10 Concerts That You Shouldn’t Miss In March

Mar 3, 2020 at 6:24 pm
Belushi Speed Ball  |  Photo by Nik Vechery
Belushi Speed Ball | Photo by Nik Vechery

Wombo (Album Release) Friday, March 6 Zanzabar A psychedelic post-punk band, Wombo is one of the most experimental and forward-thinking local acts, with a sound that is complex and catchy. They are set to release their latest album, Blossomlooksdownuponus, at this show.

Zack Stefanski (Album Release) Saturday, March 7 Kaiju Through melancholy electro-pop that’s emotionally heavy and excellently produced, Zack Stefanski’s music is sharp, unpredictable and genre defying, a balancing act that floats around the style spectrum. He is set to release the record 5hrs at the show.

Papa M, Ruth Napier Surface Noise Sunday, March 8 Multi-instrumentalist David Pajo — who played guitar in Slint — has been releasing solo music for more than two decades. Although he is a post-rock trailblazer, his solo work veers more towards folk, although in his standard eerie and innovative way.  

Bob Wier and Wolf Bros. Sunday, March 8 The Louisville Palace The rhythm guitarist and part-time singer of the Grateful Dead is still out on the road, performing tunes that made him a jam-band icon.

The Lumineers Tuesday, March 10 KFC Yum Center With their radio-ready folk rock, The Lumineers have become a touring giant. The five piece, known for its energy and slick melodies, taking sad, introspective songs and spinning them into pop gold. 

Insatiable Digs Friday, March 13 Jimmy Can’t Dance Merging funk, soul and rock, Insatiable Digs values deep grooves and smooth vocals, resulting in something that has both a catchy prowess and an incredible attention to detail, recalling an updated version of Motown. 

Brent Cobb Saturday, March 14 Zanzabar A slick alt-country songwriter whose songs chronicle small town life in evocative detail, Cobb’s music is nostalgic, balancing good-time, flying-high stories with harsh crashes back to earth. Cobb will be performing acoustically. 

The Archaeas (Album Release) Saturday, March 14 Rockerbuilt Studio With a style that leans toward garage-punk, The Archaeas create something that simultaneously feels inviting and ominous, wild but with some doom mixed into the atmosphere. They’re set to release a 7-inch record at the show. JaxonLeeSwain, WiiRMZ, TheBobbyLees and BabyBones will also perform. 

Legendary Shack Shakers Friday, March 20 Headliners Music Hall The veteran Southern gothic roots band Legendary Shack Shakers are an explosive, versatile outfit that remain incredibly unique. 

Belushi Speed Ball (Album Release) Saturday, March 28 Kaiju The eccentric thrash punk band is releasing a new album, and they’ll undoubtably make it a wild and theatrical show.