We heard from Cabin after posting the preview clip yesterday. Shane Thomas emailed that the song referenced yesterday is for sale on their site now. He added: “We’ll be releasing a new track each week over the next 6 weeks, for sale only through our website. The last track will be released the Monday before our album release show, which is on June 29th at Diamonds Pub Concert hall. We’ll also be add 2 to 3 more songs over the course of the summer. Later on in the year we’ll be releasing the entire collection on vinyl and through the digital distributors.”
Keep up with them at http://www.cabinwebsite.com
Bardstown’s Stephen Foster Productions cranks up for its 54th season, beginning on June 8 with it’s traditional musical “The Steven Foster Story,” which will be presented on various days from June 8 through August 10, at My Old Kentucky Home State Park. This year, the company will also present a production of “Shrek” on various days between July 6 and August 8.
Also on the schedule is the Budweiser Live in the Park Concert Series. John Michael Montgomery kicks this series off on June 17; Yesterday, a Beatles tribute, performs on July 15; the Academy of Country Music’s New Female Artist of the Year Jana Kramer croons on July 29; Louisville’s The Monarchs and The Devonshires perform together on August 12 and Credence Revived complete the series on August 24.
Complete information, including dates and ticket prices, is available at stephenfoster.com
Perhaps it’s the case that the Gospel music genre in Louisville is under-served for concerts; regardless, a new promotion firm, Narrow Gate Productions, has been announced, with the first booking to feature Sandi Patty at Okolona Christian Church on July 27. Natalie Grant is scheduled on September 29, also at Okolona Christian Church. The premium and VIP seats for Patty are already sold out. Tickets are available at Attendstar.com/a>
The company plans to book four shows per year, according to an article by Michael Tierney. Read the rest here.
And speaking of Coliseum, Phillip Olympia at Never Nervous has a review of Sister Faith. He likes it.
Ryan Patterson of Coliseum has written a post on Chicago’s Touch And Go Records, the label that released various recordings by Louisville bands, including The For Carnation, June Of 44, Rachel Grimes and Rodan, among others. Go see what he has to say here.
Cabin has posted a preview (read: a clip) of their record. Head over here to listen to “River Isn’t Rising”. Temptions….
Over at the Never Nervous blog, Phillip Olympia wants us to know about a new band, Ritual Void, which is “a new hardcore four-piece featuring current and ex-members of bands like Frontier(s), Black Cross and Friends and Relatives.” Go read (and listen) about it here.Ritual Void.
Forecastle Fest comes in at number 7 in the Men’s Fitness magazine’s top ten festivals in the U.S. Read it for yourself here.
The Kentucky Reggae Festival returns to its traditional space and time, specifically, Memorial Day weekend at the Water Tower. This year, the lineup was very late in being announced; with that late start and the reality of Abbey Road On The River happening at the same time, the event might not be as successful as in the past. Nevertheless, reggae fans from around the region still manage to find out about it and show up. Festival admission is $8 before 6:00 p.m. and $11 afterward. Admission is free for children 10 and under.
Copa Di Vino Wines has been added as a sponsor, so your choice of beverages has expanded. The food and vendor booths will feature Jamaican/Caribbean-themed food and arts.
The schedule looks like this:
SATURDAY, May 25
Dem Reggae Bon 3pm – 5:00pm
Indika with Special Guest Ugochi 5:30pm- 8:30pm
Dub Tonic Kru 9pm – 11:30pm
Also enjoy the St. X Jungle Drummers between acts at 5:00 & 8:30!
SUNDAY, May 26
Zion and the Lion Roots Band 3pm – 5:00pm
The Ark Band 5:30pm – 8:30pm
The Cliftones 9pm – 11:30pm
Also enjoy the Kyene Drum Ensemble between acts at 5:00 & 8:30!
MONDAY, May 27
Dem Reggae Bon 2pm – 4:30pm
Anthem Band 5pm – 7pm

