raucous gospel sounds. Expect an ecstatic, energetic set ranging from the soulful gospel of Nina Simone and Otis Redding to rock n’ gospel of Johnny Cash to traditional country and bluegrass hymns. Check out this clip from their performance last summer (courtesy of our friend Tim Stamps) for a sample of the fun they bring to the project - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wihvYpVyIk.

4pm – Capoeira demonstration by the good folks at the Capoeira Cultural Center (on N. Limestone near 7th) on the concourse stage

4:30pm – HAIR POLICE. Gnarly, noisy mayhem from three of our favorite mens. Not-so-little-known fact: these world-conquers actually met through dj’ing at RFL. http://www.gnarlytimes.com

5pm – RAKADU GYPSY DANCE returns for a longer performance. This time on the concourse stage. http://www.meccadance.com/rakadu.html

5:30pm – MAHJONGG. Skittering, danceable, elctro-punk from Chicago by way of Columbia, Missouri. That’s a lame description of the band. Please just go listen to them – http://myspace.com/machinegong. They’re amazing live. Their new record, “Kontpab,” was just released on Calvin Johnson’s K Records.

6:30pm – Hip hop connoisseur par none, Shareef Hakim has spent the last ten years passionately promoting hip hop culture via the RFL airwaves. Now, he receives the honor of spinning a few records to put us in the proper head-space for the Coup.

7pm – THE COUP. The cream of the crop. Funky, politically-minded hip hop of the highest order from the Bay Area. “I’m here to / Laugh / Love / F*ck / and drink liquor / and help the damn revolution come quicker” – that’s my jam. Of the artists on the bill, The Coup is probably the one I’m most excited to see. http://myspace.com/thecoupmusic

8pm – FOXFIRE HYPNOTICA on the concourse stage. Fire dancers, y’all!

8:30pm – JOLIE HOLLAND. Beautiful old-timey folk from the Bay Area. Jolie’s performance at the Downtown Arts Center a few years ago was an absolute stunner. http://myspace.com/jolieholland
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10pm – THE APPLES IN STEREO. The festival closes with the bouncy, blissfully melodic, psychedelic pop of our friends the Apples in Stereo. http://www.applesinstereo.com

III) All-RFL potluck picnic/show – the afterglow

• Sunday, April 27th: WRFL and the Lexington Art League host the All-WRFL Picnic and Potluck at the Loudoun House (209 Castlewood Dr.) Noon-4pm. FREE. All ages welcome. Performances by HALF HANDED CLOUD and LAKE.

An event to help ease you back down after the festival-day high. Food sharing will start at noon. Some grub will be provided (there will be separate grills, of course, for meat and veggies), but folks are encouraged to bring a dish (or some chips, or anything) to contribute to the feast. Music will start around 1pm with the gentle pop sounds of Olympia, WA’s LAKE. (http://www.myspace.com/lakemusicmusic) Then, around 2 o’clock, it’s the endearing and uplifting, kitchen-sink pop sounds of our friend John Ringhofer, aka HALF HANDED CLOUD. (http://www.myspace.com/handycloud) Should be a wonderful way to wrap up the frantic, festive week.

OK, all, I think that’s a fairly exhaustive account of the Alt Music Week and FreeKY events. If’n you want more scoop or background info, check http://freekyfest.org. See you all out this week, yes?

Happy Birthday, WRFL!
- Ross

TLP April 4, 2008

2008-04-04T12:02:00.000-07:00

My dear peeps,
While you’re fighting for the block, don’t lose sight of all the good things going on in town. Play ping pong at Al’s. Go to a show at The Shrieking Shack or The Red Planet or The Frowny Bear. Go watch the bike polo games in the park. Take a class at Mecca or the Capoeira Cultural Center. Listen to WRFL. Yeah, crap development sucks and I commend those fighting to preserve some semblance of an active downtown, but don’t let that define Lexington for you. Those buildings don’t make Lexington interesting. We make Lexington interesting.

Tonight, check out the FREE program of modern composers at the Singletary Center. Tomorrow, choose your own adventure – minimalist beauty at The Frowny Bear, literate indie pop at The Dame, or bacchanalia at the Beaux Arts Ball. Sunday, support your local rollergirls at Champs. Wednesday, get out to Lynagh’s to lend a hand to Tony Briggs.

Get ready for the return of Ill Ease at Al’s next Thursday. Gallery Hop’s coming up on the 18th. WRFL’s Alternative Music Week and FreeKY Fest follow close on the heels of that.

Thanks to Will Burchard for the curmudgeonly review of the new In Endeavors ep and to Greg Abernathy and Shane Tedder for compiling the outdoors haps. Happy Birthday, Eric Wilkinson.

Hope all are well.
Luv, Ross

:::::::::::::::::::::::: Announcements :::::::::::::::::::::::::::

** Know Your Own vol.3 – Lexington music comp – OUT NOW!
Got yours yet? Presented by WRFL 88.1FM, Action Arts, and CD Central (and compiled by me), KYO3 is a FREE mixtape-style collection of tracks from 29 Lexington artists including Tight Leather, Big Fresh, Caboladies, In Endeavors, Eyes and Arms of Smoke, Brando & the Phantasmos, Bedtime, Dialectics, Everyone Lives Everyone Wins, Zavala, The Nastys, The Joybombs, Pezhed, and more. Consider it a field guide to local music, an introduction to the now sound of Lexington. Perhaps you've seen the names, but haven't heard the bands. Well, here's your chance. It's not everything that's happening in Lexington, but it's a damn fine jump point. Stop by CD Central, 377 S. Limestone, pick up your FREE copy (at the front counter), and get hip NOW! (NOTE: You’ll soon be able to find copies at other locales around Lexington. I’ll try to update the list in the next Lex Pro.)

** Saturday, April 26 - WRFL’s FreeKY Fest ontop of the Transit Center downtown
The list of elements for WRFL’s huge 20th anniversary celebration keeps growing performances by The Apples in Stereo, Jolie Holland, The Coup, Mahjongg, Hair Police, the Health & Happiness Family Gospel Band, and Big Fresh, a children’s concert, belly dance by Rakadu Gypsy Dance, an Indian Dewali & Punjab dance performance, atmosphere for the space designed by UK architecture students, and much much more. 12 full hours of fun. Put it on your calendar now and BE THERE!

** Barefootandprogressive.com
Need a source for enlightened and incisive coverage of local and beyond political issues? Now you’ve got one, courtesy of our friend Joe Sonka (with help from Terri Whitehouse, David Shankula, and others) – http://barefootandprogressive.com. Check it.

:::::::::: YOU GO OUTDOORS. I GO OUTDOORS. LET’S GO OUTDOORS TOGETHER. :::::::::::::

Bike Events: - check http://www.lexrides.com for info on upcoming alleycat races, bike polo and other miscellaneous bike related events.

..:: Bike Polo ::..
Games are happening every Sunday 2pm @ Coolavin Park (corner of W 6th and Jefferson). There is a Google Map here -
http://www.catamountgeographics.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=8 Bikes and mallets available if you don't have your own. Everyone welcome! Check back for dates and times. What else do you have going on Sunday afternoons - come out and give it a try!

..:: Earthdays in the Bluegrass Bike Events ::.. - For more info on these events visit www.earthdaysinthebluegrass.org

:: Thursday, April 3 :: We Are Traffic and Return of the Scorcher - 10pm Worsham Theater UK Student Center. Two great documentaries about humanity’s greatest invention, the bicycle!

:: Friday, April 4 :: Share the Road! Group Bicycle Ride - 5 pm Woodland Park

:: Monday, April 21 :: Bike Maintenance Workshop - 5-7pm North Campus Courtyard - Sponsored by Wildcat Wheels Bicycle Library. Learn about the simple tools and techniques that will keep your mighty steed rolling smoothly. FREE FLAT TIRE REPAIR! Hosted by the Wildcat Wheels Bicycle Library. www.wildcatwheels.org.

:: Saturday, April 26 :: Bike Sculpture Building - 11am-4pm North Campus Courtyard
The Wildcat Wheels Bicycle Library will bring everything you need to make sculptures, jewelry, picture frames, and more. All from reused bike parts!!!

:: Sunday, April 27 :: Bike the Bluegrass - 1pm-4pm Wildcat Wheels Campus Bike Shop (Basement of Blazer Hall near corner of
MLK and Euclid Ave.) Easy 20 mile ride in the heart of bluegrass horse country. All are welcome and none will be left behind.

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Out-of-Door Events:
It is time to come out of your winter hibernation and get out-of-doors to see all of the glory of spring in Kentucky!

:: Saturday, April 5 :: Wildflower Hike at Floracliff State Nature Preserve (Fayette County) at 1 p.m. See the wildflowers at their peak on this hike led by KSNPC Botanist Tara Littlefield. Contact Beverly James at 859-351-7770 or Floracliff@aol.com for more information.

:: Saturday, April 5 :: Archaeology Tour at Lower Howard's Creek Heritage Park and State Nature Preserve (Clark County) at 10 a.m. Dr. Tanya Faberson will show hikers some of the sites discovered during a Phase I archaeological survey of the preserve. Preregistration is require for this event - to reserve your space or for more information, contact Clare Sipple at 859-744-4888

:: Saturday, April 5 :: Canoeing for Beginners. Learn the basics of canoeing on Mill Creek Lake at Natural Bridge State Park Nature Preserve (Powell County) and then experience river canoeing on the beautiful Red River at Red River Gorge Geological
Area. The river trip is eight miles on an enjoyable class I section of the Red River. Preregistration is require for this event. To reserve your space or for more information, please contact Park Naturalist Noelle Grunwald via e-mail at noelle.grunwald@ky.gov or call 606-663-2214, ext. 2104 or toll free at 800-325-1710.

:: Wednesday, April 9 :: Wildflower Hike at Lower Howard's Creek Heritage Park and State Nature Preserve (Clark County) at 9 a.m. Preregistration is require for this event - to reserve your space or for more information, contact Clare Sipple at 859-744-4888

:: Saturday, April 12 :: Join KSNPC Botanist Tara Littlefield as she leads a hike as a part of the Kentucky Native Plant Society at Jessamine Creek Gorge in Wilmore, Kentucky at 9:30 a.m. Come see the beautiful spring wildflower display of this remote and unique palisades gorge. Registration is required due to limited number of participants. Please call Tara at 859-333-9887 or email at tara.littlefield@ky.gov to register.

:: Saturday, April 12 :: Wildflower Folklore at Floracliff State Nature Preserve (Fayette County) at 1 p.m. Learn about how some of our most common wildflowers have been used for medicines, food, love charms and more. Contact Beverly James at 859-351-7770 or Floracliff@aol.com for more information.

:: Saturday, April 12 :: Blue Wildflowers Galore at Lower Howard's Creek Heritage Park and State Nature Preserve (Clark
County) at 9 a.m. Enjoy the height of spring as early blue phlox, Virginia bluebells, larkspur and other wildflowers paint the valley floor in various shades of blue. Preregistration is require for this event - to reserve your space or for more information, contact Clare Sipple at 859-744-4888

:: Wednesday, April 16 :: Wildflower Hike at Lower Howard's Creek Heritage Park and State Nature Preserve (Clark County) at
10 a.m. Play hooky from work and take time to enjoy the wildflowers. Preregistration is require for this event - to reserve your space or for more information, contact Clare Sipple at 859-744-4888

:: April 17-20 :: Wildflower Weekend at Natural Bridge State Park Nature Preserve (Powell County). Join botanists, gardeners and other nature lovers as they explore and enjoy the hundreds of native plant species that grow in the Natural Bridge and Red River Gorge area. To reserve your space or for more information, please contact Park Naturalist Noelle Grunwald via e-mail at noelle.grunwald@ky.gov or call 606-663-2214, ext. 2104 or toll free at 800-325-1710.

:: April 18-20 :: Pine Mountain Wildflower Weekend at the Pine Mountain Settlement School (Harlan County). More information
available online @ http://www.pinemountainsettlementschool.com/events.php?view=details&id=61

:: Saturday, April 19 :: Wildflower Hike at Lower Howard's Creek Heritage Park and State Nature Preserve (Clark County) at 9 a.m. Preregistration is require for this event - to reserve your space or for more information, contact Clare Sipple at 859-744-4888

:: Saturday, April 19 :: KSNPC Botanist Deborah White will lead a hike as a part of the Kentucky Native Plant Society for "Wildflower Weekend" at Natural Bridge SPNP (Powell County) at 8:30 a.m. To reserve your space or for more information, please contact Park Naturalist Noelle Grunwald via e-mail at noelle.grunwald@ky.gov or call 606-663-2214, ext. 2104 or toll free at 800-325-1710.

:: Tuesday, April 22 :: Earth Day. Find some way to get out and Love Your Mother! Check out www.earthdaysinthebluegrass.org for a listing of events happening throughout the month of April.

:::::::::::::::::::::: CD REVIEW ::::::::::::::::::::::

In Endeavors—“Thoughts” e.p.

“Thoughts” is not aware of itself. It is non-thinking. It doesn’t know the type of music it contains. It does not know who created it, where it was recorded, who will listen to it. It doesn’t care. It doesn’t not care. It has no opinion of itself, and I, therefore, will share mine.

I hate the band In Endeavors. I sort-of hated them when they were called In Endeavors Italya, when they had the savy favtastic song “Enemy” on the Know Your Own 2 comp. I hate them because they are too young to be making music this cohesive. I hate them because that was they way I wanted to rock when I was their age, but I couldn’t, and I can’t now. Upon hearing their new record, “Thoughts”, both the band and my hatred for their abilities has matured. They are still young, but their sound has cracked it’s voice and sprouted a few tufts of hair where there was none before. This record moves—the vocals carry it, with the music behind them arm-in-arm stomping and jumping around, fully in support of the simply fantastic guitar-drum-bass formula. It’s linear and driving, point A to point B enjoy the ride kind of shit.

Live? Never seen them. I’d like to, but man I’m getting old and curmudgeonly. It’s too cold to leave the house, where I sit and stew, with a drink, listening to this record. Take your guitars and get off my lawn, damn kids! Quiet down! Quit sounding like you’re having such a great time! Hats off to you, boys, for sparking my jealousy. I love your record, but I hate you. – Will Burchard

:::::::::::::::::::::: THE PICKS ::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::: Friday, April 4 – Wednesday, April 9 :::::::::::

:: Friday, April 4 ::
Audio/Visual Chamber Music concert @ UK’s Singletary Center for the Arts (in the Concert Hall), corner of Euclid and Rose - 7:30pm, all ages, FREE

Here’s a description from our friend Clint Davis, who’ll be one of the performers -
“A group of UK music majors will be presenting an audio/visual concert of chamber music by living American composers. Jason Corder will be providing original video accompaniment that will be projected on to a screen measuring 14 feet square.

The works will be:

John Luther Adams - Red Arc/Blue Veil
Steve Reich - Drumming, third movement
George Crumb - The Voice of the Whale
John Luther Adams - The Farthest Place.

The Karate Jones Quartet played the first movement of Drumming at the Icehouse a while ago and it went over really well. The John Luther Adams pieces could pass for Sigur Ros. The George Crumb piece has all sorts of bizarre sounds in it (I'll actually be manipulating the inside of the piano, even placing a glass rod inside at one point for example). And of course, Jason Corder is the shit.“

:: Saturday, April 5 ::
JACK WRIGHT & MICHAEL JOHNSEN w/C. SPENCER YEH, and THREE LEGGED RACE @ Frowny Bear, 208 Forest Park – 8:30pm, all ages, $3-$5 suggested donation

Descriptions from CharlesMansion.org -
An early show of improvised electronics and otherwise at the Frowny Bear this Saturday.
-=Jack Wright/Michael Johnsen Duo=- Saxophone/electronics duo from Pennsylvania.
-=C. Spencer Yeh=- Violin/voice from Burning Star Core mastermind.
-=Three Legged Race=- Solo electronics from Hair Police/Eyes and Arms of Smoke member.

:: Saturday, April 5 ::
Beaux Arts Ball @ 497 Angliana Ave (next to the Kentucky Eagle beer building)
doors 8:30pm, performances start at 9pm, ages 18+, $20 adv/$30 at the door

A blissfully unruly party put together by the UK School of Design with profits benefiting the Hospital Hospitality House and Bluegrass Domestic Violence Shelter. This year the event features music by The High Water Marks, Symbiance, Chico Fellini, and One Be Lo, dance from the UK Dance Ensemble, fire poi by Passion Fire, a drag show, and a headlining dj set by Devlin and Darko of Spank Rock. For the full info including a tentative schedule for when each act will go on and information about shuttles running to event from different spots downtown and near campus, go to http;//www.beaux-arts-ball.org. Note: I think the advance ticket price is only good through this afternoon, so hustle to Pence Hall, 3rd Street Stuff, The Black Market, CD Central, Sqecial Media, or one of the other pre-sale spots to save a few bucks.

:: Saturday, April 5 ::
THE SCOURGE OF THE SEA w/THESE UNITED STATES, and VANDAVEER @ The Dame
10pm, ages 21+, $6

An evening of well-crafted, literate indie pop/rock from locals the Scourge of the Sea and our DC friends These United States and Vandaveer (aka Lex-patriate Mark Heidinger). http://myspace.com/thescourgeofthesea, http://myspace.com/theseunited, http://myspace.com/vandaveer.

:: Sunday, April 6 ::
Roller Derby – ROLLERGIRLS OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY vs HARDKNOX ROLLERGIRLS @ Champs Skate Center, 297 Ruccio Way – doors 7pm, bouts 8pm, all ages, $10 adv/$12 at the door

Tough chicks on skates. Flat track roller derby. Advance tickets available at Palms Tanning, BeMedi Spa, and on the UK campus in Rm 817 of the Patterson Office Tower. Kids 12 and under get in FREE. http://www.rockandrollergirls.com.

:: Wednesday, April 9 ::
Benefit for Tony Briggs featuring THE TALL BOYS, GNARLY LOVE, PAUL K., and NIGHTSHADES @ Lynagh’s Pub - 7pm, ages 21+, donations accepted

A benefit show for influential Lexington musician Tony Briggs who’s recently encountered some serious medical problems. The event will feature a live art auction and performances by The Tall Boys, Gnarly Love, Paul K, and Nightshades.

:: Also worthwhile in the April 4 – April 9 timeframe ::
Fri/Apr 4 DIALECTICS w/SYMBIANCE @ Al’s Bar, corner of 6th and Limestone – all ages
Fri/Apr 4 BITCH AND THE EXCITING CONCLUSION w/TINA COFER @ The Dame – early show
Fri/Apr 4 BIG MARACAS @ The Dame – late show
Sun/Apr 6 BEZOAR w/THE SUSPECTED TERRORISTS @ The Void, 518 E. High St – all ages
Mon/Apr 7 STUCK LUCKY w/CHRIS AND THE DICKENS, IRON MIKE, and POOL PARTY @ The Shrieking Shack, 503 Oldham Ct – all ages
Mon/Apr 7 MATT SPARKS AND THE UTTERLY INDIFFERENT w/JASMINE FOUTS @ The Dame
Tues/Apr 8 THE EVERYBODYFIELDS w/SMALL TALKING THIEVES @ The Dame

:: Soon Soon ::
Thurs/Apr 10 ILL EASE w/ZAVALA @ Al’s Bar, corner of 6th and Limestone – all ages
Thurs/Apr 10 CADAVER IN DRAG @ Busters, corner of Main and Upper - FREE
Fri/Apr 11 JON CROCKER w/TINA COFER, and JOE MANGUM @ The Shrieking Shack, 503 Oldham Ct – all ages
Sat/Apr 12 Half Pipe Contest @ The Void, 518 E. High St
Sat/Apr 12 TINA COFER w/FOR STELLA and MERMAID POLICE @ The Red Planet – all ages, myspace.com/redplanetshows
Sun/Apr 13 WAX FANG w/J.RODDY WALSTON & THE BUSINESS @ The Dame
Tues/Apr 15 GALACTIC @ Headliners (Louisville) – ages 18+
Wed/Apr 16 FROM THE DEPTHS w/TAKE MY WORD @ The Shrieking Shack, 503 Oldham Ct – all ages
Thurs/Apr 17 KATHLEEN EDWARDS w/DAN WILSON@ Headliners (Louisville) – ages 18+
Thurs/Apr 17 IDAHO, ALASKA w/FDU and LUCKY PINEAPPLE @ Busters, corner of Main and Upper – FREE
Fri/Apr 18 THE YELLOW BELTS w/GNARLY LOVE @ The Dame
Sat/Apr 19 BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB @ The Dame (Note: The band will be playing a free, acoustic set at CD Central earlier in the day.)
Sat/Apr 19 WILDCAT REVIVAL w/AMPLINE, and KNIFEWORK @ The Shrieking Shack, 503 Oldham Ct – all ages
Sun/Apr 20 WRFL fundraiser featuring THE SEEDY SEEDS, THE IRON MIKES, and SMUTTYNOSE @ The Shrieking Shack, 503 Oldham Ct – all ages
Tues/Apr 22 WRFL fundraiser “Build the Tower/Boost the Power” benefit @ the Kentucky Theatre – all ages
Tues/Apr 22 MALAMUTE @ The Shrieking Shack, 503 Oldham Ct – all ages
Tues/Apr 22 JOHN HAMMOND w/WILLIE EAMES @ The Dame – early show
Wed/Apr 23 WRFL fundraiser featuring ZAVALA, EYES AND ARMS OF SMOKE, and WRETCHED WORST @ The Void, 518 E. High St – all ages
Thurs/Apr 24 OUR MAN FLINT w/THE CHOPS @ Busters, corner of Main and Upper - FREE
Thurs/Apr 24 ENON @ Gypsy Hut (Cincinnati)
Fri/Apr 25 THE SWELLS w/RAKADU GYPSY DANCE and more @ Al’s Bar, corner of 6th and Limestone – all ages
Sat/Apr 26 FreeKY Fest - WRFL’s 20th Anniversary Celebration/Festival – performances by THE APPLES IN STEREO, JOLIE HOLLAND, THE COUP, MAHJONGG, HAIR POLICE, HEALTH & HAPPINESS FAMILY GOSPEL BAND, BIG FRESH (presenting a “History of College Radio” covers set), and many more – on-top of the Transit Center (corner of ML King and High St) – 11am-11pm, all ages, FREE – wrfl.fm
Sun/Apr 26 NAPPY ROOTS @ The Dame
Sun/Apr 27 HALF-HANDED CLOUD w/LAKE (part of WRFL’s post-FreeKY Fest potluck) @ Loudoun House – all ages, FREE
Sun/Apr 27 EARTH @ The Dame
Mon/Apr 28 THE ROSEBUDS w/NOISYCRANE @ The Dame
Tues/Apr 29 JACK ROSE w/WARMER MILKS @ The Dame
Wed/Apr 30 BIG FRESH w/FISHBOY @ The Shrieking Shack, 503 Oldham Ct – all ages
Sat/May 2 THE PHARMACY w/CHRISTOPHER BELL @ The Shrieking Shack, 503 Oldham Ct – all ages
Sun/May 3 GOOD TEETH/GOLD TEETH @ The Red Planet – all ages, myspace.com/redplanetshows
Fri/May 15 COINSLOT w/SMUTTYNOSE @ The Red Planet – all ages, myspace.com/redplanetshows
Wed/May 19 ITALY NEOKARMAR JOOKLO DUO (members of Rawdunes) @ The Void, 518 E. High St – all ages
Thurs/May 20 COUGAR MAGNUM w/TINA COFER, and THE BETTY RATS @ The Red Planet – all ages, myspace.com/redplanetshows
Sun/May 31 Void video release party @ The Void, 518 E. High St – all ages

:: Pertinent Resources ::

__Lexington__
THE DAME, 156 W.Main St, Lexington - http://www.dameky.com
< ON HIATUS > THE ICEHOUSE, 412 Cross St (off W.Maxwell), Lexington - http://myspace.com/icehouselex < ON HIATUS >
THE SHRIEKING SHACK - http://www.myspace.com/503oldhamct
THE RED PLANET - http://www.myspace.com/redplanetshows
THE VOID, 518 E. High St, Lexington – http://myspace.com/thevoidskateshop
CHARLES MANSION (a venue no longer, but the website's a good spot to find out about shows) - http://www.charlesmansion.org
MECCA dance studio/gallery, 451 Chair Avenue, off S.Broadway near Bolivar - http://www.meccadance.com
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 - R.I.P.
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
BACKSEAT SANDBAR (good blog spreading the word about regional events) – http://backseatsandbar.wordpress.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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March 28, 2008

2008-03-29T06:09:00.000-07:00

OK, peeps. I’m apologize for the lack of Lexington Project love lately. Hopefully this short Lex Pro will be a gateway back into the routine for me. Go to the Kentucky tomorrow morning and join Preserve Lexington’s efforts to present a sensible alternative to the Webb Bros development proposal. Sunday check out Poets for Peace at Al’s Bar. Thanks to Greg Abernathy (with an assist from Shande Tedder) for compiling the outdoor haps. The Picks will return in the next issue.

HEADS-UP! Save the date – SATURDAY, April 26th – FreeKY Fest - WRFL’s 20th Anniversary Celebration. FREE. All ages. Performances by The Apples In Stereo, Jolie Holland, The Coup, Mahjongg, Hair Police, The Health & Happiness Family Gospel Band, and tons more! More info in the next issue.

Hope you all are well.
Luv, Ross

:::::::::::::::::::::::: Announcements :::::::::::::::::::::::::::

** TOMORROW! Saturday, March 29 - Wake Up Lexington: An Event to Save Our Block"

o When: Saturday, March 29 from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
o Where: The Kentucky Theater
o What: An event to raise awareness of the consequences of proposed development downtown and to discuss alternative approaches. "Wake Up Lexington" will feature speakers discussing the historic, architectural and cultural importance of this block as well as alternatives to the currently proposed development.
o Audience members will screen the DEBUT OF A SHORT DOCUMENTARY FILM made especially for this event. This film tells the story of this block through the memories of Lexingtonians young and old.
o Audience members will also view a MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION OF RARELY SEEN PHOTOGRAPHS OF DOWNTOWN LEXINGTON from the early part of the 20th century.
o An EXHIBIT in the theater lobby will illuminate the issues surrounding this controversial development.
o MUSIC and REFRESHMENTS will be provided. All attendees will receive DISCOUNT COUPONS to locally-owned downtown bars, restaurants, and retail establishments.

** SUNDAY! March 30 - Poets For Peace at Al’s Bar
poets for peace - 5 years in iraq
sunday, march 30, 2008
7pm at al's bar (corner of 6th & limestone)

featuring readings by chuck clenney, bianca spriggs, mitchell douglas, george ella lyon, eric sutherland, leatha kendrick, jude mcpherson, and kentucky poet laureate, jane gentry

music by the joybombs

all ages welcome - FREE

:::::::::: YOU GO OUTDOORS. I GO OUTDOORS. LET’S GO OUTDOORS TOGETHER. :::::::::::::

Bike Events: - check http://www.lexrides.com for info on upcoming alleycat races, bike polo and other miscellaneous bike related events.

..:: Alleycat Races ::..
:: Friday, March 28 :: Green Themed Alleycat Race in Frankfort. Race starts @ Capital Cellars on Broadway in downtown Frankfort. 6:45 pm registration | 7 pm race. $1 gets you your map of 5 locations in downtown area of Frankfort. Bring 5 more $1 dollar bills to give to each location to get your location cards. Bring your low gears, ha ha ha. Prizes for 1,2,3 men and women. Youngest & oldest. & Greenest cyclist. Race should last about 1 hour. Drinks and fine conversation afterwards.

:: Tuesday, April 1 :: Foolâ€™s Paradise (April Fool's Alleycat Race). Race starts @ Cox St. Parking Lot (lower lot behind Rupp
Arena) 7:20pm - registration | 8 pm race. Just need a fast set of wheels, $5, and a sense of humor. Prizes for 1st three men, 1st three women, and a drawing for prizes at after party (Lynagh's).

..:: Bike Polo ::..
Games are happening every Sunday 2pm @ Coolavin Park (corner of W 6th and Jefferson). There is a Google Map here -
http://www.catamountgeographics.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=8 Bikes and mallets available if you don't have your own. Everyone welcome! Check back for dates and times. What else do you have going on Sunday afternoons - come out and give it a try!

..:: Earthdays in the Bluegrass Bike Events ::.. - For more info on these events visit www.earthdaysinthebluegrass.org

:: Thursday, April 3 :: We Are Traffic and Return of the Scorcher - 10pm Worsham Theater UK Student Center. Two great documentaries about humanity’s greatest invention, the bicycle!

:: Friday, April 4 :: Share the Road! Group Bicycle Ride - 5 pm Woodland Park

:: Monday, April 21 :: Bike Maintenance Workshop - 5-7pm North Campus Courtyard - Sponsored by Wildcat Wheels Bicycle Library. Learn about the simple tools and techniques that will keep your mighty steed rolling smoothly. FREE FLAT TIRE REPAIR! Hosted by the Wildcat Wheels Bicycle Library. www.wildcatwheels.org.

:: Saturday, April 26 :: Bike Sculpture Building - 11am-4pm North Campus Courtyard
The Wildcat Wheels Bicycle Library will bring everything you need to make sculptures, jewelry, picture frames, and more. All from reused bike parts!!!

:: Sunday, April 27 :: Bike the Bluegrass - 1pm-4pm Wildcat Wheels Campus Bike Shop (Basement of Blazer Hall near corner of
MLK and Euclid Ave.) Easy 20 mile ride in the heart of bluegrass horse country. All are welcome and none will be left behind.

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Out-of-Door Events:
It is time to come out of your winter hibernation and get out-of-doors to see all of the glory of spring in Kentucky!

:: Saturday, March 29 :: Pollinators with Blake Newton at Floracliff State Nature Preserve (Fayette County) at 1 p.m. Join
Blake Newton, UK extension specialist for 4-H and Youth Entomology, for a program about pollinators and their relationships with the spring wildflowers. Registration required for this event. Contact Beverly James at 859-351-7770 or Floracliff@aol.com for more information.

:: Saturday, March 29 :: Heirloom Daffodil Hike at Lower Howard's Creek Heritage Park and State Nature Preserve (Clark
County) at 9 a.m. Join Dr. Bill Crankshaw as he showcases the beautiful varieties of heirloom daffodils growing on abandoned homesteads throughout the preserve. Preregistration is require for this event - to reserve your space or for more information, contact Clare Sipple at 859-744-4888

:: Wednesday, April 2 :: Wildflower Hike at Lower Howard's Creek Heritage Park and State Nature Preserve (Clark County) at 5
p.m. Registration required for this event. Contact Beverly James at 859-351-7770 or Floracliff@aol.com for more information.

:: Saturday, April 5 :: Wildflower Hike at Floracliff State Nature Preserve (Fayette County) at 1 p.m. See the wildflowers at their peak on this hike led by KSNPC Botanist Tara Littlefield. Contact Beverly James at 859-351-7770 or Floracliff@aol.com for more information.

:: Saturday, April 5 :: Archaeology Tour at Lower Howard's Creek Heritage Park and State Nature Preserve (Clark County) at 10 a.m. Dr. Tanya Faberson will show hikers some of the sites discovered during a Phase I archaeological survey of the preserve. Preregistration is require for this event - to reserve your space or for more information, contact Clare Sipple at 859-744-4888

:: Saturday, April 5 :: Canoeing for Beginners. Learn the basics of canoeing on Mill Creek Lake at Natural Bridge State Park Nature Preserve (Powell County) and then experience river canoeing on the beautiful Red River at Red River Gorge Geological
Area. The river trip is eight miles on an enjoyable class I section of the Red River. Preregistration is require for this event. To reserve your space or for more information, please contact Park Naturalist Noelle Grunwald via e-mail at noelle.grunwald@ky.gov or call 606-663-2214, ext. 2104 or toll free at 800-325-1710.

:: Wednesday, April 9 :: Wildflower Hike at Lower Howard's Creek Heritage Park and State Nature Preserve (Clark County) at 9 a.m. Preregistration is require for this event - to reserve your space or for more information, contact Clare Sipple at 859-744-4888

:: Saturday, April 12 :: Join KSNPC Botanist Tara Littlefield as she leads a hike as a part of the Kentucky Native Plant Society at Jessamine Creek Gorge in Wilmore, Kentucky at 9:30 a.m. Come see the beautiful spring wildflower display of this remote and unique palisades gorge. Registration is required due to limited number of participants. Please call Tara at 859-333-9887 or email at tara.littlefield@ky.gov to register.

:: Saturday, April 12 :: Wildflower Folklore at Floracliff State Nature Preserve (Fayette County) at 1 p.m. Learn about how some of our most common wildflowers have been used for medicines, food, love charms and more. Contact Beverly James at 859-351-7770 or Floracliff@aol.com for more information.

:: Saturday, April 12 :: Blue Wildflowers Galore at Lower Howard's Creek Heritage Park and State Nature Preserve (Clark
County) at 9 a.m. Enjoy the height of spring as early blue phlox, Virginia bluebells, larkspur and other wildflowers paint the valley floor in various shades of blue. Preregistration is require for this event - to reserve your space or for more information, contact Clare Sipple at 859-744-4888

:: Wednesday, April 16 :: Wildflower Hike at Lower Howard's Creek Heritage Park and State Nature Preserve (Clark County) at
10 a.m. Play hooky from work and take time to enjoy the wildflowers. Preregistration is require for this event - to reserve your space or for more information, contact Clare Sipple at 859-744-4888

:: April 17-20 :: Wildflower Weekend at Natural Bridge State Park Nature Preserve (Powell County). Join botanists, gardeners and other nature lovers as they explore and enjoy the hundreds of native plant species that grow in the Natural Bridge and Red River Gorge area. To reserve your space or for more information, please contact Park Naturalist Noelle Grunwald via e-mail at noelle.grunwald@ky.gov or call 606-663-2214, ext. 2104 or toll free at 800-325-1710.

:: April 18-20 :: Pine Mountain Wildflower Weekend at the Pine Mountain Settlement School (Harlan County). More information
available online @ http://www.pinemountainsettlementschool.com/events.php?view=details&id=61

:: Saturday, April 19 :: Wildflower Hike at Lower Howard's Creek Heritage Park and State Nature Preserve (Clark County) at 9 a.m. Preregistration is require for this event - to reserve your space or for more information, contact Clare Sipple at 859-744-4888

:: Saturday, April 19 :: KSNPC Botanist Deborah White will lead a hike as a part of the Kentucky Native Plant Society for "Wildflower Weekend" at Natural Bridge SPNP (Powell County) at 8:30 a.m. To reserve your space or for more information, please contact Park Naturalist Noelle Grunwald via e-mail at noelle.grunwald@ky.gov or call 606-663-2214, ext. 2104 or toll free at 800-325-1710.

:: Tuesday, April 22 :: Earth Day. Find some way to get out and Love Your Mother! Check out www.earthdaysinthebluegrass.org for a listing of events happening throughout the month of April.

:::::::::::::::::::::: THE PICKS ::::::::::::::::::::::
No Picks this time around. I’ll do better next time, I promise. Here are a few quick links that’ll help you find the good stuff …

Charles Mansion - http://charlesmansion.org/
The Dame - http://dameky.com/framesTest.html
The Shrieking Shack - http://www.myspace.com/503oldhamct
The Red Planet - http://www.myspace.com/redplanetshows
Southgate House (Newport, KY) - http://www.southgatehouse.com/NewWebsite/HOME.htm
Headliners (Louisville) - http://headlinerslouisville.com/

:: Pertinent Resources ::

__Lexington__
THE DAME, 156 W.Main St, Lexington - http://www.dameky.com
< ON HIATUS > THE ICEHOUSE, 412 Cross St (off W.Maxwell), Lexington - http://myspace.com/icehouselex < ON HIATUS >
THE VOID, 518 E. High St, Lexington – http://myspace.com/thevoidskateshop
CHARLES MANSION (a venue no longer, but the website's a good spot to find out about shows) - http://www.charlesmansion.org
MECCA dance studio/gallery, 451 Chair Avenue, off S.Broadway near Bolivar - http://www.meccadance.com
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 - R.I.P.
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
BACKSEAT SANDBAR (good blog spreading the word about regional events) – http://backseatsandbar.wordpress.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

TLP February 1, 2008

2008-02-01T07:10:00.000-08:00

A half-finished Lex Pro sans Announcements. I’ll get around to a full issue soon, but I wanted to make sure folks knew about the haps for the weekend. Go see Six Organs of Admittance with Mick Turner and Caves at the Dame tonight (or, if you’re in the mood for a road-trip, bust it to Louisville for an evening of old-school soul with Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings). Tomorrow, it’s the return of Hair Police at the Void or rockabilly at the Dame.
Hope all are well.
Luv, Ross

:::::::::: YOU GO OUTDOORS. I GO OUTDOORS. LET’S GO OUTDOORS TOGETHER. :::::::::::::

Bike Events
The full bike scoop is at http://www.lexrides.com.

:: Sundays this Winter :: Bike Polo games are still happening Sunday afternoons weather permitting. Games typically start mid-afternoon ~2-3 @ Woodland Park between the pool and skatepark. Bikes and mallets available if you don't have your own - everyone welcome. Check the lexrides.com forum for weekly details.

:: Tuesday, February 5 :: Mardi Gras Bike Parade. Get festive and have some fun on yer bike! Tuesday Feb 5th is Fat Tuesday. Meet at Thoroughbred Park (Corner of Main and Midland) at 8:15. Ride will be less than 4 miles through and around downtown. Finish at Gumbo YaYa's (Broadway and Virginia Ave). YaYa's will be stocked with plenty of BBC, Abita and King Cake. Decorate your bike, your self, and bring some beads to throw. For those who rallied last year on an impromptu gathering I think we had a great time riding around downtown in UK Basketball game traffic. Go here a few photos of what you missed – http://www.flickr.com/search/groups/?q=mardi&w=79494808%40N00&m=pool

:: Sunday, February 10 :: OPERATION LOVERBOY alleycat race. Sunday, February 10th, Kenwick Park (corner of Owsley and Menifee). Registration:1:30 PM. Racing commences: 2:05 PM. Categories:Male/Female, Male/Male, and Female/Female. You'll need a digital camera (camera phone will work), a cell phone, a pen and a valentine. You must race with a valentine so some of you lonely folk need to start looking now if you expect to find a date in the next 3 weeks! If you arrive alone, you'll be paired with a valentine. For more information, visit www.lexrides.com.

:::::::::::::::::::::: THE PICKS ::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::: Friday, February 1 – Tuesday, February 5 :::::::::::

:: Friday, February 1 ::
SIX ORGANS OF ADMITTANCE w/MICK TURNER and CAVES @ The Dame
7pm, ages 21+, $8

SIX ORGANS OF ADMITTANCE has/have largely been lumped in with the freak-folk camp, but make no mistake: his music is devoid of the faux-rustic, post-ironic, nostalgia-infected posturing that marks their ilk. If such a title existed outside of that video game everyone loves, Chasny would be the Guitar Hero of our generation, a shredder who is less indebted to Fahey and Basho than Mascis and Haino: restrained, seething, searching lines that never forsake melody for technique. Sure, he crafts a hell of an introspective psychedelic lullaby, but that's just icing on the cake, or maybe just another cake stacked on top of the original cake. [Ed. Note: Chasny is joined on this tour by Elisa Ambrogio of Magik Markers.]

MICK TURNER used to jam with the Dirty Three, which will mean a lot to anyone within that Imagined Golden Isosceles of Post Rock whose points are Chicago, Louisville, and Lexington (less for its contributions--marimbas and tape echo units and people who actually know how to play shit be sparse in these parts--than its zeal for the form).

CAVES play(s) tense, disorienting psych(iatric) noise with a weird grunge/folk vibe. Some of the most intensely personal and beautiful this city has coughed up yet, and well worth sacrificing a number of brain cells for.
- Trevor Tremaine

:: Friday, February 1 ::
SHARON JONES AND THE DAP-KINGS @ Headliners (Louisville)
9pm, ages 18+, $12

Sharon Jones = funky soul sister number one. Backed by her trusty co-conspirators, the Dap-Kings (you’ve heard them whether you know it or not – they served as Amy Winehouse’s backing band for her jammy jam “Rehab”), Jones is the real deal. Even if you can’t make the show, do yourself a favor this Friday – go to http://www.myspace.com/sharonjonesandthedapkings and listen to “100 Days, 100 Nights.” More info at http://www.daptonerecords.com.

:: Saturday, February 2 ::
HAIR POLICE w/TIGHT LEATHER, and HANDICAPPER HORNS @ The Void, 518 E. High St
8pm, all ages, $3

First Lexington show by our noisy friends Hair PoPo in more than a year. They’re joined by Handicapper Horns (John Olson of Wolf Eyes/Dead Machines with special guest Sara O’Keefe of Eyes and Arms of Smoke/ARA – described in a recent email from our friend Robert Beatty as “mutant slow horns”) and Tight Leather (the hottest band in Lexington right now – to steal another of Robot Booty’s descriptions, “psyched out skate rock”). Gnarly times indeed. Sites, sounds, info - http://www.gnarlytimes.com (Hair Police), http://www.geocities.com/americantapes/ (Handicapper Horns), http://myspace.com/tightleather1.

:: Saturday, February 2 ::
LEE ROCKER w/CROWN ELECTRIC @ The Dame
7pm, ages 21+, $10

Rockabilly fun with Stray Cats bassist Lee Rocker. Don’t be surprised if Mike Tevis and Lexington rockabilly legends Crown Electric steal the show.

:: Also worthwhile in the February 1 – February 5 timeframe ::
Fri/Feb 1 BIG MARACAS dance party @ Natasha’s Café, 112 Esplanade – all ages
Fri/Feb 1 THE RUDIES @ The Dame – late show, 10pm
Sat/Feb 2 ANNA EGGE w/GRETCHEN PHILLIPS @ Natasha’s Café, 112 Esplanade – all ages
Sat/Feb 2 THE BRASSKNUCKLE BOYS @ The Dame – late
Mon/Feb 4 Mecca Student Dance Night @ Natasha’s Café, 112 Esplanade – all ages

:: Soon Soon ::
Fri/Feb 8 BIG MARACAS @ The Dame
Sat/Feb 9 SPORTS @ The Void, 518 E. High St – all ages
Sat/Feb 9 Nate FX anniversary party w/TREVOR LAMONT, HALO, DJ BOOTH, more @ The Dame
Sun/Feb 10 THE INFECTED w/RIOT BEFORE @ The Void, 518 E. High St – all ages
Mon/Feb 11 JASON ISBELL @ Southgate House (Newport, KY) – ages 18+
Wed/Feb 13 VAMPIRE WEEKEND @ Gypsy Hut (Cincinnati)
Sat/Feb 16 HEADLIGHTS w/EVANGELICALS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages, sponsored by YouAintNoPicasso.com
Wed/Feb 20 SHOOTING SPIRES (mems of Parts & Labor) w/FDU @ The Void, 518 E. High St – all ages
Thurs/Feb 21 SAM ROSEN w/BEDTIME, and ZAVALA @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Sat/Feb 23 SHANNON WRIGHT w/KING’S DAUGHTER & SONS @ 930 Listening Room (Louisville) – all ages
Tues/Feb 26 BABY DEE (Drag City records) w/ATTEMPT and NOISYCRANE @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages, sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Thurs/Feb 28 ISWHAT?! w/NOISEJOI, BLACK FALCON, and NAM @ The Dame
Fri/Feb 29 G FUNK ALLSTARS (final show) @ The Dame
Fri/Feb 29 HOTPIPES cd release party @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Sat/Mar 1 WAX FANG w/THE WHIGS, and SPINTO BAND @ The Dame
Sat/Mar 1 DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS w/THE FELICE BROTHERS @ Headliners (Louisville)
Fri/Mar 7 BLACK MOUNTAIN w/BON IVER, and PHANTOM FAMILY HALO @ Headliners (Louisville) – ages 18+
Sat/Mar 8 FOLKLORE @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Sat/Mar 8 BLACK MOUNTAIN w/BON IVER @ Southgate House (Louisville) – ages 18+
Mon/Mar 10 ISLANDS @ Southgate House (Newport, KY) – ages 18+
Thurs/Mar 14 BUILT TO SPILL w/THE MEAT PUPPETS @ Headliners (Louisville)
Sat/Mar 16 DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Tues/Mar 18 THESE ARE POWERS w/TIGHT LEATHER @ The Void, 518 E. High St – all ages
Thurs/Mar 20 MAN MAN w/THE EXTRAORDINAIRES, and LUCKY PINEAPPLE @ Headliners (Louisville) – ages 18+
Fri/Mar 21 ALL THE SAINTS @ The Void, 518 E. High St – all ages
Sun/Mar 23 HUMAN BELL @ The Void, 518 E. High St – all ages
Sat/Mar 23 STEPHEN MALKMUS AND THE JICKS w/JOHN VANDERSLICE @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Tues/Mar 25 DAVE FISCHOFF @ The Dame
Wed/Mar 26 FDU @ The Void, 518 E. High St – all ages
Wed/Mar 26 STARS @ Bomhard Theater (Louisville) – all ages
Sat/Mar 29 XIU XIU w/WHY?, and MEADOE
Mon/Mar 31 THROW ME THE STATUE @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages, sponsored by YouAintNoPicasso.com
Fri/Apr 4 BITCH AND THE EXCITING CONCLUSION @ The Dame – early show
Sat/Apr 5 THE SCOURGE OF THE SEA w/THESE UNITED STATES @ The Dame
Tues/Apr 15 GALACTIC @ Headliners (Louisville) – ages 18+
Thurs/Apr 17 KATHLEEN EDWARDS w/DAN WILSON@ Headliners (Louisville) – ages 18+
Thurs/Apr 24 ENON @ Gypsy Hut (Cincinnati)
Sat/Apr 26 FreeKY Fest - WRFL’s 20th Anniversary Celebration/Festival – downtown Lexington – all ages

:: 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
THE VOID, 518 E. High St, Lexington – http://myspace.com/thevoidskateshop
CHARLES MANSION (a venue no longer, but the website's a good spot to find out about shows) - http://www.charlesmansion.org
MECCA dance studio/gallery, 451 Chair Avenue, off S.Broadway near Bolivar - http://www.meccadance.com
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 - R.I.P.
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
BACKSEAT SANDBAR (good blog spreading the word about regional events) – http://backseatsandbar.wordpress.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

TLP January 23, 2008

2008-01-23T07:08:00.001-08:00

Awight, folks, here ya go. Check out poets Jude McPherson and Eric Sutherland at the Carnegie Center tonight. Celebrate the new Big Fresh record tomorrow night at the Icehouse. Friday, go see Atlanta’s The N.E.C. w/Bedtime at The Void. Thanks to Cody Swanson for his review of the new Bedtime cd.

Hope all are well.
Luv, Ross

:::::::::::::::::::::::: Announcements :::::::::::::::::::::::::::

** TONIGHT! Wed/January 23 - Reading & Book Signing @ the Carnegie Center - Jude McPherson & Eric Sutherland of Blacoetry Press
Tonight (Wed/Jan 23) at 6:30pm, the Carnegie Center, 251 W. Second St (at the intersection of S. Mill and Second), presents a reading and booking signing by local poets (and our friends) Jude McPherson & Eric Sutherland, the men behind Blacoetry Press. Here’s a little more info from a recent Carnegie Center email – “Jude McPherson (author of the poetry collections LOVES TAXICAB BLUES REVISITED and THE BOOK OF JUDE) and Eric Sutherland (INCOMMUNICADO) will be reading and signing recent works. These are two of the most innovative, energetic poets around -- don't miss the important things they have to say.” The event is FREE and open to all ages. To learn more about this and other literary events at the Carnegie Center, call 859/254-4175 or visit www.carnegieliteracy.org

** All ages shows at The Void
The Void (518 E. High St – http://myspace.com/thevoidskateshop), the city’s best skateshop, has become a great spot for all ages shows. At least ten good ones scheduled through March. Here’s a quick list (keep an eye on the Picks for more info) -

Jan 25 The N.E.C. and Bedtime
Jan 29 Kill Toby Wyatt and more
Feb 2 Hair Police with Tight Leather, and Handicapper Horns
Feb 9 Sports
Feb 10 The Infected with Riot Before
Feb 20 Shooting Spires (bj warshaw of parts & labor) with FDU
Mar 18 These Are Powers with Tight Leather and more
Mar 21 All the Saints
Mar 23 Human Bell
Mar 26 FDU and more

:::::::::: YOU GO OUTDOORS. I GO OUTDOORS. LET’S GO OUTDOORS TOGETHER. :::::::::::::

Bike Events
Keep your eye on www.lexrides.com for details on the next Winter Warehouse Race (some time in Jan), the Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday group ride, an upcoming valentine alleycat race and info on weekly bike polo games.

:: Sundays this Winter :: Bike Polo games are still happening Sunday afternoons weather permitting. Games typically start mid-afternoon ~2-3 @ Woodland Park between the pool and skatepark. Bikes and mallets available if you don't have your own - everyone welcome. Check the lexrides forum for weekly details.

:: Sunday, February 10 :: An early heads-up. Get ready for the OPERATION LOVERBOY alleycat. Sunday, February 10th, Kenwick Park (corner of Owsley and Menifee). Registration:1:30 PM. Racing commences: 2:05 PM. Categories:Male/Female, Male/Male, and Female/Female. You'll need a digital camera (camera phone will work), a cell phone, a pen and a valentine. You must race with a valentine so some of you lonely folk need to start looking now if you expect to find a date in the next 3 weeks! If you arrive alone, you'll be paired with a valentine. For more information, visit www.lexrides.com.

:::::::::::::::::::::: CD Review ::::::::::::::::::::::

Bedtime - Self-Titled
(Slow Owl Recordings)

What strikes me right of the bat when this record starts is that it's incredible that I know these people. James Friley, lead singer and keyboardist, speaks, sings, and plays at such a sophisticated level that it's hard to believe he's my age, and actually a little younger at only 20 years. I don't mean to imply that 20 years is too short a time to reach the point James has, it's just that at the helm of his band he makes me think they're a bunch of mid 30s in an established band I hear of often from hip sites like Pitchfork. This is because Bedtime is ready for that sort of exposure, and they deserve it. Their first full-length, "Self-titled" contains so many catchy melodies and brilliant musical attention by every band member that it's instantly enjoyable and more so after multiple listens. One moment you'll be snared by some masterful piano/keyboard line or striking vocals by James, and then you'll be lost in a guitar riff by Lucas Ward. Andrew Ramey and Josh Blaine round out the quartet with a skillful rhythm section. Bedtime's, "Self-titled" is an awesome CD and one by fellow Kentuckians. Do yourself a favor and catch a show from these guys while they still have time to play Lexington. Their live shows are truly rewarding and worth supporting. – Cody Swanson

More info/sounds - http://www.bedtimewebsite.com.

:::::::::::::::::::::: THE PICKS ::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::: Wednesday, January 23 – Monday, January 28 :::::::::::

:: Wednesday, January 23 ::
THE YOUNG GUNS OF COMEDY @ The Dame
8pm, ages 21+, $3

The Dame continues its admirable drive to put up and coming comedians in front of rock n’ roll audiences with a bill of young Louisville comics. http://www.myspace.com/younggunsofcomedy

:: Thursday, January 24 ::
BIG FRESH record release party w/ROBERT SCHNEIDER (of the Apples in Stereo) and ZAVALA @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell) – 8pm, all ages, $5 suggested donation

Our pure pop favorites Big Fresh celebrate the release of their immaculate new cd, “B.F.F. (Big Fresh Forever),” on the new Garden Gate label. It’s the first Big Fresh release destined for full-scale national distribution, and this show is your chance to help them celebrate their step out into the great big world. Robert Schneider of the Apples in Stereo and Zavala (Jason Zavala and friends) join the bill to give you that much more incentive to make the party. C'mon - celebrate your peeps. More info and free sounds – http://myspace.com/bigfresh, http://myspace.com/marbles (Robert Schneider), http://myspace.com/theelephants (Zavala). [Note: They ain't call it the Icehouse for nuthin - DRESS WARMLY.)

:: Friday, January 25 ::
THE N.E.C. w/BEDTIME @ The Void, 518 E. High St - 8pm, all ages, somewhere in the $3 - $5 range

The first in a slew of good all ages shows coming up at the city's best skateshop. [Peep the Announcements section for a full list.] The N.E.C. = catchy heavy garage psych from Atlanta. Loud and wonderful live. Bedtime = young Lexington band (actually, I think the band's still split between Lex and Ashland). Soaring, dramatic vocals over driving, almost carnival-esque, piano-led rock. More info and free sounds – http://myspace.com/thenec, http;//myspace.com/thebedtime, http://myspace.com/thevoidskateshop.

:: Saturday, January 26 ::
“Halfway to Forecastle” mini-festival w/BAND OF HORSES, VHS OR BETA, CASS McCOMBS, and more @ Headliners (Louisville) - 3pm - 3am, ages 18+, $15

Remember those two days last week that were like 60 and 70 degrees? [Ed. Note: - it was ‘last week’ when she wrote this. By now, it’s ‘week before last’ and those temps seem long gone.] That was pretty awesome, right? Like having a little bit of summer right in the dead of winter. Ahhh.... But wait! You can bring back that lovin' feelin' once again with a mini-fest to hold you over until a time when it won't snow a couple days later. Our friends in Louisville are gearing up for another Forecastle Fesitval later in July but have decided to start the party early this year with the Halfway to Forecastle Mini-Fest, going down on January 26th for 12 solid hours at Headliner's in Louisville. In addition to the stellar lineup, (actually can we just talk about that for a minute? Ummm:

Tyler Ramsey (from Band of Horses) (5:00 - 5:30pm)
Noizejoi (6:00 - 6:30)
Early Day Miners (7:00 - 7:30)
Catfish Haven (8:00 - 8:35)
Cass McCombs and the Middle Class (9:00 - 9:40)
Band of Horses (10:15 - 11:30)
VHS or BETA (12:00 - 12:45)
Coltrane Motion (12:45 - 1:15)
How I Became the Bomb (1:15 - 1:45)
Jesse Jamz (1:45 - 2:15)
Ferdinand Fox (2:15 - 3:00am)

oh HELLZ YEAH!)

The whole thing's basically a benefit concert for local BMXer Jimmy Levan, who's recovering from a recent big skate boarding accident. There's even going to be an outdoor skate park in the parking lot, complete with a heated canopy, to pay homage to our fallen solider. Exhibitions from local and regional skaters will start at 3pm, so make sure you get there early enough to catch 'em. As always with Forecastle, there's going to be a totally nautical theme and costumes are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. You know what to do.
If you need more info, head on over to http://www.forecastlefest.com/halfway. Killer.
- Eli Riveire

:: Also worthwhile in the January 23 – January 28 timeframe ::
Wed/Jan 23 DE NOVO DAHL @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Sat/Jan 26 LexGo presents VERY EMERGENCY w/VARSOVIA @ The Dame
Sat/Jan 26 “Halfway to Forecastle” w/BAND OF HORSES, VHS OR BETA, CASS McCOMBS, more @ Headliners (Louisville)

:: Soon Soon ::
Thurs/Jan 31 SHARON JONES AND THE DAP-KINGS @ Bogart’s (Cincinnati)
Fri/Feb 1 SIX ORGANS OF ADMITTANCE w/MICK TURNER (of the Dirty Three) and CAVES @ The Dame
Fri/Feb 1 SHARON JONES AND THE DAP-KINGS @ Headliners (Louisville)
Sat/Feb 2 HAIR POLICE @ The Void, 518 E. High St – all ages
Sat/Feb 2 LEE ROCKER (of the Stray Cats) w/CROWN ELECTRIC @ The Dame – early
Sat/Feb 2 THE BRASSKNUCKLE BOYS @ The Dame – late
Fri/Feb 8 BIG MARACAS @ The Dame
Wed/Feb 13 VAMPIRE WEEKEND @ Gypsy Hut (Cincinnati)
Sat/Feb 16 HEADLIGHTS w/EVANGELICALS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages, sponsored by YouAintNoPicasso.com
Tues/Feb 26 BABY DEE (Drag City records) @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages, sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Thurs/Feb 28 ISWHAT?! w/NOISEJOI, THA BLACK FALCON, and NAM @ The Dame
Sat/Mar 1 WAX FANG @ The Dame
Sat/Mar 1 DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS @ Headliners (Louisville)
Mon/Mar 31 THROW ME THE STATUE @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages, sponsored by YouAintNoPicasso.com
Thurs/Mar 14 BUILT TO SPILL w/THE MEAT PUPPETS @ Headliners (Louisville)
Sat/Mar 16 DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Wed/Mar 20 MAN MAN @ Headliners (Louisville)
Sat/Mar 23 STEPHEN MALKMUS AND THE JICKS w/JOHN VANDERSLICE @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Sat/Apr 26 FreeKY Fest - WRFL’s 20th Anniversary Celebration/Festival – downtown Lexington – all ages

:: 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
THE VOID, 518 E. Hight St, Lexington – http://myspace.com/thevoidskateshop
CHARLES MANSION (a venue no longer, but the website's a good spot to find out about shows) - http://www.charlesmansion.org
MECCA dance studio/gallery, 451 Chair Avenue, off S.Broadway near Bolivar - http://www.meccadance.com
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

TLP January 17, 2008

2008-01-17T12:49:00.000-08:00

A thin, trying-to-get-back-in-the-swing-of-things Lex Pro. Expect a full issue to arrive on Monday. In the meantime, catch the quick gig at the Icehouse tonight (Jason Ajemian w/Eric Sutherland), then head to Al’s to warm up with the Swells. Tomorrow, check the opening of Dima Strakovsky’s sound installation/performance on the 2nd floor of the Downtown Arts Center. Saturday, shake a tail feather to help raise some dough for the Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center or bounce to Murder Mystery at the Dame.

Thanks to Greg for the outdoor and bike haps.

Hope all are well.
Luv, Ross

:::::::::::::::::::::::: Announcements :::::::::::::::::::::::::::

** Assorted Upcoming Haps
Wed/January 23 - Reading & Book Signing @ the Carnegie Center - Jude McPherson & Eric Sutherland of Blacoetry Press
Thurs/January 24 – Big Fresh record release party @ The Icehouse
Fri/January 25 – The N.E.C. w/Bedtime @ The Void Skateshop – all ages
Sat/January 26 – “Halfway to Forecastle” party featuring VHS or Beta, Band of Horses, and more @ Headliners in Louisville

:::::::::: YOU GO OUTDOORS. I GO OUTDOORS. LET’S GO OUTDOORS TOGETHER. :::::::::::::

Out-of-doors Event

:: Saturday, January 19 :: Winter Tree Identification at Floracliff State Nature Preserve (Fayette County). Join Preserve Manager Beverly James for a hike to Elk Lick Creek and learn how to identify trees by their distinctive characteristics along the way. Registration required for this event. Contact Beverly James at 859-351-7770 or Floracliff@aol.com for more information.

Bike Events
Keep your eye on www.lexrides.com for details on the next Winter Warehouse Race (some time in Jan), the Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday group ride, an upcoming valentine alleycat race and info on weekly bike polo games.

:: Sundays this Winter :: Bike Polo games are still happening Sunday afternoons weather permitting. Games typically start mid-afternoon ~2-3 @ Woodland Park between the pool and skatepark. Bikes and mallets available if you don't have your own - everyone welcome. Check the lexrides forum for weekly details.

:::::::::::::::::::::: THE PICKS ::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::: Thursday, January 14 – Monday, January 21 :::::::::::

:: Thursday, January 17 ::
JASON AJEMIAN w/ERIC SUTHERLAND and @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell)
8pm, all ages, $3-$5 suggested donation

Year six of the Outside the Spotlight series kicks off with a short show at the Icehouse. Lexington poet Eric Sutherland opens the evening, setting the stage for a set of quadraphonic experimentation by Chicago bassist/mad scientist Jason Ajemian.

A manically creative artist, Jason's output just can't be squeezed into a single genre for easy consumption. We've seen him in jazz contexts as a bassist with Dragons 1976 (with Aram Shelton and Tim Daisy), Triage (with Dave Rempis and Tim Daisy), and Day Dreams (for which he served as leader and composer - with Rob Mazurek, Chad Taylor, and Tony Malaby). We've seen him as half of the psychedelic folk duo Born Heller (with Josephine Foster). And, we've seen him as half of the Lay All Over Its (with Nori Tanaka), a group that bridges the gap between free jazz and freak folk with mantra-like vocals over bass and drum work. We've heard tale of the 32 piece orchestra he pulled together for his Who Cares How Long You Sink project, and we've heard his backwards transcription (for orchestra!) of Black Sabbath's "Into the Void" (see Jason conduct the Paris performance - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJURdz9Sadw). The man's a natural explorer. What's he's got planned for the solo performance tomorrow night? I'm not sure, but I can't wait to find out. You can find samples of some of his various musical concoctions at http://www.myspace.com/lovealloverit.

Why a “short show”? ‘Cause it’s gonna be cold. Doors will open at 8. Show will start promptly at 8:30pm, and will most likely be wrapped up by 9:30pm.
[Full Disclosure: I helped organize this show.]

:: Friday, January 18 ::
Sound installation/performance – “… as if a forest” by Dima Strakovsky @ Downtown Arts Center (2nd Floor), 141 E. Main St - 6-8pm, all ages, FREE

The opening for our friend Dima Strakovsky’s sound installation, “… as if a forest”. Dima’s work is always intriguing. At 6:30pm, he’ll create the piece in a live performance. Peep some of his previous works at http://shiftingplanes.org.

:: Saturday, January 19 ::
Benefit for the Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center featuring TRYPTAMINE and DJ ANDY KRUNK @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell) – 9pm, all ages, $4 suggested donation

Party with proceeds earmarked for a very important organization. Dance for a good cause (and to stay warm – it’s sure to be chilly). http://myspace.com/tryptamine.

:: Saturday, January 19 ::
SCOURGE OF THE SEA w/MURDER MYSTERY @ The Dame
10pm, ages 21+, $5

A fun Saturday show at the Dame pairing the lovely indie pop-rock of our local boys Scourge with the bouncy boy/girl pop of NYC’s Murder Mystery. http://www.myspace.com/murdermysterymusic

:: Also worthwhile in the January 17 – January 21 timeframe ::
Thurs/Jan 17 THE SWELLS @ Al’s Bar, corner of 6th and Limestone
Thurs/Jan 17 VERTIGO USA: A tribute to U2 @ The Dame
Fri/Jan 18 THE YELLOW BELTS w/THE VIBROLAS, and ARSENIC ON THE ROCKS @ The Dame

:: Soon Soon ::
Wed/Jan 23 THE YOUNG GUNS OF COMEDY @ The Dame
Wed/Jan 23 DE NOVO DAHL @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Thurs/Jan 24 BIG FRESH record release party w/ROBERT SCHNEIDER of the Apples in Stereo and ZAVALA @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell) – all ages
Fri/Jan 25 THE N.E.C. w/BEDTIME @ The Void, 518 E. High St – all ages
Sat/Jan 26 LexGo presents VERY EMERGENCY w/VARSOVIA @ The Dame
Sat/Jan 26 “Halfway to Forecastle” w/BAND OF HORSES, VHS OR BETA, CASS McCOMBS, more @ Headliners (Louisville)
Thurs/Jan 31 SHARON JONES AND THE DAP-KINGS @ Bogart’s (Cincinnati)
Fri/Feb 1 SIX ORGANS OF ADMITTANCE w/MICK TURNER (of the Dirty Three) and CAVES @ The Dame
Fri/Feb 1 SHARON JONES AND THE DAP-KINGS @ Headliners (Louisville)
Sat/Feb 2 HAIR POLICE @ The Void, 518 E. High St – all ages
Sat/Feb 2 LEE ROCKER (of the Stray Cats) w/CROWN ELECTRIC @ The Dame – early
Sat/Feb 2 THE BRASSKNUCKLE BOYS @ The Dame – late
Fri/Feb 8 BIG MARACAS @ The Dame
Wed/Feb 13 VAMPIRE WEEKEND @ Gypsy Hut (Cincinnati)
Sat/Feb 16 HEADLIGHTS w/EVANGELICALS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages, sponsored by YouAintNoPicasso.com
Tues/Feb 26 BABY DEE (Drag City records) @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages, sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Thurs/Feb 28 ISWHAT?! w/NOISEJOI, THA BLACK FALCON, and NAM @ The Dame
Sat/Mar 1 WAX FANG @ The Dame
Sat/Mar 1 DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS @ Headliners (Louisville)
Thurs/Mar 14 BUILT TO SPILL w/THE MEAT PUPPETS @ Headliners (Louisville)
Sat/Mar 16 DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Wed/Mar 20 MAN MAN @ Headliners (Louisville)
Sat/Mar 23 STEPHEN MALKMUS AND THE JICKS w/JOHN VANDERSLICE @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
Sat/Apr 26 FreeKY Fest - WRFL’s 20th Anniversary Celebration/Festival – downtown Lexington – all ages

:: 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
THE VOID, 518 E. Hight St, Lexington – http://myspace.com/thevoidskateshop
CHARLES MANSION (a venue no longer, but the website's a good spot to find out about shows) - http://www.charlesmansion.org
MECCA dance studio/gallery, 451 Chair Avenue, off S.Broadway near Bolivar - http://www.meccadance.com
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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TLP December 13, 2007

2007-12-13T07:09:00.000-08:00

Busy weekend, if you want it to be. Start with Devine Carama and a slew of local poets tonight at the Dame. Follow that with warehouse bike racing and smores making fun at Old Tarr tomorrow. Pull together a Santa suit and hit the town for SANTACON Saturday. Sunday, celebrate the fall of a blue law – pick up a bottle and head over to the Outside the Spotlight 5th Anniversary concert/celebration at the Pepper Distillery warehouse on Manchester. Then, hustle over to Champs for the Rock-A-Bout rollerderby bout. Pause. Breathe. Maybe even stay in on Monday and Tuesday nights. Save yourself for film night at the Icehouse next Wednesday. It’s gonna be a fun week.

Hope all are well.
Luv, Ross

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** TONIGHT! Thurs/December 13 – Reading & Writing Workshop by Jim Tomlinson @ Carnegie Center
Tomorrow (Thurs/Dec 13th) at 6:30pm, the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning (251 W. Second St) hosts FREE reading and signing by Jim Tomlinson, author of “Things Kept, Things Left Behind.” Following the reading, at 7:30, Tomlinson will conduct a hands-on writing workshop entitled “Point of View in Fiction: Who’s Telling This Story Anyway?” The workshop fee is $25. For more information, call 859-254-4175 or visit www.CarnegieLiteracy.org.

** Fri/December 14 – “Bourbon, Bikes, & Hobo Barrels” @ Old Tarr Distillery
“Bourbon, Bikes, & Hobo Barrels,” the first of the Winter Warehouse Bike Race Series, jumps off Friday, December 14th at the Old Tarr Bourbon Distillery, 899 Manchester St (at the intersection of Manchester and Pine Sts). Race registration begins around 7, with racing beginning at 8pm. Registration for racers is $5. Divisions include Hard-Core-Racers, Cruisers, Tandems, Crazy Bikes, etc. There will be prizes for all categories. Admission is FREE for spectators. Hot drinks and refreshments provided by Stella's & Al's Bar (including smores over the hobo barrels!!!). Beer provided by KY Ale. Following the races, roll over to the free after-party at Al's bar – corner of N. Limestone & 6th St – which will feature music by Big Maracas. The fun is sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM, Al’s Bar, Stella’s Deli, press817, Pedal Power, Kentucky Ale, and the Alleycat community. For more info, call 243-0000 or 502/767-6477.

** Sat/December 15 – Lexington’s 1st SANTACON!
From Santa Jeffries …

Holiday Howdy!

Looking for the next freaky thing to do? Let me help you out. Be a part of Lex history! The 1st Annual S A N T A C O N L E X ! THIS SATURDAY!!

What is SANTACON, you ask? http://www.santacon.com/

Well, it takes place in major cities all over the world, involving thousands of SANTAS. It's non-profit, non-political, non-religious, and nonsensical celebration of holiday cheer, goodwill and fun.

There's really no good reason to dress up in cheap or homemade Santa suits, run around town, sing songs, drink drinks, have strangers sit on our laps and decide who is naughty or nice, but it sounds like a LOT OF FUN, doesn't it?

Really, it's a bunch of Santas getting together to have a good time. EVERYONE LOVES SANTA AND SANTA LOVES EVERYONE!

HOW: Dress up like Santa - proper or variations welcome! Or be an elf a reiindeer or ?? (PS: Don't just wear a Santa hat, tho. Unless you wear *just* a Santa hat, knowhatImsayin)

HISTORY: Santacon is big action in cities all over the world! http://www.santacon.com/
and LEXINGTON, STARTING THIS YEAR!!! BE THERE!!

SANTACON LEX! THIS SATURDAY DECEMBER 15
CONVERGING AT: HYATT BAR @ 5PM
From there, Santa will lay siege to a trail of bars and public locations for who knows how long!

HO! EVERYBODY HO HO HO!

** Sat/December 15 – Sabi Diri “Community Blow Out Party”’ at Mecca
This Saturday from 7:30-10pm, everyone’s invited to Sabi Diri’s Community Blow Out Party at Mecca: Live Studio and Gallery, 451 Chair Ave (off S. Broadway). The “reception, drum/dance jam, potluck” is FREE and open to all ages. For more info, email info@meccadance.com.

** Sun/December 16 – Rock-A-Bout at Champs
The Rollergirls of Central Kentucky (ROCK) make their debut this Sunday night at Champs. Here’s the full scoop from our friend Meg Marquis aka Rainbow Smite -

What better way to kick off your holiday season than with knee socks, rollerskates, and maybe a little blood?

Come out to watch the Rollergirls Of Central Kentucky (ROCK) take on the Rollergirls of Southern Indiana in December 16th's "Rock-A-Bout"!

This is the first bout for Lexington's very own rollerderby league, and to celebrate, admission is being offered for a one-time VERY LOW price of only $5! The doors open at Champs Skate Center (297 Ruccio Way, beside Meijer on Reynolds Road) at 7:00 pm and
Support your local rollergirls! Friend us on MySpace at www.myspace.com/rockandrollergirls or www.rockandrollergirls.com. the bout begins at 8:00. After-party at Champs is from 10:00 pm - Midnight.

What: Rock-A-Bout
When: Sunday, Dece. 16th, Doors 7:00/Bout 8:00 pm
Where: Champs Skate Center (297 Ruccio Way)
How Much: $5
Why: Because it's going to be a great time!

** Through December – Photo Exhibit by Jonathan Hampton at Third St Stuff Coffee
Take time out of the holiday craze to peep our friend Jonathan Hampton’s photo exhibit at Third St Stuff Coffee, on Limestone near the corner of 3rd St. The photos come from across the United States and all pieces use only recycled frames. All are for sale and limited reprints are available, but the show is, of course, FREE and open to the public.

** Wed & Thurs/December 19 & 20 - Balagula Theatre Baby Shower at Natasha’s Café
A baby shower/benefit for Balagula Theatre. Here’s the full info from a recent Natasha’s Café email:

“Its a theatre! In honor of the Balagula Theatre Company’s achievement of non-profit status and as Lexington’s newest theatre, a Baby Shower will be held. Natasha’s Bistro will host the event with an encore performance of “Power Plays” by Elaine May and Alan Arkin, an art exhibit and silent auction. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to the Balagula Theatre Company.

The performance consists of two one-act plays: The Way of All Fish, about a bizarre office exchange between a business executive and her meek secretary, and the darkly absurd Virtual Reality, a comical glimpse into the seedy lives of two men pantomiming an illegal warehouse transaction. Both one-acts are farcical examinations of the reversal of power in two seemingly opposite worlds of business culture. Starring Shane Brakefield and Ryan Case.

If you missed the first performance this is will be your chance to see it before the two take the show on tour throughout Kentucky. If you say it, this performance will be full of surprises with Shane and Ryan’s holiday flare thrown into the mix.

Showdates: Wednesday and Thursday 12/19 and 12/20
Seating: 7-7:30pm (menu ordering-portion of ALL sales donated to the theatre)
Admission is FREE. Reservations REQUIRED. 859-259-2754.”

** Bellydance for hipsters
Hipsters, here’s your entry into the world of bellydance. This month, Mecca (451 Chair Avenue) is offering a class teaching choreography by international bellydance super star Rachel Brice set to Man Man’s “Engwish Bwudd” (perhaps you saw Teresa and Susie of Rakadu Gypsy Dance rocking it at the Vampire Weekend show). The class fee is $45 for UNLIMITED class attendance. Class times are Tuesday, 5:30-6:30pm and Saturday, 2-3pm. For more info, drop a line to info@meccadance.com.

:::::::::::::::::::::: THE PICKS ::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::: Wednesday, December 12 – Sunday, December 23 :::::::::::

:: Thursday, December 13 ::
THREE LEGGED RACE w/CABOLADIES, WES MEEK, and CLIFTON KELLER @ Busters, corner of Main and Upper - 10pm, ages 21+, FREE – part of the A Void Busters series

Another of the FREE Thursday shows at Busters sponsored by The Void Skateshop. This time solo acoustic (young guns Wes Meek and Clifton Keller, whom you may recognize as a member of The Nastys) squares off against mesmerizing abstract psychedelia (two of my favorites – Robert Beatty, aka Three Legged Race, and Caboladies). http://myspace.com/mountaain (Three Legged Race), http://myspace.com/caboladies, http://myspace.com/wesmeek, http://myspace.com/cliftonkeller.

:: Thursday, December 13 ::
DEVINE CARAMA presents “Poetry in Motion” @ The Dame
10pm, ages 21+, $3

This Thursday, December 13th at the Dame, Devine Carama Presents Poetry in Motion, an evening where hip-hop gets back to it's lyrical roots with performances by some of Lexington best spoken word artists: William "Quin" Cowan, Bianca Spriggs, Black Falcon, Eric Sutherland, Royce, and Venkat. Supreme lyricism will be emanating all night long! And to top it all off, Lexington hip-hop champ, Devine Carama will be spitting some poems and accapellas mixed in with tracks from his new mix tape. I can assure you, mad knowledge will be dropped. – Chuck Clenney
[Full Disclosure: Chuck, owner of a magical beard and healing hugs, is one of the poets who’ll be performing at the show.]

:: Friday, December 14 ::
“Bourbon, Bikes, & Hobo Barrels” @ Old Tarr Distillery, 899 Manchester St (at the intersection of Pine and Manchester)
registration 7pm, races begin at 8pm, all ages, FREE

Wild, wonderful, winter warehouse racing on a fixed course that runs inside and out of Old Tarr. Beer from Kentucky Ale. Smores over hobo barrels. Hot drinks courtesy of Stella’s. Gonna be some fun. Find full details up top in the Announcements section.

:: Sunday, December 16 ::
Outside the Spotlight 5th anniversary concert/party with performances by ENGINES and THE FRODE GJERSTAD TRIO @ Pepper Distillery, 1200 Manchester St - 7pm, all ages, $5 – sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM

A celebration of out sounds and persistence – the Outside the Spotlight jazz and improvised music series turns five with it’s 100th concert featuring one of Chicago’s best young free jazz ensembles and a heavy European trio. The setting, the fifth floor penthouse of the rough and tumble Pepper Distillery warehouse on Manchester, may steal the scene though. UK architecture student Patrick Fromm and friends are working to transform the wide open space into something more intimate (perhaps even cocoon-like). Get out, enjoy a freight-elevator ride to the show space, and enjoy cake, wine, coffee, and hot sounds.

Engines = intense Chicago fire-jazz quartet featuring saxophonist Dave Rempis (of the Vandermark 5, Triage, Rempis Percussion Quartet), trombonist Jeb Bishop (formerly of the Vandermark 5 and Brotzmann Chicago Tentet - making his first Lexington appearance in three years), bassist Nate McBride (of FME, Powerhouse Sound, Spaceways Inc), and drummer Tim Daisy (of the Vandermark 5, Triage, Wrack, Dragons 1976, Festival Quartet).

The Frode Gjerstad Trio = exciting Norwegian trio led by reedist Gjerstad and featuring percussionist Paal Nilssen-Love (of FME, The Thing, Atomic).

[Full Disclosure: I helped organize this show.]

:: Sunday, December 16 ::
Rock-A-Bout Rollerderby @ Champs Rollerdome, 297 Ruccio Way (just off Reynolds Rd next to Meijer)
Doors open at 7pm, bout starts at 8pm, all ages, $5

The Rollergirls of Central Kentucky (aka ROCK) take on the Rollergirls of Southern Indiana. Expect fast, occasionally brutal flat track action, halftime entertainment by Rakadu Gyspy Dance, and an afterparty that runs from 10pm – midnight. More info – http://www.rockandrollergirls.com, http://myspace.com/rockandrollergirls.

:: Wednesday, December 19 ::
Film Night – Lightheartedly at War With the World: an evening of situationist films by Guy Debord and video art @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell) - 7pm SHARP!, all ages, FREE

The Winter Coat film series that I’d envisioned for the Icehouse hasn’t come together. Maybe this one-off film night will give the idea a kickstart. Don Antenen unearthed a couple of films made by French Situationist Guy Debord. He and Nick Warner came up with the idea of a public screening (perhaps the first screening of Debord’s films in Kentucky). About the same time Bill Santen had the idea of screening a few seminal video art pieces by artists such as Vito Acconci, William Wegman, William Kentridge, and Sadie Benning. So, the ideas merged into a single night of provocative cinema. The evening will start with the video art pieces. The Situationist films will follow. FREE popcorn for everyone!

:: Also worthwhile in the December 13 – December 23 timeframe ::
Sat/Dec 15 RAKADU GYPSY DANCE @ Natasha’s Café, 112 Esplanade
Sat/Dec 15 IDAHO, ALASKA w/THE PHOTOGRAPHIC, and BEDTIME @ The Dame
Fri/Dec 21 THE RUDIES @ The Dame
Sat/Dec 22 THE NASTYS w/THE KOENIGS and I LIKE YOU @ The Void Skateshop, 518 E. High St - all ages
Sat/Dec 22 THE APPARITIONS w/THE POOR RICHARDS @ The Dame
Sun/Dec 23 TRYPTAMINE w/LAROMLAB and ROBOT COWBOY @ The Dame

:: Soon Soon ::
Thurs/Dec 27 THE SWELLS @ Natasha’s Café, 112 Esplanade
Fri/Dec 28 BIG MARACAS @ The Dame
Sat/Dec 29 CHRIS KNIGHT w/BLIND CORN LIQUOR PICKERS @ The Dame
Mon/Dec 31 SAME AS IT EVER WAS (Talking Heads tribute) @ The Dame
Fri/Jan 4 THE QUEERS w/BACKSEAT VIRGINS @ The Dame
Sun/Jan 6 POISON CONTROL CENTER @ The Dame
Sat/Jan 12 THE FEATURES @ The Dame
Fri/Feb 1 SIX ORGANS OF ADMITTANCE @ The Dame
Sat/Feb 2 HAIR POLICE w/TIGHT LEATHER and HANDICAPPER HORNS @ The Void Skateshop, 518 E. High St- all ages

:: 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
THE VOID SKATESHOP, 518 E. High St, Lexington - http://myspace.com/thevoidskateshop
CHARLES MANSION (a venue no longer, but the website's a good spot to find out about shows) - http://www.charlesmansion.org
MECCA dance studio/gallery, 451 Chair Avenue, off S.Broadway near Bolivar - http://www.meccadance.com
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

TLP November 28, 2007

2007-11-28T07:02:00.000-08:00

Join the labor rally today in Thoroughbred Park. Go see Shane Ward’s BFA exhibit at the Icehouse this Friday. Don’t miss the Sublime Frequencies Film Tour next Wednesday. Get ready for the return of Michael Hurley, December 8th at the Icehouse.

Thanks to Beth Connors Manke for the Commentary piece. Thanks to Brian Manley for the Good Folks Fest preview.

Hope all are well.
Luv, Ross

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** Wed/November 28 - Labor Rally – 12:15pm at Thoroughbred Park
From our friend Keith Hautala -
The Lexington Newspaper Guild, CWA Local 33229, the union that represents more than 80 journalists at the Lexington Herald-Leader, is kicking off an educational media campaign today to alert the public to The McClatchy Co.'s grab at employee sick leave and health benefits.

A 60-second radio advertisement will begin running on several Lexington-area radio stations today. It urges listeners to visit fairnessatHL.com, where the public can sign a community petition asking Herald-Leader management to withdraw its mean-spirited, ill-considered contract proposals with the Guild.

At 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 28, a Guild rally in Thoroughbred Park will feature the international president of The Newspaper Guild-Communications Workers of America, Linda K. Foley, and Lexington labor activists. The Guild is a sector of CWA. Foley is a former Herald-Leader copy editor and was the president of the Lexington local before going to work for TNG.

McClatchy, based in Sacramento, Calif., purchased the Lexington Herald-Leader from Knight Ridder in June 2006. Among its first acts was paying former Knight Ridder executives nearly $60 million.

Yet, in contact talks with the Guild, McClatchy has demanded the right to slash or eliminate health care for part-time workers and cut sick leave for all workers. These stances contradict the Herald-Leader editorial board's long-standing support for universal health care and economic justice.

The Herald-Leader's contract with its newsroom workers expired on Jan. 1, 2007, but remains in effect via an evergreen clause. The health care and sick leave issues are the two biggest obstacles remaining in negotiations.

For more information, contact Brandon Ortiz, Lexington Newspaper Guild president, at (859) 327-2100, or visit fairnessatHL.com.

** Two FREE In-Store Performances at CD Central
Our buddies at CD Central, Lexington’s great independent record store, are hosting two great in-store performances coming up over the next week and a half. First up is a set by locals Idaho, Alaska this Wednesday (uh, TODAY) at 7pm. Then, next Thursday, December 7th, the huge rock sound of Louisville’s Wax Fang invades the shop. That one also starts at 7pm. Both are FREE and all ages are welcome, so you’ve got no excuse to miss ‘em. Check the tunes at http://www.myspace.com/idahoalaska and http://www.myspace.com/waxfang.

** Sat/December 1 – Holiday Bike Parade
A heads-up/invite from our man Tim “Big Papa” Buckingham -
Bike culture is growing exponentially in Lexington. Join local riders as an entry in this years Holiday Parade on Saturday Dec. 1 at 5:30pm. The route is short extending from Midland Ave., up Main St. to the Courthouse plaza for Light up Lexington.

Decorate your bike, join the yellow bike dance troop, help pull the float, do anything you want on your bike. LFUCG's Bike Lexington Committee has donated 200 blinking red lights to pass out along the route.

Come help build or decorate your bike on the day of the parade (Dec.1) at 333 Midland Place at the intersection of Midland Ave and Winchester Rd starting at 11 a.m.

Other possible ideas include but are not limited to:
- Chinese Dragon Tandem - Procession of all xtracycles in town hauling people and gifts
- Bike polo game during parade (or simulated) - Tall bikes, short bikes, choppers, etc - Unicycles

For more information email politicalhero@gmail.com or visit www.lexrides.com

** Tues/December 4 – KFTC & Stella’s
Stella’s hosts a day supporting KFTC. On Tuesday, December 4 from 8:30am to 4pm. at Stella's Kentucky Deli, the deli's co-owners & KFTC members Les Miller and Aumaine Mott will donate $1 for every person who joins KFTC, renews their membership dues, or makes a donation.

Lunch rush is between 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Stella's is located at 143 Jefferson Street between Short St. and Second St. Call 859/276-0563 for more information.

About Stella’s - Stella's Kentucky Deli is dedicated to local farmers and to supporting local food economies. Our mission is to produce simple, high quality foods that emphasize the superior flavors and textures of fresh, local ingredients. To achieve this, we make all of our sandwiches, salads, soups, and desserts by hand, in house, using whatever ingredients are seasonally available. Visit www.stellaskentuckydeli.com for menu options and more information.

** Fri/December 14 – “Bourbon, Bikes, & Hobo Barrels” @ Old Tarr Distillery
An early heads-up about the fun at Old Tarr on the 14th. Warehouse bike racing! Registration starts at 7pm. Races (in divisions including racers, cruisers, tandem, and crazy bike) start at 8pm. After-party at Al’s Bar (corner of 6th and Limestone). For more info, call 243-0000 or 502/767-6477. Expect a fuller scoop in the next Lex Pro.

** Sun/December 16 - Rollerderby "Rock-A-Bout" at Champs
From our R.O.C.K. friend Meg Marquis -

What better way to kick off your holiday season than with knee socks, rollerskates, and maybe a little blood?

Come out to watch the Rollergirls Of Central Kentucky (ROCK) take on the Rollergirls of Southern Indiana in December 16th's "Rock-A-Bout"!

This is the first bout for Lexington's very own rollerderby league, and to celebrate, admission is being offered for a one-time VERY LOW price of only $5! The doors open at Champs Skate Center (297 Ruccio Way, beside Meijer on Reynolds Road) at 7:00 pm and the bout begins at 8:00. After-party at Champs is from 10:00 pm - Midnight.

Support your local rollergirls! Friend us on MySpace at www.myspace.com/rockandrollergirls or www.rockandrollergirls.com.

What: Rock-A-Bout
When: Sunday, Dece. 16th, Doors 7:00/Bout 8:00 pm
Where: Champs Skate Center (297 Ruccio Way)
How Much: $5
Why: Because it's going to be a great time!

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On Healthy Righteousness
by Beth Connors-Manke

I want to register a concern about health righteousness.

First, though, I need to admit that if I were Supreme Controlling Being of the Infinite Universe I’d make everyone do two things each day: take an hour-long walk and do an hour of yoga. Having acknowledged my own potentially fascist inclinations, I want to say that certain public discussions about the sins of obesity and smoking have come to worry me.

What used to be seen as personal choice—smoking too many Lucky Strikes, eating too many quarter-pounders—has, rightly, come to be seen as a national public health issue. I have no problem with this; seeing these as purely personal matters makes it too easy for us to shy away from doing anything about the politics and practices of the smoking and fast food industries. Saying it’s grandpa’s right to smoke a pack a day as a way of not confronting the power of the tobacco lobby doesn’t fly anymore.

However, what seems to be sustaining, in part, the public outcry over smoking and obesity is apprehension about the economic pressure they put on our health care system. This is when I start to hear warning bells. The real price tag of unhealthy lifestyles is attached to the quality of people’s lives, not to our wallets.

This is not to say, of course, that health care premiums and medical costs aren’t outrageous—they are. The S.O.S. regular people have been sending to their politicians regarding corpulent health care costs is a desperate one, and one that our representatives hopefully will register in the upcoming national elections. In no way do I mean to downplay this crisis. I’m a casualty of the health care un-affordability epidemic, and I bet you are, too. The righteousness being mustered up about the issue is important and necessary. But we need to be conscious of the possible results.

I’m worried about how our collective call for lower health care costs will stigmatize those who cost the system money—those of us who are smokers, who are overweight, or who have diseases like diabetes, multiple sclerosis, or clinical depression. We are being encouraged to be better “health care consumers”; we are told we should ask our doctor how much her services will cost and then “shop around” to see if we can get a better price elsewhere. I certainly don’t want to be a bargain shopper with my health care. Likewise, I don’t want us to start looking at smokers or people who are obese as threats to our bargain health care costs.

We already look at our neighbors’ bodies and judge their lives and lifestyles at a glance. Oh, he’s so fat, he must be too lazy to eat well and exercise. Most of us have thought this at least once while walking downtown or across campus. If we begin to see our own health insurance premiums tied to “him”—our hypothetical fat neighbor—our thoughts are likely to be even more judgmental.

So, let us be righteous about the need for improved health and health care, but let’s remember that it’s hard to have a human body. Let us be generous with each other, and remember that our bodies often outwit us. And they all eventually, inevitably break down—no matter how religious we are about taking care of them.

:::::::::::::::::::::: THE PICKS ::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::: Wednesday, November 28 – Saturday, December 8 :::::::::::

:: Thursday, November 29 ::
IDAHO, ALASKA w/THE NASTYS @ Busters, corner of Main and Upper
10pm, ages 21+, FREE – sponsored by The Void Skateshop

A chance to catch two good, (relatively) new Lexington bands for FREE. Modest Mouse-style indie rock (Idaho, Alaska) meets garage-y psych (The Nastys). Check ‘em for yourself at http://myspace.com/idahoalaska and http://myspace.com/notmodels.

:: Thursday, November 29 ::
LITTLE BROTHER w/EVIDENCE, DEVINE CARAMA, and more @ The Dame – 10pm, ages 21+, $10
:: Wednesday, December 5 ::
One Year Anniversary Party for LEXINGTONHIPHOP.COM – 10pm, ages 21+, $5

A pair of indie hip hop haps - North Carolina’s Little Brother on Thursday, a celebration of the scene-building/scene-celebrating LexingtonHipHop.com next Wednesday. http://myspace.com/littlebrother.

:: Friday, November 30 ::
Art Opening – “Line Segments” – Shane Ward’s BFA exhibit @ The Icehouse
6-9pm, all ages, FREE

Get out and peep this very promising-looking exhibit by young Lexington artist Shane Ward.

:: Saturday & Sunday , December 1 & 2 ::
Good Folks Fest @ Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave (Louisville)
9am-6pm each day, all ages, $5

From a recent email from our friend and Lex Pro contributor Brian Manley -
Two whole days of outsider art and music. A slew of old time music, one man bands, punkgrass, homemade instruments, plus real fucked up art made by strange people from all over the country. And a LOT of it. Two huge rooms crammed with folks. Todd Dock will be showing off his newest pieces, which are the best I’ve seen the boy bop out ever: dark, ugly, id-adrenaline. I've got new art for sale reflecting my views of death, heartbreak, loss, humility, depression and werewolves. We'll both be in a huge booth right next to the stage in the main room this year.

And there is music all day long. Yeah, Dec 1 features the first true Smacks! show since January '07 (not counting a secret one we snuck in during the summer...this one we actually prepared for). We'll be playing some new material that we begin recording in January. I guess this is our farewell to 07, before we head in 08 and metamorphosize into a new breed of Modernized madness we have planned for next year. Things shall remained changed forever henceforth. Be prepared.

Here's a list of Brian’s picks from the Good Folks music lineup:

1. Brownbird Rudy Relic--by far my favorite act from last year, and he's booked both days. southern traditional/original blues, a mouth that can swallow music itself...this guy is simply captivating to watch and hear. I think from NYC. http://www.myspace.com/brownbirdrudyrelic
2. Hokum County--Louisville based old time music and jug band stuff, but in yo face. http://www.myspace.com/hokumcounty
3. Ultra Pulverize--Louisville based electro-trio. One of my favorite bands from here. Sparks meets Germans. http://www.myspace.com/ultrapulverize
4. Parade Schedule--I just actually met Matt from this band last week when I was renting an amp, and it turns out he's a freak/psych folker. I'm excited to check these guys out. Large influences from Pedro the Lion, Red House Painters, Palace/Bonnie Billy. http://www.myspace.com/theparadeschedule
5. J Marinelli--Good one man band stuff. http://www.myspace.com/theparadeschedule
6. Ponty's Camper--Lousville based bluegrass outfit composed of an all-star lineup of freaks and musicians, including Scott of Monkey Boy (& organizer of GFF), artist John Haywood, Selena of Venus Trap (and formerly of Green Formica Table). They opened the fest last year, and I completely felt like I was having coffee with my grandpa...you figure it out. http://www.myspace.com/pontyscamper
7. Monkey Boy--An act I can't wait to see. Scott (of Ponty's Camper, and GFF organizer) has been Monkey Boy since I met him 10 years ago. An alter ego of homemade junkabilly noise instruments cranking out a strange homemade sound thats as harsh and wonderful as Kentucky. He's graced the stage of Yats back in the day, and played with the Smacks! in a lot of odd locations. In fact, I think for a brief moment, Todd was the drummer for Monkey Boy, like 20 years ago. I can't wait for this...http://www.myspace.com/monkeyboyky
8. A Girl Named Earl--This will be my first time seeing this, and I;m not sure if I'm supposed to reveal secret identities, but the girl named Earl is the former lead singer of LExington's Babyshit Brown, and of Lousiville's Supervillains. A punk with a dulcimer. This should be amzing. http://www.myspace.com/thatgirlnamedearl
9. The Town Criers--We played with these guys in our secret summer show--really great acoustic, bluegrass, country stuff...with a tuba. http://www.myspace.com/thetowncriers
10. Pokey LaFarge--Another player from last year. I've seen Pokey several times--he seems to move from southern blues-ish, to old time, to folk revivalist. Always puts on a great show. http://www.myspace.com/pokeylafarge
11. One Small Step--I dont know who these guys are, but they look like they're going to be fucking cool. From Louisville. http://www.myspace.com/onesmallstep
12. Scotty Karate--from Brooklyn, and same thing. I cant wait to see them. him. it. http://www.myspace.com/onesmallstep

:: Wednesday, December 5 ::
Sublime Frequencies Film Tour presents two films by Hisham Mayet @ UK’s Student Center Cat’s Den
8pm, all ages, FREE – sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM and CharlesMansion.org

CharlesMansion.org and WRFL present the Sublime Frequencies Film Tour, featuring two films by Sun City Girls confidante Hisham Mayet http://www.sublimefrequencies.com/

MUSICAL BROTHERHOODS FROM THE TRANS-SAHARAN HIGHWAY (60 Minutes) view the trailer at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIU_AQmm1OM
Hisham Mayet's latest film showcases an assortment of spectacular musical dramas presented live and unfiltered on the home turf of the world's most dynamic string/drum specialists performing and manifesting the ecstatic truth! Ancient mystical brotherhoods have been flourishing for centuries in and around the cities of Marrakesh and Essaouira in Morocco where the trade caravans have gathered from their long journeys across the Trans-Saharan Highway. This is some of the last great street music on Earth.

PALACE OF THE WINDS (45 minutes) view the trailer at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyStrt0f5cQ
An entrancing look at the culture and music of the Saharawis from the Western Sahara and Mauritania. This film explores the rich heritage of a culture that is cloaked in mystery and mired in struggle. Journey from the northern fringes of the Western Sahara to the Mauritanian capital of Nouakchott. Explore the intoxicating tapestry of sight and sound that this obscure region has to offer from some of its most legendary musicians.

:: Thursday, December 6 ::
TIGHT LEATHER w/THE N.E.C. and SPEED TO ROAM @ Busters, corner of Main and Upper
10pm, ages 21+, FREE – sponsored by The Void Skateshop

You should know Tight Leather and The N.E.C. from Trevor’s preview of their Icehouse gig in the last issue (if not, you can find it at http://www.thelexingtonproject.org). Speed To Roam = “slightly fucked up garage scum” from an all-star cast of characeters including members of Bonnie Billy Band, King Kong, Health and Happiness Gospel Band and Warmer Milks. More info & sounds at http://www.myspace.com/speedtoroam.

:: Thursdsay, December 6 ::
WAX FANG w/J.RODDY WALSTON AND THE BUSINESS and HOW I BECAME THE BOMB @ The Dame
10pm, ages 21+, $5

Wax Fang = BIG rock from Louisville. Strongly recommended live. http://myspace.com/waxfang. J.Roddy = theatric piano pop. http://myspace.com/jroddy.

:: Saturday, December 8 ::
MICHAEL HURLEY w/MEARA O’REILLY and BROOKE SIENTINSONS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St
8pm, all ages, $5 suggested donation

Descriptions from CharlesMansion.org (I promise a fuller preview in the next issue) -
Michael Hurley - http://www.snockonews.net/ - Legendary Folkways recording artist and Holy Modal Rounders collaborator. New record on Devendra Banhart's Gnomonsong label. Meara O'Reilly - http://www.myspace.com/mearabai - Sounds and visuals from members of Feathers and Espers.

:: Also worthwhile in the November 28 – December 8 timeframe ::
Wed/Nov 28 RAQ w/SEXUAL DISASTER QUARTET @ The Dame
Thurs/Nov 29 LITTLE BROTHER w/EVIDENCE, REEF THE LOST CAUZE, and DEVINE CARAMA @ The Dame
Fri/Nov 30 SHANE WARD’s BFA show @ The Icehouse – 412 Cross St (off W. Maxwell) – FREE, all ages
Fri/Nov 30 VERY EMERGENCY w/THE HIGH WATER MARKS, and MOTEL @ The Dame
Fri/Nov 30 PETER, BJORN, & JOHN @ Headliners (Louisville)
Sat/Dec 1 JOSE GONZALEZ w/CASS McCOMBS @ 930 Listening Room (Louisville) - ages 18+
Wed/Dec 5 Lexingtonhiphop.com One Year Anniversary Party with MAIN EVENT, ART OF COVENANT, and MADD MILITIA @ The Dame
Thurs/Dec 6 WAX FANG w/J. RODDY WALSTON AND THE BUSINESS and HOW I BECAME THE BOMB @ The Dame
Fri/Dec 7 MARGOT & THE NUCLEAR SO-AND-SO’S w/TURNBULL AC’s and CABIN@ The Dame
Sat/Dec 8 MICHAEL HURLEY w/MEARA O’REILLY (of Feathers), and projections by BROOKE SIENTINSONS (of Espers) @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (off W. Maxwell) – all ages, sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Sat/Dec 8 UNKNOWN HINSON @ The Dame

:: Soon Soon ::
Tues/Dec 11 ARAM SHELTON (of Dragons 1976) @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (off W. Maxwell) – all ages, part of the Outside the Spotlight jazz and improvised music series
Thurs/Dec 13 DEVINE CARAMA @ The Dame
Sun/Dec 16 Outside the Spotlight 5th Anniversary Concert featuring ENGINES w/THE FRODE GJERSTAD TRIO @ Pepper Distillery, Manchester St
Sat/Dec 22 THE APPARITIONS @ The Dame
Fri/Dec 28 BIG MARACAS @ The Dame
Sat/Dec 29 CHRIS KNIGHT w/BLIND CORN LIQUOR PICKERS @ The Dame
Mon/Dec 31 SAME AS IT EVER WAS (Talking Heads tribute) @ The Dame
Fri/Jan 4 THE QUEERS w/BACKSEAT VIRGINS @ The Dame
Sun/Jan 6 POISON CONTROL CENTER @ 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
CHARLES MANSION (a venue no longer, but the website's a good spot to find out about shows) - http://www.charlesmansion.org
MECCA dance studio/gallery, 451 Chair Avenue, off S.Broadway near Bolivar - http://www.meccadance.com
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

TLP November 20, 2007

2007-11-19T21:29:00.000-08:00

Awight, this one takes you through the middle of next week. The beginning of the holidaze is upon us. Fight back immediately with the FREE Vampire Weekend show at Old Tarr next Sunday (below you’ll find a ridiculous amount of details and a ‘cute band alert’ courtesy of Eli Riveire). Great tunes at the Icehouse Saturday (Tight Leather/The N.E.C./Caboladies) and Tuesday (members of Wolf Eyes, Hair Police, and Eyes & Arms of Smoke). Buy art. Get ready for the bike parade on December 1st. Have fun.

Thanks to Eli and Trevor Tremaine for the help.
Luv, Ross

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** Sun/November 25 – VAMPIRE WEEKEND !!! FREE !!! at Old Tarr Distillery
Can’t tell y’all how excited I am about this show! Next Sunday, WRFL 88.1FM, YouAintNoPicasso.com, CD Central and a slew of other good-hearted locals present the pure party fun of NYC's Vampire Weekend at Old Tarr Distillery (899 Manchester St – at the intersection of Pine and Manchester – just a couple/three blocks from the Icehouse). Fresh off a European tour with The Shins and recently signed to XL Recordings (the home of The White Stripes, M.I.A., and Devendra Banhart, among others), these young fellas channel Afro-pop through their indie pop to create a sub-genre they jokingly refer to as "Upper West Side Soweto." The result is, as Nick Kidd wrote in the most recent Nougat magazine, "a commendable balance between the cerebral songcraft of Graceland-era Paul Simon and the carefree vibes of Pavement." The show is completely FREE and open to ALL AGES. Yup, almost too good to be true. Well, it gets better! In addition to the good time sounds (Lexington favorites High Water Marks and The Nastys - formerly Hot Models - round out the bill), there'll be FREE food from Gumbo Ya Ya, FREE coffee, cider, and goodies from Third St Stuff Coffee, colorful atmosphere designed by our neighbors at Sqecial Media, and a holiday art/hip crafts market to satisfy all your gift giving needs.

Here’s how it’s gonna break down hour by hour …
> 6pm doors open – yeah, get there early to be sure you score FREE grub from Gumbo Ya Ya and get first dibs on all the cool crafty stuff – Rakadu Gypsy Dance will likely do a short set around 6:30 (p’haps another set after the Nastys play)
> 7pm – The Nastys rock it
> around 8pm – The High Water Marks play (and, again, make you wish they were able to play more frequently)
> around 9pm – the NYC boys take the stage and we all dance our asses off!
> afterwards – perhaps a dance party or perhaps we just go home smiling
DO NOT MISS THIS PARTY!!!

** Fri-Sun/November 23-25 - Buy ART! Market
An opportunity to grab some fine art for your loved ones this holiday season (or p’haps just for yourself). The 2nd Annual Lex Arts’ sponsored “Buy ART!” market, featuring works by a ton of talented local/regional artists, kicks off on Friday, November 23rd on the first floor of Victorian Square Shoppes. The market runs 10am-7pm on Friday, 10-6 on Saturday, and noon-6 on Sunday. For more info, check out http://www.lexarts.org.

** Sat/December 1 – Holiday Bike Parade
A heads-up/invite from our man Tim “Big Papa” Buckingham -
Bike culture is growing exponentially in Lexington. Join local riders as an entry in this years Holiday Parade on Saturday Dec. 1 at 5:30pm. The route is short extending from Midland Ave., up Main St. to the Courthouse plaza for Light up Lexington.

Decorate your bike, join the yellow bike dance troop, help pull the float, do anything you want on your bike. LFUCG's Bike Lexington Committee has donated 200 blinking red lights to pass out along the route.

Come help build or decorate your bike on the day of the parade (Dec.1) at 333 Midland Place at the intersection of Midland Ave and Winchester Rd starting at 11 a.m.

Other possible ideas include but are not limited to:
- Chinese Dragon Tandem - Procession of all xtracycles in town hauling people and gifts
- Bike polo game during parade (or simulated) - Tall bikes, short bikes, choppers, etc - Unicycles

For more information email politicalhero@gmail.com or visit www.lexrides.com

** Wed/December 5 - Sublime Frequencies Films Tour
Wanted to give an early heads-up about this event. Wednesday, December 5th, WRFL and CharlesMansion.org present the Sublime Frequencies Film Tour, a pair of films by Sun City Girls confidante Hisham Mayet, at The Cat’s Den in the UK Student Center (it’s located across the walkway from the UK Bookstore). The start time is yet to be set, but I do know the event will be FREE and open to all ages. Below are descriptions of the films. For more info, check out http://www.sublimefrequencies.com/

> MUSICAL BROTHERHOODS FROM THE TRANS-SAHARAN HIGHWAY
A Film by Hisham Mayet (60 Minutes)
Hisham Mayet's latest film showcases an assortment of spectacular musical dramas presented live and unfiltered on the home turf of the world's most dynamic string/drum specialists performing and manifesting the ecstatic truth! Ancient mystical brotherhoods have been flourishing for centuries in and around the cities of Marrakesh and Essaouira in Morocco where the trade caravans have gathered from their long journeys across the Trans-Saharan Highway. This is some of the last great street music on Earth.

> PALACE OF THE WINDS
A film by Hisham Mayet (45 minutes)
An entrancing look at the culture and music of the Saharawis from the Western Sahara and Mauritania. This film explores the rich heritage of a culture that is cloaked in mystery and mired in struggle. Journey from the northern fringes of the Western Sahara to the Mauritanian capital of Nouakchott. Explore the intoxicating tapestry of sight and sound that this obscure region has to offer from some of its most legendary musicians.

** Gallery hopping post-Gallery Hop
If you’re like me, you either didn’t make it to all the galleries you would’ve liked during Gallery Hop last Friday or you did make it but the crowds didn’t allow for much contemplation of the art. Well, don’t give up. Find some time this holiday week to spend some time with an exhibit or two. I’m looking forward to checking out the Bill Santen curated “Bad Luck” exhibit at Transy’s Morlan Gallery and the “Salad Days” letterpress exhibit at the DAC.

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:::::::::::::::: A Lexington Project Cute Band Alert :::::::::::::::::::

LADIES OF CAMBRIDGE...uhh, i mean...LEXINGTON BEWARE,

hold on to your hearts and get ready to restrain your russian impulses and roman hands. new york's finest-looking young things are coming to town to serenade you (yes, YOU!) into submission. when vampire weekend rolls into town this weekend, the sky will turn just a little pinker. the few remaining green leaves around will finally turn deep red. open the window - maybe instead of smelling peanut butter, the soft scent of sweet sugar will grace your olfactory nerves. yes my friends, love will be in the air, or at least deep lust.

ladies, these boys are HOT. and i don't just mean cute. these are the types of boys who know not only know what a mansard roof is, but also don't mind singing about it. they just don't give a FUCK about oxford commas. mmhmm. break me off a piece of those english composition rebels. they are preparatory east coast style infused with big city sensibilities and experimentation. they'll go out dancing with you at the dive bar, guzzling down jack-and-cokes, and then be happy to meet your parents for lunch, in a strikingly fashionable sweater, of course. they'll make you wanna shake your booty from the window to the wall, if only just to try to steal their gazes...from each other. even boys know they're hot. ross compton, nov. 17, 2007, 11:04 am: "is someone doing a jigsaw puzzle in here? 'cause i found a HOT piece." [ed note: paraphrased, from “Family Guy,” by way of Bub]

oh, but ladies, don't worry. there's enough thermal energy for everyone - there are four different boys to admire on sunday night. that's eight different eyes in which to get lost. eight different long, veiny arms and hands to imagine on places other than their respective instruments. four different tousled hairstyles to dream about running your fingers though, and eight different opportunities to catch some hot argyle socks peeking out from under four sets of just-a-little-too-short pants.

so basically, if you know what's good for you (and your dear little libido), you can't (CAN'T) miss their show on sunday night at old tarr. the delightful new yorkers won't be the only eye candy – local lovelies the high water marks will also be on display. and you KNOW what i'm talkin' about there. hotties all around!

want some visual proof of vampire weekend's beauty? here's a picture from a recent new york times article, the first time my eyes graced their lovely collective presence: http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2007/10/21/arts/herm_650.01.jpg

say it with me now: awwwwww......

don't let the cold deter you from coming out on sunday – vampire weekend is bringing all the heat you could ever need!
– Eli Riveire (has lust in her heart)

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::::::::: Tuesday, November 20 – Wednesday, December 5 :::::::::::

:: Thursday, November 22 ::
Eugene Records Showcase @ Busters, corner of Main and Upper - 10pm, ages 21+, FREE

::Thursday, November 22 ::
Q-BURNS ABSTRACT MESSAGE w/CHICO FELLINI @ The Dame - 10pm, ages 21+, $5

A pair of Thanksgiving night escapes. Local punks at Busters. Beats and “melodramatic popular song” at The Dame.

:: Saturday, November 24 ::
TIGHT LEATHER w/THE N.E.C. and CABOLADIES @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (off W. Maxwell) - 8pm, all ages, $3 suggested donation

TIGHT LEATHER are the band you’re gonna need to know in order to continue being anyone in this town. They play impossibly hard and heavy garage/psych, and possess that rare knack for exploring dynamics without forsaking the physical intensity of rock and roll, like if Monster Movie-era Can had premonitions of The Fall and PiL’s Metal Box. Reid Small and Mark Murray are a downright VICIOUS rhythm section, with Small’s remarkable vocals channeling Arthur Lee plummeting down a well, and Murray wrenching righteously ungroovy grooves out of a Jazzmaster while wearing most of his homemade electronics rig on his belt á la Data from the Goonies. And Case Mahan and J.C. Saxon are the most exquisitely mismatched guitar duo since fuckin’ Lee and Thurston: tremolo-corrupted surf dementia struggling against panicked stabs of adolescent delay anguish. Come ride the new path to oblivion with these young down-and-goers. http://www.myspace.com/tightleather1

THE N.E.C. are from Atlanta, and judging from the material on their MySpace page (so what?), they kick out some gritty Detroit jams peppered with inspired Kraut moves. Ain’t seen ‘em live, but this sorta stuff played loud is never bad. http://www.myspace.com/thenec

CABOLADIES are yet another miraculous development for Central Kentucky. Despite their penchant for synthesis via some suspiciously expensive-looking gear, their music has an organic, tidal feel, minus all the hippie-dippie baggage that that might imply. Indeed, "psychedelic" is an almost offensively deficient term for the contours of the temporary universe summoned by the drones, mismatched loops, and distant lulls of these fine gents… excuse me, LADIES. http://www.myspace.com/caboladies
- Trevor Tremaine

:: Saturday, November 24 ::
TULA plays THE BAND’S “Last Waltz” @ The Dame
10pm, ages 21+, $5

Ray Smith and Tula, aided by special guests including our pal Bill Santen, recreate the Band’s “Last Waltz.”

:: Sunday, November 25 ::
VAMPIRE WEEKEND w/THE HIGH WATER MARKS, THE NASTYS, and RAKADU GYPSY DANCE @ Old Tarr Distillery, 899 Manchester St (at the intersection of Pine and Manchester Sts) – doors open 6pm, music starts 7pm, all ages, FREE – sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM and YouAintNoPicasso.com

I’ll keep it short here, since I rambled through all the show details in the Announcements section. Vampire Weekend = wonderfully fun indie pop with African pop leanings from NYC. No doubt, the catchiest shite you’ll hear this year. The High Water Marks = bouncy, wall-of-sound fuzz pop from members/former members of the Apples in Stereo, Palermo, Oranger, and The Fakes. Their new record, “Polar,” was just released on Athens’ Happy Happy Birthday To Me. The Nastys (aka the band formerly known as Hot Models) = young Lexers playing revved-up, blues-inflected psych rock. One of my favorite new local bands. Rakadu shakes it likes it means it whether it’s straight up tribal-style or warped gypsy theater cabaret fun (have you seen their piece set to Man Man’s “Engwish Bwudd”?!). FREE food, coffee, goodies, a holiday art/hip crafts market, and GREAT music – if you’ve got something better to do, DAMN, tell me and I’ll do it too. [Full disclosure: I helped organize this show.]

:: Tuesday, November 27 ::
DEMONS w/SICK HOUR @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (off W. Maxwell)
8pm, all ages, $3 suggested donation – sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM

An evening of experimental electronic sound and video. Demons = Nate Young (Wolf Eyes) synth duo with Steve Kenney. Video projections by Alivia Zivich. http://www.myspace.com/demonscool. Sick Hour = Synthesizer/video duo of Trevor Tremaine and Robert Beatty (whom you probably know as members of Hair Police, Eyes and Arms of Smoke, Three Legged Race, and Attempt).

:: Tuesday, November 27 ::
ONWARD PILGRIM opening for SOUTH 75 @ The Dame
10pm, ages 21+, $3

I haven’t seen these young guys live yet, but their song “The Score” has been stuck in my head on and off for at least a month. Simple strummy acoustic country-rock (I think they used to be a lot heavier – tapped to open for South 75, p’haps they still are heavy live). Anyway, whether you make the gig or not, do yourself a favor and click over to their MySpace page and take a listen – http://myspace.com/onwardpilgrim.

:: Also worthwhile in the November 20 – November 28 timeframe ::
Mon/Nov 19 ARIZONA BAY (Tool tribute band) w/THE MIDDLE FORK @ The Dame
Tues/Nov 20 A PORTION FOR RUBEN w/THE RAINJUNKIES, and WATSON PARK @ The Dame
Wed/Nov 21 FANGED ROBOT w/VENUS TRAP @ The Dame
Fri/Nov 23 LFUCS @ The Dame
Mon/Nov 26 DEADSTRING BROTHERS w/THE MOXIES @ The Dame
Wed/Nov 28 RAQ w/SEXUAL DISASTER QUARTET @ The Dame

:: Soon Soon ::
Thurs/Nov 29 LITTLE BROTHER w/EVIDENCE, REEF THE LOST CAUZE, and DEVINE CARAMA @ The Dame
Fri/Nov 30 SHANE WARD’s BFA show @ The Icehouse – 412 Cross St (off W. Maxwell) – FREE, all ages
Fri/Nov 30 VERY EMERGENCY w/THE HIGH WATER MARKS, and MOTEL @ The Dame
Fri/Nov 30 PETER, BJORN, & JOHN @ Headliners (Louisville)
Sat/Dec 1 JOSE GONZALEZ w/CASS McCOMBS @ 930 Listening Room (Louisville) - ages 18+
Wed/Dec 5 Lexingtonhiphop.com One Year Anniversary Party with MAIN EVENT, ART OF COVENANT, and MADD MILITIA @ The Dame
Thurs/Dec 6 WAX FANG w/J. RODDY WALSTON AND THE BUSINESS and HOW I BECAME THE BOMB @ The Dame
Fri/Dec 7 MARGOT & THE NUCLEAR SO-AND-SO’S w/TURNBULL AC’s and CABIN@ The Dame
Sat/Dec 8 MICHAEL HURLEY w/MEARA O’REILLY (of Feathers), and projections by BROOKE SIENTINSONS (of Espers) @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (off W. Maxwell) – all ages, sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Sat/Dec 8 UNKNOWN HINSON @ The Dame
Tues/Dec 11 ARAM SHELTON (of Dragons 1976) @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (off W. Maxwell) – all ages, part of the Outside the Spotlight jazz and improvised music series
Thurs/Dec 13 DEVINE CARAMA @ The Dame
Sun/Dec 16 Outside the Spotlight 5th Anniversary Concert featuring ENGINES w/THE FRODE GJERSTAD TRIO @ Pepper Distillery, Manchester St
Sat/Dec 22 THE APPARITIONS @ The Dame
Fri/Dec 28 BIG MARACAS @ The Dame
Sat/Dec 29 CHRIS KNIGHT w/BLIND CORN LIQUOR PICKERS @ The Dame
Mon/Dec 31 SAME AS IT EVER WAS (Talking Heads tribute) @ The Dame
Fri/Jan 4 THE QUEERS w/BACKSEAT VIRGINS @ The Dame
Sun/Jan 6 POISON CONTROL CENTER @ 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
CHARLES MANSION (a venue no longer, but the website's a good spot to find out about shows) - http://www.charlesmansion.org
MECCA dance studio/gallery, 451 Chair Avenue, off S.Broadway near Bolivar - http://www.meccadance.com
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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TLP October 31, 2007

2007-10-31T06:41:00.000-07:00

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

:::::::::::::::::::::::: 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.

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TLP October 19, 2007

2007-10-19T10:09:00.000-07:00

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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TLP October 12, 2007

2007-10-12T06:28:00.000-07:00

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”

:::::::::::::::::::::: 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 â€“ 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 websiteâ€™s a good spot to find out about shows) â€“ http://www.charlesmansion.org
FROWNY BEAR, 208 Forest Park
THIRD STREET STUFF COFFEE, corner of Limestone and 3rd Street â€“ 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 â€“ http://www.lexarts.org
ARTSPLACE, 161 N.Mill St, Lexington
SINGLETARY CENTER FOR THE ARTS, corner of Euclid and Rose Sts â€“ http://www.uky.edu/SCFA/
COUNTER FICTION (metal/punk/hardcore all ages show listings) â€“ 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 AINâ€™T NO PICASSO (great locally-produced music blog) â€“ 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) â€“ http://www.productionsimple.com

__Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky__
THE SOUTHGATE HOUSE, Newport, KY - http://www.southgatehouse.com
ALCHEMIZE, 3929 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH â€“ 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 â€“ 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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TLP Sept 7, 2007

2007-09-07T06:33:00.000-07:00

Hey, everybody.
Sorry for the lengthy delay. Tons to do over the next 10 days. Go see Silver Apples et al TONIGHT at UK’s Memorial Hall. Check Eye Contact & Jakob Olausson at the Icehouse on Saturday. “Triplets of Belleville” Sunday at the Kentucky Theatre. Thursday, ISWHAT?! on campus and Apples In Stereo/High Water Marks at the Dame. Friday, a who’s who of the young Chicago jazz scene at UK’s Worsham Theater. The Indigo w/Tobias Roberson, Rakadu, and Pezhead, next Saturday. Try to find time for a nap.
Luv, Ross

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** ** Now through Thurs/Sept 13 - Rosa Goddard International Film Festival at the Kentucky Theatre
A French classic everyday for a week. “Seven Samurai,” “The Third Man,” “The Triplets of Belleville,” “Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie” and more. You can find a full schedule (including all the showtimes) on Rich Copley’s “Copious Notes” blog – http://copiousnotes.typepad.com/weblog/2007/08/2007-rosa-godda.html. All showings are $5. A steal.

** Throughout September at Third Street Stuff Coffee – Birdin’: A photography exhibit by Brett Hisey
This month our favorite beanery, Third Street Stuff Coffee (257 N. Limestone), plays host to an exhibit of bird photos by our friend Brett Hisey. (perhaps you know Brett by story – Hollywood animator who worked on everything from Iron Giant to He-Man. Relocated to Lex around ’01 to work on his own projects – or sight – little dude with a long gray ponytail.) Had a chance to peep the exhibit Wednesday. It’s beautiful. Strikingly intimate shots. The personalities of the different birds really comes through. (My favorites were the light box pieces.) The shop’s open Monday-Saturday, 7am-11pm and Sunday, 9am-11pm. Third Street will host a closing party for the exhibit on Friday, September 21st (during Gallery Hop) with live performances by ARA, Sri Tarasita, The Silver Masked Tenor, Bunny Bunny Ape and more on the patio outside. More info on that in the next issue.

** LASC now accepting registration for Fall classes
From a recent LASC email - “The Living Arts & Science Center is now taking registrations for their Fall session of classes for children, teens and adults. Beginning October 2, unique and creative classes are offered by professional artists and arts educators in a variety of disciplines including stained glass, chocolate sculpture, wood carving, cartooning, oil painting, illustration, drawing and sketching, self-portraits, shadow and sock puppets, theatre improvisation, and much more!

Classes are offered after-school, on weekday evenings and on Saturdays for children, teens and adults and during the weekday for Home Schooled students. Classes are offered as multi-week sessions and also as one or two-time workshops. Classes are also offered 8 am – 5:30 PM on the Fayette Co. No-School Days of September 28, October 18, October 19, November 6 and November 21.

A complete schedule of classes is available on the LASC Web site: http://www.LASCLEX.org or call the LASC at 859/252-5222 to have one mailed to you.”

** Bike Polo in Woodland Park
I’d meant to have this out in time for folks to check out the bike polo festivities Wednesday night. Sorry that didn’t happen. I think it’s become a twice-a-week tradition - Wednesday and Sunday evenings – so roll out on Sunday and enjoy the fun. Here’s the general scoop via an email from our friend Grant Clouser sent to the Lexington Alleycats listserv – “Yep, It's polo time. Guaranteed to be the best time you've had on two wheels since, well...since you took off that last training wheel. The point is bike polo is fun to play and fun to watch, and yes, like nascar there are going to be wrecks. … Bring a beater bike, if you have one, and your trashy beverage of choice. We have plenty of mallets, for now.” I’ll post specific info about the next session on the blog as soon as word comes across the listserv.

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::::::::: Friday, September 7 – Wednesday, September 19 :::::::::::

:: TONIGHT! Friday, September 7 ::
SILVER APPLES w/THE MOON UPSTAIRS, WARMER MILKS, and DIAGRAM A @ UK’s Memorial Hall
8pm, all ages, $5 – sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM

I can’t believe this! Silver Apples are it. Electro garage psych pioneers. Extremely rare chance to see them (I think, it’s ‘him’ – Simeon – at this point). Don’t miss it. Here are band descriptions borrowed from a recent email from Trevor Tremaine:

*SILVER APPLES - Legendary 60s pioneers of electronic rock! Utterly unique and incredibly influential. First tour in 8 years! RIYL: Kraftwerk, Cluster. http://www.silverapples.com

*THE MOON UPSTAIRS - Epic pop/rock tunes from L.A. RIYL: John Lennon, early ELO, slicker E6 bands. http://www.themoonupstairs.com

*WARMER MILKS - Some Kentucky boys on a Ramble Tamble. RIYL: Mid-70s Dead, Royal Trux. http://www.warmermilks.com/

*DIAGRAM A - Old-school industrial noise on homemade electronics from Providence, RI. RIYL: Prurient, Wolf Eyes, gigs at the Frowny Bear

[Full disclosure: Tre Tre is the promotions director at RFL and plays with Warmer Milks.]

:: Saturday, September 8 ::
EYE CONTACT w/JAKOB OLAUSSON and SUS & JAKOB @ The Icehouse
8pm, all ages, $3-$5 suggested donation – part of the Outside the Spotlight series

A perfect follow-up to the Silver Apples gig. Eye Contact = meditative psychedelic jazz trio from NYC featuring members of No Neck Blues Band and Tall Firs. Jakob Olausson = beautiful freak folk from Sweden. Sus & Jakob = spacious free form duo of Olausson and his gal Sus. [Full disclosure: I helped organize this show.]

:: Thursday, September 13 ::
ISWHAT?! w/area poets including BIANCA SPRIGGS, GRACE BRUENDERMAN, CHUCK CLENNEY, PATRICK NALLY, and CHAD REESE @ UK’s Memorial Hall amphitheater - 8pm, all ages, FREE – sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM, part of the Outside the Spotlight series

My standard description of ISWHAT?! has always been something like “Cincy hip hop/free jazz hybrid.” Make no mistake, those elements are still front and center, but listening to the duo’s most recent record “The Life We Chose” you definitely hear the influences of mc Napoleon Maddox’s recent collaborations with electro-hoppers Ming & FS and free-funk big band Burnt Sugar. This is the sound of genre boundaries being ignored. Energetic, heady, and funky. Pre-show and in-between set poetry bursts from some Lexington’s best young writers. I’m personally a big fan of Bianca Spriggs. And, I can’t wait to see my man Chuck perform.
[Full disclosure: I helped organize this show.]

:: Thursday, September 13 ::
THE APPLES IN STEREO w/AQUEDUCT and THE HIGH WATER MARKS @ The Dame
10pm, ages 21+, $10

Bop, smile, and bounce with some of the finest indie-rock/pop in all the land. New High Water Marks record lands soon! http://www.applesinstereo.com. http://myspace.com/thehighwatermarks.

:: Friday, September 14 ::
KEEFE JACKSON’S FAST CITIZENS @ UK’s WORSHAM THEATER, UK Student Center - near the corner of Euclid and ML King Aves - 8pm, all ages, FREE for UK students/$3 for non-students

KJ’s Fast Citizens = melodic free jazz sextet led by saxophonist Keefe Jackson and a who’s who of Chicago underground jazz musicians including cellist Fred Lonberg-Holm (Vandermark 5, Valentine Trio, Brotzmann Chicago Tentet), reedist Aram Shelton (Dragons 1976), cornetist Josh Berman (Chicago-Luzern Exchange), bassist Anton Hatwich (Rempis Percussion Quartet), and percussionist Frank Rosaly (Rempis Percussion Quartet, Valentine Trio). Ok, the general public may not recognize those names, but, believe me, the players are the cream of the young Chicago jazz scene. The group’s debut record, “Ready Everyday,” released last year on Delmark, is outstanding. http://www.keefejackson.com. [Full disclosure: I helped organize this show.]

:: Saturday, September 15 ::
THE INDIGO w/TOBIAS ROBERSON, RAKADU GYPSY DANCE, and PEZHEAD @ The Moon, Euclid Ave – 8pm, ages 21+, $20 adv/$25 at the door

If you’re into the belly dance scene (and, lord knows Teresa Tomb of Mecca and Rakadu has cultivated an amazingly knowledgeable and appreciative audience here), it doesn’t get any better than this pairing of the United States’ hottest belly dancer, Rachel Brice (leader of The Indigo), and arguably the scene’s most exciting percussionist, Tobias Roberson. Add performances by Lexington’s beloved Rakadu Gypsy Dance and the bizzaro beat, goofball performance genius Pezhead and you’ve got a full night of fun.

:: Sunday, September 16 ::
"When The Water Recede: Reading by The Affrilachian Poets to Benefit Victims of Hurricane Katrina" hosted by BIANCA SPRIGGS and featuring FRANK X. WALKER, MITCHELL DOUGLAS, JUDE McPHERSON, and more @ Third Street Stuff Coffee - open mic starting at 6:30pm/scheduled poets to follow, all ages, $5 suggested donation

Impassioned and important poetry benefit.

:: Also worthwhile in the Sept 7 – Sept 19 timeframe ::
Fri/Sept 7 ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO w/THE BETWEENERS @ Headliners (Louisville)
Sat/Sept 8 ROBBIE FULKS @ The Dame
Mon/Sept 11 DICK WADE (aka Derrick Manley) @ The Highlands Taproom, Bardstown Rd (Louisville) - FREE
Thurs/Sept 13 – Sun/Sept 30 IdeaFestival @ spots around Louisville – http://www.ideafestival.com
Fri/Sept 14 CANCELLED!!! AMIINA @ 930 Listening Room (Louisville) CANCELLED!!!
Sat/Sept 15 HEAVY TRASH (featuring Jon Spencer) w/POWERSOLO @ Healdiners (Louisville) - ages 18+
Tues/Sept 18 ANDREW BIRD @ Brown Theatre (Louisville) - all ages

:: Soon Soon ::
Fri/Sept 21 Gallery Hop! @ spots throughout downtown Lexington – all ages, FREE
Fri/Sept 21 WILCO w/DR. DOG @ Slugger’s Field (Louisville)
Sun/Sept 23 NAUTICAL ALMANAC w/CABOLADIES & THREE LEGGED RACE @ The Icehouse – all ages
Wed/Sept 26 BLOC PARTY w/DEERHOOF and SMOOSH @ Madison Theatre (Covington, KY) - all ages
Fri/Sept 28 VHS OR BETA @ The Dame
Sat/Sept 29 NOISYCRANE cd release party w/BEDTIME and TINA COFFER @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Sat/Sept 29 KELLY WILLIS @ The Dame
Wed/Oct 3 THE REMPIS PERCUSSION QUARTET w/JORDAN MUNSON @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St - all ages
Wed/Oct 3 KITES w/RUSSIAN TSARCASM, and THREE LEGGED RACE @ Dogtown, 1026 Manchester - all ages, sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
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
Fri/Oct 5 THE JUAN MCLEAN w/THE REFINERY, RUSUDEN, and DJ JOHN BUCKMAN @ The Dame – late
Fri/Oct 5 “Killers of Comedy” Tour featuring THE REVEREND BOB LEVY, SAL THE STOCKBROKER, SHULIE, JIM FLORENTINE, THE IRON SHEIK & BEETLEJUICE @ Headliners (Louisville)
Fri/Oct 12 THE OXFORD FARM REPORT cd release party w/WE VERSUS THE SHARK, and THE GREAT WHITE JENKINS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St - all ages
Mon/Oct 15 BLACK MOUNTAIN w/WAX FANG @ Headliners (Louisville) - ages 18+
Mon/Oct 15 THE SAMPLES @ The Dame
Thurs/Oct 18 MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD @ Brown Theatre (Louisville) - ages 18+
Wed/Oct 24 MV/EE (Matt Valentine & Erika Elder) w/CAKES OF LIGHT @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St - all ages
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/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/
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) â€“ http://www.productionsimple.com

__Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky__
THE SOUTHGATE HOUSE, Newport, KY - http://www.southgatehouse.com
ALCHEMIZE, 3929 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH â€“ 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 â€“ 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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TLP August 16, 2007

2007-08-16T12:08:00.000-07:00

Another abbreviated edition. This one takes you through next Wednesday, August 22. I’ll hope to have a full issue out then.

Go see Brown Recluse Sings & Hot Models TONIGHT at the Icehouse. Go to Magee’s tomorrow morning for the bike commuter breakfast. Peep the inspired weirdness of Fat Worm of Error Sunday night at the Icehouse or go see The Joybombs and Dialectics at UK.

Luv, Ross

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** Thurs/Aug 16 - Bike Commuter Breakfast
This week's bike commuter breakfast will be at Magee's Bakery (on E. Main/Richmond Rd near Ashland). No discounts this time around, but, as organizer Lauren Sherrow said in a recent email, “I think their baked goods will make it up to you.” Magee’s opens at 6:30am.

** “A-Void Busters” - FREE Thursday night shows @ Busters
Void Skate Shop and Busters (corner Main and Upper - next to the Dame) have teamed up to present a series of FREE shows this summer. Every Thursday throughout the summer, you’ll find free entertainment (and oftentimes free pizza!) at our favorite bar. TONIGHT (Aug. 16), it’s Heartthrob, The Infected, and dj sets by J.C. Saxon. Next week (Aug. 23), it’s Warmer Milks and Three Legged Race.

:::::::::: YOU GO OUTDOORS. I GO OUTDOORS. LET’S GO OUTDOORS TOGETHER. :::::::::::::

:: Saturday, Aug 18 :: Forest Ecology at Floracliff State Nature Preserve. 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.

- compiled by Greg Abernathy

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::::::::: Thursday, August 16 – Wednesday, August 22 :::::::::::

:: Thursday, August 16 ::
BROWN RECLUSE SINGS w/HOT MODELS, and KELLI SHAY HICKS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell) - 8pm, all ages, $3-$5 suggested donation - FREE ice cream!

BROWN RECLUSE SINGS, from Philadelphia, write great laid-back indie pop songs (think of Camera Obscura with male vocals, or old school Belle & Sebastian. Check 'em out at http://myspace.com/brownreclusesings (my current favorite is "Lazy Bones").

HOT MODELS are the new young lords of the Lexington rock scene. They're Just getting their feet under them, so expect a short, power-packed set. Check http://myspace.com/notmodels for a few tracks ("Taste Back" is the jam that sticks in my head).

KELLI SHAY HICKS is a lovely Nashville folkie with a voice akin to Joanna Newsom but more straight-forward songwriting inclinations. http://www.kellishayhicks.com . [Full Dislcosure: I helped organize this show.]

:: Friday, August 17 ::
BEE MASK w/ROT TON BONE, SAM GOLDBERG, and WALTER CARSON @ The Frowny Bear, 218 Forest Park - 9pm, all ages, donations accepted for the touring bands

Robert Beatty described the bill as “a whole mess of pristine drone and scummy electronics from Cleveland“ (with, of course, our Lex homey Walter Carson) in a recent email to the Charles Mansion listserv (http://www.Charlesmansion.org).

:: Sunday, August 19 ::
FAT WORM OF ERROR w/HORSE SPIRIT PENETRATES and WRETCHED WORST @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – 8pm, all ages, $3-$5 suggested donation - FREE ice cream!

FAT WORM OF ERROR = absurdist theatrical performance punk from Western Massachusetts featuring former members of Caroliner and Deerhoof! Very fun and kinda scary. http://yeay.suchfun.net/artists/fwoe.html

HORSE SPIRIT PENETRATES = blow out sounds from a duo of Western Mass dudes. http://myspace.com/horsespiritpenetrates

WRETCHED WORST = Lextown lunatics Scratchin' Puss, Walter Carson, and Caves punishing each other (and us) for having ears.
[Full Dislcosure: I helped organize this show.]

:: Sunday, August 19 ::
THE DIALECTICS w/THE JOYBOMBS @ UK’s Stoll Field, near the corner of Euclid and Lexington Aves
9pm, all ages, FREE - sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM

A FREE back-to-school event. The Dialectics = funky, fun, live-hop friends. The Joybombs = audio love from Jeremy Midkiff joined this time around by John Ferguson and Ben Fulton of Big Fresh. http://myspace.com/dialecticsbeats, http://myspace.com/thejoybombs.

:: Thursday, August 23 ::
ELEKIBASS w/CASPER AND THE COOKIES and BIG FRESH @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – 8pm, all ages, $3-$5 suggested donation

Continuing my tradition of giving a heads-up about shows that I’m really excited about but that fall just outside of the stated frame …
Elekibass = joyous Japanese psych poppers. http://myspace.com/elekibass2. Casper and the Cookies = bouncy Athens indie pop. http://myspace.com/casperthecookies. Big Fresh = our sweet, silly, and theatric fun pop heroes. http://myspace.com/bigfresh.

:: Also worthwhile in the Aug 16-22 timeframe ::
Thurs/Aug 16 BROWN RECLUSE SINGS w/KELLI SHAY HICKS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Fri/Aug 17 CLUB DUB w/SYMBIANCE @ The Dame
Sat/Aug 18 BIG MARACAS @ The Dame
Sun/Aug 19 FAT WORM OF ERROR @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Tues/Aug 21 BLIND CORN LIQUOR PICKERS w/JOHNNY ACTION FIGURE @ The Dame
Tues/Aug 21 MODEST MOUSE w/BAND OF HORSES, and LOVE AS LAUGHTER @ Coyotes (Louisville) - all ages
Wed/Aug 22 SCOTT MILLER @ The Dame

:: Soon Soon ::
Thurs/Aug 23 ELEKIBASS w/BIG FRESH and CASPER & THE COOKIES The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Thurs/Aug 23 LANCE WHALEN w/GLEN YODER @ The Dame
Fri/Aug 24 BISHOP ALLEN w/PETTICOAT, PETTICOAT, and SHHH @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Sat/Aug 25 CHICO FELLINI w/BOSCH @ The Dame
Mon/Aug 27 PALEO @ The Dame
Mon/Aug 27 MEAT PUPPETS @ Headliners (Louisville) - ages 18+
Tues/Aug 28 DE NOVO DAHL w/THE POOR RICHARDS @ The Dame
Wed/Aug 29 THE OXFORD FARM REPORT w/MUADVELICE, and ONWARD PILGRIM @ The Dame
Thurs/Aug 30 Until The Violence Stops KY presents "The All Female Revue Concert" @ The Dame
Fri/Aug 31 CAUSE CO-MOTION! w/more tba @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Sat/Sept 1 OVER THE RHINE @ The Dame
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 ‚€œon the Louisville Waterfront‚€ (Louisville)
Thurs/Oct 4 DO MAKE SAY THINK @ The Dame
Fri/Oct 5 THE JUAN MCLEAN w/THE REFINERY, RUSUDEN, and DJ JOHN BUCKMAN @ The Dame - late
Mon/Oct 15 BLACK MOUNTAIN w/WAX FANG @ Headliners (Louisville) - ages 18+
Mon/Oct 15 THE SAMPLES @ The Dame
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
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 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.

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TLP August 1, 2007

2007-08-01T22:04:00.000-07:00

Go see ILAD at the Icehouse on Friday. Go back on Saturday for Ideal Free Distribution, Bunnygrunt, et al. Rinse and repeat on Tuesday for Red Pony Clock and The Joybombs. Prepare yourself for The Avenger Alleycat on Sunday, the 12th. Look forward to Brown Recluse Sings and Hot Models on the 16th. Hope all are well.
Luv, Ross

:::::::::::::::::::::::: Announcements :::::::::::::::::::::::::::

** Thurs/Aug 2 - Bike Commuter Breakfast
Don't bike to work? Well, these weekly bike commuter breakfasts, organized by various members of the Lexington biking community (Lauren Sherrow is doing the work this month), are a good reason to at least give it a try. Peeps gather every Thursday morning. This Thursday (Aug. 2), the spot is Stella's on Jefferson St, near the corner of Short). There are always breakfast and coffee specials for those who arrive on two-wheels. Scroll down to Greg's "Bike Events" section 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. Still can't find my schedule, so I'm not sure who's playing tomorrow (Aug. 2) or next Thursday. I do know that Rusuden is dj'ing before and in-between bands. Justin's a good dude, so go down and check him out. Music starts around 10 or 10:30pm.

** August Events at Natasha’s Cafe, 112 Esplanade
I apologize, I haven't done a good job of including all the cool Natasha's happening lately. They've got a ton of stuff going on in August. Among the highlights - Rakadu Gyspy Dance (Sat/Aug. 4), Mecca student dancer night (Mon/Aug. 6), "Murder at Cafe Noir" (presented by Fantastical Theatricals, Wed & Thurs/Aug. 8 & 9), The Swells (Fri/Aug 10), and the continuation of the cafe's "Wandering Storytellers" series (Fri/Aug. 27). You can find a full list of events and all the details for each show at http://www.natashascafe.com/html/cnews.html. The cafe is also hosting Until the Violence Stops benefit nights every Tuesday during August. They'll donate 10% of all restaurant proceeds to the UTVS Festival, a series of community-wide projects and art events geared toward spreading awareness about violence against women of all cultures. (The festival runs August 18 - September 1. More info about it in the next Lex Pro.) To make reservations, call the cafe at 859/259-2754. Questions about any of the upcoming events? Drop a line to Tara Adkins at tara@natashascafe.com.

:::::::::: YOU GO OUTDOORS. I GO OUTDOORS. LET’S GO OUTDOORS TOGETHER. :::::::::::::

>> Out-of-Door Events

:: Saturday, Aug 4 :: Volunteer workday at Floracliff State Nature Preserve, 10:00 am. Join in the effort to remove bush honeysuckle from the preserve as part of an ongoing effort to protect our native species. Tools and snacks will be provided. Contact Beverly James at 859-351-7770 or Floracliff@aol.com for more information.

:: Wednesday, Aug 15 - Sunday, Aug 19 :: In the Footsteps of Lucy Braun, a four-day forest study workshop conducted by Pine Mountain Settlement School. The workshop will combine field trips, lectures and slide presentations in the study of forest types found in eastern Kentucky. Daily field trips will include four- to eight-mile hikes. The workshop is geared toward adults. More info @ http://www.pinemountainsettlementschool.com/events.php?view=details&id=38

:: Saturday, Aug 18 :: Forest Ecology at Floracliff State Nature Preserve. 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.

>> Bike Events
Check www.lexrides.com for info on upcoming alleycat races, bike polo and a listing of the weekly commuter breakfast spot. Thanks for Lauren Sherrow for organizing the commuter breakfast spots for August.

:: Wednesday, Aug 1 :: Bike polo @ Woodland Park (between pool and skatepark) starting ~ 6:30. Bikes and mallets available if you don't have your own. Games are typically happening twice a week - Wednesday or Thursday evenings and Sunday evenings. Everyone welcome!

:: Thursday, Aug 2 :: Bike Commuter Breakfast @ Stella's Kentucky Deli, 143 Jefferson St. They will be offering a $4 breakfast special and half price coffee for those who arrive on two wheels - they open at 8:30. Thanks for Lauren Sherrow for organizing the commuter breakfast stops for August.

:: Sunday, Aug 12 :: The Avenger Alleycat. Tall George is moving to CO and is putting on this race before departing - plan on something epic. Race starts @ 2128 Willfant Drive. Registration @ 5:30 pm – Race @ 6:30. Bring a messenger bag, lock and pen – you will need them this race! Entry fee of $2 gets you a spoke card and chance to show off your super skills. More details @ http://www.lexrides.com

- compiled by Greg Abernathy

:::::::::::::::::::::: THE PICKS ::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::: Wednesday, Aug 1 - Wednesday, August 15 :::::::::::

:: Friday, August 3 ::
ILAD w/JORDAN MUNSON and THE COLOUR OUT OF SPACE @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St -â€ 8pm, all ages welcome, $3-$5 suggested donation

Richmond, Virginia's Ilad is the reason for the season. The group's debut record "National Flags" (recorded by John McEntire of Chicago post-rockers Tortoise) is an incredible meld of free jazz and post-rock textures. Recommended to fans of the aforementioned Tortoise, Papa M, and Pit Er Pat, http://myspace.com/ilad. Jordan Munson is a wonderful young local experimental musician (primarily a percussionist); half of the Karate Jones Duo. Also, part of Emily Hagihara's band. The Colour Out of Space is a young post-rock/soft-psychedelic group from Somerset, KY. http://www.myspace.com/thecolouroutofspacemusic

:: Friday, August 3 ::
DON CABALLERO w/WAX FANG, and IDAHO, ALASKA @ The Dame
doors 9pm, ages 21+, $5

As a friend said recently, “Don Cab isn’t Don Cab anymore.” That’s not to say DC isn’t worth seeing, just that it’s not the same magic as the original lineup. Fortunately, Wax Fang is just becoming Wax Fang. Their legend is growing show by show. Big intricate rock riffs – think Black Mountain meets … well … Don Caballero – grab you and then, just as your hand is about to solidify in the ‘fist of rock’ formation and your neck is about to get used to shaking the head of hair you no longer have, a perfect pop melody floats in among the rock. It’s really impressive stuff. Thanks, Mike, for turning me on to them.

:: Saturday, August 4 ::
IDEAL FREE DISTRIBUTION w/BUNNYGRUNT, ZAVALA, RYAN ANDERSON, and THAT'S MY DAUGHTER @ The Icehouse - 8pm, all ages, $5 suggested donation

A blissful night of pop built around artists on Athens' Happy Happy Birthday To Me label.

IDEAL FREE DISTRIBUTION, with members split between Lexington and Benon, KY, is on the periphery of the Elephant Six collective (the group's primary songwriter is Craig Morris, the brother-in-law of Apples in Stereo leader Robert Schneider - from the similarities of their songwriting styles you'd guess they were blood relatives). Their self-titled debut, released on Happy Happy Birthday To Me, is filled with sunshine-y 60's psychedelic sounds. Inexplicably it was released in the middle of winter. http://myspace.com/idealfreedistribution.

Bunnygrunt and Ryan Anderson are also HHBTM bands. BUNNYGRUNT bring rocked-out boy/girl pop songs from St. Louis. In the mid/late-90's, you'd have found them lumped into the cutesy "twee pop" scene. Now, a little older, they've found the volume knobs on their amps. http://myspace.com/therealbunnygrunt. RYAN ANDERSON, from Austin, TX, writes nice narrative indie-folk pop. http://myspace.com/ryananderson. ZAVALA = epic local rock/pop from Jason Zavala of The Elephants and friends. http://myspace.com/theelephants. THAT'S MY DAUGHTER are tag-along rockers from St. Louis. http://myspace.com/thatsmydaughter. [Full Dislcosure: I helped organize this show.]

:: Tuesday, August 7 ::
RED PONY CLOCK w/THE JOYBOMBS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell) - 9pm, all ages, $3-$5 suggested donation

Another great pop outfit from the Happy Happy Birthday to Me roster. RED PONY CLOCK, from San Diego, pen gloriously shabby junkyard pop gems full of horns and happiness. Can't wait to see the rambling fun. http://myspace.com/redponyclock. THE JOYBOMBS = Jeremy Midkiff (of Big Fresh) and friends (this time around, the entire Big Fresh lineup!) spreading smiles with cute and clever pop songs. http://myspace.com/thejoybombs. [Full Dislcosure: I helped organize this show.]

:: Saturday, August 11 ::
THE DIALECTICS w/JK 47 @ Brooklyn Pizzeria & Grille, 410 W. Short St
10pm, ages 18+, $5 (I think)

Funky live hip hop sounds from our friends the Dialectics. Our peeps are gathering steam.

:: Sunday, August 12 ::
TRYPTAMINE w/JUXTA PHONA @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell)
8pm, all ages, donations accepted at the door

Spacey Sunday sounds of the soft, throbbing variety. Tryptamine = three of my favorite dudes – Chuck Moreland, Dewitt Snyder, and Tristan Morin. Juxta Phona = acclaimed Lexington experimental musician (and all around nice guy) Jason Corder. You can also look forward to videos by Mike Mattone.

:: Thursday, August 16 ::
BROWN RECLUSE SINGS w/HOT MODELS, and KELLI SHAY HICKS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell) - 8pm, all ages, $3-$5 suggested donation

I know it's doesn't fall in the timeframe, but I wanted to give you an early heads-up about this one because I'm really looking forward to it. Brown Recluse Sings, from Philadelphia, write great laid-back indie pop songs ala Belle & Sebastian or the Sarah Records catalog. Check 'em out at http://myspace.com/brownreclusesings. My current favorite is "Lazy Bones." Hot Models are the new young lords of the Lexington rock scene. They’re ust getting their feet under them, so expect a short, power-packed set. http://myspace.com/notmodels. "Taste Back" is the jam that sticks in my head. Kelli Shay Hicks is a lovely Nashville folkie with a voice akin to Joanna Newsom but more straight-forward songwriting inclinations. http://www.kellishayhicks.com. [Full Dislcosure: I helped organize this show.]

:: Also worthwhile in the Aug 1 â€“ Aug 15 timeframe ::
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
Wed/Aug 8 TULA w/THE RAINJUNKIES @ The Dame
Fri/Aug 10 NAPPY ROOTS w/YOUNG L.O.R.D., EF CUTTIN, and more @ The Dame
Mon/Aug 13 THE INDICATORS (improv comedy) @ The Dame
Wed/Aug 15 PATTY GRIFFIN w/SCOTT MILLER @ Brown Theatre (Louisville) - all ages

:: Soon Soon ::
Thurs/Aug 16 BROWN RECLUSE SINGS w/KELLI SHAY HICKS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St â€“ all ages
Fri/Aug 17 CLUB DUB w/SYMBIANCE @ The Dame
Sat/Aug 18 BIG MARACAS @ The Dame
Sun/Aug 19 FAT WORM OF ERROR @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St â€“ all ages
Tues/Aug 21 BLIND CORN LIQUOR PICKERS w/JOHNNY ACTION FIGURE @ The Dame
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/BIG FRESH and CASPER & THE COOKIES @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St â€“ all ages
Thurs/Aug 23 LANCE WHALEN w/GLEN YODER @ The Dame
Fri/Aug 24 BISHOP ALLEN w/PETTICOAT, PETTICOAT, and SHHH @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St â€“ all ages
Sat/Aug 25 CHICO FELLINI w/BOSCH @ The Dame
Mon/Aug 27 PALEO @ The Dame
Mon/Aug 27 MEAT PUPPETS @ Headliners (Louisville) - ages 18+
Tues/Aug 28 DE NOVO DAHL w/THE POOR RICHARDS @ The Dame
Wed/Aug 29 THE OXFORD FARM REPORT w/MUADVELICE, and ONWARD PILGRIM @ The Dame
Thurs/Aug 30 Until The Violence Stops KY presents "The All Female Revue Concert" @ The Dame
Sat/Sept 1 OVER THE RHINE @ The Dame
Wed/Sept 5 NUMBERS w/TIGHT LEATHER @ ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St â€“ all ages â€“ sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Wed/Sept 5 THE WOGGLES @ The Dame
Fri/Sept 7 SILVER APPLES w/THE MOON UPSTAIRS and WARMER MILKS @ UKâ€™s Memorial Hall â€“ all ages â€“ sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Sat/Sept 8 EYE CONTACT (mems of No Neck Blues Band and Tall Firs) @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St â€“ 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 @ Sluggerâ€™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 â€“ all ages
Wed/Oct 3 ARCADE FIRE w/LCD SOUNDSYSTEM @ The Great Lawn â€œon the Louisville Waterfrontâ€_ (Louisville)
Thurs/Oct 4 DO MAKE SAY THINK @ The Dame
Fri/Oct 5 THE JUAN MCLEAN w/THE REFINERY, RUSUDEN, and DJ JOHN BUCKMAN @ The Dame - late
Mon/Oct 15 BLACK MOUNTAIN w/WAX FANG @ Headliners (Louisville) - ages 18+
Mon/Oct 15 THE SAMPLES @ The Dame
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 â€“ all ages
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 and more @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St â€“ all ages
Sat/Nov 3 JOSH RITTER @ Headliners (Louisville) - ages 18+
Sat/Dec 1 JOSE GONZALEZ @ 930 Listening Room (Louisville) - ages 18+

Thursday, October 25th - The 11th Hour Tour w/Del the Funkee Homosapien, Devin
the Dude, Bukue One, Junk Science feat. Iller Than Theirs - TBA p.m. - $15

:: Pertinent Resources ::

__Lexington__
THE DAME, 156 W.Main St, Lexington - http://www.dameky.com
THE ICEHOUSE, 412 Cross St (off W.Maxwell), Lexington â€“ 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 websiteâ€™s a good spot to find out about shows) â€“ http://www.charlesmansion.org
FROWNY BEAR, 208 Forest Park
THIRD STREET STUFF COFFEE, corner of Limestone and 3rd Street â€“ 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 â€“ http://www.lexarts.org
ARTSPLACE, 161 N.Mill St, Lexington
SINGLETARY CENTER FOR THE ARTS, corner of Euclid and Rose Sts â€“ http://www.uky.edu/SCFA/
COUNTER FICTION (metal/punk/hardcore all ages show listings) â€“ 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 AINâ€™T NO PICASSO (great locally-produced music blog) â€“ 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) â€“ http://www.productionsimple.com

__Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky__
THE SOUTHGATE HOUSE, Newport, KY - http://www.southgatehouse.com
ALCHEMIZE, 3929 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH â€“ 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 â€“ 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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TLP July 25, 2007

2007-07-25T14:41:00.000-07:00

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

TLP July 12, 2007

2007-07-12T07:16:00.001-07:00

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

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TLP June 28, 2007

2007-06-28T07:48:00.000-07:00

Go see Ken Vandermark & Tim Daisy at the Icehouse TONIGHT. Go back for FREE ice cream and good music on Sunday (Fred Lonberg-Holm’s Valentine Trio) and Monday (The Besties and more wonderful pop music). Enjoy “Independent Music on Independence Day” with The Swells, Big Fresh, In Endeavors Italya and more. Have fun.
Luv, Ross

:::::::::::::::::::::::: Announcements :::::::::::::::::::::::::::

** TODAY – Thurs/June 28 The Genders – FREE in-store @ CD Central
This afternoon at 3pm at CD Central (377 S. Limestone) – an in-store performance by Tel Aviv’s The Genders. The show is FREE and open to all ages. Here’s the scoop from a recent CD Central newsletter – “From Israel come the Genders, a punk rock powerhouse who will grace the CD Central stage at 3 p.m. on July 28. Influenced by AC/DC, the Stooges, the Cult, MC5. Released the CD Rockin' in Ramallah on Canadian label AMP Records in 2005. Will be touring the U.S. to promote the release of a new album, Virgin No. 72. "Straight outta Tel Aviv (!) the bomb-dodging Genders are the slinkiest, kinkiest, ass-rockingest cock n' roll sensation in the Middle East." (Sleazegrinder)”

** “A Void Busters” - FREE Thursday night shows @ Busters
Void Skate Shop and Busters (corner Main and Upper – next to the Dame) have teamed up to present a series of FREE shows this summer. Every Thursday throughout the summer, you’ll find free entertainment (and oftentimes free pizza!) at our favorite bar. Tonight (June 28), it’s The Cheat (from Nashville, I believe) with dj sets by the 45’s of Funk. Next Thursday, July 5, it’s Wretched Worst, Caboladies, and dj sets by Ben Allen. Look for the great Cricket Press posters for the series around town.

:::::::::: YOU GO OUTDOORS. I GO OUTDOORS. LET’S GO OUTDOORS TOGETHER. :::::::::::::

>> Out-of-Door Events
:: Saturday, June 30 :: Full “Hot Moon” Hike @ Bernhiem from 9:30 – 10 pm . More info @ http://www.bernheim.org/programs.htm

:: Saturday, July 7 :: Volunteer workday at Floracliff State Nature Preserve (Fayette County), 10:00 am. Join in the effort to remove bush honeysuckle from the preserve as part of an ongoing effort to protect our native species. Tools and snacks will be provided. Contact Beverly James at 859-351-7770 or Floracliff@aol.com for more information.

:: Saturday, July 7 :: Flint and Bone @ Bernhiem from 1 – 3 pm. Learn how the Native Americans utilized flint and bone to survive. This program will also have a demonstration of a spear throwing device called an Atl-Atl. More info @ http://www.bernheim.org/programs.htm

>> Bike Events
:: Sunday, July 1 :: Hometown Alleycat, $3 (covers beer and grub at after party/Chris' bday party) registration at 4pm at Commonwealth Stadium Parking Lot, race at 5pm.

:: Wednesday, July 4 :: Lexington 4th of July Parade. Bring your bike and ride. Invite your friends (and little kids too). It would be cool if folks dressed up their bikes with pro-cycling signs such as "Share the Road" and also flags/streamers/balloons/stuffed animals/polo mallets/old broken toys/weird-looking found objects/junk from the curb etc. The ride is being organized by Bluegrass Sierra Club. Meet on Midland Ave by the Lexington Herald Leader shortly befor 2 p.m.

:: Thursday July 5 :: 2-on-2 Bike Polo Throwdown – 6:30 p.m. @ Dogtown on Manchester St.

:: Saturday, July 21 :: Rich’s Dead Ends Alleycat. 7:30 pm @ Woodland Park, $5 registration - race at 8:13pm. 1st place male and female split the pot. After party TBA.

>> Dog Events from Dogtown

:: Thursday June 28 :: Canine Style Show from 4-7 pm @ For the Love of Dogs Bakery - 113 Clay Ave. Stop Canine Nudity! Join For the Love of Dogs Bakery and other area businesses for the first Lexington Canine Fashion Show. Runway Show starting at 6 pm. All proceeds will benefit the Lexington area Love on a Leash Group. Love on a Leash is a group of volunteers who do therapy work with their dogs in places such as nursing homes, schools, and hospitals. Festivities will include wine tasting, raffles and special pricing on many items throughout the bakery.

:: July ??:: Doggy Ice-cream Social and Art show. Join Dogtown for a fun-filled day of playing in the sun and chilling in the doggy pools. There will be a local artist, Allison NeCamp, showing off her dog art. Live music. Ice cream for humans and dogs! Time and date TBA. Keep an eye on Dogtown’s website for details - http://dogtownlexington.com/calendar.aspx

- compiled by Greg Abernathy

:::::::::::::::::::::: THE PICKS ::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::: Wednesday, June 27 - Wednesday, July 11 :::::::::::

:: Thursday, June 28 ::
KEN VANDERMARK/TIM DAISY DUO @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell)
doors 8pm/show 8:30pm, all ages, $5 suggested donation

Two of the finest players from the Chicago free-jazz/new jazz scene - Ken Vandermark (saxophones/reeds; leader of the Vandermark 5, FME, member of the Brotzmann Chicago Tentet, Sonore) and Tim Daisy (percussionist; leader of the Festival Quartet, member of Wrack, Triage, the Vandermark 5, Rempis Percussion Quartet, Dragons 1976). Expect two firey sets of fully improvised duets. This is Vandermark's first trip to Lexington in a year and a half. Don't sleep on it! Part of the Outside the Spotlight jazz and improvised music series. http://www.kenvandermark.com, http://www.timdaisy.com
[Full Disclosure: I helped organize this show.]

:: Thursday, June 28 ::
THE CHEAT w/THE 45’s OF FUNK (dj set) @ Busters
10pm, ages 21+, FREE

FREE rock fun. http://www.myspace.com/iheartthecheat

:: Friday, June 29 ::
THE DIALECTICS w/photography by Eric Wilkinson @ Salottos, corner of Euclid and Limestone
10pm, ages 21+, $5

The Dialetics = Lexington’s funky live hip hop. This gig marks the debut of the group’s new mc Emily Bruner. There will also be an exhibit of Eric Wilkinson’s photography to illuminate the band’s song, "honiez with the accents." NOTE: If you bring two paying friends with them to the show, you get in free. Just tell the door person you’re “down with The Dialectics Street Team.”

:: Sunday, July 1 ::
FRED LONBERG-HOLM’S VALENTINE TRIO @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell)
doors 7:30pm/show 8pm, all ages, $5 suggested donation ** FREE ICE CREAM **

A beautiful cello/bass/drums trio from Chicago merging elements of free-jazz, European improv, and neo-classical musics. The group is led by cellist Fred Lonberg-Holm (member of Brotzmann Chicago Tentet, Vandermark 5) and features Jason Roebke (bass; leader of Rapid Croche) and Frank Rosaly (drums; member of Chicago Luzern Exchange, Rempis Percussion Quartet).

Some info from Lonberg-Holm's website - "The Valentine Trio was begun as a tribute project to the jazz cello great Fred Katz. The first record was titled A Valentine for Fred Katz and featured Katz's compositions and others he recorded. The bassist was Jason Roebke and the drummer was Glenn Kotche. The second record, Other Valentines covered compositions by a diverse collection of composers including Gil Scott-Heron, Syd Barrett, Jeff Tweedy, Sun Ra, Cat Power, as well as originals by Lonberg-Holm and Roebke. Frank Rosaly replaced Kotche, Roebke stayed on. The third and most recent disc, Terminal Valentine, continues the same line-up and features original compositions by Fred Lonberg-Holm. The music for the trio's new record ("Terminal Valentine" on Atavistic") was conceived of for his quartet Terminal Four. After trying the charts with Roebke and Rosaly, he decided to develop the book with the trio." More info – http://www.lonberg-holm.info.

C’mon … you can’t beat a summer Sunday night with good music and FREE ice cream!
[Full Disclosure: I helped organize this show.]

:: Monday, July 2 ::
THE BESTIES w/BRANDO AND THE PHANTASMOS and THE VERONICA VAUGHNS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell) - 8pm, all ages, $3-$5 suggested donation

A great pop lineup. The Besties = cute pop from NYC. Brando and the Phantasmos = bedroom pop from Brandon Shields and friends. The Veronica Vaughns = lovely male/female pop from Sammy & Tony of The Melody Function and Ideal Free Distribution. WARNER = new sounds from members of Duck Fat. Everybody knows the Icehouse gets hot during the summer. Solution = More FREE ice cream. Very excited about this one. I’ve been jonesing for a good pop show. http://myspace.com/thebesties, http://myspace.com/brandophantasmo, http://myspace.com/idealfreedistribution, http://myspace.com/duckfat
[Full Disclosure: I helped organize this show.]

:: Tuesday, July 3 ::
THE HIGH WATER MARKS w/LISMORE and WAX FANG @ The Dame
doors 9pm, ages 21+, $5

The High Water Marks = great, loud, jangle pop from Hilarie Sidney (formerly of the Apples in Stereo), Per Ole Bratset (Palermo), Mike Snowden (LFUCS, The Fakes, Attempt), and Jim Lindsay (Oranger). They make me jump up and down, pump my fists in the air, and dance like a complete dork. I wish they played out more. http://myspace.com/thehighwatermarks

:: Wednesday, July 4 ::
“Independent Music On Independence Day 2007” featuring THE SWELLS, BIG FRESH, WUSSY, 500 MILES TO MEMPHIS, and IN ENDEAVORS ITALYA @ Phoenix Park, corner of Limestone and Main – 11am-5:30pm, all ages, FREE

Great Independence Day lineup presented by CD Central and WRFL 88.1 FM our two most reliable sources for independent music. Kicks off at 10am with The Swells. Then, Big Fresh at 11. Cincinnati’s Wussy (a new band from Chuck Cleaver of the Ass Ponys) will play at 1:15pm. Another Cincy band 500 Miles To Memphis hits the stage after the parade (around 3:15pm). Then, In Endeavors Italya attempts to rock us back toward sobriety from 4:30-5:30pm. I said it in the last issue – this is the absolute best part of the J4 festivities downtown.

:: Thursday, July 5 ::
WRETCHED WORST w/CABOLADIES and BEN ALLEN (dj set) @ Busters
10pm, ages 21+, FREE

Noisy. Droney. Wretched and beautiful. FREE.

:: Monday, July 9 ::
J.RODDY WALSTON & THE BUSINESS w/DE NOVO DAHL and THE MOXIES @ The Dame
doors 9pm, ages 21+, $

Great variety of theatric/psychedelic pop sounds from Baltimore/Nashville/Lex. http://myspace.com/jroddy, http://myspace.com/denovodahl, http://myspace.com/themoxiesrock

:: Tuesday, July 10 ::
MARY HALVORSON & JESSICA PAVONE w/JUDITH BERKSON @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell)
8pm, all ages, $3-$5 suggested donation

Halvorson & Pavone = guitar and cello duo from NYC. Recommended to fans of Derek Bailey and Gastr del Sol. Their show at Mecca in January 2006 was gorgeous. http://myspace.com/maryandjess. Judith Berkson = intense vocal and Wurlitzer experimentation from Brooklyn – “improvising and playing songs by schumann, schoenberg, standards, my own, howard jones and on” (from her myspace page). http://myspace.com/judithberkson. [Full Disclosure: I helped organize this show.]

:: Wednesday, July 11 ::
SOULS OF MISCHIEF w/ICON THE MIC KING, KAZE, ZEPH & AZEEM @ The Dame
doors 9pm, ages 21+, $

Souls of Mischief = West Coast hip hop royalty. Members of the Heiroglyphics crew. http://myspace.com/soulsofmischief.

:: Also worthwhile in the June 27-July 11 timeframe ::
Every Sunday THE BLUEGRASS COLLECTIVE @ The Fishtank, corner of Euclid and Woodland – 9pm, no cover
Thurs/June 28 ROBINELLA @ The Dame
Thurs/July 5 LexingtonHipHop.com Launch Party @ The Dame

:: Soon Soon ::
Thurs/July 12 LUCKY PINEAPPLE w/IDAHO ALASKA and JASON CORDER (dj set) @ Busters – ages 21+, FREE
Thurs/July 19 JASON ZAVALA w/J.C. SAXON (dj set) @ Busters – ages 21+, FREE
Thurs/July 19 THE GOURDS @ The Dame
Fri/July 20 JE SUIS FRANCE w/NIGHT MOVES (member of Masters of the Hemisphere) @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Fri/July 20 VHS OR BETA @ The Dame
Sat/July 21 G-FUNK @ The Dame
Mon/July 23 THESE UNITED STATES w/CARTRIGHT @ The Dame
Thurs/July 26 KILL TOBY WYATT w/MARK MURRAY (dj set) @ Busters – ages 21+, FREE
Thurs/July 26 AVETT BROTHERS @ The Dame
Fri&Sat/July 27&28 The Forecastle Festival featuring DE LA SOUL, GIRL TALK, ALOHA, HIGH WATER MARKS, PARTICLE, CHEER ACCIDENT, and tons more @ The Belvedere (Louisville) – all ages, http:// http://www.forecastlefest.com/
Mon/July 30 MARAH w/WILLIE BLEEDING @ The Dame
Fri/Aug 3 DON CABALLERO w/WAX FANG @ The Dame
Sat/Aug 4 IDEAL FREE DISTRIBUTION w/BUNNYGRUNT, ZAVALA, THAT’S MY DAUGHTER, and RYAN ANDERSON @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Sat/Aug 4 RASPUTINA w/MY BRIGHTEST DIAMOND (solo) @ The Dame
Thurs/Aug 23 ELEKIBASS w/VELCRO STARS @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Sat/Sept 8 ROBBIE FULKS @ The Dame
Fri/Sept 28 VHS OR BETA @ The Dame
Sat/Sept 29 KELLY WILLIS @ The Dame
Thurs/Oct 4 DO MAKE SAY THINK @ The Dame

:: Pertinent Resources ::

__Lexington__
THE DAME, 156 W.Main St, Lexington - http://www.dameky.com
THE ICEHOUSE, 412 Cross St (off W.Maxwell), Lexington – http://myspace.com/icehouselex
MECCA dance studio/gallery, 451 Chair Avenue, off S.Broadway near Bolivar - http://www.meccadance.com
CHARLES MANSION (a venue no longer, but the website’s a good spot to find out about shows) – http://www.charlesmansion.org
FROWNY BEAR, 208 Forest Park
THIRD STREET STUFF COFFEE, corner of Limestone and 3rd Street – ph. 859/255-5301
THE FISHTANK, corner of Woodland and Euclid Ave - http://www.thefishtankbar.com
NATASHA'S CAFE, 112 Esplanade - http://www.beetnik.com/
DOWNTOWN ARTS CENTER, 141 E. Main St, Lexington – http://www.lexarts.org
ARTSPLACE, 161 N.Mill St, Lexington
SINGLETARY CENTER FOR THE ARTS, corner of Euclid and Rose Sts – http://www.uky.edu/SCFA/
COUNTER FICTION (metal/punk/hardcore all ages show listings) – http://www.counterfiction.com
CRICKET PRESS (amazing local poster art) - http://www.cricket-press.com
WRFL 88.1FM (UK's student-run radio station) - http://wrfl881.org
YOU AIN’T NO PICASSO (great locally-produced music blog) – http://www.youaintnopicasoo.com

__Louisville__
LAVA (Louisville Assembly of Vanguard Artists) HOUSE - 927 Shelby Parkway, Louisville - http://www.lavahouse.org
HEADLINERS MUSIC HALL, Louisville - 1386 Lexington Road, ph. 502/584-8088 - www.headlinerslouisville.com
UNCLE PLEASANTS, 2126 S. Preston, Louisville - p.502/634-4147
THE POUR HAUS, 1481 S. Shelby Street (corner of Shelby and Burnett), Louisville
THE RUDYARD KIPLING, 422 West Oak Street, Louisville - http://www.therudyardkipling.com/pages/206999/index.htm
OLD LOUISVILLE COFFEHOUSE, 1489 S. Fourth St, Louisville - ph. 502/635-6660
PRODUCTION SIMPLE (produce many of the events at Headliners and Uncle Pleasants) – http://www.productionsimple.com

__Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky__
THE SOUTHGATE HOUSE, Newport, KY - http://www.southgatehouse.com
ALCHEMIZE, 3929 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH – http://www.alchemizebar.com
THE COMET, 4579 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH - http://www.cometbar.com
BOGART'S, 2621 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH - http://www.bogarts.com
NORTHSIDE TAVERN, 4163 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH – http://www.northside-tavern.com

Know of an upcoming event that others should get hip to? Let us know - email informationactivists@yahoo.com. All Picks by Ross Compton unless otherwise noted.

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