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Louisville-based songwriter Bonnie Prince Billy will play a benefit for Whitesburg community radio station WMMT at Cosmic Charlie's on Saturday.
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TUESDAY, JULY 3
Midtown Dickens, Wooden Wand, Englishman Al's Bar 601 North Limestone Street, 9 p.m. An evening of dark and lovely folk music headlined by quirky indie folk duo Midtown Dickens with support from two of Lexington's leading singer/songwriters, Wooden Wand and Englishman.
Get the Led Out: A Night of Led Zeppelin Featuring members of local acts Chico Fellini, Coralee, Killer Meteor and Fanged Robot. Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. 10 p.m., 18+, $10
The Velvet Blue Southland Jamboree, Collins Bowling Center, 205 Southland Dr. 7 p.m., free, all ages.
The Mallet Brothers Band Natasha's 112 Esplanade Alley, $5, 9 p.m. This New England roots and rock band was voted Portland, Maine's "Best Live Act" and "Best Local Act" last spring, and were nominated this year for "Best Emerging Artist" by Deli Magazine and "Best Maine Act" in the New England Music Awards.
Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St, 9:30 p.m.
Brandon Lee Adams Willie's Locally Known, 805 North Broadway, 7 p.m., free.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4
Free July 4 music, presented by CD Central and 10 in 20 Phoenix Park. 11 a.m.: Fanged Robot, Noon: Oh My Me; 1 p.m.: Coralee and the Townies; 3:30 p.m. Englishman; 4:30 p.m. Matt Duncan.
Red Barn Radio presents Bluegrass Boom at Willie's Locally Known Feat. Custom Made Bluegrass, Don and Carmen Rogers, Tyler Childers, Tree Jackson, Small Batch, Arthur and Arthur and Brandon Lee Adams. Willie's Locally Known, 805 N. Broadway, $8, 3p.m., all ages.
Bumpin': Independence Day Edition The popular Friday night dance party featuring DJ John Da Baptist will make a special Wednesday night appearance for Independence Day. Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. 10 p.m., 21+, $5
THURSDAY, JULY 5
Occidental Gypsy Natasha's 112 Esplanade Alley, $8, 9 p.m. From the venue website: "Occidental Gypsy is pioneering the sound of Gypsy Pop. Their melange of uptempo, high-energy rhythms of Gypsy, melded with the catchy melodic hooks of Pop delivers a thrilling auditory experience to listeners."
Honky Tonk Willie's Locally Known, 805 North Broadway, 8 p.m.
Thursday Night Live presents Better Off Dead ('80s music) Cheapside Pavilion, 4:30 - 7:30, free.
Captain Midnight Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. 10 p.m., 18+, $5
The Rezonators Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St, 8:30 p.m. Classic rock/ funk / blues.
FRIDAY, JULY 6
AVOL Benefit w/ The Deloreons, Palisades, Ancient Warfare Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. 10 p.m., 18+, $6
Dave Gillespie and Angie Sanders Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St, 9:30 p.m. Jazz vocals and piano.
Legna Tocado & Yoisel Concepcion Natasha's 112 Esplanade Alley, $5. Cuban & Caribbean rhythms featuring a lyric soprano female singer and the romantic and masterful guitar accompaniment.
Jovontaes/ paperhead/ D. Watsui Green Lantern, 497 W. 3rd St.
Willie's Locally Known, 805 North Broadway, 8 p.m., $5.
SATURDAY, JULY 7
WMMT Benefit feat. Bonnie 'Prince' Billy Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. 10 p.m., 18+, $15. Hailing from Louisville, Ky, Bonnie "Prince" Billy has made a name for himself as one of the generation's finest songwriters well beyond his home state. This event will benefit Appalshop media collective's radio station WMMT, based out of Whitesburg, Ky., and will feature Vietnamese instrumentalist Long Thanh Nguyen as well.
Folk Cancer Fest Feat. Suncrusher, Accident Prone, The Infected, The Dopamines and more. Al's Bar, 601 North Limestone Street 9p.m.,$5.
Sundown Service Band w/ special guest Danny Williams Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St, 9:30 p.m. Rock.
Aaron Ratiere Willie's Locally Known, 805 North Broadway, 8p.m., $5.
Maggie Lander & The City Natasha's 112 Esplanade Alley, 8:30 p.m., $8. From the venue website: "Original jazz-rock fusion that gets its signature sound from vocals supported by electric violin, tenor sax, guitar, piano, Hammond, a variety of basses and Lexington's busiest jazz drummer."
Steve Sizemore Group O'Neill's Irish Pub, 112051 Richmond Rd., 9:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, JULY 8
"*broke" live screening and performance by Reva Williams and Will Gray Land of Tomorrow Gallery, 527 E. Third St., 7 p.m., all ages, $10. "*broke" is an award-winning documentary that explored the challenges faced by young artists trying to break into today's ever-shifting music industry. Local songwriter Reva Williams, who is featured in the film, and the film's director, Will Gray (L.A.) will perform a live set of music and do a Q&A as well.
Folk Cancer Fest Feat. Sonic Deville, Arizona Bay, The Slagsmiths and more. Al's Bar, 601 North Limestone Street 9p.m.,$5.
Pinkin' party Willie's Locally Known, 805 North Broadway, 7 p.m.
Lexington Music Academy Rock Band All-Stars Natasha's, 112 Esplanade Alley, 5 p.m., $5
MONDAY, JULY 9
Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour presents Janiva Magness, Hillary Lowe Kentucky Theatre, 214 E. Main St., 6:30 p.m., $5-10. (Advanced tickets only.) From the venue website: "Janiva Magness is among the premier blues and R&B singers in the world today. Her voice possesses an earthy, raw honesty and beauty born from her life experience. A charismatic performer known for her electrifying live shows, Magness is a gutsy and dynamic musical powerhouse. She received the coveted 2009 Blues Music Awards for B.B. King Entertainer Of The Year (she is only the second woman to ever win this award, Koko Taylor being the first) and for Contemporary Blues Female Artist Of The Year, an honor she also received in 2006 and 2007. She returns to the WoodSongs stage with a brand new CD "Stronger For It" , where she co-wrote three remarkable, autobiographical songs for the album. Hillary Lowe is only 17 but has an amazing voice. This young girl from Pineville, KY opened a show for Michael at the WoodSongs Coffeehouse at the Bell and was blown away. He was so impressed by this young talent, he invited Hillary to be guest on a broadcast of WoodSongs during his set."
Christopher Morris Natasha's 112 Esplanade Alley, 9 p.m., $8. From the venue website: "Christopher Morris is a singer, musician, songwriter and novelist born in New York City in 1946. Chris's debut album, Christopher Morris Band, was hailed by Ken Tucker of Rolling Stone as something new in pop music - fusion - a blend of roots, rock and jazz forms. Chris Morris is known for unique voicings and a tonal and rhythmic vocabulary that incorporates diverse musical styles and idioms, lacing his roots songwriting style with second line grooves and sinewy funk. Christopher Morris' music propels the listener through tonal and rhythmic and lyric soundscapes unlike any others, songs with tremendous emotional content and appeal."