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by Michael W. Bright - January 3, 2023

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville KY— I had been listening to this guy’s music for a few days trying to figure out an approach to the upcoming concert. Tab Benoit has been touring nonstop, more or less, for the past five years, save six months off the road

Southern Culture on the Skids // Live @ Headliners // 10.19.19

by Michael W. Bright - November 2, 2019

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY - Think of every offensive, nasty, and downright unjust cliche you've ever heard about the South or Southerners and put it to music. Stir in a big dose of surfin' guitar and you will end up with something like Southern Culture on

Red Sun Rising // Live @ Headliners // 3.21.19

by Michael W. Bright - April 2, 2019

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY - Red Sun Rising kicked off their "Peel" tour last week in Louisville, and the only unfortunate thing was that a whole bunch of folks missed their remarkable debut in the half filled club. The day after their opening night also marked

Mt. Joy with Wilderado // Live @ Headliners // 3.13.19

by Michael W. Bright - March 22, 2019

Article and Photos by Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY - Before Wednesday night's performance, and everyday thereafter, my personal Mt. Joy playlist hadn't even begun to get stale. It's probably because hooks like, "But if it's the drugs, the women, the wine, the weed, the love... just take it oh-oh-oh," ("Silver

Joy Williams // Live @ Headliners // 12.01.18

by Michael W. Bright - December 7, 2018December 10, 2018

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- The night's performance was less like a concert, and more like you had invited Joy Williams into your living room for a visit to tell some stories and play some of your favorite songs. Headliners Music Hall admirably decided to drag enough

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

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

The Security Project // Live @ Headliners // 11.15.17

by Michael W. Bright - November 20, 2017November 20, 2017

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- On the face of it, this looks like a deliberately losing venture; a cover band that only plays the deepest, least familiar album cuts from the band or person to whom they are paying tribute. Stylistically reconfiguring the songs on stage

Real Estate and The New Pornographers // The Forecastle Festival After-Parties @ Headliners // 7.14-15.17

by Michael W. Bright - July 27, 2017July 31, 2017

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY - Real Estate writes and plays music that's perfect if you're falling in love. It works if you're breaking up as well. If you're feeling lighthearted on a spring day it's absolutely appropriate. If you're really down in the dumps, wearing your tortured