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Caravan of Thieves talks about touring and their upcoming show at Uncle Slayton's [Music]

Caravan of Thieves
“If you want to experience something different, sing along, snap along, stomp along, sssssnake along, and if you don't mind mixing your folk, swing, gypsy and pop together with a twist of all-but-the-kitchen-sink percussion, you should come out and join our circus of freaks!” This theatrical troupe of musicians has shared the stage with other great names such as Emmylou Harris, Dan Hicks, Glen Campbell, Nanci Griffith, The Decemberists, Keb Mo, Tom Tom Club, Iron and Wine, Punch Brothers, Tony Trischka, John Hammond, John Jorgenson and many others.

The swinging gypsy pop band, Caravan of Thieves, will be parading into Louisville this Thursday, March 15th, for a show at Uncle Slayton’s.  The band members include: Fuzz Sangiovanni (vocals, guitar, hat), Carrie Sangiovanni (vocals, guitar, hubcap), Ben Dean (violin, flexibility), and Brian Anderson (double bass, insanity).  This theatrical troupe of musicians has shared the stage with other great names such as Emmylou Harris, Dan Hicks, Glen

Musician Limelight: Caroline Petrik [Music]

Caroline Petrik
Caroline Petrik is a busy local musician who plays with Dark Side of the Wall, Toledo Bend, and VoJazzTrio.

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

Highlonesome, Quiet Hollers and Bosco hit the stage at The Mag Bar [Music]

Highlonesome, Quiet Hollers and Bosco hit the stage at The Mag Bar
Do you like original music with lyric and emotion of real life? Get to the Mag Bar Friday 13, 2012.

Quiet Hollers, Highlonesome and Bosco will be taking the stage at the Magnolia (Mag) Bar on Friday 13th at 9 p.m.

The Makings of a Master Folk Art Apprenticeships at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History [Visual Art]

The Makings of a Master Celebration at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History on Thursday night featured the Bluegrass Master: A Celebration of the Bill Monroe Centennial featuring Bobby Osborne and the Rocky Top X-Press.

Master Artist and Apprentice: working and learning together side by side. The results of that are on exhibit in The Makings of a Master.

The Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in Frankfort Kentucky shows the journey from apprenticeship to master craftsman and documents 20 years of Kentucky Folk life through art, video interview, and demonstrations.

Hertz Gallery 20th Anniversary Exhibition "Obsessive Attention to Detail" [Visual Arts]

The Gallery Hertz celebrated its 20TH year, with an exhibit titled "Obsessive Attention to Detail. " Detail is exactly what Gallery Hertz pays attention to when it comes to its gallery, artist and patrons.

When I arrived at the Gallery, the celebration had started and art lovers, who had already scanned the paintings, sculptures, basket weaving and various other exhibits were finding seats in the Gardens to enjoy a glass of wine, slice of cake of fruit stick. The Gallery inside however was full of patrons coming and going, talking to artist and enjoying the delightful array of foods that Tom Schneph, business partner of Billy Hertz, catered for the day.  There was a fruit bouquet courtesy of Edible Fruit in St. Matthews.

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Gordon Lightfoot interview: A life in song [Music]

Ahead of his show at the Louisville Palace on October 16, legendary folk-rocker Gordon Lightfoot talks about songwriting and his career in music. He still loves performing and checking out up-and-coming talent in his native Canada.

One of the early stars of the folk movement of the 60s and an icon of 70s folk-rock, Canada's Gordon Lightfoot will visit the Palace Theater in Louisville on October 16. As a songwriter, musician, and singer, Lightfoot has few equals in a career that has spanned decades. His appearance is a unique opportunity to witness the artistry of one of music history's distinctive voices.

Local singer-songwriter Saredren Wells releases debut disc [Music]

Local singer-songwriter Saredren Wells to play CD release party with The Mack and Roadie from Arnnett Hollow Friday on the rooftop garden at Glassworks.
Louisville is For Lovers has been a successful venture for the past decade, but the compilation of the same name released their final CD in the series with the 2010 version. Now, however, the newly formed Louisville is for Lovers record label has emerged, and local musician Saredren Wells has just released his debut CD Memories Are Hunting Horns... on the new label.

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