The Backseat Lovers – Sleepy Gonzales // Louisville, KY // 8.17.21

The Backseat Lovers with Sleepy Gonzales Zanzabar Louisville, KY August 17th, 2021 Live music is back and last night I had the opportunity to catch Utah-based band The Backseat Lovers, who made a tour stop at Zanazabar in Louisville, KY.  Although I had only recently learned of the band, I Continue Reading

Matt Maeson – The Technicolors // Louisville, KY // 10.18.19

Matt Maeson with The Technicolors Zanzabar Louisville, KY October 18th, 2019 Alternative/indie acoustic musician Matt Maeson has been building a steady and loyal fanbase since  exploding onto the scene a few years back, as evidenced by his recent sold out Louisville show.   The smaller, more intimate venue was the Continue Reading

September Mourning – Call Me Monster – Mass Asylum // Louisville, KY 8.3.19

September Mourning with Call Me Monster and Mass Asylum Zanzabar Louisville, KY August 3rd, 2019 Photos and words by Emily May Hard Rock band September Mourning, who is in the midst of touring, made a stop recently in Louisville, KY.  The band’s concept is based on the fictional human-grim reaper Continue Reading

Nita Strauss – Kore Rozzik – Banshee Child // Louisville, KY 5.31.19

Nita Strauss with Kore Rozzik and Banshee Child Zanzabar Louisville, KY May 31st, 2019 Photos and words by Emily May Nita Strauss brought the rock to Zanzabar recently, performing to a packed room of diehard fans.  Strauss, well-known as the guitar player for Alice Cooper and for the all female Continue Reading

The Soft Moon – HIDE // Louisville, KY 1.22.19

The Soft Moon with HIDE Zanzabar Louisville, KY January 22nd, 2019 Photos and words by Emily May Although it can be challenging to get concert-goers to come out on a cold Tuesday evening in January, The Soft Moon had no trouble filling Zanzibar in Louisville, KY recently with plenty of Continue Reading

Slothrust – Mannequin Pussy – Quality Cable // Louisville, KY 10.28.18

Slothrust with Mannequin Pussy and Quality Cable Zanzabar Louisville, KY October 28th, 2018 Photos and words by Emily May Los Angeles-based garage rock band Slothrust, currently on tour in support of their latest album The Pact, performed recently in Louisville, KY to a packed venue of fans.  As the lights dimmed Continue Reading

Electric Six – Jeremy and The Harlequins – Jack Holiday and the Westerners

Electric Six with Jeremy and The Harelquins and Jack Holiday and the Westerners Zanzabar Louisville, KY October 13th, 2018 Photos and words by Emily May Detroit rock band Electric Six brought their live show to Louisville, KY recently to a packed venue of fans who were ready to dance and Continue Reading

Soccer Mommy – Sasami // Louisville, KY 10.3.18

Soccer Mommy with Sasami Zanzabar Louisville, KY October 3rd, 2018 Photos and words by Emily May Nashville musician Sophie Allison, better known by her stage name Soccer Mommy, is currently on tour in support of her latest album Clean.  She made a stop recently in Louisville, KY and performed to 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

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