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

All Them Witches // Live @ Zanzabar // 3.5.19

by Michael W. Bright - March 15, 2019March 15, 2019

Article and Photos by Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY - All Them Witches is a polished, expansive power trio out of Nashville currently crossing the country, then hitting Europe and Scandinavia in support of their fifth album, ATW, released last fall. They stopped into Louisville’s Zanzabar, blew off the doors, and left

Liz Cooper and the Stampede // Live @ Zanzabar // 1.18.18

by Michael W. Bright - January 28, 2019

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- Liz Cooper and her band, The Stampede, exude confidence and seasoning despite this being their first headlining tour. Based in the hyper-competitive musical environment of Nashville they're hitting clubs across the country through July in support of a first full length

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

Jim James // Live @ The Palace Theater // 11.21.18

by Michael W. Bright - December 3, 2018

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- If you needed an excuse to come to Louisville, here are some pretty good ones: There's the Kentucky Derby of course, or any of the fine thoroughbred races in spring and fall. Then, of course, is the distillery touring and tasting,

Gary Clark Jr. // Live the Louisville Palace Theater // 11.4.18

by Michael W. Bright - November 12, 2018

Photos and Article by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- Muddy Waters said it: "The blues had a baby and they named it rock and roll." Parent and child, two apparently separate generations of music come together with Gary Clark Jr. This guy is successful and comfortable with both and everything in

Ghost // Live @ the Palace Theater and @ the Murat Theatre // 10.29 and 10.30.18

by Michael W. Bright - November 5, 2018November 5, 2018

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright and Linda Carlson LOUISVILLE and INDIANAPOLIS- You gotta believe that Ghost is one of the most covered and photographed bands on tour for the past several years. Why? There is their collection of four studio albums that have climbed steadily up the album charts

Eric Johnson // Live @ Mercury Ballroom // 10.12.18

by Michael W. Bright - October 23, 2018November 5, 2018

Photos and Article by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY--As I've said in this space before: guitars and their players, that's my thing. Electric, acoustic, steel string, steel body, folk, rock, jazz, blues, it doesn't matter. For me, the skill is the thrill. So when you become familiar with a guy like

Steely Dan // The Palace Theater // 10.3.18

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