Iris Dement will perform a special broadcast at Woodsongs on Monday.
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.
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, AUGUST 7
TURCHI Natasha's 112 Esplanade Alley, $5, 9 p.m. From the venue website: "TURCHI is a three-piece southern-blues-rock band with slide guitar, bass, and drums. Heavily influenced by North Mississippi Hill Country blues musicians like RL Burnside, Kenny Brown, and Mississippi Fred McDowell, TURCHI combines this heavily syncopated up-tempo blues style with songwriting and energy often compared to early Bob Dylan and Mick Jagger."
Happy Hour Bluegrass Parrot Head Club w/ Dream Factory Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St, 5-9 p.m.
Lee Owen Willie's Locally Known, 805 North Broadway, 7 p.m., free.
Open Mic hosted by Warren Byrom Al's Bar 601 North Limestone Street, 9 p.m.
Caleb Lovely w/ Noble Hunter, Mount Royal Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. 10 p.m., 18+, $10
Custom Made Bluegrass Southland Jamboree, Collins Bowling Center, 205 Southland Dr. 7 p.m., free, all ages.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8
Summer Music Series at Institute 193 presents Ellie Herring Institute 193, 193 N. Limestone, 8 p.m. From the venue website: "A gifted electronic musician/producer, Ellie Herring pursued an MFA in painting from The Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, and has lived in Lexington for the past four years. Her atmospheric, many-layered sound has landed her onstage with bands such as Class Actress and SSION. Her debut EP, Flailing In Attraction, was released by Race Car in 2011. This will be one of Herring’s last Kentucky concerts before she decamps for Los Angeles."
Custom Made Bluegrass Willie's Locally Known, 805 N. Broadway, 7 p.m., free.
Prehistoric House Al's Bar 601 North Limestone Street, 9 p.m.
Osland/Dailey Jazztet Natasha's 112 Esplanade Alley, $8 ($5 with student ID), 9 p.m. From the venue website: "The Osland/Dailey Jazztet consists of Miles Osland, woodwinds; Raleigh Dailey, piano; Danny Cecil, bass; and Paul Deatherage, drums. The quartet's music is an update of the jazz tradition with influences ranging from jazz fusion to free improvisation. The group plays original music as well as reinventions of classic jazz material. The quartet's debut recording, Evidence, was released on the Sea Breeze Jazz label and has received major airplay all across the globe. The CD also garnered critical reviews, and a recommendation for a Grammy nomination. Don't miss this evening of fiery jazz improvisation!."
Bad PeopleCosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. 10 p.m., 21+, $5
Jeneane Marie and Tim Talbert Secret Bar & Grill, 841 Lane Allen Rd., 7 p.m. Free.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9
Jessie Rose Pennington Natasha's 112 Esplanade Alley, $5, 9 p.m. From the venue website: "Jessie Rose Pennington is a singer/songwriter from Lexington, Kentucky. Born into a musical family, her father is JP Pennington of the country hit-making band Exile… (she) has sung at a variety of other venues, with highlights including singing for the inaugurations of Mayor Jim Gray and Governor Steve Beshear, and singing the National Anthem for President George H. W. Bush. Recently Jessie has opened for Exile, as well as stand-up comedian Bo Burnham. Greatly influenced by artists Amy Winehouse, Paul McCartney, and Norah Jones, Jessie's sound is new and all her own."
Honky Tonk Night: The Kentucky Hoss Cats Willie's Locally Known, 805 North Broadway, 8 p.m., free.
Thursday Night Live presents Conch Republic Cheapside Pavilion, 4:30 - 7:30, free.
DJ Mizla; Jam Box and more Al's Bar 601 North Limestone Street, 9 p.m.
Chris Campbell Band Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St, 8:30 p.m.
Jazz: Live at the Library presents Orville Hammond Central Library Farish Theatre, 140 E. Main St., 7 p.m., free and all ages. Presented by the Jazz Arts Foundation. From the organization's website: "Show #65 features Jamaican-American pianist Orville Hammond in a Trio setting. The concert will be, in part, a tribute to this year's 50th anniversary celebration of Jamaica's Independence. A staple of the Lexington music scene for many years, Hammond will perform with Louisville's Tyrone Wheeler, on bass, and KY State Univ. Professor of Percussion, Robert Griffin, on drums. "
FRIDAY, AUGUST 10
Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band, Those Crosstown Rivals Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. 10 p.m., 18+, $10/12
Dan Jackson Band/b> Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St, 10 p.m.
SHOZO; Dunebuggy Attack Battalion; Deadly Sins Burlesque Army of Infants Al's Bar 601 North Limestone Street, 10 p.m.
Klassyc Tymes Band Secret Bar & Grill, 841 Lane Allen Rd., 9 p.m. Free.
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.
Astor Place Riot Natasha's 112 Esplanade Alley, 11:30 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."
Holler in the Holler Homegrown Hideaways, Berea. Feat. Bluegrass Collective, Barry Mando Project, Fifth on the Floor and many more. For more info, visit www.homegrownhideaways.org.
Coralee and the Townies Willie's Locally Known, 805 North Broadway, 89p.m., $5.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11
Big Fresh; Wols and Weeps Al's Bar, 601 North Limestone Street 10 p.m.
Mike Dillon Band Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. 10 p.m., 18+, $10. This percussionist/vibraphonist/songwriter is a member of some of the country's leading alternative jam bands, including Les Claypool's Fancy Band and Garage a Trois.
Klassyc Tymes Band Secret Bar & Grill, 841 Lane Allen Rd., 9 p.m. Free.
Holler in the Holler Homegrown Hideaways, Berea. Feat. Bluegrass Collective, Barry Mando Project, Fifth on the Floor and many more. For more info, visit www.homegrownhideaways.org.
Ali and the Gringo Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St, 9:30 p.m.
Chicken Grease Willie's Locally Known, 805 North Broadway, 7:30 p.m., $5.
Battle of the Bands Buster's, 899 Manchester St., 8 p.m., $1, 18+.
LexJam Acoustic Cafe Natasha's 112 Esplanade Alley, 11 a.m.., free. Open jam session with brunch.
The City Natasha's 112 Esplanade Alley, 8 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."
BAJA Jazz Band Equus Run Vineyards, 1280 Moores Mill Rd., Midway. 7 p.m. (doors at 4).
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12
WUKY presents Mindy Smith Natasha's, 112 Esplanade Alley, 8 p.m., $19. From the venue website: "With an angelic voice and songs full of faith, grace and vulnerability, Mindy Smith has been embraced by critics and fans alike with each recording she unveils. …She has been featured on NPR, performed on national TV shows such as The Tonight Show, Conan O'Brien, GAC/Edge of Country and CMT. Her songs have been heard on shows such as 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Smallville,' 'Six Feet Under,' and Fox's 'So You Think You Can Dance.'"
The Manhattan Project Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. 10 p.m., 21+, $5.
Open mic with Joey Keith Secret Bar & Grill, 841 Lane Allen Rd., 7 p.m. Free.
Static-X Buster's, 899 Manchester St., 8 p.m., $20-25, 18+.
Pickin' party Willie's Locally Known, 805 North Broadway, 7 p.m, free
MONDAY, AUGUST 13
Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour presents Iris Dement (a special broadcast) Kentucky Theatre, 214 E. Main St., 6:30 p.m., $10-20. (Advanced tickets only.) From the venue website: "Iris Dement is one of the most beloved and respected writers and singers in American music. After a series of jobs waitressing and typing, Dement first began composing songs at the age of 25. Honing her skills at open-mic nights, in 1988 she moved to Nashville, where she contacted producer Jim Rooney, who helped her land a record contract. Dement did not make her recording debut until 1992, when her independent label offering, "Infamous Angel," won almost universal acclaim thanks to her pure, evocative vocal style and spare, heartfelt songcraft. Her next two albums received Grammy nods. In 1999, she collaborated with country man John Prine on his album, "In Spite of Ourselves." Dement recorded four duets with Prine that earned her another Grammy nod the following year. "Sing The Delta" is Iris' first her first LP of original material in 16 years and is being released on her own label Flariella Records. She will be the sole guest for this WoodSongs Special Event Broadcast."
Destroy Nate Allen; I Like You; Mojo Filter & more Al's Bar, 601 North Limestone Street, 9 p.m.
Thomas Bensberg Natasha's, 112 Esplanade Alley, 8:30 p.m., $5. From the venue website: "An evening of original tunes and covers with one of Lexington's up and coming singer/songwriters. Following in the foot steps of countless troubadour singer/songwriters, Thomas Bensberg is just starting his journey in music. Growing up in a musical family and playing multiple instruments throughout school Thomas picked up the guitar and started writing music at the ripe young age of 33. Borrowing influences from blues, country, pop, bluegrass, jazz, classical, funk and soul Thomas' music falls squarely into the melting pot we call Americana."