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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 can neither confirm nor deny 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, SEPTEMBER 11
WRFL presents Blues Control, Woodsman, and Skin Dinner The Void Skateshop,
Tall BoysCosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. 10 p.m., 21+, free. Cosmic Charlie's celebrates three years of business with favorite local blues killers The Tall Boys.
Bob Dylan's "Tempest" Listening Party Willie's Locally Known, 805 North Broadway, 8 p.m., free.
Open Mic hosted by Warren Byrom Al's Bar 601 North Limestone Street, 9 p.m.
Ward Hayden & Trapdoor Trout Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St, 7-11 p.m. Classic country covers.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Dixie Bee Liners with Lookin' Mighty Squirrel Al's Bar 601 North Limestone Street, 8 p.m., $10.
Big Fresh, Indoorfins, I am the Law Green Lantern, 497 W. Third St., 21+
The One Night Standards Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. 10 p.m., 18+, $5.
Young Songwriter's Night with Grace Rogers, Joplin Rice, Zoey Barrett and Arlo Barnette Willie's Locally Known, 805 N. Broadway, 7 p.m., free.
Kings Ransom Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St, 8-11 p.m.
Caves, Sonic Altar, Prossperot and We Already Are The Sidecar, 603 N. Limestone, 21+.
Red Barn Radio presents Bluegrass Riot Artsplace, 161 N. Mill St, $8, all ages, 7 p.m. Each week, Rad Barn radio showcases bluegrass and old-time musicians in a live radio taping open to the public, hosted by bluegrass picker Arthur Hancock of Willie's Locally Known.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Honky Tonk Night: The Kentucky Hoss Cats Willie's Locally Known, 805 North Broadway, 8 p.m., free.
Rakadu Natasha's, 112 Esplanade, $5, 9 p.m. From the venue website: "An evening of mystical splendor as Rakadu takes over the stage and floor at Natasha's. Rakadu is live music, Middle Eastern Belly Dance, Ancient Hula and Flamenco dancing of Spain at its finest."
Bad People Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. 10 p.m., 21+, $5
Shemale Fiesta, Swino, New Bravados Green Lantern, 497 W. Third St., 21+
Girls, Guns and Glory Cheapside Pavilion, 4:30 - 7:30, free.
Reva Williams w/ The Rough & Tumble Al's Bar 601 North Limestone Street, 10 p.m.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Idiot Glee, Snoozerz and Soft Vision The Sidecar, 603 N. Limestone, 21+.
Silent Disco feat. John the Baptist, Booty Sweat, Carl Calm, Ellie Herring Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. 10 p.m., 18+, $10. Lexington's most popular DJs and electronic artists will spin tunes that the audience can only hear via special cordless headphones that will be distributed upon entry. Those without headphones will witness a room full of people who appear to be dancing to silence.
Girls Guns and Glory Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St, 9:30 p.m.
Lance Whalen Natasha's, 112 Esplanade, $5, 8 p.m.From the venue website: "Lance Whalen is a singer songwriter, originally from Lexington and relocated in Nashville. His music has been described as thoughtful, honest, romantic, intriguing, poetic, and unique. Fans of Tom Waits, Nick Cave, Leonard Cohen, and Mark Lanegan are attracted to this music, and fans of everything from Triple A to Rockabilly have complimented his work. This Americana-influenced acoustic rock has a raw edge and emotional intensity with intricate lyrics that attracts thoughtful listeners. In concert, Lance's energy shows his passion and belief in the power of romance, music, and creativity. Lance is touring in support of his new release 'civil twilight'."
Live Latin Dance Party Natasha's 112 Esplanade Alley, 10:30 p.m.., $6. From the venue website: "Come and celebrate our Peruvian friends' Independence day. Wear red and white to get drink specials all night. $3 coronas all night long. Dress to impress! The best salsa, merengue, bachata, and more. Come and invite your friends and family."
The Hot Seats and Rumpke Mountain Boys Willie's Locally Known, 805 North Broadway, 8 p.m., $5.
Superfecta Secret Bar & Grill, 841 Lane Allen Rd., 9 p.m., free.
Fancytramp, Cooneagle, Crybaby Green Lantern, 497 W. Third St., 21+
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
The Velvet Blue and Blakely Burger Willie's Locally Known, 805 North Broadway, 8 p.m., $5.
Fabled Canelands w/ Englishman Green Lantern, 497 W. Third St., 21+
Open Mic Championship Series 2012: September 1.0 Qualifier Buster's, 899 Manchester St., $1, 18+.
Club Dub Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. 10 p.m., 21+, $5. One of Lexington's longest-running bands, Club Dub used to have regular weekly gigs to packed houses. Today, they play more sporadically, but still deliver the same level of dub, reggae and soul based jams.
Sacred Souls and special guests Secret Bar & Grill, 841 Lane Allen Rd., 9 p.m. (or after the UK/Western football game). Free.
Live Latin Dance Party Natasha's 112 Esplanade Alley, 10:30 p.m.., $6. From the venue website: "Come and celebrate our Peruvian friends' Independence day. Wear red and white to get drink specials all night. $3 coronas all night long. Dress to impress! The best salsa, merengue, bachata, and more. Come and invite your friends and family."
Plan B Band Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St, 8-11 p.m.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Sones de Mexico Willie's Locally Known, 805 North Broadway, 8 p.m., $5.
Sun Street; Burn Hislope and the Jason Brown Stains; The Quiet Hollers Al's Bar, 601 North Limestone St., 9 p.m.
Open mic with Joey Keith Secret Bar & Grill, 841 Lane Allen Rd., 7 p.m. Free.
Radio Shock, Dick Neff and Trans Sub The Void Skateshop, all ages, $5.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour presents The Pines and The TrishasKentucky Theatre, 214 E. Main St., 6:30 p.m., $5-10.
Dan Jackson Band Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St, 8-11 p.m. Classic R&B.