The Drive By Truckers (DBT) have an art to their song. Their style of music is the art of story telling. An interview with Patterson Hood, vocalist/ writer, gives insight into the life of song.
Lori Brownstein (LMB): The press has said that Go Go Boots has the most happiness out of all the records, not joy but happiness. Can you elaborate on this statement?
As life grows more difficult, the deeper the economy dives, and the hurt cuts harder, the more music is needed. Music is our collective experiences, celebrations and sorrows. The Drive-By Truckers (DBT) http://www.drivebytruckers.com helps deliver these stories and give to the listener new memory paths of sound and soul. The music of DBT will be in Louisville on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Headliners Music Hall http://headlinerslouisville.com.
The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts has launched a new internship program called ACTIV8 for college juniors or seniors who enjoy the performing arts. The program's mission is "that each student exits the program with a broader understanding of the connections between the arts, cultural diversity, quality education, economic development, and government which will instill upon them how important it is to support arts organizations."
The Bottom Sophttp://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bottom-Sop/197747156905354 is similar to a fine straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey, smooth with a bite. The sound of traditional country music returns leaving the glam pop of Nashville in the dust. They are breathing fresh air into an old-time sound.
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
It was 1986 and heavy metal was king. Big hair, spandex, high heels and ripped shirts were the rule. I was leaning against my 1977 baby blue, Honda Civic hatch back when I heard Anthrax for the first time. It was a cool, crisp fall day, we were parked in Cherokee Park and skipping school. My friend David was along for the ride and had a new cassette tape. He popped in the tape and turned the volume up as loud as he could. The cassette, Spreading the Disease, was thrashing through the air. A small crowd gathered and we moshed. We wore our bruises like a badge of honor.
I just can’t get over how ridiculously cute Spoon and the Moon: A Naughty Fairy Tale is. Spoon and the Moon is the latest endeavor by Wickedly Sisters creative team, and it has Louisville all over it. It’s a tale set in Louisvillle, featuring Louisville artists and musicians, displayed as an E-book in app form. It’s also full of fun facts and history tidbits about the Derby city.
Following the set of friend and tour mate, Hannah Georgas, Kathleen took the stage to play for a nearly packed house. Kathleen picked up her acoustic guitar and stepped to the mic with confidence in herself and in her music. Kathleen’s genuine love for performing connected with the audience and a cohesive energy was alive.
This article appears in the January 2012 issue of Louisville Magazine. To subscribe, please visit Loumag.com.
