THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Girls Guns and Glory Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St., 9 p.m. Retro rock 'n roll/Americana.
Ford Theatre Reunion/ Blind Corn Liquor Pickers/ Frenchy and the Punk The Green Lantern, 497 W. Third St.
Simo Cosmic Charlie's, 388 Woodland Ave., 18+, 10 p.m., $5.
The Kentucky Hoss Cats Willie’s Locally Known, 805 N. Broadway, 7 p.m., all ages.
The Rooster’s Crow; Casey James Prestwood and the Burning Angels Al’s Bar, 699 N. Limestone St., 9 p.m.
Buffy Lawson CD Release Party Natasha's Bistro, 112 Esplanade, 6 p.m., SOLD OUT. From the venue website: “For this special evening event, Nashville recording artist Buffy Lawson will be performing songs from her new album entitled ‘I'm Leaving You For Me.’ Lawson has had songs recorded by Willie Nelson, Randy Travis, Lorrie Morgan, Dolly Pardon, Bo Bice and more.”
Blue Mother Tupelo Natasha's Bistro, 112 Esplanade, 9 p.m., $7. From the venue website: “Blue Mother Tupelo's music is honest & earthy, soul-stirring & foot-stompin', southern soul & hill country blues - celebratory songs of life with pure American Roots.”
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Roster McCabe w/ the Adam Ezra Group Cosmic Charlie's, 388 Woodland Ave., 18+, 10 p.m., $6/8. Reggae/rock/jam fusion band that Billboard Magazine named one of "five up-and-coming jam bands that could draw audiences to the festivals of tomorrow."
Very Garcia Band w/ NewTown Willie’s Locally Known, 805 N. Broadway, 8 p.m., all ages.
Furniture Music Land of Tomorrow Gallery, 527 E. Third St., 6-10 p.m. A performance by Furniture Music, featuring Eric Lanham (Caboladies) and Rob Theakston (Acoustic Division) in conjunction with the opening reception for the art show F UTILITY: Fringe Objects Outside Form and Function.
Reckless Kelly Buster’s Billiards & Backroom, 899 Manchester St., 8 p.m., $12/15, 18+
C2; Sweet Ray Laurel; Yellow Dog Jazz Band Al’s Bar, 699 N. Limestone St., 9 p.m.
Kelly Richey Natasha's, 112 Esplanade, 9 p.m., $10. From the venue website: “Kelly Richey is a serious, no-hold-barred axe grinder. Setting up her band as a power trio showcases her solid, searing leads and masterful guitar chops. Hard rocking, blues-based and guitar driven, she blasts her audiences with jaw-dropping, lightening fast riffs and a muscularity of playing that even many of the best male guitarists don't possess. Her soulful voice provides the arc that completes the circle for a total sonic experience that is not to be forgotten.”
Superfecta Parlay Social, 257 W. Short St., 9:30 p.m. Dance, R&B, funk.
Tallboys/ Suede Brothers The Green Lantern, 497 W. Third St.
Rock Steady Secret Bar & Grill, 9 p.m., no cover.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10
10 in 20 Record Release Party Cosmic Charlie's, 388 Woodland Ave. 10 p.m., 18+, $12. A record release party in support of the 10-in-20 record project, which brought 10 local bands into local recording studio Shangri-La, each for two days, to record and master an original track for inclusion on a local compilation record. Performers include a "who's who" of the Lexington music scene, including Coralee and the Townies, Little Miss Tammie Smith, Matt Duncan, Englishman, Dave Farris, Chris Dennison, Emily Hagihara and many more.
Blind Corn Liquor Pickers Al’s Bar, 699 N. Limestone St., 10 p.m.
George Crooney/ Hospital Garden/ Canoes/ Hey Driver The Green Lantern, 497 W. Third St.
The Bloodroots Barter w/ Mitch Barrett Willie’s Locally Known, 805 N. Broadway, 8 p.m., all ages.
Rock Steady Secret Bar & Grill, 9 p.m., no cover.
LexJam Acoustic Cafe Natasha's, 112 Esplanade, 11 a.m. From the Venue website: “Open jam session with Brunch. Rock, blues, pop, country, jazz, ambient. Basics provided (drum kit, congas, keyboard, guitar and bass amps, sound system.) On-stage group evolves as players/vocalists are invited to sign-in and sit in. If you have charts, bring them! Acoustic set from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.”
Bruce Lewis Natasha's, 112 Esplanade, 8 p.m., $8 From the Venue website: Bruce Lewis will take a brief break from his 20 year sojourn in Europe and get back to the Bluegrass for some great sets of acoustic music-- ranging from singer/songwriter originals to jazz, latin, funk and blues. Bruce's voice conjures up Kenny Rankin, James Taylor, Paul Simon and Chet Baker--yet manages to connect with a sound all his own. His virtuoso guitar playing ranges from the Django-esque to Americana to post -modern jazz and bossa nova.
Live Latin Dance Party Natasha's, 112 Esplanade, 10:30 p.m., $7 From the Venue website: “Alondras Latin Entertainment presents a night of Latin dance at Natasha's Bistro. Dress to impress and come ready to dance to the best salsa, meregnue, bachata, regaeton, and more.”
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Lucy Wainwright Roche and Linsday Fuller Natasha's, 112 Esplanade, 7 p.m., $12/15. From the venue website: “Lucy Wainwright Roche has been compared to Joni Mitchell and Patti Griffin by NPR -- was born in NYC into an influential musical family. She rebelled against the family business by teaching elementary school for several years before getting involved in music. Since 2007, Lucy has released two EPs and a studio album, toured the U.S., Canada and Europe, and has performed with a number of musicians including the Indigo Girls, Neko Case, and Over the Rhine. Lucy is known for her crystal clear voice and straightforward, funny stage presence...Lindsay Fuller's deep mournful vocal style, which has garnered comparisons to Patti Smith, Gillian Welch, and Nick Cave, sounds as though it comes from a place of necessity and nowhere else. The result is a rowdy yet affecting telling of stories involving all the things that make the beauty and violence of the human experience so damn curious. Joining Lindsay will be Kaia Wilson (the Butchies, Team Dresch).”
Open Mic Secret Bar & Grill, 9 p.m.
Grayson Capps Willie’s Locally Known, 805 N. Broadway, 7 p.m., all ages. With roots in Nashville and New Orleans, Capps' songwriting is a blend of American roots and southern gothic.