Felly @ Headliners Music Hall - Louisville
September 23rd, 2025: Felly, John-Robert, and Mills @ Headliners Music Hall - Louisville, KY
Photos Courtesy of: Emily May
Connecticut-born and LA-based singer/songwriter/record producer Felly (Christian Robert Felner) brought his For The Crows Fall Tour 2025 to Headliners Music Hall on September 23rd to a modest but passionate crowd of fans! Having just released his latest album, Ambroxyde, he and his band performed several new songs from the album, including “Ambroxyde” and “Song For The Crows”, and played some older hits, as well. Whether it was newer songs with a more indie rock sound or older rap/hip hop hits, he and his band had the crowd singing, dancing (I saw one girl twerking!), and having a great time. It was a party on stage, with the band in high spirits, as well as in the crowd! Felly chatted quite a bit with the crowd, telling them early on, “This is the first stop of the tour! I’ve never played KY before! I was told I have no fans in KY, but here you are!”. He talked about how, after making music for 10 years, it was hard to make a set list for the tour. Everyone seemed happy with the song selections, though! The band played a 25-song set list that kept the fans buzzing with energy all night! Opening the show this evening was KY singer-songwriter Mills (Mills Turner) and VA indie-folk singer-songwriter John-Robert. It was a really fun evening of great music and good vibes!
John-Robert
Mills
Almost Monday @ Headliners Music Hall - Louisville
August 15th, 2023: Almost Monday, Weathers, HOKO, and Feral Vices @ Headliners Music Hall - Louisville, KY
Almost Monday - Photos Courtesy of: Emily May
Almost Monday brought their Summer Tour 2023 to Headliners Music Hall recently for a fun and uplifting night of music! Opening the show this evening was local 2-piece alt-rock duo Feral Vices. Blowing through their short but catchy set of rock anthems had the crowd dancing in no time, Singer-guitarist Alexander Hoagland and drummer Justin Cottner were perfectly in sync and having fun together on stage, as well as with the crowd, thanking everyone for coming out early for their set. It was a great start to the evening! Next up was the New York dance-rock band Hoko, formed in 2020 by longtime friends Nathaniel Hoho (vocals) and Jesse Kotansky (guitar). These guys are the epitome of FUN. Starting out the set with Hoho standing at the front of the stage and greeting the crowd, he said “We’re gonna give you a good show tonight”, proceeding to do just that. Hoho, when he wasn’t bouncing around the stage, spent much of the set at the front of it, stretched out towards the crowd or knelt down on one knee, singing directly to them. Twice during the set, he jumped off the stage and sang amongst the crowd, which made for some fun moments. Kotansky, clad in a 70s-looking maroon suit and thick-rimmed translucent-lensed glasses, provided a heavy dose of fun energy and smiles on stage! I have no doubt that these guys made plenty of new fans this evening with their engaging and high-energy set!
Next up was the LA alt-rock band WEATHERS. Having formed in 2015, they have amassed a growing and passionate fan base. These guys were full of energy, with singer Cameron Boyer dancing around the stage with guitarist/backing vocalist Cameron Olsen and bassist/backing vocalist Brennen Bates. Boyer was incredibly engaging with the crowd, chatting with them between songs and leading them on a couple of occasions in sing-alongs, pitting one side of the crowd against the other to see who could sing louder! They sang a nice selection of songs from their 3 albums, as well as some singles, with many fans singing along to each one!
Ending the evening was San Diego indie-pop band Almost Monday. With their sunny, feel-good vibe, the trio had the crowd singing and dancing in no time! Singer Dawson Daugherty, clad in black sunglasses, danced around the stage, whipping his blonde curls around and simulating karate moves on a couple of occasions, having fun with his bandmates and with the crowd. Starting out the set with “Only Wanna Dance” and “Cool Enough”, the band played a fun and varied set list that included the recently released “Life Goes By”, as well as a couple of new and unreleased tracks- “Coast to Coast” and “You Look So Good”. With plenty of smiles and sing-alongs, they performed a super fun set that left everyone feeling happy and uplifted!
Weathers
HOKO
Feral Vices
Doyle @ Headliners Music Hall - Louisville
June 8th 2023: Doyle with Red Devil Vortex, Savage Master, and Nothing Wrong at Headliners Music Hall - Louisville, KY
Doyle | Photos Courtesy of: Emily May
Doyle (aka Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein) brought his USA Tour 2023 to Headliners Music Hall in Louisville recently to a modest but hyped crowd of fans! Well-known as the guitarist for the horror punk band The Misfits, he formed his solo band in 2012 and has released two albums. The band came out ready to give 110%, with singer Alex “Wolfman” Story jumping around the stage, climbing on top of the guitar/bass cabinets, and going out into the crowd! Doyle, with his shirtless muscular physique, his spooky, skeletal-looking white and black face makeup, his custom-made “Annihilator” guitar, and short black hair with a devil’s lock moved around the stage, pounding his guitar while intensely staring out at the crowd. Performing songs from 2013’s Abominator and 2017’s Doyle II: As We Die, Alex introduced every song as a love song, saying “You can dance to it if you want”. The band had an infectious energy on stage that couldn’t help but carry over to the crowd. It was a spooky good time! Opening the show this evening were local bands Nothing Wrong and Savage Master, as well as LA hard rock/alternative metal band Red Devil Vortex, who all played incredible sets that got the crowd ready for the evening ahead!
RED DEVIL VORTEX
SAVAGE MASTER
NOTHING WRONG
Welshly Arms @ Headliners Music Hall- Louisville
November 5th 2022: Welshly Arms, Motherfolk, and Goldpark @ Headliners Music Hall - Louisville, KY
Welshly Arms - Photos and Coverage Courtesy of: Emily May
Ohio blues rock band Welshly Arms brought their Bad Decisions Tour 2022 to Louisville, KY on November 5th to a modest but passionate crowd! Opening the show this evening was Nashville's alternative rock band Goldpark. Having released several singles and 2 EPs since forming in 2020, the band performed a high-energy set and had the crowd dancing and having a great time. With plenty of interaction amongst themselves and with the crowd, I have no doubt they made plenty of new fans this evening! Next up was Cincinnati indie pop-rock band Motherfolk. From the very first note, these guys (and gal) were super high-energy and had the crowd moving. Having made a name for themselves with their high-energy performances, it was very clear this evening that they have succeeded in giving 110% to their fans! They clearly had plenty of fans in the audience this evening who were singing along, and even those who weren’t previously familiar with them (such as myself) were having a great time! Vocalist/guitarist Nathan Dickerson was chatty with the crowd throughout the set, with a great sense of humor and a playful spirit, making the crowd laugh with funny stories. The band was having a great time on stage, engaging with each other and with the crowd, making for a very enjoyable set!
Closing out the evening was Welshly Arms. As they took the stage, their fans, who had been excited with anticipation, cheered and clapped. Lead vocalist/guitarist Sam Getz is a charismatic frontman who was all smiles this evening, engaging with the crowd and his band. He expressed gratitude early on for playing in such a great venue and being treated so kindly by the staff and thanked all of the fans who came out, saying that they know what was up! A super fun part of Welshly Arms is the backup singers/dancers Bri and Jon Bryant! They were movin’ and groovin’ throughout the set, with Jon playing a maraca and Bri a tambourine on a few songs during the set! The crowd couldn’t help but move with them! They were all smiles and super fun to watch! And Bri did a couple of solo vocal parts, showcasing her amazing voice! Starting off with “One More Hallelujah”, the band performed a varied set list that included “Are You Lonely”, “Sanctuary”, “Indestructible”, “Proud”, “Legendary”, and a spirited and rockin’ cover of Sam & Dave’s song “Hold On, I’m Comin’”. They also slowed it down a bit when Sam sang a song he wrote about mental health called “Save Me From The Monster In My Head”. Rather than leave the stage and come back out for their encore at the end, the band stayed on stage for their last 2 songs, performing “Have It All” and “Learn To Let Go”. This was a super fun night filled with a feel-good energy and lots of dancing!
Welshly Arms
Motherfolk
Goldpark
MUNA @ Headliners Music Hall - Louisville, KY
August 5th 2022: MUNA & Jensen McRae @ Headliners Music Hall - Louisville, KY
There is nothing quite like attending a sold out show and basking in the incredible love, energy, and joy emanating from the entire crowd of fans. This was the case on the evening of August 5th in Louisville, KY, when the LA indie-pop band MUNA brought their current tour to Headliners Music Hall in support of their recently released self-titled album. Comprised of Naomi McPherson, Katie Gavin, and Josette Maskin, the trio released the album on Phoebe Bridger’s Saddest Factory label. Opening the show this evening was LA-based singer, songwriter, and poet Jensen McRae. Although she was onstage with nothing but her soft, yet powerful voice and an acoustic guitar, she is the kind of artist that can command the room with her funny and witty banter, endearing personality, and stories behind her songs. She had many fans in the crowd this evening who were cheering with each song and singing along and it was apparent that she loves her fans as much as they love her. She ended her set with a song that had been requested by a fan, telling the crowd that she hoped that fan was here this evening. She went on to say how she had taken a songwriting program at USC at the age of 19 and how the professor had the class write letters to their 8th grade selves, which in turn became the song “Make You Proud”.
As the lights went down, signaling that MUNA was about to come out on stage, the crowd went wild! As the band came out on stage, it was apparent it was going to be an incredibly fun evening, as both the crowd and band were in high spirits and radiating a fun energy! What I noticed right away was how much fun Gavin, Maskin, and McPherson have together onstage with each other and how engaging they are with the crowd! Starting the evening off with “What I Want” from their new album, they proceeded to perform a nice setlist of older songs, such as “I Know A Place”, “If U Love Me Now”, “Number One Fan”, and “Stayaway”, to new songs such as “Runner’s High”, “Kind of Girl”, and “Shooting Star”. Thanking the fans for selling out the show this evening, they talked about how they had performed at this venue a few years ago, opening for Miike Snow. Asking how many people were seeing MUNA tonight for the first time, many people raised their hands. Singer Katie Gavin thanked everyone for coming out and for listening to their new music. “Ending” the set with “I Know A Place”, Gavin talked about how it was one of the first songs the band wrote together and how sometimes it can be hard to find moments of joy and release so when you find those moments, just go for it! After leaving the stage briefly, the band came back out for a two-song encore, both songs being off of the new album. Starting off the encore with “Shooting Star”, the band ended the evening with their recent smash hit “Silk Chiffon”, with Jensen McRae coming out to sing the part that Phoebe Bridger’s sings on the album. It was a really amazing end to a really amazing evening! Aside from the incredible evening of music, MUNA is very welcoming to the LGBTQI+ community and cultivates a warm and safe space for those within that community. At the band’s request this evening, the venue’s restrooms were made gender neutral. They definitely left the crowd eagerly awaiting their return to Louisville!
Jensen McRae
Soccer Mommy with Peel Dream Magazine @ Headliners Music Hall - Louisville, KY
Soccer Mommy with Peel Dream Magazine @ Headliners Music Hall-Louisville, KY
Photos and Words Courtesy of Emily May
Sophie Allison, better know by her stage name Soccer Mommy, brought her current tour to Louisville, KY recently to a packed house! Opening the show this evening was Brooklyn shoe gaze/indie-pop band Peel Dream Magazine, the brainchild of Brooklyn artist Joe Stevens. The band recently released their sophomore LP Agitprop Alterna, that pays homage to bands like My Bloody Valentine and early Stereolab, as well as Yo La Tengo and Rocketship. Performing plenty of earlier material, along with plenty of songs from the new album, the band gave the crowd a well rounded set of songs! From slower, more melodic, to faster, more pop-oriented songs, they gave the crowd a great set and warmed them up for the night ahead! Up next was Soccer Mommy, who will be releasing their new album, Sometimes, Forever, on June 24th. The anticipation and excitement were high as the band took the stage. Bathed in soft lighting, the band started things off with “Bloodstream”, performing a great set of songs that included “Circle The Drain”, “Cool”, “Lucy”, and “Night Swimming”. Early on in the set Sophie asked the crowd “Is there anyone here named Henry?”, surprised when one person raised their hand! Going onto say how she used to get a lot of yes’s, but now she mainly gets silence, she was surprised someone raised their hand. Saying this song’s for you to the Henry in the crowd, she launched into the song “Henry”! Not long after this, the band found out it was a fan’s birthday and led the crowd in a rousing rendition of the “Happy Birthday” song! Performing a few more songs, followed by a two song encore, the band gave their fans a great show and left them hoping Soccer Mommy returns to Louisville soon!
PEEL DREAM MAGAZINE
SOCCER MOMMY
