The first three bands on this week’s playlist will all be at Waterfront Wednesday on July 29 to play a free show. Music starts at 6 p.m. 

1) “An Honest Man” by Fantastic Negrito 

2) “Shut In” by Stand of Oaks

3) “Katherine Bell” by American Aquarium

… and on to the rest of our recommended shows for the week. 

4) “I Ain’t No Joke” by Rakim, who will perform at Fresh Fest this Sunday, August 2, at The Belvedere.

5) “Criminology” by Raekwon & Ghostface Killah, who will be at The Mercury Ballroom on Thursday, July 30.

6) “Hearing Blue” by Little Tybee who will be at Zanzabar on Friday, July 31.

7) “Touch the Water” by Lee Gallagher and the Hallelujah who will be at The New Vintage on Tuesday, July 28.

8) “Till I Die” by Machine Gun Kelly, who will be at The Louisville Palace on Tuesday, July 28.