St Paul and The Broken Bones – Tyrone Cotton // Louisville, KY 9.21.18

St Paul and The Broken Bones with Tyrone Cotton Iroquois Amphitheater September 21st, 2018 Photos and words by Emily May Birmingham, AL rock ‘n roll soul band St Paul and The Broken Bones came through Louisville, KY recently, currently touring in support of their latest album Young Sick Camellia.  The Continue Reading

Sunflower Bean – Kevin Krauter // Louisville, KY 9.19.18

Sunflower Bean with Kevin Krauter Zanzabar Louisville, KY September 19th, 2018 Photos and words by Emily May NY rock band Sunflower Bean made a stop in Louisville, KY recently on their current tour in support of their latest album Twentytwo In Blue.  Although the band performed on a Wednesday night, Continue Reading

Tacocat – GYMSHORTS – Wombo // Louisville, KY 8.19.18

Tacocat with GYMSHORTS and Wombo Zanzabar Louisville, KY August 19th, 2018 Words and photos by Emily May Seattle punk band Tacocat made a stop in Louisville, Ky recently, playing to a packed house of excited fans.  Although it was raining outside this evening, the weather didn’t dampen the spirits of Continue Reading

Manchester Orchestra – (Sandy) Alex G – Kevin Devine // Louisville, KY 8.8.18

Manchester Orchestra with (Sandy) Alex G and Kevin Devine Mercury Ballroom Louisville, KY August 8th, 2018 Words and Photos by Emily May Atlanta indie rock band Manchester Orchestra recently brought their A Black Mile To The Surface Tour to Louisville, KY.  Touring in support of their latest album by the Continue Reading

Sweet Crude-Skyway Man // Louisville, KY 7.18.18

Sweet Crude with Skyway Man Zanzabar Louisville, KY July 18th, 2018 Photos and words by Emily May Hailing from New Orleans, LA, 6-piece indie rock band Sweet Crude, who are currently touring in support of their debut LP Creatures, stopped recently in Louisville, KY to perform for a modest crowd Continue Reading

Forecastle Festival 2018 // Louisville, KY 7.13.18-7.15.18

Forecastle Festival 2018 Waterfront Park Louisville, KY July 13th-15th Words and photos by Emily May Louisville, KY hosts Forecastle Festival every year during the month of July, with the setting for the 3-day festival being on the beautiful and picturesque Great Lawn of Waterfront Park.  The park overlooks the Ohio Continue Reading

Missio // Louisville, KY 7.14.18

Missio Mercury Ballroom Louisville, KY July 14th, 2018 Photos and words by Emily May Louisville, KY plays host every year to Forecastle Festival, with several late night shows scheduled across several venues in town.  One of these late night shows saw Austin alternative electronic band Missio perform.  With a mix Continue Reading

Houndmouth – DJ Sam Sneed // Louisville, KY 7.12.18

Houndmouth with DJ Sam Sneed Headliners Music Hall Louisville, KY July 12th, 2018 Words and photos by Emily May Louisville, KY is buzzing with energy every year leading up to Forecastle Festival, with this year being no exception.  On July 12th, the Thursday leading up to the festival, Headliners Music Continue Reading

Forecastle Festival rocks Louisville’s Waterfront Park July 13th-15th

Louisville, Ky plays host every year to Forecastle Festival, an event that Louisvillians hold near and dear to their heart.  Having started in 2002, the festival has grown and changed over the years to become one of the most anticipated events that the city has to offer.  With pre-festival activities Continue Reading

Dance Gavin Dance-I See Stars-Erra-Sianvar // Louisville, KY 6.16.18

Dance Gavin Dance with I See Stars, Erra and Sianvar Mercury Ballroom Louisville, KY June 16th, 2018                                                                                       Words and photos by Emily May California post-hardcore band Dance Gavin Dance made a stop in Louisville, KY recently to a sold out crowd of fans.  The band has been touring in Continue Reading