All things about music and musicians
Local is more than simply a word to Mike Slaton, manager of Iroquois Amphitheater; it’s a mission. Since 2010, the amphitheater has hosted nationally-recognized names like The Shins and Bright Eyes, and has since doubled the number of concerts per year. … Continue reading
It’s 9 p.m. on a Monday night at DeadBird Studios and there’s a filthy jam session in the works. I’m sitting on a stool in a wide-open space. Around me is a drum set on a riser, a wall of … Continue reading
Are you as excited as I am to go to Forecastle? My Morning Jacket, Neko Case, Wilco – I’m doing a little dance just thinking about it. But wait. Are you hiring a sitter? No need. Take your kids to … Continue reading
Many devotees of Louisville’s music scene were left confounded by the sudden closure of ear X-tacy late last year. After all, it wasn’t long ago that artists and fans alike could readily find and discover local talent within the bins … Continue reading
“I don’t believe in the hobby as a hobby. This is a problem because sometimes it’s not relaxing. But, for me, it’s not about relaxing; it’s about the missed opportunity. It’s about that 17-year-old kid who said, ‘Hmm, maybe I … Continue reading
Plaid is the new black, pork belly is the new bacon, and the speakeasy is the new gastropub, but above everything else….
The door is unassuming. Muted and industrial, it stands quietly in the face of a stone wall. A mixture of gravel and weeds rises in a subtle slope around its shoulders before shooting to a hilltop; a tangle of foliage … Continue reading
Kathy Weisbach greets me at the door of her home in Crescent Hill followed by her dog, Dottie; a small white dog with black spots, floppy ears and a gentle disposition.