The mix tape - Louisville style [Music]

Louisville musicians Scott Carney, Todd Hildreth, and Brigid Kaelin are among those who offer up their thoughts on the art of what makes a mix tape work.

A conversation with Aussie singer-songwriter Xavier Rudd [Music]
Surfer dude, environmental activist, and musician Xavier Rudd brings a taste of world music to Headliner's Music Hall with his new band Izintaba.

Deftones live at Expo Five [Music]
This evening, live at Expo five is the Deftones. Veterans of the rock world make their long awaited revisit to the Ville.

Violin virtuoso Sarah Chang performs with Louisville Orchestra in opening Fanfara Gala Concert [Music]
It will be a great opportunity to catch one of the world's top violinists, Sarah Chang, who will perform this Friday night with the Louisville Orchestra as it kicks off the 2010-11 season.

Louisville's Turn3 to play Dutch's Tavern Friday [Music]
Local quintet Turn3 to play at "Ye Ole" Dutch's Tavern this Friday August 27th so expect a good mix of originals, a variety of covers, a cowbell contest, and proof that a bunch of dads can still rock.

‘Innocent’ backyard cookout to feature star chefs [Highlands]
Home of the Innocents’ “Big Ol’ Backyard BBQ” fundraiser this weekend

Guitar hero Junior Brown to play Jim Porter's Friday [Music]
Junior Brown will bring his blend of traditional country and unconventional guitar wizardry to Jim Porter's Good Time Emporium this Friday.

World music and dance concert this weekend [Highlands]
Bellarmine show to feature international lineup

The Academy Is... surprise with arena-sized club show Sunday night [Music]
Kiss' opening acts spend off day showing Louisville how to rock like you are in front of a stadium full.

Influential indie rockers Built to Spill to perform at Headliners August 29 [Music]
Indie rock band Built to Spill will play Headliner's Music Hall this Sunday, August 29, featuring frontman Doug Martsch's guitar virtuosity.

Orbs at Skull Alley: Concert review [Music]
Orbs reward a small crowd at Skull Alley with an impressive set of epic progressive rock and a lush landscape of creepy, dreamy imagery.

KISS opening act to rock Louisville Sunday night [Music]
Chicago rock band The Academy Is... will spend an off-day from their tour with Gene and Paul at Club Oasis Sunday night.

The Kopecky Family Band to play The Rudyard Kipling on Thursday [Music]
A family band that sounds nothing like DeBarge or The Jets, The Kopecky Family plays their blend of classical and indie rock at The Rud this Thursday in support of their new EP.

The Louisville Bach Society kicks off season Sunday [Music]
The Louisville Bach Society opens its 2010-2011 season Sunday with a family-friendly concert at St. Martin of Tours.

Orbs, Junius, and Old Vikings to rock Skull Alley this Friday [Music]
Three bands of the louder, heavier variety will be playing Skull Alley Friday night, including local metal band, Old Vikings, Boston's Junius, and "supergroup" Orbs.

Newbie's first night at Headliners Music Hall - 10 years concert [Louisville newbie]
The best music venue in Louisville.

Black Keys sold out at Iroquois Amphitheatre; Don't miss chance for MMJ tickets [Music]
The Black Keys are officially sold out for their Iroquois Amphitheater show on Wednesday, which is all the more reason not to snooze on those MMJ tickets.

Special My Morning Jacket ticket presale at ear X-tacy Thursday [Highlands]
300 tickets available for October 29 show

Free concert Sunday at Fourth Street Live! to feature Pieces of a Dream [Music]
Smooth jazz band Pieces of a Dream to headline free concert at Fourth Street Live! Sunday evening. Although the weather will be hot, the music will certainly be cool.

A look ahead at Louisville's fall arts season [Music]
Plan your must-see arts events right now. Here's what's coming up in classical music, opera, and ballet this fall.

Hanson takes over Louisville [Music]
And the street in front of Headliners

Anchorman is tonight’s Free Monday Movie at Iroquois Amphitheater [Music]
The 2010 Free Monday Movies at Iroquois Amphitheater series continues tonight with Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, and aside from its comedy, the film boasts an interesting soundtrack.

Ike Reilly Assassination bring their rock and roll mob act to Jim Porter's [Music]
The Ike Reilly Assassination overcame car trouble and a late start to spread their profane bar rock at Jim Porter's Friday night.

Upcoming concerts for a post music festival Louisville [Music]
Now that Forecastle and HullabaLOU have passed, here's a rundown of an eclectic mix of Louisville concerts scheduled for August-October, including Randy Newman, Stars, John Prine, and My Morning Jacket.

Tift Merritt plays Waterfront Wednesday [Music]
The weather gods smiled on Tift Merritt and her band as the rain kept away and a large crowd enjoyed her soulful music for WFPK's Waterfront Wednesday.

Interview: Ike Reilly ready to rock Louisville [Music]
Chicago rockers The Ike Reilly Assassination hit the stage at Jim Porter's Good Time Emporium at 8pm on Friday. Ike took a few minutes this week to talk to Louisville.com about what he does (and doesn't do anymore) and his brand of rock and roll storytelling.

KISS to play Riverbend in Cincinnati on Friday with Kentucky band opening [Music]
Although KISS is not bringing their Hottest Show on Earth tour to Louisville, they will be stopping in Cincinnati Friday, and Lexington band Superunknown will be one of the opening acts. Oh, and kids 14 and under can get in free.

Get ready to audition for the Louisville Youth Orchestra [Music]
Would you like to play with a famous rock band in a huge arena some day? One way to get there may be to audition for the Louisville Youth Orchestra in late August and early September. Here's how to do it.

HullabaLOU Review: Dwight Yoakam [Music]
Kentucky born Dwight Yoakam drew an enthusiastic crowd of honky-tonk loving fans to one of the last shows before HullabaLOU's finale on Sunday.