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All Them Witches with Plague Vendor @ Zanzabar, Louisville, KY

Photos and words by Emily May | March 5th, 2019

Nashville rock band All Them Witches, who are currently touring in support of their latest album ATW, performed recently in Louisville, KY. Having amassed a loyal following over the past 7 years, the band brought a lot of fans out on a Tuesday night, performing to a packed house. Drummer Robby Staebler, vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Charles Michael Parks Jr. and guitarist Ben McLeod are all incredible musicians, showcasing their respective talents throughout the evening. Each member showcased their talents through solos and long instrumental segments during their set, which kept the crowd upbeat and in high spirits. Although Parks sang on many of the songs, the band jammed for much of their set, energizing the crowd and eliciting a lot of cheering and applause, with many of the fans staring on with giddiness and excitement. Parks chatted a bit with the crowd throughout the evening but kept talking to a minimum during the band's 90 minute set, with the band focusing mostly on their playing. With moody and ambient lighting, great music and a upbeat, electric energy throughout the venue, it was a really amazing set.

All Them Witches is currently touring with LA rock band Plague Vendor. Part punk rock, part rock and roll and 100% fun, Plague Vendor was the epitome of a good time on stage. Singer Brandon Blaine was a powerhouse on stage. Dancing and engaging the crowd for the band's entire set, he often stood at the edge of the stage, holding his mic stand into the crowd to lead them in sing-alongs and got into the crowd to sing amongst the audience members. They got the crowd dancing and the energy flowing, ensuring that everyone was ready for All Them Witches. It was a really great night of music.

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Hands Like Houses @ Trixies Entertainment Complex, Louisville, KY

With support from Emarosa, Devour The Day and Arlington

Photos and review courtesy of Emily May | November 18 2018

Australian alternative rock band Hands Like Houses is currently in the midst of their US tour in support of their latest album -ANON, performing recently in Louisville, KY to a packed house. Having been a band now for 10 years, they have amassed a devoted fanbase, with many fans this evening excited to see their favorite band.

Starting things off with "New Romantics", the band performed a nice variety of songs including "Colourblind", "Monster", "Perspectives", "Tilt", "No Parallels", and "I Am". The band was having a great time on stage, interacting often with each other, as well as with the crowd. Singer Trenton Woodley and guitarist Alex Pearson chatted periodically throughout the set, thanking the crowd for being there this evening and telling funny stories. It is apparent that the band love performing and love their fans and were having a great time promoting their new album.

KY alternative rock band Emarosa, Memphis rock band Devour The Day and Southern CA rock band Arlington opened the show.

Emarosa

Devour The Day

Arlington

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Advance Base @ Surface Noise Records, Louisville, KY

Photos and review courtesy of Emily May | November 11 2018

Owen Ashworth, better known by his stage name Advance Base, is a musician out of Chicago, IL. Having opened in the past for The Postal Service, Pedro The Lion, The Mountain Goats, Stephin Merritt and Mark Kozelek, he brought his electronic solo project to Louisville, KY.

His performance this evening was at a local record store, Surface Noise, which provided a cozy and intimate setting for the Ashworth's performance. With an impressive array of gear set up, including electric pianos, autoharps, loops, pedals, and a drum machine, he performed his minimalist and nostalgic songs for the small crowd that had gathered. With folding chairs set up on the floor in front of the "stage", many of the guests sat with a few standing amongst the stacks of records.

The crowd was quiet and respectful as he played, their rapt attention fueling his performance. Record store performances are always a great way to check out different artists that you may not otherwise see and provide an intimate and fun atmosphere in which to listen!