WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26
Frank Rocket / Big Chill / In Mi Vida Al's Bar 601 North Limestone Street, 9 p.m.
Blues Jam Cheapside, 131 Cheapside St., 8 p.m. Every Wednesday night, Cheapside Bar and Grill hosts a blues jam, an open jam with a core house group and more and more guests every week.
The Effin' Wilders and Bright Black Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. 18+, 10 p.m. Indie rock/Americana.
Ann Frances Backer Natasha's, 112 Esplanade, $5, 8 p.m. Ann Frances has been singing since she was old enough to talk and music became her passion at a very young age. She sings every opportunity she gets, whether it's sitting around a fire with family picking and singing, helping lead worship at church, or singing the National Anthem at special events. Ann Frances enjoys playing her guitar and singing Top 40 country as well as some old country classics. Ann Frances will be accompanied on this date by Jason Hale.
Chris Campbell Duo Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St., 8:30 p.m. Country/rock.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27
Matt Duncan and Wol and Weeps Natasha's, 112 Esplanade, $5, 9 p.m. From venue website: Matt Duncan's sound borrows heavily from 60's and 70's R&B, from the people who perfected the pop song, but Duncan has no desire to emulate the costuming or vocabulary of the past. He's a teller of truths, for better or worse, and a terrible liar. Cliched love songs, vague tangents, and grand melodramas are not his stock in trade. Matt writes about the small, unsung successes and failures that keep most of us busy while we wait for big cinematic resolutions, and he succeeds in keeping things upbeat and lively. Wol and Weeps open.
Sun Street / Red Fire / Beatrice Al's Bar, 601 North Limestone Street, 9 p.m. Morehead psych-rockers, Sun Street are joined by fellow Morehead outfit, Red Fire, as well as Lexington's own Beatrice.
Shozo and Garland Buckeye Green Lantern, 497 W. Third St., 21+, 9 p.m. Garland Buckeye bring their own brand of college rock to the Lantern. Shozo remain hard to peg, with their huge range of influence and sound - at once electronic, rock, soul, and perhaps everything in-between.
Jon Curtis Henry Clay Pub, 112 N. Upper St., 8 p.m.
Lisa Raymond Natasha's, 112 Esplanade, 8 p.m. Acoustic/Singer/Songwriter/Covers
Ali and The Gringo Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St., 8 p.m. Blues/soul/rock
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28
Clutch Buster's, 899 Manchester Ave., 18+ $28, 8 p.m. "An innovative rock quartet stirring up a sonic crock-pot of chugging blues riffs, punk rock grit, bombastic funk beats and raw, infectious vocals."
Big Maracas Al's Bar, 601 N. Limestone, 9 p.m.
Cooneagle and Best Friends Band Green Lantern, 497 W. Third St., 21+, 9 p.m. Garage/rock/pop.
Puddin Howell Henry Clay Pub, 112 N. Upper St., 9 p.m. Country/rock.
Mitch Barrett Natasha's, 112 Esplanade, $8, 9 p.m. Americana/Folk/Singer/Songwriter Mitch takes his audience on an engaging journey, channeling the inner voice of a truck-stop waitress, a mountain boy seeking spirituality or a socially and environmentally-charged activist.
The Reminders Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St, 9:30 p.m. Neo-pop/soul/rock.
Luella and the Sun Willie's Locally Known, 805 N. Broadway, 8 p.m.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29
Jovontaes / J. Marinelli / Live Island / Mayonnaise / Auto Delta Time (DJ Set) Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. 10 p.m., 18+, $5.
Rebel Riot Revue and Sonic Deville Al's Bar, 601 N. Limestone, $8, 9 p.m.
A Tribute to The Last Waltz featuring Tula Buster's, 899 Manchester Ave., 18+, $10, 9 p.m. The 7th year of Tula's tribute to The Bands' legendary 70's documentary.
Jessie Rose Pennington & John McHugh Henry Clay Pub, 112 N. Upper St., 9 p.m. Local favorites Jessie and John return to Lexington for a show full of originals and covers.
Sydney Cubit: Stardust CD Release Party Natasha's, 112 Esplanade, $8, 8 p.m. 14 year old Lexington native celebrates the release of her new EP 'Stardust' with a special show at Natasha's. She will be joined by Elliot Collett & The Articles.
Boogie G and The Titanics Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St, 9:30 p.m. Lexington's soul/rock/funk trio.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30
Montezuma Fire Machine and Ford Theatre Reunion Al's Bar, 601 N. Limestone, 8:30 p.m.
Advantage Art: Readings and Music Natasha's, 112 Esplanade, $8. 7:30 p.m. Featuring BW Bever, Crystal Wilkinson, Ron Davis and JD Keathley.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 31
Nemo Achida / Ellie Herring / Featureless Ghost / Maneater / DJ Mark Murray Al's Bar, 601 N. Limestone, 18+, $5-$8, 9 p.m. Get a heavy dose of electronic goodness this New Year Eve with Atlanta's darkwave group, Featureless Ghost, and Lexington's own dance-till-you-drop DJ Ellie Herring. Maneater plays all Hall & Oates covers and is composed of some of the most talented gents from some of Lexington's most favorite pop/rock bands (Matt Duncan, Big Fresh, Idiot Glee). On-the-rise hip-hop artist Nemo Achida will also be giving a rare live performance.
The Original G-Funk All Stars Buster's, 899 Manchester Ave., 18+. $8/$10, 9 p.m. The local funk masters team up for their last show ever as they ring in the New Year.
The Binders / Rebel Riot Revue / Fifth on the Floor Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave., 18+, $15, 9 p.m. New Year's Show at Cosmic Charlie's, featuring The Binders, a group of the big names in local women rockers who will play the big names in women's rock. Joan Jett, PJ Harvey, Le Tigre, Veruca Salt, Breeders, Heart, The Gossip, Go-Go's and more. Rebel Riot Revue Burlesque will kick it off and Fifth on the Floor will drop the ball.
Mad Anthony and Sonic Deville Green Lantern, 497 W. Third St., 21+, 9 p.m. The Green Lantern brings in the New Year with Cincinnati punk rockers Mad Anthony and Lexington's own rock and roll troupe Sonic Deville.
Jordan English Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St., 10 p.m. Soul/pop.