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Rachael Sage takes the stage at Natasha's on Friday, June 1.
TUESDAY, MAY 29
WRFL presents The American Grafitti Tour, featuring Tanya Morgan, Koncept, Playdough and Bodega Brovas Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave., 18+, 10 p.m., $10. Hip hop showcase.
Lee Owen Willie's Locally Known, 805 N. Broadway, noon.
The Mastersons Natasha's Bistro, 112 Esplanade, 9 p.m., $7.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 30
Red Barn Radio presents Chattering Magpies Artsplace, 161 N. Mill St., 7 p.m., $8.
Boogie Matrix Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave., 18+, 10 p.m., $5.
Kings Ransom Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St. 8 p.m.
Erin Aubrey Natasha's Bistro, 112 Esplanade, 9 p.m., $5.
THURSDAY, MAY 31
Kiya Heartwood Natasha's Bistro, 112 Esplanade, 9 p.m., $8. From the venue website: "Award winning Roots singer-songwriter Kiya Heartwood's new solo CD, Bold Swimmer delivers "soulful confessions, political broadside and a wicked groove". Bold Swimmer was produced by Grammy nominated producer, Mark Hallman, who is known for his work with Elisa Gilkyson, Ani Difranco, Oasis and others. Heartwood's musical influences include Bonnie Raitt, Richard Thompson, Bruce Cockburn and Cheryl Wheeler. Most Kentuckians know Kiya as the lead singer and songwriter for the Arista rock band Stealin Horses. Kiya tours nationally and internationally as a solo artist and with the duo Wishing Chair. Kiya makes her happy home in Austin, TX."
The Kentucky Hoss Cats at Willie's Locally Known, 805 N. Broadway, 7 p.m.
Domino Band Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St. 8 p.m.
FRIDAY, JUNE 1
Ellie Herring, Skeleton Hands, Parallels Cosmic Charlie's, 388 Woodland Ave., 18+, 10 p.m., $8.
Rachael Sage Natasha's, 112 Esplanade, 9 p.m., $5. From the venue website: "Rachael Sage has had an illustrious career as a independent artist, respected and praised by the likes of the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Rolling Stone and Billboard. She has shared the stage with Ani DiFranco, Sarah McLachlan, and Shawn Colvin and her songs have appeared on MTV, HBO and the "Fame" soundtrack. She has made a name for herself as one of the most active touring artists in independent music with her theatrical stage show, signature flair and colorful stage banter. Billboard has said "her keen ironic sense of humor and quirky sense of the profound is what makes her special as a songwriter" and RollingStone.com called her a "genuine talent." This year, her label MPress Records received its first GRAMMY nomination and its first Billboard charting record."
Bluegrass Collective Willie's Locally Known, 805 N. Broadway. 8 p.m., $5.
Still Kickin' Band Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St. 9:30 p.m.
Bret Michaels Buster’s, 899 Manchester St., 18+, 9 p.m., $28 in advance/$32 at the door. Michaels is best known for his role as the lead vocalist of glam metal group Poison.
SATURDAY, JUNE 2
Space Capone Cosmic Charlie's, 388 Woodland Ave., 21+ 10 p.m., $5.
Mitch Barrett and Owen Reynolds Natasha’s, 112 Esplanade, 9 a.m., $8.
Idiot Glee, Ellie Herring, Auto Delta Time and Carl Calm Al's Bar, 601 N. Limestone, 10 p.m., $5
Belfry Fellows at Willie's Locally Known, 805 N. Broadway, 8 p.m., $5.
Prefab Rehab Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St. 9:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, JUNE 3
Pharaoh Loosey/Moonlight Bride Cosmic Charlie's, 388 Woodland Ave.,10 p.m., $5. With Ancient Warfare and Octopus Jones.
Lee Owen & friends Willie's Locally Known, 805 N. Broadway, 6 p.m., all ages
MONDAY, JUNE 4
Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour presents Marty Raybon and Charlie McCoy Kentucky Theatre, 214 E. Main St., 6:30 p.m., $5-10. From the venue website: “Marty Raybon has been called one of the greatest singers in music. Marty's signature country soulful vocals with Shenandoah were developed many years ago when he performed Bluegrass and Gospel music with his family.Throughout his epic journey, spanning nearly three decades, Marty has produced a remarkable list of career accomplishments including; multiple number one singles, top selling albums, CMA, ACM, IBMA, and Grammy Awards, along with scores of other accolades. Collectively, his contributions to the recording industry have sold well into the millions and he has performed literally thousands of live concerts at four corners of the earth. Marty has just released two new albums, Hand to Plow & Southern Roots & Branches, this year on Rural Rhythm Records. Charlie McCoy and his world class harmonica work has been a mainstay in Music City since the '60s. Charlie has played on dozens of hit records, including work for such legends as Elvis Presley, Simon & Garfunkel, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and many more. But the work that has distinguished this harmonica ace is contained on more than two dozen albums that Charlie has released over the past 3 decades. In 2009, Charlie was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Charlie latest is Lonesome Whistle: A Tribute to Hank Williams.”
Loaded Nuns, Frank Rocket Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave., 21+, 10 p.m., $5. With the Slagsmiths and the Tattooed Bastards.
Dan Jackson & Friends Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St. 7 p.m.