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Mike Birbiglia - my review of Saturday's show [Review]
So Saturday night was the Mike Birbiglia show, My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, at the Brown Theatre downtown. If you read my review last week then you know that I had never seen a full show by the guy before, but was optimistic from the things I had heard about him. Well, I wouldn't say that I was disappointed as much as maybe I had set my expectations too high.
Musician Limelight: Caroline Petrik [Music]
Caroline Petrik has had a passion for music her entire life. Growing up Caroline took piano and violin lessons, participated in her school music ensembles, and continued to grow as a musician. After high school she attended Bellarmine University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in music technology. Although Caroline has loved singing her entire life, it was at this point that she sought out private instruction in jazz vocal training. Some of Caroline’s most influential teachers include A
Mike Birbiglia - funniest guy in America? Find out Saturday at the Brown Theatre [Preview]
Mike Birbiglia might be the funniest guy in America. That's a bold statement, and one that you'll have to come back next week to read my review of his upcoming show - My Girlfriend's Boyfriend - at the Brown Theatre (315 W.
A few questions for Gary Louris of the reunited Jayhawks: Original lineup playing the Brown [Music]
Formed in 1985 in Minneapolis, The Jayhawks weren't exactly an overnight success, but over the years their influence has grown steadily, and 1989's Hollywood Town Hall is considered a classic in the alt-country genre. When founding member Mark Olson decided to leave the band in 1995, The Jayhawks went on without him, continuing to record and add to their loyal fan base.
Andy Grammer brings smiling talent to Louisville [Music]
Decorative pillows and earthy tones covered the stage. Wicker baskets, paper lanterns and strings of large round-bulb lights adorned the set in front of an excited crowd. At 7:30 sharp, Andy Grammer casually walked out on stage and greeted Louisville’s Brown Theatre.
“What’s up Louisville…did I say that right?” says Grammer. “Hot as hell, is it always this hot?” he asked.
Andy Grammer with Colbie Caillat in concert plus exclusive interview [Music]
Appearances with Regis & Kelly, Rachel Ray, Jay Leno and tours with the likes of Natasha Bedingfield and Colbie Caillat? That’s a far cry from playing his catchy tunes on the streets of New York City and Los Angeles with an open guitar case full of spare change and small bills. Andy Grammer grew up traveling with a father in the music business – Red Grammer – who has a Grammy Award nomination to his credit for his work in children’s music.
100 Years of Broadway gets standing ovation at Brown Theatre [Theatre]
Although my friend and I might have been two of the five youngest people in the theater, we thoroughly enjoyed Neil Berg's 100 years of Broadway. We found ourselves cheering out loud for the performers and leaping to our feet for the standing ovation. It was a non-stop showcase of some of the most talented people alive, and I wanted all my friends to be there with me.
Smillie's picks for October [Music]
This article appeared in the October 2010 issue of Louisville Magazine. To subscribe, please visit loumag.com.
Waltzing Vienna-Style
Pat Metheny brings his Orchestrion tour to the Brown Theatre [Music]
Although he's been making records for thirty-five years, there is no hint of musical complacency in renowned guitarist Pat Metheny, and he will offer further proof of this on Saturday, October 2, when he brings his "The Orchestrion Tour" to the W.L. Lyons Brown Theatre.
Watch classic comedy, help a charity this weekend [Theater]
Second City of Chicago will travel to Louisville for a 50th anniversary performance on Saturday, which will benefit Gilda's Club in the Gilda's Night of a Thousand Laughs.
The 50th anniversary performance by Second City will take place on Saturday, June 26, at 8 p.m. in the Brown Theatre. The theatre is located at 315 W. Broadway in downtown Louisville.
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