A quick note: Belushi Speed Ball, arguably the biggest name in the Louisville punk scene and the subject of plenty of LEO coverage, will celebrate their 100th show this Saturday with a “prom” at The Whirling Tiger. The show is currently sold out, but keep an eye on the band’s socials in case any tickets open up.
FRIDAY, MAY 19-21
Poorcastle Breslin Park $20/day, $40 weekend | 2 p.m.
Sure, it’s technically cheating to double-list this on both 5 Things and 3 Concerts, but it’s worth it for an affordable three-day festival of several dozen local bands. Tonight’s lineup is “Flashback Friday,” a collection of bands returning to Poorcastle, and the rest of the weekend is bands making their Poorcastle debuts. (Disclaimer: LEO is the media sponsor for this event.)
FRIDAY, MAY 19
SABBATH Enchanted Forest (45 W. 1st St., New Albany, IN) $15 | 9-11 p.m.
You don’t have to take a “Crazy Train” ride from Louisville to hear the sounds of Black Sabbath, thanks to this tribute act.
SATURDAY, MAY 20
Forest Fest Jefferson Memorial Forest Free admission, parking $15 cash | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
It’s a full day of bluegrass music in an awesome natural setting. The lineup includes Larry Keel Experience, The Foreign Landers, Hot Brown Smackdown, and Kaintuck.
This article appears in May 9, 2023.