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George Clinton and Parliament will be bringing their P-funk to Buster's on Friday.
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, OCTOBER 9
Sonic Spank Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. 10 p.m., 21+, $5.
Open Mic hosted by Warren Byrom Al's Bar 601 North Limestone Street, 9 p.m.
Kiya Heartwood Natasha's, 112 Esplanade, $8, 9 p.m.From the venue website: "Award winning Roots singer-songwriter Kiya Heartwood's new solo CD, Bold Swimmer delivers "soulful confessions, political broadside and a wicked groove". Bold Swimmer was produced by Grammy nominated producer, Mark Hallman, who is known for his work with Elisa Gilkyson, Ani Difranco, Oasis and others. Heartwood's musical influences include Bonnie Raitt, Richard Thompson, Bruce Cockburn and Cheryl Wheeler. Most Kentuckians know Kiya as the lead singer and songwriter for the Arista rock band Stealin Horses. Kiya tours nationally and internationally as a solo artist and with the duo Wishing Chair. Kiya makes her happy home in Austin, TX."
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10
100.1 FM WKQQ presents Buckcherry Buster's, 899 Manchester St., $27.50 - 32, 18+, 8 p.m.
Red Barn Radio presents Laurel River Line 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.
Smooth Money Gesture w/ Relic Delic and Driftwood Gypsy Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. 10 p.m., 18+, $5.
Ali & the Gringos Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St, 8-11 p.m.
Jessie Laine Powell Natasha's, 112 Esplanade, $8, 9 p.m. A night of jazz standards.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11
The Gibson Brothers Natasha's, 112 Esplanade, $15 - 19, 8 p.m.From the venue website: "The Gibson Brothers are widely recognized as the finest brother duet in bluegrass music today, evidenced by their being named IBMA's 2011 Vocal Group of the Year and also winning the 2011 Album of the Year for HELP MY BROTHER."
Montezuma's Fire Machine w/ The Past, This Season's ColorCosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. 10 p.m., 18+, $5.
Tom Cool Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St, 8:30-11 p.m.
Ampline w/ Mad Anthony, Alone at 3 a.m. and Hotel War Green Lantern, 497 W. Third St., 21+
Thursday Night Live presents Blind Corn Liquor Pickers Cheapside Pavilion, 4:30 - 7:30, free.
Rooster's Crow Al's Bar 601 North Limestone Street, 10 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12
George Clinton & Parliament Funadelic Buster's, 899 Manchester St., $27-30 18+, 8 p.m.
Father Fingers; Phemale; Idiot Glee Al's Bar, 601 N. Limestone, 9 p.m.
Craigstock East Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. 9 p.m., 18+. This annual benefit concert honors former Lexington musician Craig Thomason, who passed away in 2007 at the age of 31.
Superfecta Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St, 8:30-11 p.m. R&B new and old.
Yellowbelts w/ Onward Pilgrim Green Lantern, 497 W. Third St., 21+
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13
Idiot Glee, Wol and Weeps, Italian Beaches Green Lantern, 497 W. Third St., 21+
Downtown Arts Center Short Music Series presents Odin Quartet Downtown Arts Center, 141 E. Main St., 7:30 p.m., $5. "…impressive, innovative, interactive, Louisvillian jazz."
Brickhouse Blend; Analog Apostles; Fuzzwood Al's Bar, 601 N. Limestone, 9 p.m.
Boogie G. and the Titanics Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St, 9:30 p.m.
The Bats Natasha's, 112 Esplanade, $8, 9 p.m.From the venue website: "Bringing together the eight diverse talents known as The Bats has netted a genre that can best be described as cabaret meets rock and roll. .. and everything in between. The five feisty women and three very brave men of this distinctive group embrace many musical styles with the material ranging from comical to poignant. They sing of love lost and found, the joys and stings of growing older, and of life's best and worst moments. Whether covering other artists' songs or singing their own original tunes, the common denominator is tight vocal harmonies, skillful musicianship, wit and sophistication, energy and creativity ... with props and choreography thrown in for good measure. They sing, they dance, they yodel ..and they're real good looking'."
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14
Samantha Crain; The Hudson Branch; Reva Williams Al's Bar, 601 N. Limestone, 10 p.m.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 15
Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour presents Ben Taylor and Von GreyKentucky Theatre, 214 E. Main St., 6:30 p.m., $5-10.
Marshall Hood Natasha's, 112 Esplanade, $10, 9 p.m.From the venue website: "Marshall Hood comes from a long line of notable musicians including Champ Hood (Uncle Walt's Band, Lyle Lovett) and Warren Hood (the Waybacks, the Bodeans). Those are big shoes to fill, indeed, but Marshall Hood, the youngest link in the Hood chain, rounds out a family of wildly talented musicians with effortless guitar work and a knack for crafting the most charming of songs.