THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18
tadoo Lounge session presents Matt Duncan Smiley Pete Publishing, 434 Old Vine St., 6-8 p.m. Smiley Pete Publishing presents a series of monthly events featuring live music, food and refreshments in support of the upcoming arts and culture website tadoo.com, set to launch in November. Free and open to the public.
Here Come the Mummies! Buster's, 899 Manchester St., $22-25, 18+, 8 p.m. This Nashville funk and R&B band known for the wit and humor they impart in their live shows, as well as their musicianship.
Bill Kelly (Elvis Tribute) Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St, 8:30-11 p.m.
The Memories, Street Gnar, Jovontaes The Sidecar, 603 N. Limestone, 10 p.m., 21+
Paul Burch and the WPA Ballclub Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. 10 p.m., 21+, $5.
Daniel Martin Moore Morris Book Shop, 882 E. High St., 6:30 p.m. A reading by Jason Howard, author of University Press of Kentucky's new book "A Few Honest Words: The Kentucky Roots of Popular Music," will be followed by a performance by Daniel Martin Moore.
Cooneagle/Red Measure/Thunderhawk Green Lantern, 497 W. Third St., 21+
Thursday Night Live presents The Payback (James Brown Tribute Band) Cheapside Pavilion, 4:30 - 7:30, free.
Hurley Ridge; Lookin' Mighty Squirrel Al's Bar, 601 North Limestone Street, 8 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19
El Ten Eleven w/ Beacon, C2 Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. 10 p.m., 18+, $10/12. This Los Angeles electronic post-rock duo has drawn comparisons to Tortoise and Sigur Ros.
Corey Smith Buster's, 899 Manchester St., $20-25, 18+, 8 p.m. Country/blues guitarist and singer Corey Smith returns to Buster's.
Sunstreet; Driftwood Gypsy Al's Bar, 601 N. Limestone, 9 p.m.
Chuck Cannon Natasha's, 112 Esplanade, $15, 9 p.m.From the venue website: "Chuck grew up in the South Carolina low country. He's a Southern boy whose music echoes the R&B, Rock & Roll and Gospel music he heard from the cradle. Chuck's songs have been recorded by an incredibly diverse array of mega-stars from around the world logging over 20 million airplays. His critically acclaimed solo projects deliver songs that are quite simply stunning. His live performance is funny, thought provoking, riveting."
Palisades and Big Fresh Green Lantern, 497 W. Third St., 21+
Flashback Secret Bar & Grill, 841 Lane Allen Rd., 9 p.m., free.
The Swells Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St, 9:30. New Orleans-inspired jazz trio.
Casino Versus Japan Griffin's Modern Motel, 199 East Loudon. 7 p.m., free. Lexington-via-Milwaukee ambient electronic artist Casino Versus Japan will perform in conjunction with the group art show encre rouge blanc noir, a series of drawings organized by Ed Franklin and Georgia Henkel.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20
Drive-By Truckers Buster's, 899 Manchester St., $25-28, 18+, 8 p.m. These alt-country superstars regularly pack the house at Buster's when they stop through.
Lexington Lexington presents BlocktoberfestAl's Bar and Al's Sidecar, 601 N. Limestone, 7 p.m. Featuring Attempt, Oh My Me, The Payback, Candy, Reva WIlliams, Ed Sunspot, Fleece and DJ Jesse Saxon. Local music showcase.
Downtown Arts Center Short Music Series presents The Happy Maladies Downtown Arts Center, 141 E. Main St., 7:30 p.m., $5. "Django Reinhardtesque, gypsy-bluegrass, chamber folk."
Joel Henderson Natasha's, 112 Esplanade, $5, 9 p.m.From the venue website: "Heartfelt lyrics and wit are at the core of many singer-songwriters, but the ability to translate feelings to others is where Joel Henderson sets himself apart. With true-to-self lyrics and timeless melodies, Henderson combines folk, country, blues, gospel, and classic pop with equal reverence."
Tom Petty Tribute with the Other Brothers Green Lantern, 497 W. Third St., 21+
Branded Blue Band Secret Bar & Grill, 841 Lane Allen Rd., 9 p.m.
Tee Dee Young Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St, 9:30. Recent and classic rock, R&B and dance.
Live at Birdland with Tommy Igoe Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose St. $25-40. Directed by Tommy Igoe, this show recreates the experience and ambience of a night at the iconic New York City jazz club Birdland, founded in 1949 and named after Charlie "Bird" Parker. The night will feature fresh treatments of Parker compositions as well as innovative arrangements from composers such as Chick Corea, Arturo Sandoval, Herbie Hancock, Lennon/McCarntey and more.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21
Micky & The Motorcars Buster's, 899 Manchester St., $8/10, 18+, 7 p.m.
Infected/ Capitalist Kids/Nato Coles/Hey Driver Green Lantern, 497 W. Third St., 21+
Crushed Out (Fromerly Boom Chick) Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. 10 p.m., 21+, $5.
Open Mic Secret Bar & Grill, 841 Lane Allen Rd., 7 p.m. - close