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Wed. Oct. 13
11th Frame: Karaoke with Allen; 9 p.m., free (R)
Al’s Bar: Women, Manchild; 9 p.m.
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: Anthony Payton
Comedy Caravan: Louisville Comedy Underground; 10 p.m., $5, 18+ (R)
Cosmic Charlie’s: EP3, Papadosio; 9 p.m.
Dat Kjun: Karaoke with Wayne Johnson; 8 p.m., free (R)
Dutch’s Tavern: Kimmet & Doug; 11 p.m., $2 (R)
Hideaway Saloon: The Sarah Marshall Project; 9 p.m.
Highlands Taproom: Fuck Munkys Open Mic Night (R)
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 Jazz Repertory Ensembles; 7 p.m., free
Margaret Comstock Concert Hall: Paul York, Dror Biran; 8 p.m.
Monkey Wrench: Relic; 9 p.m., free (R)
Nachbar: VAMP; 10 p.m., free (R)
Onizim’s Barn: Phil Kelly; 7 p.m., free (R)
River Bend Winery: Katy Rene; 7 p.m., free
Rumball’s: Open Mic with Layton Maddox; 7 p.m., free (R)
Siggy’s Pizza: Bluegrass Anonymous Bluegrass Jam; 7 p.m., free (R)
Skull Alley: Joe Pug, Vandaveer, Sam Hadfield; 7:30 p.m., $10, all ages
Southgate House: Ballroom: High On Fire, Torche, Kylesa; 7:30 p.m., $15 (adv.), $18 (door), all ages; Juney’s Lounge: Artist In Residence: The Western; 9 p.m., free
Stevie Ray’s Blues Bar: Ben Knight, Neil Johnstone Band, Jack Holiday & the Westerners; 7 p.m., $4
Sunergos Woodlawn: Jazz Jam Session; 5 p.m., free
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, Middletown: Karaoke w/ Rockin’ Rob; 9 p.m. (R)
Wick’s New Albany: Jodioke, Jacky B.
Zeppelin Café: Wide Open Jam w/ Johnny Berry; 9 p.m., free
Thurs. Oct. 14
America’s Best Inn: DJ Rob/Karaoke; 9:30 p.m., free (R)
BBC St. Matthews: Joshua Collins; 9 p.m., free (R)
Back Door: American Diabetes Association Fundraiser: Mickey Clark, Eddie Hysinger, Tom Browning, R.D. Miller; 6 p.m.
The Bard’s Town: Dave Young, Dr. Vitamin, Project Improv; 8 p.m., free
Bistro 301: DJ Heather; 9 p.m., free (R)
Bomhard Theatre: Kusun Ensemble; 8 p.m., $25
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)
Comedy Caravan: Louisville Comedy Underground; 10 p.m., $5, 18+ (R)
Cosmic Charlie’s: Shortwave Society, Stephanie’s Id; 9 p.m.
Darkstar: Bluegrass Night: White Russians; 9:30 p.m., free (R)
ear X-tacy: Gonzo Fest Kick-Off: Ron Whitehead w/ Russel Hulsey & Emily Caudill; Justin Lewis, Alanna Fugate, The Commonwealth, Nerves Jr.; 6 p.m., free
Headliners: Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, Everest; 8 p.m., $15
Hideaway Saloon: Busted Soles; 11 p.m.
Highlands Taproom: Karaoke (R)
Jack Fry’s: Ray Johnson; 7 p.m., free (R)
Jack’s Lounge: Scott Henderson Duo; 7 p.m., free (R)
Jeff Ruby’s: Pete Peterson, Pedro & Fuma; 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: Christabel & the Jons; 7 p.m., $10
Mag Bar: Woodrow on the Radio; 10 p.m. (R)
Malcolm Bird Recital Hall: University Jazz Repertory Ensembles; 7 p.m.
Margaret Comstock Concert Hall: Duo Mantagnard; 8 p.m., free
Natasha’s Bistro: Chris Castle & The Womack Family Band; 8 p.m., $5
River Bend Winery: Lauren Zoeller; 7 p.m., free
Rudyard Kipling: J.D. Green (CD-Release); 8:30 p.m., $15 includes CD
Saints: Cosa Seria; 9 p.m. (R)
Skull Alley: Zak Riles, David Daniell & Douglas McCombs (Tortoise); 8 p.m., $6, all ages
Southgate House: Ballroom: Will Hoge, Autovaughn; 8 p.m., $10 (adv.), $13 (door); Juney’s Lounge: Hillbilly Thursday: Grace Adele; 9 p.m., free
Stevie Ray’s Blues Bar: Brian Knopf, Jenn Stout, Michael Felker; 8 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: Baby Fishmouth
Wick’s Pizza, Middletown: Joe Hanna w/ Megan Thrasher; 7:30 p.m.
Wick’s Pizza, New Albany: Aquilla
Zanzabar: Tony Joe White; 9 p.m.
Zeppelin Café: Blues Jam: LaMont Gillespie & 100 Proof; 9 p.m., free (R)
Fri. Oct. 15
11th Frame: Karaoke with Allen; 9 p.m., free (R)
America’s Best Inn: DJ Rob/Karaoke; 9:30 p.m., free (R)
The Bard’s Town: One Day Rising; 9 p.m., free
Bistro 42: Kimmet & Doug; 8 p.m., free
Brewskees: Scott Gritton, Rod Mitchell, Pete Wolynec; free
Buster’s: That ’80s Band, 11 Years At Harvard; 8 p.m., $5; 18+
Check’s Café: Pat Younger; 9 p.m., free
Clifton’s Pizza: Troubadours of Divine Bliss; 8 p.m., free
Cosmic Charlie’s: Ekoostik Hookah; Dinosaurs & Disasters Late Night Dance Party (R)
Dat Kjun: Karaoke with Wayne Johnson; 8 p.m., free (R)
ear X-tacy: J.J. Grey; noon; Fourth Annual Zombie Prom: The Revenants; 7 p.m., free, all ages
Gaslight Tavern: DJ Chad; 9:30 p.m., free (R)
Gerstle’s: KTO; 10 p.m., $3
Headliners: J.J. Grey & Mofro, Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights; 8 p.m., $16 (adv.), $18 (door)
Hideaway Saloon: 23-String Band; 11 p.m.
Highlands Taproom: Karaoke (R)
The Improv: Anjelah Johnson; 8 & 10 p.m.
Jack Fry’s: Steve Crews; 7 p.m., free (R)
Jeff Ruby’s: The Connection, Odeen Mayes; 6:30 p.m., free
Jerry Green & Friends: Freddie George, Jerry Green & Friends; 7 p.m., free (R)
Jim Porter’s: Mr. Charlie Band Reunion, Josh & Holly; 7 p.m., $10
Karem’s: The Over-Reactors; 8 p.m.
Kentucky Coffeetree Café: Stephanie’s Id; 8 p.m., $10
Longhead’s: Open Mic with Denny Wheatley; 6 p.m., free (R)
Natasha’s Bistro: Keith Hubbard & The Hubcats; 9 p.m., $7
O’Shea’s: Scott Sullivan; 10 p.m.
Phoenix Hill Tavern: BiZkit’s Fifth Annual Beerphest: Signal The Revolution, Noise Auction, Ugly, Two Pump Chump, Raze The Day, Sunday Driver, Sever This Illusion, Red Eyed Lies, Jeff Tardy; 10 p.m., $10
Quarter Pole Lounge: Whiskey Tango; 9 p.m., free
River Bend Winery: Swing Shift; 7 p.m., free
Rudyard Kipling: LePetomane’s “Shadow of The Hawk IV”; Follow The Train Reunion; 10 p.m., $5
Seelbach Bar: Dick Sisto Trio; 8 p.m. (R)
Skull Alley: Beady, Hey Hi How Are You, Pilots, Change For A Twenty; 7 p.m., $5, all ages
Smoketown: Billy Hower; 6 p.m., free (R)
Southgate House: Ballroom: Guided By Voices, Nick Mitchell; 8 p.m., $25 (adv.), $30 (door), 18+; Juney’s Lounge: JP Harris & The Tough Choices; 9 p.m., free
Spectators: Uncle Pecos; 9 p.m.
Stevie Ray’s Blues Bar: King Bees, Code Blue; 6 p.m., $5
Summit City Lounge: Friday Night Party Night: DJ Chickenman; 9 p.m. (R)
Sunergos: Ian McFeron, Alisa Milner; 7 p.m.
Theater Square: VoJazz Trio featuring Megan Gebert; 6:30 p.m., free (R)
Third St. Dive: Dead Dick Hammer, Stroker; 10 p.m., $5
Varanese: Jeff Sherman Trio; 6 p.m., free (R)
Wick’s Pizza, Baxter: Gabe Close
Wick’s Pizza, Goose Creek: Better Daze; 9 p.m.
Wick’s Pizza, Middletown: Clay Harden; 9 p.m.
Wick’s Pizza, New Albany: Jay Storm, Ben Brown
Zanzabar: BellX1 (Acoustic), James Vincent McMorrow; 8 p.m., $12
Sat. Oct. 16
America’s Best Inn: DJ Rob/Karaoke; 9:30 p.m., free (R)
The Bard’s Town: Klondike Johnson, The Slow Rush; 9 p.m., free
Big Blue Country: Sea Hero; 10:30 p.m.
Billiard’s Club of Louisville: Eight-Inch Elvis; 10 p.m., $5
Brendan’s: The Over-Reactors; 10 p.m.
Brewskees: Rod Mitchell, Jenny Conn, Courtney Haynes, Steve Matthews, Cracker Steve, Pete Wolynec; 9 p.m., free
Buster’s: Karma Theory, Katie Kerkhover; 8 p.m., $5; 18+
Check’s Café: Karaoke with Gary Summit; 8 p.m., free (R)
Christ Evangelical United Church: Cheyenne Marie Mize (CD-Release), Olof Arnalds, Doug Paisley; 7 p.m., $10
Clifton’s Pizza: Joey Sandals
Cosmic Charlie’s: J.D. Shelburne; 9 p.m.
ear X-tacy: Joan Shelley; 3 p.m., free, all ages
Gerstle’s: Brigid Kaelin, Joel Timothy, Highfiving White Boys, Dave Cronin, Chris Gadansky; 10 p.m., $8
Headliners: Villebillies
Hideaway Saloon: Merry Pranksters; 11 p.m.
Ichiban Samuria: The Noes; 10:30 p.m., free
The Improv: Anjelah Johnson; 8 & 10 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)
KFC Yum Center: The Eagles; 8 p.m., $37-$180
Kentucky Coffeetree Café: The Vespers; 8 p.m., $10
King Fish: Crafted in Kentuckiana: Tim Morrow; 3 p.m., $5
Longshot Tavern: Johnny Berry & Outliers; 11 p.m., $5
Louisville Palace: Gordon Lightfoot; 8 p.m., $32.50-$52.50
Malcolm Bird Recital Hall: Community Music Program Recital; 1 p.m., free
Monkey Wrench: Gonzo Fest: The Galoots, Brigid Kaelin, Workers, Scott Carney, Alanna Fugate, The Fervor, The Commonwealth, Your News Vehicles, Ron Whitehead, Anita Thompson, Nerves Jr. and more; noon; $12 (adv.), $15 (door)
Natasha’s Bistro: The City; 9 p.m., $10
O’Shea’s: Soulbite; 10 p.m.
Prime Lounge: Save The Ta-Tas Breast Cancer Fund-raiser: DJ D Cup; 10 p.m., $5 minimum donation
Quarter Pole Lounge: Whiskey Tango; 9 p.m., free
River Bend Winery: Jon Boy Slim; 7 p.m., free
Rudyard Kipling: LePetomane’s “Shadow of the Hawk IV; 7:30 p.m.; Busted Souls, American Freedom Machine; 10 p.m., $5
Seelbach Bar: Wagner, Wheeler & Tiemann; 8 p.m., free
Skull Alley: Automatic (Reunion), The New Mexico, Mister Grimace, Late Ones, Damaged Goods, Oso, Years At Sea; 6 p.m., $5, all ages
Smoketown: Billy Hower; 6 p.m., free (R)
Southgate House: Whole House: The 11th Annual Witches Ball: DJ Roundboy, Chakras, Dante’s Gypsy Circus, Zahara, Mayan Ruins, Folie A Trois, The Dayton Affair, Tree Of Life; 7:30 p.m., $35, 18+
Spectators: Uncle Pecos; 9 p.m.
Stevie Ray’s Blues Bar: King Bees, BoogieJuice; 6 p.m., $5
Summit City Lounge: Kelly & the Cowboys; 9 p.m.
Theater Square: VoJazz Trio featuring Megan Gebert; 6:30 p.m., free (R)
Third Street Dive: Hambone; 10 p.m.
Union Station: DJ Noa No (Country Gutta); 10 p.m., free (R)
Varanese: Jeff Sherman Trio; 6:30 p.m., (R)
Vernon Club: Stephanie’s Id
Westport Commons: Derby City Brass Band; 2 p.m., free
Wick’s Pizza, Baxter: Liquid Grey
Wick’s Pizza, Goose Creek: Waste Band; 9 p.m.
Wick’s Pizza, Middletown: Empty Fifth; 9 p.m.
Wick’s Pizza, New Albany: DJ Mikus, Jay Storm
Zanzabar: Sarah Harmer, Clare Burson; 8 p.m., $12 (adv.), $14 (door)
Sun. Oct. 17
The Bard’s Town: Karaoke w/ Teri French; 8 p.m., free
Bearno’s Highlands: Tyrone Cotton; 9 p.m., free
Bourbons Bistro: Ron Jones & Sonny Stephens; 7 p.m., free (R)
Brown Hotel: Sunday Tea: Nada Loutfi; 4 p.m., $18 (R)
Buster’s: Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Hill Country Revue, TAUK; 7 p.m., $20, 18+
Clifton’s Pizza: Misha Feigin & Astrid Gonzalez
Cosmic Charlie’s: Autovaughn, Will Hoge; 9 p.m.
Dutch’s Tavern: Kimmet & Doug; 11 p.m. (R)
Gerstle’s: The Merry Pranksters; 10 p.m.
Hideaway Saloon: Open Mic; 6:30 p.m., free
Highlands Taproom: Chris Holcombe; 10 p.m., free
Jerry Green & Friends: Karaoke; 9 p.m. (R)
Kentucky Coffeetree Café: The Farewell Drifters; 7 p.m., $12
Le Relais: Pat Lentz & Dave Wilson; 6:30 p.m., free (R)
Limestone Bay: Jim Dishman; 9 p.m., free (R)
Margaret Comstock Concert Hall: Daniel Weeks, Valerie Trujillo; 3 p.m., free; Michael Tunnell, Meme Tunnell; 7:30 p.m., free
Molly Malone’s St. Matthews: Love Your Guts fundraiser w/ The Uncommon Houseflies, King Jacob; 6 p.m., $5; John Taylor; 10 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)
Mulligan’s: The Black Cat Band; 7 p.m.
Nachbar: Squeeze-Bot; 8 p.m., free (R)
Natasha’s Bistro: We Are The Willows; 9:30 p.m., free
Southgate House: Ballroom: The Misfits, Juicehead; 8 p.m., $20 (adv.), $25 (door)
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: Jodioke
Zazoo’s: Chop Shop Open Mic: The Choppers; 7 p.m., free (R)
Mon. Oct. 18
Bearno’s Highlands: LP’s Dance Party; 10 p.m., free (R)
Buster’s: Michael Franti & Spearhead, Bobby Long; 8 p.m., $22 (adv.); $25 (door); 18+
Cosmic Charlie’s: Lipstick Pistol; 9 p.m.
Diamond’s: Slinky Jenkins; free (R)
Dutch’s Tavern: Open Stage Jam w/ Amos Hopkins; 8 p.m., free (R)
Hideaway Saloon: Organic Grass; 9 p.m.
Highlands Taproom: Karaoke; 10 p.m., free (R)
Jeff Ruby’s: Pete Peterson; 6:30 p.m., free
Jerry Green & Friends: Karaoke; free (R)
Malcolm Bird Recital Hall: Faculty Jazz Ensemble; 7 p.m., free
Margaret Comstock Concert Hall: University Chorus & Chorale; 8 p.m., free
Natasha’s Bistro: Tagawa; 6 p.m., free
Southgate House: Parlour: Old Canes; 8 p.m., $8 (adv.), $10 (door), all ages; Juney’s Lounge: Open Mic Singer Songwriter Showcase w/ Mike Kuntz; 9 p.m., free
Stevie Ray’s Blues Bar: Unplugged Open Mic w/ Alanna Fugate and Justin Lewis; 8 p.m., free
Varanese: Jeff Sherman Duo; 6 p.m., free (R)
Wick’s Pizza, New Albany: Open Mic w/ Jon Mark Sandquist (R)
Tues. Oct. 19
Alley Theatre: Dangerous Curves Ahead; 7 p.m., $12 (adv.), $15 (door)
BBC 4th St.: Rachel Stump; 8 p.m., free (R)
Back Door: Open Mic; 7:30 p.m., free (R)
The Bard’s Town: Open Mic Night; 8 p.m.
Blu: Doug Elmore, Dave Clark & Pat Lentz; 7 p.m., free (R)
Clifton’s Pizza: Danny Flanigan (R)
Cosmic Charlie’s: Onward Pilgrim, The Nativity Singers; 9 p.m.
Dutch’s Tavern: Wyndell Williams; 10 p.m., free (R)
Headliners: Tech N9ne, E-40, Krizz Kaliko, Kutt Calhoun, Big Scoob, Jay Rock, Glasses Malone, Bukshot; 8 p.m., $28
Hideaway Saloon: Threadbare Brother & Besides Daniel; 9 p.m.
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)
Kentucky Theatre: Alejandro Escovedo
Lisa’s Oak Street Lounge: Bluegrass jam; 7 p.m., free (R)
Margaret Comstock Concert Hall: University Jazz Ensemble; 8 p.m., free
Natasha’s Bistro: Musicians for Steve Kay; 7:30 p.m., free
Onizim’s Barn: Big Pappa; 7 p.m., free (R)
R Place Pub: Big Rock Show; 10 p.m., free (R)
River Bend Winery: DJ Dan Jones; 7 p.m., $5, $3 (students)
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
Sake Blue: Craig Wagner Trio; 6:30 p.m., free (R)
Southgate House: Ballroom: Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band w/ Lou Ann Barton; 7 p.m., $20 (adv.), $25 (door), 18+; Parlour: The Entrance Band; 8 p.m., $8 (adv.), $10 (door), all ages; Juney’s Lounge: Karaoke Vocal Social w/ 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)
