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Chuck Prophet takes the stage at Cosmic Charlie's this Wednesday evening.
TUESDAY, MAY 15
Candlebox Buster's Billiards and Backroom 899 Manchester St, 9 p.m., $20, 18+
Candlebox are holdovers from the age of grunge in the early nineties, best known for their song "Far Behind." As a sign of their dedication, the group can still tour 1,000 seat venues such as Buster’s. Led by singer Kevin Martin, the band traffics in low, distorted guitars and soaring, Eddie Vedder-like vocals. For a trip down memory lane, Candlebox remains relevant.
Songwriter's Night: Adrea LaRoche,Dock Steffey,Tom Green Natasha's Bistro, 112 Esplanade, 8 p.m., $7, all ages.
Tuesday Dinner Finger Lickin Pickin: Ray Smith, Lee Owen Willie’s Locally Known, 805 North Broadway, 7 p.m.
Big Band & Jazz Presents The Metrognomes at Moondance at Midnight Amphitheater (Beaumont) 7 p.m., free, all ages.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16
Chuck Prophet Cosmic Charlie’s 388 Woodland Avenue, 8 p.m., 18+, $12. The Americana singer/songwriter and guitarist is known for his lyrically-based songwriting as much as his unique guitar style.
Willow Branch Wanderers Natasha's Bistro, 112 Esplanade, 9 p.m., $5, all ages
Megan Jean Al’s Bar, Sixth and South Limestone, 9 p.m.
I Like You, Thee Eventually The Green Lantern, 497 W 3rd St, 8 p.m. I Like You is a burgeoning Lexington band led by Eric Conner. The band combines a variety of styles to form a succinct whole, the sound of which resembles classic alternative rock of the 90’s.
King’s Ransom Parlay Social, 257 West Short Street, 8 p.m., 21+
THURSDAY, MAY 17
HANK 3 Buster's Billiards and Backroom 899 Manchester St, 9 p.m., $18 adv / $22 dos, 18+. Hank Williams III is the latest in a line of country royalty. He has a particularly rowdy take on country that harkens back to the days of classic honky tonks. With a raw and unpolished vigor, Hank II keeps classic country alive one show at a time.
Dea Riley's Birthday Celebration Natasha's Bistro, 112 Esplanade, 8 p.m., $10, all ages. Featuring Coralee and the Twonies, Kim THomas and her Amazing Ukelele, Heather PArrish, Solidago and Jill Coffman with Mark Girkey and Bill Hammond.
Atomic Solace; The Devyl Nellys; Tied in 2 Al’s Bar, Sixth and South Limestone, 9 p.m., $5
DJ Warrenpeace Cosmic Charlie’s 388 Woodland Avenue, 10 p.m., 18+, $5
Thursday Night Live presents Sundy Best 5/3 Pavilion at Cheapside Park, 5:30 p.m., free, all ages.
Ice Cream Socialist Party, Loaded Nuns and Black SundayThe Green Lantern, 497 W 3rd St, 8 p.m., 21+
The Payback Parlay Social 257 West Short Street, 8 p.m. James Brown tribute band consisting of a local all-star group.
Thursday Night Honky Tonk Willie’s Locally Known, 805 North Broadway, 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, MAY 18
Those Crosstown Rivals Al’s Bar, Sixth and South Limestone, 10 p.m.
Julia Knight Natasha's Bistro, 112 Esplanade, 9 p.m., $5, all ages. From the venue website "Julia's music career started at the young age of 12 when she began playing guitar and writing songs. A singer-songwriter of unusual skill, Julia released her debut CD in January 2012 titled "Just Live". In addition to her original songs, Julia puts an acoustic spin on a number of covers ranging from Elvis and Beatles tunes to current artists like Adele, Taylor Swift, Ingrid Michaelson, Colbie Caillat and more. Julia received the 2012 Rising Star and Entertainer of the Year Award from NACMAI & Songwriter of The Year, Entertainer of The Year in 2011."
Nastynasty, Dj Bootysweat, Jon Dose Cosmic Charlie’s 388 Woodland Avenue, 10 p.m., $10/15
Newtown, Marv Ashbee and High Octane Willie’s Locally Known, 805 North Broadway, 6:30 p.m., $5
Lexington for Literacy:Shemale Fiesta, Coralee & The Townies, Magic Potion, Six Merry Murderesses, Relic Delic, Allison Duvall Irish Dancer, Two Clowns & A Trick Buster's Billiards and Backroom 899 Manchester St, 8 p.m., $10 18+. A showcase for a lot of great local acts. All proceeds for the event will be donated to Reading Camp.
Domino Band Parlay Social 257 West Short Street, 9:30 p.m.
Roosevelt Dime Natasha's Bistro, 112 Esplanade, 11p.m., $8, all ages
Ancient Warfare, Le Tour, Stri p.m.all Ballads The Green Lantern, 497 W 3rd St, 8 p.m., all ages. Ancient Warfare is an all girl group comprised of Rachel Yanarella, Echo Wilcox and Emily Hagihara. Together the band produces a special kind of rock music augmented with Yanarella’s viola.From the band’s Facebook"Drawling over ambient guitars and a pulsating timbre. Ancient Warfare consorts with forlorn matters of the heart combined with an incorrigible desire for promise within it. A marrying of Mark Lanegan and Chrissie Hynde, with flower toting bridesmaids PJ Harvey and Margo Timmins, Ancient Warfare imposes conviction and leaves one violated and pining for the next inhalation. Pure and blameless, at least for now."
SATURDAY, MAY 19
Horse Feathers, Mount Moriah, Matt Bauer Cosmic Charlie’s 388 Woodland Avenue, 10 p.m., $10, 18+. This Portland indie folk band features a rotating cast of musicians and a notable string section.
Lexington Singers: Aquarius Lexington Opera House,430 W. Vine St. 8 p.m., $15-20. From the venue website:Lexington Singers: Aquarius Talk about a concert to tie-dye for. All will be groovy as the Singers let their hair down and tap into the zeitgeist of the 60's and 70's, performing classic cuts and great anthems from the rock operas, musicals and concept albums that defined the times. If your album collection ever included (or better, still includes) Tommy, Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, Godspell, Sgt. Pepper's Lonelyhearts Club Band, Days of Future Passed, or Pet Sounds, Aquarius Flashback is a trip you won't want to miss.
The City Natasha's Bistro, 112 Esplanade, 8:30 p.m., $8, all ages.
Vessel Al’s Bar, Sixth and South Limestone, 10 p.m., $8
The Rooster's Crow Willie’s Locally Known, 805 North Broadway, 9 p.m., $5
Prelude to "It's A Grand Night For Singing!" Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose Street. All ages.
Chris Cambell Parlay Social 257 West Short Street, 9:30 p.m.
Soul Funkin Dangerous Natasha's Bistro, 112 Esplanade, 11:30 p.m., $5, all ages
SUNDAY, MAY 20
Lee Owen Willie’s Locally Known, 805 North Broadway, 6 p.m., all ages
Lexington Singers: Aquarius Lexington Opera House,430 W. Vine St. 3 p.m., $20, $18 senior, $15 studentFrom the venue website: "Lexington Singers: Aquarius Talk about a concert to tie-dye for. All will be groovy as the Singers let their hair down and tap into the zeitgeist of the 60's and 70's, performing classic cuts and great anthems from the rock operas, musicals and concept albums that defined the times. If your album collection ever included (or better, still includes) Tommy, Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, Godspell, Sgt. Pepper's Lonelyhearts Club Band, Days of Future Passed, or Pet Sounds, Aquarius Flashback is a trip you won't want to miss."
MONDAY, MAY 21
Central Kentucky Guitar Night:Ben Lacy and Bob Bryant, Chris Weiss Natasha's Bistro, 112 Esplanade, 8 p.m., $6, all ages.
Dan Jackson Parlay Social 257 West Short Street, 7 p.m.
Woodsongs presents The Trews and Dulcie TaylorThe Kentucky Theatre, 214 East Main St. 6:45 p.m., $7, all ages. From the venue website: "The Trews are rock band out of Canada looking for their audience in the US. The band had been on an upwardly mobile streak since "Not Ready to Go" first came pumping out of Canadian radio back in 2003. They wasted no time piling success on top of success, watching their stature grow with with two gold records, ten top-10 singles and 850-plus concerts logged. The band will be performing a special unplugged session for their WoodSongs performance. Their latest release is 'Hope & Ruin.' … Dulcie Taylor is an award-winning singer/songwriter from Washington, DC area. Her clear, supple voice, down-to-earth lyrics and her songwriting use of the mountain dulcimer first caught our attention several years ago. Check out show #218 in the WoodSongs archive. She's back with a new album 'Free of this Sorrow' on MesaBluemoon and will be joined by Nashville musician, songwriter and really good friend of the show Bill Wence. In addition to crafting song lyrics, Dulcie Taylor is a prolific writer of poetry and prose. She is an elected member of the Board of Directors of the Poetry Series at Washington, D.C.'s Folger Shakespeare Library."