You might not recall the Marquis De Tren & Bonny “Prince” Billy released called Solemns, but it’s been out there for bit, garnering press occasionally, as befits most Will Oldham projects. Check the most recent review at Popmatters.com
May 152013
May 152013
The chatter over the weekend among a certain brand of young hipsters was about the upcoming Mary Gauthier show at Uncle Slayton’s on May 19. Gauthier has put markers down in any of a number of contemporary scenes, including as a restauranteur, philosopher, short storywriter, recovering alcoholic, adopted child, LGBT person and, of songwriter, at which she is best, though she didn’t writer a song until she was 35. Following a career littered with recognition and awards, Gauthier has a new recording, 2012’s Live at Blue Rock, featuring a mix of old and new songs. Scott Nolan will open. Tickets are only $15.
Check her out singing “The Last of The Hobo Kings”:
Website: http://www.marygauthier.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/marygauthiersongs
May 142013
May 142013
You’ve got your downtown hotel booked, right? Maybe you laid in a stash just for cab fare (if you can find one) Why the need? Simple. Forecastle Fest is extending the Kentucky Bourbon Trail into the Festival with a lineup of Bourbon offerings, featuring an expanded Bourbon Lodge, bourbon-inspired culinary experience and much more.
The 2013 Bourbon Lodge will feature over 12 Kentucky Bourbon brands joining to offer over 30 Bourbon selections, including Four Roses, Maker’s Mark, Woodford Reserve, Old Forrester, Early Times, Willet, Old Pogue, Heaven Hill, Corsair Distillery, Wild Turkey, Town Branch and Jim Beam, among others.
Here’s what else the Festival will offer:
“This year, we are partnering with Kentucky Distiller’s Association to make our bourbon lodge a more immersive experience, with additional bourbon bars, activations, and the new bourbon-inspired culinary experience SMOKED by Jim ‘N Nick’s and MilkWood!
Jim ‘N Nick’s is all about making the best BBQ possible with a guiding principle of “low and slow.” Combine that with Chef Edward Lee of MilkWood who says, “I’ve never met a bourbon I didn’t like,” and you have SMOKED. We are upping the game of the Bourbon Lodge this year with an amazing menu from local Louisvillian and former Top Chef contestant Chef Lee’s hot new restaurant, Milkwood, and the South’s best BBQ, Jim ‘N Nicks. Neither of these restaurants are known for taking shortcuts, so prepare yourself for an exciting and passionate menu, available exclusively at the Bourbon Lodge.
Master distillers and bourbon experts will also be on hand to discuss all things bourbon, including the fermentation and distillation process, unique history and historical figures, flavor profiles and more, direct from those who know it best.
Here are the cost details:
Option 1:
• For $5.00, fans will gain entry into the Lodge and receive 5 tickets.
• Each ticket is worth $1.00 and will be used to purchase food and drink inside the Lodge.
• Fans can re-enter the Lodge by showing a ticket.
• If fans are out of tickets, a minimum purchase of 5 tickets is required to re-enter the Lodge.
Option 2:
• Become an official member of the Bourbon Lodge.
• For $10.00, fans will gain entry into the Lodge and receive 5 tickets.
• Each ticket is worth $1.00 and will be used to purchase food and drink inside the Lodge.
• Official members will also receive a commemorative Bourbon Lodge double walled, steel mug from Eco Vessel. While supplies last!
• This mug will allow official members to re-enter the Bourbon Lodge at any time throughout the weekend, with or without having tickets on hand.
Stay sober, my friend.
May 142013
The Never Nervous blog was excited to report that the Young Widows, Metz and New Mother Nature show tonight, May 14, at Zanzabar will be webcast on ART+FM. There is no broadcast available as yet, as ART+FM does not yet have a license for on-air broadcasting. Find out more at www.artxfm.com
May 142013
Over at Hoosier Hits, Braden Lammers has a review of Soundgarden, but more interestingly, C. Michael Stewart has a gallery of some of his usual excellent shots of the show. Worth a look.
May 142013
Houndmouth, the latest hot band to come out of the New Albany/Corydon/Louisville triangle is heading for an European tour starting this week in Brighton, England. They have to be back in Burbank, CA by June 5 to appear on the Conan O’Brien show, the day after their newest album, From The Hills Below The City is released. Then they go play Bonnaroo.
Here’s the official “On The Road” video:
Keep up with the band at . Be sure to wish them best of luck; we do.
May 142013
Forest Fest 2013 will offer your best bluegrass lineup in town so far this year, with Michael Cleveland & Flame Keeper featuring Audie Blaylock, Della Mae, Whiskey Bent Valley Boys and Chatham County Line. It all happens at the Jefferson County Memorial Forest Manor House on May 18. The event is free but parking is $10. Load your car up with friends and go.
May 132013
A new album, The Movement, commemorates the 20th year of Rusted Root as a band, now on tour and featuring original members
Michael Glabicki (lead vocals, guitar); Liz Berlin (vocals, percussion); Patrick Norman (vocals, bass, percussion); Colter Harper (guitar); Preach Freedom (percussion) and Dirk Miller (guitar). They’ll play Diamond Pub (Barrett Ave.) on June 13. Ticket info to follow.
May 132013
The Village Voice has an interview with Rodan’s Jeff Mueller and Tara Jane O’Neil about the upcoming release of After Fifteen Quiet Years, the collection of rarities and live recordings. Go read it here.