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Wed. Nov. 17
11th Frame: Karaoke with Allen; 9 p.m., free (R)
BBC 4th Street: Songwriters showcase with Ashley Burchett; 7 p.m., free, (R)
The Bard’s Town: Karaoke w/ Teri French; 9 p.m., free
Bearno’s Highlands: Open mic; 8 p.m., free
Blu: Craig Wagner & Carly Johnson; 7 p.m., free; Big Poppa Stampley; 8:30 p.m. (R)
Buffalo Wild Wings, St. Matthews: Emily Clark Band; 8 p.m. (R)
Chick Inn: Live music with Erin; 6 p.m. (R)
Clifton’s Pizza: Walker & Kays; 7:30 p.m.
Comedy Caravan: Steve Hofsetter; Louisville Comedy Underground; 10 p.m., $5, 18+ (R)
Corner Door: Big Booty Swing; all ages, free
Cosmic Charlie’s: Bitch Please; 9 p.m.
Dat Kjun: Karaoke with Wayne Johnson; 8 p.m., free (R)
Derby City Espresso: Bro. Stephen & John Davey; 8 p.m., free
Dutch’s Tavern: Kimmet & Doug; 11 p.m., $2 (R)
ear X-tacy: The Secret Sisters; all ages, free
Headliners: The Felice Brothers, Adam Hayworth Stephens (Two Gallants); 9 p.m., $15, 18+
Highlands Taproom: Fuck Munkys Open Mic Night (R)
Howl at the Moon: “You Can’t Do That On Piano” w/ Divinity Rose; 9 p.m., free
Jack’s: Acoustic M.D.; 9 p.m., free (R)
Jack Fry’s: Ray Johnson, Jenna Mattingly & Dave Wilson; 7 p.m., free (R)
JazzyBlu: Mix Wednesdays with Maestro J.; 8 p.m. (R)
Jeff Ruby’s: Pete Peterson; 6:30 p.m., free
Jerry Green & Friends: Freddie George, Jerry Green & Friends; 9 p.m., free (R)
Jim Porter’s: Humparty with DJ Bach; 8 p.m., free; Karaoke with Steve; 9 p.m. (Melody Bar) (R)
Limestone Bay: Jim Dishman; 9 p.m., free (R)
Lisa’s Oak St. Lounge: Muji Fuji; 9 p.m., free (R)
Longshot Tavern: Merry Pranksters; 11 p.m., free (R)
Mag Bar: Get Down Wednesdays w/ Sleepy T.; 11 p.m., free (R)
Malcolm Bird Recital Hall: University String Chamber Ensembles; 7 p.m., free
Margaret Comstock Concert Hall: University Student Composers; 8 p.m.
Monkey Wrench: Relic w/ Friends; 9 p.m.
Mozz: Jacob Duncan Trio, Jason Tiemann, Jonathan Gardner; 6 p.m., free
Mulligan’s: Karaoke; 8 p.m., free
Nachbar: VAMP; 10 p.m., free (R)
Natasha’s Bistro: The Mojo Tones; 9 p.m., $5
Onizim’s Barn: Phil Kelly; 7 p.m., free (R)
River Bend Winery: Katy Rene; 7 p.m.
Rudyard Kipling: Round Robin: Alanna Fugate, Tyrone Cotton, Dan Hardin, Ray Rizzo, Jason Burton; 9 p.m., donations accepted
Rumball’s: Open Mic with Layton Maddox; 7 p.m., free (R)
Siggy’s Pizza: Bluegrass Anonymous Bluegrass Jam; 7 p.m., free (R)
Southgate House: Juney’s Lounge: Artist In Residence: Josh Eagle & The Harvest City, Westfolk, Glass Winged Sharpshooters; 9 p.m., free
Steinert’s: Short Bus; 7:30 p.m.
Stevie Ray’s Blues Bar: Hunter Embry’s Indie Rock Showcase; 9 p.m., $4
Sunergos Woodlawn: Jazz jam
Theater Square: VoJazz Trio featuring Megan Gebert; 6:30 p.m., free (R)
Varanese: Jeff Sherman Duo; 6 p.m., free (R)
Vernon Club: Merry Pranksters; 9:30 p.m., free (R)
Volare: Carly Johnson & Craig Wagner; 7 p.m., free (R)
Wick’s Pizza, Baxter: The Boombox Saints (R)
Wick’s Pizza, Goose Creek: DJ Dave Desitin; 8 p.m., (R)
Wick’s Pizza, Middletown: Karaoke w/ Rockin’ Rob; 9 p.m. (R)
Wick’s New Albany: Tim Morrow
Thurs. Nov. 18
930 Listening Room: An evening with Derek Webb & Sandra McCracken; 7:30 p.m., $12
Alley Theater: Shadwick Wilde & The Quiet Hollers, Thomas A. Minor & The Picket Line, Savages; 7 p.m., $6, all ages
America’s Best Inn: DJ Rob/Karaoke; 9:30 p.m., free (R)
The Bard’s Town: Project Improv; 8 p.m., free
Billiard’s Club: Short Bus; 10:30 p.m.
Bistro 301: DJ Heather; 9 p.m., free (R)
Buster’s: Invisible Children Benefit; 8 p.m.; $5, 18+
Caddyshack Pizza & Golf: Open Mic w/ Denny Wheatley; 7 p.m. (R)
Capitol Plaza Hotel: The Shining; 7:30 p.m., free (R)
Check’s Café: Karaoke with Gary Summit; 6 p.m., free (R)
Club 21: John Damato & Friends; 7 p.m., free (R)
Club Gravity: Short Bus; 8 p.m.
Comedy Caravan: Steve Hofsetter; Louisville Comedy Underground; 10 p.m., $5, 18+ (R)
Corner Door: Dorney & Friends; free, all ages
Cosmic Charlie’s: Frank Rocket, The Rough Customers; 9 p.m.
Darkstar: Bluegrass Night: White Russians; 9:30 p.m., free (R)
Gerstle’s: Dog House Kitchen; 10 p.m., $5
Hideaway Saloon: Lipstick Pistol; 10 p.m.
Highlands Taproom: Karaoke (R)
Improv: Doug Benson; 8 p.m.
Jack Fry’s: Ray Johnson; 7 p.m., free (R)
Jack’s Lounge: Scott Henderson Duo; 7 p.m., free (R)
Jeff Ruby’s: Jeff Ruby’s: Fattlabb, Pete Peterson; 6:30 p.m., free
Jerry Green & Friends: Freddie George, Jerry Green & Friends; 7 p.m., free (R)
Jim Porter’s: U-Call it Dance Party with Ron Wallace; 8 p.m. (Ballroom); Swing Dance Lessons; 7 p.m.; Karaoke with Steve; 9 p.m.
Kentucky Coffeetree Café: Screen Door Porch; 7 p.m., $6
Mag Bar: Woodrow on the Radio; 10 p.m. (R)
Malcolm Bird Recital Hall: University Guitar Studio with the Louisville Guitar Society; 7 p.m.,$10
Margaret Comstock Concert Hall: University Jazz Ensemble II; 8 p.m.
Monkey Wrench: DJ Prism
Natasha’s Bistro: Kicked Back Classics After Party: Inon Barnatan; 8 p.m., free
River Bend Winery: Lauren Zoeller; 7 p.m., free
Saints: Cosa Seria; 9 p.m. (R)
Southgate House: Ballroom: The Felice Brothers, Adam Haworth Stephens (of Two Gallants); 8 p.m., $12 (adv.), $15 (door), all ages; Juney’s Lounge: Hillbilly Thursday: Lost River Cavemen; 9 p.m., free
Stevie Ray’s Blues Bar: Edgehill Avenue and Friends; 9 p.m., $4
Theater Square: Stein Stoess; 8 p.m., free (R)
Third St. Dive: ’60s Night w/ Midnight Hour Sound System DJs; 10 p.m., free (R)
Varanese: Jeff Sherman Duo; 6 p.m., free (R)
Wick’s Pizza, Baxter: John Mark
Wick’s Pizza, Middletown: Joe Hanna; 7:30 p.m.
Wick’s New Albany: Aquila
Yell Dell Gardens: Harry Pickens Trio; 7 p.m., $15, $12 (Yew Dell members)
Zanzabar: Maserati, Parlour, Seluah; 8 p.m., $10
Zeppelin Café: Blues Jam: LaMont Gillespie & 100 Proof; 9 p.m., free (R)
Fri. Nov. 19
11th Frame: Karaoke with Allen; 9 p.m., free (R)
Alley Theater: Va Va Vintage; 8 p.m., $18
America’s Best Inn: DJ Rob/Karaoke; 9:30 p.m., free (R)
The Bard’s Town: Big Poppa Stampley, inKY Poetry and Music Series; 7 p.m., free
Brendan’s: Rocktimus Prime; 10 p.m.
Check’s Café: Pat Younger; 9 p.m., free
Clifton’s Pizza: Misha & Lupe
Comedy Caravan: Steve Hofsetter
Corner Door: Organic Grass; free, all ages
Cosmic Charlie’s: Anais, The Horse Feathers; 9 p.m.
Dat Kjun: Karaoke with Wayne Johnson; 8 p.m., free (R)
Gaslight Tavern: DJ Chad; 9:30 p.m., free (R)
Germantown Café: Karaoke with Traveling Salvation Road Show; 9 p.m.
Gerstle’s: The Vendors; 10 p.m., $5
Headliners: Orgone, Dirty Church Revival; 9 p.m., $10, 18+
Hideaway Saloon: Booty Sweat, Headstash; 10 p.m.
Highlands Taproom: Karaoke (R)
Improv: Doug Benson; 8 & 10 p.m.
Jack Fry’s: Steve Crews; 7 p.m., free (R)
Jeff Ruby’s: Odeen Mayes, The Connection; 6:30 p.m., free
Jerry Green & Friends: Freddie George, Jerry Green & Friends; 7 p.m., free (R)
Jim Porter’s: The Dunn Boys, John & Will Gage; 7 p.m., $10 (adv.), $12 (door)
Kentucky Coffeetree Café: Lauren Houston; 8 p.m.
Longhead’s: Open Mic with Denny Wheatley; 6 p.m., free (R)
Malcolm Bird Recital Hall: Guest Artist: Dieter Hennings, guitar; 7 p.m., $20, $10 (students)
Monkey Wrench: The Sleep-Ins, Stationary Odyssey, Alanna Fugate
Mozz: Carly J. Quartet w/ Craig Wagner; 7 p.m., free
Natasha’s Bistro: Raquy & the Cavemen; 9 p.m., $12
O’Shea’s: Andrew Scott Newton; 10 p.m.
Quarter Pole: Whiskey Tango; 9 p.m., free
Patrick O’Shea’s: Tim Licktieg; 10 p.m.
Phoenix Hill Tavern: Rock For Kosair: The Zoo Kings, Ugly, Autumn Canvas, Nova Red, Some Kind Of Saint, Bonejinn, Factor 9 (reunion), Burning Babylon, Snotozzy & The Crazy Babies, 16 Bones, Trust Divided, Heatherfield, E-Flat, Year Of The Gun; $10 minimum donation
River Bend Winery: Rebecca Williams; 7 p.m., free
Rudyard Kipling: Motes Books CD-Release; A Thanks & Giving Dance: Joy Division’s “Hidden Pleasures,” Dio’s “Holy Diver”; 7 p.m., $10
Seelbach Bar: Dick Sisto Trio; 8 p.m., free
Skull Alley: ZCFOS, Hi-Fi Ninja, Karass, Bu Hao Ting; 7 p.m., $5, all ages
Smoketown: Billy Hower; 6 p.m., free (R)
Spectators: Rusty & The Oil Cans; 10 p.m., free
Southgate House: Ballroom: Those Darlins; 8:30 p.m., $5, all ages; Parlour: Members of Morphine & Jeremy Lyons (or The Elastic Waste Band), Giant Wow; 8 p.m., $8 (adv.), $10 (door), all ages; Juney’s Lounge: Coralee & The Townies; 9 p.m., free
Stevie Ray’s Blues Bar: Travel’n Mojos, V Groove; 7:30 p.m., $5
Studio Pizza: Tweddell, Nastaev & Souza; 6:30 p.m., free
Summit City Lounge: Friday Night Party Night: DJ Chickenman; 9 p.m. (R)
Theater Square: VoJazz Trio featuring Megan Gebert; 6:30 p.m., free (R)
Varanese: Jeff Sherman Trio; 6 p.m., free (R)
Whitney Hall: Get the Led Out: The American Led Zeppelin; 8 p.m., $28, $35, $24.25 for Kentucky Center Members
WFPK: Live Lunch: Tamara Dearing; noon, free, first come, first seated; members at $120 level or above receive priority seating
Wick’s Pizza, Baxter: Steele Mist
Wick’s Pizza, Goose Creek: Better Daze; 9 p.m.
Wick’s Pizza, Middletown: Derbytown Bones; 9 p.m.
Wick’s New Albany: Identity Crisis, Josh & Holly
Zanzabar: Brooks Ritter; 8 p.m., $6
Zeppelin Café: Some Day Soon (CD Release), High Water Mark; 7 p.m., free, all ages
Sat. Nov. 20
Alley Theater: Va Va Vintage; 8 p.m., $18
America’s Best Inn: DJ Rob/Karaoke; 9:30 p.m., free (R)
The Bard’s Town: Los Luddites, Margaret Evans; 7 p.m., free
Big Blue Country: Sea Hero; 10 p.m., free
Brendan’s: Highball Red; 10 p.m.
Brewskees: Rod Mitchell, Steve Matthews, Big John Richardson; 9 p.m., free
Buster’s: Corey Smith, Ingram Hill, Kenny Owens; 8 p.m., 18+; $18 (adv.); $25 (door)
Check’s Café: Karaoke with Gary Summit; 8 p.m., free (R)
Clifton’s Pizza: Joe Hanna
Comedy Caravan: Steve Hofsetter
Cosmic Charlie’s: Root Hog, The Sundown Service; 9 p.m.
Derby City Espresso: Technology vs. Horse, Red Light Relay, Whiskey Dick; 9:30 p.m.
Gerstle’s: R. Arnold & The Holdovers w/ Coralee & The Townies; 10 p.m., $5
Hideaway Saloon: Canago; 10 p.m.
Highlands Taproom: Jebodiah Springfield
Improv: Doug Benson; 7:45 & 9:30 p.m.
Jack Fry’s: Don Wagner, Reid Jahn; 7 p.m., free (R)
Jack’s Lounge: Scott Henderson Duo; 7 p.m., free (R)
Jazzyblu: Neo-Soul Saturdays with Maestro J.; 8 p.m., $10 (R)
Jeff Ruby’s: Groove Reunion, Odeen Mayes; 6:30 p.m., free
Jerry Green & Friends: Freddie George, Jerry Green & Friends; 7 p.m., free (R)
Kentucky Coffeetree Café: Robinella; 8 p.m., $12
Malcolm Bird Recital Hall: Community Music Program Recital; 1 p.m.; Community Music Program: Piano Ensemble; 3 p.m.
Margaret Comstock Concert Hall: Kentucky Center Chamber Players; 3 p.m., $10, $8 (seniors) $1 (students)
Monkey Wrench: Live, Learn, Love Benefit: Maiden Radio, Johnny Berry, Thomas A. Minor & The Picket Line; 8 p.m., $10
Natasha’s Bistro: Kelly Richey; 9 p.m., $8; The Switchmen, The Greatest of These; 11 p.m., $7
O’Shea’s: Campfire Stew; 10 p.m.
Patrick O’Shea’s: Josh & Joe; 10 p.m.
Phoenix Hill Tavern: Karma Dogs Reunion, Boozer, anti-G; 8 p.m., $10
Quarter Pole: Whiskey Tango; 9 p.m., free
Ri Ra: Jefferson TARC Bus; $5
River Bend Winery: Jon Boy Slim; 7p.m., free
Rudyard Kipling: Kessler’s Friends; 7 p.m., $10
Seelbach Bar: Dick Sisto Trio; 8 p.m., free
Skull Alley: Minnow (CD-Release), Straight A’s, The New Mexico, Chime Hours; $5, all ages
Smoketown: Billy Hower; 6 p.m., free (R)
Southgate House: Ballroom: The Jockey Club Reunion Show: The Speed Hickeys, SS-20, Sluggo, Uncle Dave Lewis; 8 p.m. $10 (21+), $13 (18-20); Parlour: Bear Claw, Knife The Symphony, Minutes; 8:30 p.m., free, 18+; Juney’s Lounge: Los Honchos; 9 p.m., free
Spectators: Rusty & The Oil Cans; 10 p.m., free
Stevie Ray’s Blues Bar: Traveln’ Mojos, V Groove; 7:30 p.m., $5
Summit City Lounge: Folk Soul Revival; 9 p.m., $8
Theater Square: VoJazz Trio featuring Megan Gebert; 6:30 p.m., free (R)
Union Station: DJ Noa No (Country Gutta); 10 p.m., free (R)
Varanese: Jeff Sherman Trio; 6:30 p.m. (R)
Wick’s Pizza, Baxter: KTO
Wick’s Pizza, Goose Creek: Sweet Caroline, Sammy J.; 8 p.m.
Wick’s Pizza, Middletown: Genuine Risk; 9 p.m., $3
Wick’s New Albany: DJ Mikus, Highline
Zanzabar: Futurebirds, Jonny Corndawg; 8 p.m., $8
Sun. Nov. 21
Blu: Dave Clark Trio; 11 a.m., free
Bourbons Bistro: Ron Jones & Sonny Stephens; 7 p.m., free (R)
Brown Hotel: Sunday Tea: Nada Loutfi; 4 p.m., $18 (R)
Church of the Ascension: Voces Novae; 3 p.m., $14, $12 (seniors), $6 (students/children)
Clifton’s Pizza: The Paul Davis Quartet feat. Megan Gebert; 7 p.m., free
Comedy Caravan: Steve Hofsetter
Cosmic Charlie’s: Randy Tuesday & the Two Two Tuesdays; 9 p.m.
Dutch’s Tavern: Kimmet & Doug; 11 p.m. (R)
Gerstle’s: Merry Pranksters; 10 p.m., $3 (R)
Highlands Taproom: Open Stage
Improv: Doug Benson; 8 p.m.
Jerry Green & Friends: Karaoke; 9 p.m. (R)
Jim Porter’s: Jonell Mosser, Vickie Carrico, Etta Britt & Sheila Lawrence with Greg Foresman Band, Hi-Tops, Patty Cain & Amy Johnson, Jenn Stout Band, Most Wanted, The Confessional, Sherry Edwards & Marilyn Kington, Jaimes, Gina Emerson, Jeni Carr & Twangtown, Billy Goat Gruff, Heidi Howe, Jaime Duvall, Rebecca Williams, Katie Toupin, Tamara Dearing, Marion Dries, Audrey Cecil & Amanda Lucas; 4:30 p.m., $7 minimum donation
Le Relais: Pat Lentz & Dave Wilson; 6:30 p.m., free (R)
Limestone Bay: Jim Dishman; 9 p.m., free (R)
Malcolm Bird Recital Hall: Community Music Program: Suzuki Violin Solo & Ensembles; 1:30 p.m.
Margaret Comstock Concert Hall: Faculty Artist: Dror Biran, piano; Shederick Whipple, tenor; 3 p.m.; University Cardinal Singers & Symphonic Band; 7:30 p.m.
Monkey Wrench: Shake-It-Off Sundays: DJs Narwhal & CliffTones; 1 p.m., free (R); Church on the Rocks; 8 p.m., free (R)
Mozz: Carly Johnson Trio w/ Craig Wagner and Doug Elmore; 6 p.m., free
St. John Lutheran Church: Benefit Concert for St. Matthews Area Ministries: Denine LeBlanc; 3 p.m., admission: one non-perishable food item
Stevie Ray’s Blues Bar: Benjamin Davis Group, Da Mudcats, Bryant Stevens Band; 4 p.m, $5
Varanese: Jeff Sherman Duo; 6 p.m., free (R)
Wick’s Pizza, Baxter: Jon Mark Sandquist; 8 p.m. (R)
Wick’s Pizza, Goose Creek: DJ Dave Desitin; 9 p.m., free (R)
Wick’s Pizza, New Albany: Karaoke
Zazoo’s: Chop Shop Open Mic: The Choppers; 7 p.m., free (R)
Mon. Nov. 22
Bearno’s Highlands: LP’s Dance Party; 10 p.m., free (R)
Comedy Caravan: West Market Street Stompers; 8 p.m., $12
Cosmic Charlie’s: Oxford Farm Report, The Dead Icons, Turdus Musicus; 9 p.m.
Diamond’s: Slinky Jenkins; free (R)
Dutch’s Tavern: Open Stage Jam w/ Amos Hopkins; 8 p.m., free (R)
Highlands Taproom: Karaoke (R)
Jeff Ruby’s: Pete Peterson; 6:30 p.m., free
Jerry Green & Friends: Karaoke; free (R)
Margaret Comstock Concert Hall: University Chorus & Chorale; 8 p.m.
Mozz: Scott Henderson Trio, Jenna Mattingly, Kris Eans; 6 p.m., free
Natasha’s Bistro: Central Kentucky Guitar Night; 8:30 p.m., $6
Southgate House: Juney’s Lounge: Songwriter Showcase & Open Mic Night w/ Misty from The Newbees; 9 p.m., free
Stevie Ray’s Blues Bar: Unplugged Open Mic w/ Alanna Fugate and Justin Lewis; 8 p.m., free
Third St. Dive: Krank Daddies; 8 p.m., $5
Varanese: Jeff Sherman Duo; 6 p.m., free (R)
Wick’s Pizza, New Albany: Open Mic w/ Jon Mark Sandquist (R)
ZaZoo’s: Sub Rosa open mic w/ Kevin Parr, Kirk Miller; 7 p.m., free
Tues. Nov. 23
BBC 4th St.: Rachel Stump; 8 p.m., free (R)
Back Door: Open Mic; 7:30 p.m., free (R)
Blu: Dave Clark Trio; 6 p.m., free (R)
Corner Door: The Smokin’ Bunnies
Clifton’s Pizza: Danny Flanigan (R)
Dutch’s Tavern: Wyndell Williams; 10 p.m., free (R)
Germantown Café: Open Mic; 8 p.m. (R)
Headliners Music Hall: EOTO; 9 p.m., $15
Highlands Taproom: Rockaway Drive
Jack Fry’s: Ray Johnson, Dave Wilson, Jenna Mattingly; 7 p.m., free
Jack’s Lounge: Scott Henderson Duo; 7 p.m., free (R)
Jeff Ruby’s: Pete Peterson; 6:30 p.m., free
Jerry Green & Friends: Karaoke; 9 p.m., free (R)
Jim Porter’s: Derby City Association Bop Night: DJ Bob; 6 p.m., $2 (R)
Lisa’s Oak Street Lounge: Bluegrass jam; 7 p.m., free (R)
Mozz: Scott Henderson Trio, Danny Kiely, Tim Whalen; 6 p.m., free
Natasha’s Bistro: Roger BonDurant, Jim Gleason; 9 p.m., $5
Onizim’s Barn: Big Pappa; 7 p.m., free (R)
Rudyard Kipling: Akira Kurosawa’s “Yojimbo” screening, accompanied by Ray Rizzo, Skinny Dennison, Mateo Barnett, Joey Crane; 9 p.m., free
Rumball’s: Open Mic with Layton Maddox; 7 p.m., free (R)
Saints Skybar: DJ Kerr; 11 p.m., $3 (ladies free); Open stage; 9 p.m., free (R)
Sake Blue: Craig Wagner Trio; 6:30 p.m., free (R)
Skull Alley: David Dondero, The Moaners; 7:30 p.m., $8
Southgate House: Ballroom: Stars; 7:30 p.m., $17 (adv.), $20 (door), Ages 18+; all ages; Juney’s Lounge: Karaoke Vocal Social with DJ Swirl; 9 p.m., free
Stevie Ray’s Blues Bar: Open Blues, Jazz Band Jam; 8 p.m., free (R)
Varanese: Jeff Sherman Duo; 6 p.m., free (R)