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REVIEW: Umphrey's McGee, Black Joe Lewis at Iroquois Amphitheater [Music]

Umphrey's McGee and Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears played Iroquois Amphitheater Friday.

Umphrey's McGee and Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears put on a stellar performance Friday night at the lovely Iroquois Amphitheater.

​BLACK JOE LEWIS & The HONEYBEARS

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Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears, of Austin TX kicked-off the evening with their energetic mix of blues, soul, rock and funk. They played numerous tracks from their first studio release, Tell 'em What Your Name Is!

Umphrey's McGee, Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears to play Iroquois Ampitheater [Music]

Umphrey's McGee and Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears will be playing the Iroqouis Ampitheater Summer Concert Series on June 24. We caught up with Umphrey's bassist in a recent phone interview.

In a recent phone interview, Umphrey's McGee bassist, Ryan Stasik talks about the group's last time in Louisville and their upcoming show at Iroqouis Ampitheater with Black Joe Lewis &  The Honeybears. 

"The last time we were in Louisville was for The Forecastle Festival," Stasik said. "We played Wiffel Ball with Devo and Grace Potter."

"We loved the city, it was a great festival and the people were festive and excite,"Stasik said. "And we're excited to be back."

An interview with Backyard Tire Fire's Ed Anderson: Good to be on the rise [Music]

Backyard Tire Fire lead singer and guitarist Ed Anderson talks about the success of their latest album Good To Be and working with Los Lobos band member Steve Berlin as producer. BYT will perform with County Line at Zanzabar on Saturday, December 4.

Since 2002, the Bloomington, Illinois band Backyard Tire Fire has been putting out gritty rock and roll, a sound that draws comparisons to Tom Petty, Neil Young, and early Tom Waits, but with a little of the boisterousness of the Rolling Stones.

Black Mountain, The Black Angels to play Headliner's [Music]

As part of their Drop Out Boogie Tour, psychedelic rocker's, Black Mountain and The Black Angels will stop in Louisville to play Headliner's this coming Tuesday, Nov. 9.  

Attention all music-loving Louisvillians with an ear for late '60s rock 'n' roll tones. The heavy, psychedelic rockers, Black Mountain and The Black Angels will be making a stop in Louisville Tuesday, November 9. 

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.

My Morning Jacket to play new arena October 29 [Music]

Second show in new arena to feature local rockers, local organizations, Louisville Youth Orchestra

There’s nothing like a favorite jacket when fall arrives.

 

Rock legend Roky Erickson helps Wild & Woolly Video celebrate 13th Anniversary Party at Headliners [Music]

Do you remember Roky Erickson and the 13th Floor Elevators from shows in the late 60s? Then, you probably weren't there. Rock historians, take note, the original psychedelic rocker will be at Headliners this Friday, June 25th.

Psychedelic rock legend Roky Erickson and his band pay a visit to Louisville this Friday, June 25 at Headliners Music Hall. This show is part of Wild and Woolly Video's Thirteenth Anniversary Party, also featuring local bands Phantom Family Halo and Montag & Bad Blood.

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