Halcyon Days, Bruce Hornsby performs at Cain Park in Cleveland.
Bruce Hornsby will take the stage at the Kentucky Theatre on Saturday, June 16.
If you have an upcoming show in Lexington that you would like to see mentioned in our weekly listings, e-mail the details to saraya@smileypete.com at least 10 days in prior to the event. Special thanks to Smiley Pete intern Anthony Taylor for his help in compiling events listings.
THURSDAY, JUNE 14
Gospel Music Green Lantern, 497 W. 3rd St. 10 p.m., ages 21+
Gospel Music is a band on the esteemed Kill Rock Stars record label. The utilize bouncy, guy/girl harmonies to get across a sublime version of indie-pop.
Thursday Night Live presents Ralph Curtis (Johnny Cash Tribute) Cheapside Pavilion, 4:30 - 7:30, free.
Los Strait Jackets Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. 10 p.m., 18+, $12/$15.
Satellite Giant w/Wol and Weeps, and Living With Hermits Al's Bar 601 North Limestone Street 9p.m., ages 18+, free.
JAZZ: LIVE AT THE LIBRARY!Central Library Theater 140 East Main Street, 7 - 8:30, Free
Please note that this is the last Jazz Arts show of the season, not ever, as was erroneously noted in our initial draft! Funding for the next season (shows 64 - 75) has graciously been provided by Jamey Aebersold Jazz.
Oldsmobile Natasha's 112 Esplanade Alley, $7
FRIDAY, JUNE 15
Devine Carama presents Brown Sugar Hip Hop Showcase Al's Bar 601 North Limestone Street, 10p.m.
Local hip-hop savant Devine Carama hosts his monthly showcase of local hip-hop talent. As a musician, Devine Carama has impeccable taste and chooses the best rap music the city has to offer.
Bloodroots Barter Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. 10 p.m., 18+, $8
The Velvet Blue Willie's Locally Known 805 North Broadway, $5
John Hatfield Band Natasha's 112 Esplanade Alley, $5
SATURDAY, JUNE 16
Ancient Warfare - Kink Ador Green Lantern, 497 W. 3rd St. 8 p.m., 21+
Local rockers Ancient Warfare offer up traditional singer/songwriter songs with an experimental flair. The band utilizes a viola in addition to the ordinary guitar and drum line-up.
Everyone Lives, Everyone Wins/ Xelas/ Wretched Worst Land of Tomorrow, 527 E. Third St, 7 p.m. A multi-media exhibit featuring video, art and music by three of Lexington's most outside-the-box bands.
Troubadour Concert Series presents Bruce Hornsby The Kentucky Theatre, 214 E. Main St., $45.50-87.50. From the venue website: "Bruce Hornsby's work displays a creative iconoclasm that's been a constant in the artist's two-and-a-half decade recording career. His commercial stock soared early on, when 'The Way It Is' – the title track of Bruce Hornsby and the Range's 1986 debut album--became the most-played song on American radio in 1987, winning ASCAP's Song of the Year award. 'The Way It Is' and subsequent hits as 'Mandolin Rain' and 'Every Little Kiss,' established Hornsby as popular pop act, while high-profile work with the likes of Don Henley and Huey Lewis made him an in-demand collaborator. … The diverse and prestigious list of Hornsby collaborators now includes Ornette Coleman, Bob Dylan, Bela Fleck, Charlie Haden, Bonnie Raitt, Elton John, Branford Marsalis, Pat Metheny, Robbie Robertson, Leon Russell, Chaka Khan, Wayne Shorter, Squeeze, Tupac Shakur and Sting."
Tall, Dark and Handsome Natasha's 112 Esplanade Alley, 8 p.m., $8
Soul Funkin Dangerous Natasha's 112 Esplanade Alley, 11:30 p.m., $5
LExington funk collective.
Blood Sugar Sex Magik Pt. 2 (Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute) Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. 10 p.m., 18+, $8. The Funky Monks ft. Members of Same As It Ever Was.
SUNDAY, JUNE 17
The Steepwater Band Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. 10 p.m., 18+, $8
Keith Hubbard & The Hubcats Natasha's, 112 Esplanade Alley, 7 p.m., $7
MONDAY, JUNE 18
Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour presents The Mclain Family Band Kentucky Theatre, 214 E. Main St., 6:30 p.m., $20. (Advanced tickets only.) The McClain Family Band were among the very first bluegrass groups to perform with symphony orchestras and have traveled to well over 60 nations playing their music. As the case with many family bands, the kids grow up and move on to their own careers and lives ... but they are coming together for this special event broadcast. WoodSongs is extremely proud to present the reunion of one of Kentucky's true legacy musical groups.
Wayne Graham Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. 10 p.m., 21+, $3
The Yellow Dog Jazz Band Natasha's 112 Esplanade Alley, 8:30 p.m., $5