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Smiley Pete Publishing cannot confirm that all of the events mentioned in our listings will go exactly as planned. It is recommended that you confirm these details with the venue in advance.
TUESDAY, July 24
Carbon Leaf Natasha's Bistro, 112 Esplanade, 8 p.m., $19 From the venue website: "Hailing from Virginia, their unique blend of Folk-Rock, Americana, Celtic, Bluegrass, Rock and Pop certainly lends itself to a variety of genres. But the title of one of their early albums, Ether-Electrified Porch Music, seems to conjure the right image: An aura of warmth, with music punctuated by diverse instruments including mandolin, upright bass, violin, B3, rhodes and banjo, as well as acoustic and electric guitars."
Spirit Family Reunion Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave., 21+, 10 p.m., $5.
Big Band and Jazz Series presents Jay Flippin Ecton Park , 956 Turkey Foot Rd, 7 p.m.
Southland Jamboree: Dean Osborne Collins Bowling Center, 205 Southland Dr, 7 p.m.
Ponderosa CD Central in-store performance. 377 S. Limestone, 7 p.m., free, all ages.
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WEDNESDAY, July 25
Andrea Davidson Natasha's Bistro, 112 Esplanade, 9 p.m., $10. From the venue website: "Andrea Davidson is a musician who utilizes her musical career to assist in the co- creation of a better world. Andrea has a sound that crosses the line between the arresting vocals of Patty Griffin and the funky and sensual musical backdrop of Bill Withers. She combines loops of vocals, guitar and percussion to create a live performance that is sweetly stunning."
The Wild Boogers on Red Barn Radio Willie's Locally Known, 805 N. Broadway 6p.m., $8
Elsinores, Black Wine, Brickmower Green Lantern, 497 W. 3rd St., $5
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THURSDAY, July 26
Death by Chocolate, Yellow Atlantic Green Lantern, 497 W. 3rd St.
Stoop Life Live Cosmic Charlie's, 388 Woodland Ave., 18+, 10 p.m.,
Quiet Hollers, Small Batch Al's Bar, 601 North Limestone Street, 9 p.m.
The Jacob Reynolds Band Tin Roof 303 S. Limestone Street, 10:30 p.m., free, 21+
Central Bank Thursday Night Live presents The Twiggenburys Fifth Third Pavilion at Cheapside Park, 215 W Main St., 4:30 p.m.
Outside the Spotlight presents Jason Ajemian’s Highlife The Void Skateshop, 518 E. High St.. 7:30 p.m., all ages, $5 suggested donation. (Please note that this show was inaccurately mentioned in last week's listings - apologies from the editor!) From the artist’s website: “Formed at the Harold Arts Residency in Ohio, Jason Ajemian pulls all of his previous conceptual musics together under a solid roof with the HighLife. Ajemian creates scores for the band in the architectural drafting program AutoCAD. Titled Motion Maps, these scores guide the musicians through spaces and hallways of musical structures. His blueprints dictate the flow and motion of a musical set, opening the performers up to visual and descriptive influences, while leading them through a diverse musical landscape consisting of Ajemian’s orchestrated poems, American folk forms, Native American chants, Canadian sea shanties, Orbison, jazz expressive motion and balladry -- all filtered through the creative/improvised process in a unique communication of the moment.”
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FRIDAY, July 27
Moon Taxi, The Big Maracas Cosmic Charlie's, 388 Woodland Ave., 18+, 10 p.m., $12.
Holly Dodson Junior Recital Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose Street , all ages, 7 p.m., free.
Beastie Boys Tribute Show Al's Bar, 601 North Limestone Street, 10 p.m.
The Loaded Nuns, Those Crosstown Rivals, The Elixirs Green Lantern, 497 W. 3rd St.
Who Is BC? Tin Roof, 303 S. Limestone St., 10:30 p.m., free, 21+
The Wild Rumpus Willie's Locally Known, 805 N. Broadway, 8 p.m. $5
Reel World String Band Natasha's, 112 Esplanade, 9 p.m., $5. From the venue website: "Celebrating their 35th year, Lexington's own Reel world String Band will play their brand of old-time music with a touch of country, swing, blues, and jazz. Reel World's soulful songwriting and instrumental virtuosity make for American roots music with a rare fire and authenticity. With Sue Massek on banjo, Bev Futrell on guitar and harmonica, Karen Jones on fiddle, and Sharon Ruble on bass, the band brings together classic fiddling, bluegrass harmonies, and a keen eye for lyrical detail."
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SATURDAY, July 28
Benanthrope, Oh My Me, Best Friend Band Green Lantern, 497 W. 3rd St.
Life's Journey Second Annual Fashion/Talent Showcase Celebrating "Passion, Purpose & Progression" Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose Street , all ages, 7:30 p.m., free
Who Is BC? Tin Roof, 303 S. Limestone St., 10:30 p.m., free, 21+
Blind Corn Liquor Pickers Al's Bar, 601 North Limestone St., 10 p.m.
Lucero Buster's, 899 Manchester St. , 18+ 9 p.m., $15 adv / $20 dos
Born Cross Eyed Cosmic Charlie's, 388 Woodland Ave., 21+ 10p.m., $7. A tribute to the Grateful Dead.
Howard's Creek Willie's Locally Known, 805 N. Broadway, 8 p.m., $5
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SUNDAY, July 29
Orgone Cosmic Charlie's, 388 Woodland Ave., 18+, 10 p.m., $13/$15. This L.A.-based collective specializes in 1960s and '70s era funk and soul.
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MONDAY, July 30
Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour presents ADRIAN LEGG, THE DUNWELLS Kentucky Theatre, 214 E. Main St., 6:30 p.m., $5-10. From the venue website: "DRIAN LEGG is one of the wizards of the acoustic guitar. Since the 1990 release of his first U.S. recording Guitars and Other Cathedrals, this English guitar music has more than lived up to the expectations stirred by an ongoing avalanche of praise from critics, fans, top guitar mags and peers alike. ... The genius that the Boston Globe has called "technical brilliance paired with a troubadour's tale-weaving skill" led him from 1993-96 to be voted Best Fingerstyle Guitarist four years straight and "Guitarist of the Decade" by the readers of Guitar Player magazine. ... THE DUNWELLS are an acclaimed British folk quintet that are utterly natural. ...The group is two brothers, two cousins and totaling five best mates who simply love to sing and play music, and do so together. Striking an organic blend between acoustic and electric roots music laced by luscious vocal harmonies by all five members, their songs and sound feel both bracingly fresh while at the same time as warm and familiar as a dear longtime friend."
The Hill and Wood Cosmic Charlie's, 388 Woodland Ave., 21+, 10 p.m., $5.
Icarus Himself, Street Gnar, Rat King, Snoozers Al's Bar, 601 North Limestone Street 9 p.m., $5