Guns N Roses Friday, Nov. 3 KFC Yum Center The infamous, late-80s, hair-metal overlords have reformed with several core members for the first time in more than two decades, bringing their Not In This Lifetime tour to Louisville.
Cory Branan Saturday, Nov. 4 Zanzabar A punk-influenced, country-leaning singer-songwriter, Corey Branan writes sharp and distinct songs that are evocative and clever.
Rmllw2llz (Album Release) Friday, Nov. 10 Copper & Kings Distillery One of Louisvilles most talented rappers, Rmllw2llz is set to release his new record, Concerto No.9 Movement II, and if its anything like the pointed and fluid hip-hop in the track below, itll be top-notch.
GRLwood Friday, Nov. 11 Kaiju Originally a solo project, and now a two-piece, GRLwood is a visceral, guitar-and-drums attack thats based in blues, but punk to the core, forming a sound that has incredible range, lead by zero-to-60 vocals that croon, then scream.
Waxahatchee Friday, Nov. 11 Zanzabar Theres never been a bad Waxatchee record, but the new one is probably the best. Sonically, its an amalgam of the first three records, pulling bits and pieces of what worked on each, from the gritty and dark aspects of American Weekend to the golden hooks of Ivy Tripp. And, lyrically, its poetic story songs that hit another level.
The Jesus & Mary Chain Saturday, Nov. 11 Headliners The renowned 90s shoegazers, who this year released their first album in quite some time, are set to bring walls of guitar fuzz and cool and calculated lyrics and the new record, Damage & Joy, proves theyre still on the top of their game.
Lady Gaga Monday, Nov. 13 KFC Yum Center The pop megastar who pairs Bowie-like style with bubblegum melodies, Lady Gaga is one of the most recognizable musicians out there.
Into The Great Wide Open: A Celebration of Tom Petty Wednesday, Nov. 22 Headliners Jim James, Katie Toupin, Adam Turla, Cheyenne Mize, members of White Reaper and more Louisville musicians will pay tribute to the late great Tom Petty with a night of covers.
Second Story Man Saturday, Nov. 25 Zanzabar In October, Second Story Man released their first record in eight years, pivoting their sound a bit in an interesting and atmospheric directions, establishing thick wall of sound.
White Reaper Saturday, Nov. 25 Headliners From burning fuzz-punk to big, arena-influenced rock that sounds like it chain smokes cigarettes in an 80s Camaro, White Reapers sound has grown and mutated, always maintaining the core of what they do well as a band, but also proving they have plenty of ideas and foresight to not fade away.
This article appears in November 1, 2017.
