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by Michael W. Bright - October 9, 2018October 9, 2018

Photos and Article by Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY-- Steely Dan, the ever-morphing entity of musicians at the peak of their skills, came to town again. They played to a full house and they killed, as usual. The band has been making Louisville a regular stop because its usually a guaranteed sell

Gary Numan // Live @ Headliners // 9.25.18

by Michael W. Bright - October 5, 2018

Article and Photos by Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY-- It was unanimous. Every person I talked with at the Gary Numan concert had all been turned on to the music, via the single "Cars," by their dads. "Cars," by Gary Numan was the first exposure to "New Wave" for many radio listeners in

Bourbon and Beyond Music & Food Festival // Champions Park // 9.22.18

by Michael W. Bright - October 3, 2018October 3, 2018

Article by Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY --A truncated festival has nothing to do with elephants. It has everything to do with rain, flooding, and a full day of music... canceled. This year's second Bourbon and Beyond Music and Food Festival was a little less music, but plenty of Kentucky's favorite

The Wailers // Live @ The Mercury Ballroom // 7.13.18

by Michael W. Bright - July 20, 2018

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY - It was Friday, July 13th, the first day of the Forecastle Festival weekend and the Wailers were playing a late night after-party. The lady at the door pointed to my Bob Marley and the Wailers tour t-shirt and asked me if

Of Montreal // Live @ Headliners Music Hall // 6.16.18

by Michael W. Bright - June 26, 2018

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- June is Pride month across the country and signs of the 18th annual Kentuckiana Pride Festival weekend were all over town. Louisville has been widely proclaimed a "top 10" LGBTQ friendly city not just in the U.S., but globally. The day's

The Mavericks // Live @ The Iroquois Amphitheater // 4.27.18

by Michael W. Bright - May 7, 2018

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- Described as Tex-Mex, Americana, even traditional neo-country, which frankly sounds like a contradictory description, the Mavericks first came to international attention when their second and third albums both broke into the top 10 Country Album charts in the United States and Canada, going

Timeflies // Live @ Concord Music Hall // 4.6.18

by Charles Yamabe - April 11, 2018April 11, 2018

Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, IL -- Timeflies, the group best known for their "Timeflies Tuesdays," played a sold-out show at Concord Music Hall on Friday. What is Timeflies Tuesdays, you ask? Well, in what has become the new norm in the music world (thanks to Youtube, Soundcloud, Facebook,

The Velcro Pygmies // Live @ The Mercury Ballroom // 3.24.18

by Michael W. Bright - March 28, 2018

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY— Being on the road is tough work for any band, no doubt about it. When you’ve been on the road for more than 20 years, the work has got to be something you love, something with rewards. The Velcro Pygmies are a

Lotus // Live @ The Vic Theater // 2.9.18

by Charles Yamabe - February 15, 2018

Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, Illinois -The lights are dim and the fog is heavy! No, this isn't a London alleyway on a midsummer night, it's the famous Vic Theater in Chicago and tonight the entertainment is being brought by the infectious sounds of Lotus. The band is best

White Reaper // Live @ Headliners // 11.25.17

by Michael W. Bright - December 4, 2017December 4, 2017

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- One of the few true four day weekends on this year’s calendar created a grand opportunity for Headliners in Louisville. Typically folks whose home base is here come flocking back for exaggerated meals with family, shots with friends, and wild ambitions