Natasha's Cafe You Missed It Archive 2008
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Yet More Things You May Have Missed 2007
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Friday Jan 4 @ 9pm Mecca Rakadu Dancers Middle Eastern Belly Dance, Ancient Hula, Flamenco dancing of Spain and more. “Dance is a release and a personal balancing, which is invaluable considering the crazed pace of the modern world”.-T. Tomb founder of Mecca For more information about Mecca visit meccadance.com $5 Cover

Saturday Jan 5 @ 9pm Ellery
With several critically acclaimed CD’s and a national tour, Ellery will make a final stop in Lexington on their way to the top. They are capturing both critics and fans hearts with their soulful and melodic pop indie tunes. Nominated for three 2006 Cincinnati Entertainment Awards: Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, & Best Folk/Americana Artist.

“Folk, indie, rock and alternative is a fresh and soulful experience. Tasha's voice trickles beautifully over her piano and Justin's guitar... Check them out before they're on the cover of Rolling Stone." For more information please visit ellerymusic.com.
$5 Cover

Monday Jan 7 @ 8pm Mecca Student Dancers
Students of the Mecca Dance Studio perform live every first Monday of the month.
Free

Friday Jan 11@ 9pm the Swells
Back at Natasha’s, they are quickly becoming a house favorite. Musicians at heart, Chris and the band just simply do what they love- Play music and entertain. Their music ranges from Latin Rhythm to New Orleans style blues.
$5 Cover

Saturday Jan 12 @ 9pm Billy Blues
Now together for more than a decade and with four CDs to their credit, Billy Blues is known for their three-part harmonies and bluesy originals. For their Natasha’s appearance, the band will feature a set of 60s Classic Rock covers (including Van Morrison, the Rolling Stones, Ray Charles, and Roy Orbison) as well as original selections.
More Information about Billy Blues & Watch a Billy Blues Video
$6 Cover

Friday Jan18@ 9pm Alma Gitana

Based in Lexington, Kentucky, Alma Gitana (Gypsy Soul) performs the music of some of Spain's most progressive Flamenco fusion groups. For more information visit www.almagitanamusic.com $7 Cover

Saturday Jan 19 @ 9pm Flamenco Louisville
The professional artists of Flamenco Louisville will be at Natasha's Cafe for an evening of traditional Flamenco. Heat up your winter evening with sizzling sounds and passionate dance of traditional Flamenco - time-honored Spanish art form that has captivated audiences world wide. The evening will feature the following artists: guitarist Brent Del Bianco, percussionist Paul T. Carney, singer Suzanne Allen and dancers Mariya Tarakanova, Diana Dinicola and Paula Collins.

Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Flamenco Louisville is an organization dedicated to raising awareness and appreciation of the contribution of Spanish culture to the art forms of dance and music.
$10 cover

Friday Jan 25 @ 9pm Frank "Doc" Messina

Blues, folk, country, jazz . . . and just a bit of classical music. Frank “Doc” Messina brings his singer/songwriter gifts to bear as he shares his “Wisdom Music;” music that reflects on life from an adult perspective. He is bistro entertainment at its best. (You may remember him from the famous, “Messina and Company,” and the infamous “Richardson/Messina”; or from his TV program, “Arts: They’re A Part of Life.”) $7 Cover

Saturday Jan 26 @ 9pm Reel World String Band
Monumentally influenced by traditional and old-time music with a touch of country, swing, blues, and jazz, Reel World's soulful songwriting and instrumental virtuosity make for American roots music with a rare fire and authenticity. With Sue Massek on banjo, Bev Futrell on guitar and harmonica, Karen Jones on fiddle, Elise Melrood on piano, and Sharon Ruble on bass, the band brings together classic fiddling, bluegrass harmonies, and a keen eye for lyrical detail.
More Information on Reel World String Band
$7 Cover

Monday Jan 28 @ 8pm Wandering Storytellers

A new year with new beginnings for Wandering Storytellers. This month to go along with all your resolutions (broken promises to yourself) the storytellers will share “Firsts” with our audience. First date, first time drinking….who knows. We invite guests to share their “Firsts” as well in an open mic session in between storytellers. Presented in conjunction with the Kentucky Storytelling Association and Natasha’s Bistro $5 Cover More Information About KSA

Friday Feb 1st @ 9PM The Big Maracas-Dance Party That’s right…dance party at Natasha’s bistro. The Big Maracas will provide the tunes and Natasha’s will provide the floor. Come dine, drink and shake it to the sweet Latin rhythms of the Big Maracas. $7 cover

Saturday Feb 2nd @ 9PM Ana Egge with Gretchen Phillips

Ana Egge nick named as the folk Nina Simone and the legendary Gretchen Phillips will appear on stage together for an exclusive concert. Ana, a highly acclaimed folkie, has worked with Jody Foster, Dar Williams, John Prine, Sinead O’ Connor and Lucinda Williams (just to name a few). Gretchen has been playing the scene since 1982 and has won the prestigious GLAAD award and featured in Entertainment Weekly for her music contributions to society. Their music styles are different but tell a similar story of life and politics. This is not a tour but a one time, one night only event for Natasha’s and Lexington.
$5 cover

For more information please visit gretchen-phillips.com
and anaegge.com

Monday Feb 4th @ 8PM Mecca Student Dancers
Students of the Mecca Dance Studio perform live every first Monday of the month.
Free

Wednesday Feb 6th @ 8PM Sax in the City
Every Wednesday is “Sax in the City” featuring musician/actor Lew Bowling. Come and enjoy an evening of dinner and the smooth sounds of contemporary and classic pieces highlighting Lew’s exquisite talents.
Free

Friday Feb 8th @ 9PM Rakadu - Live gypsy soul music and belly dancing

An evening of splendor and mystic as Rakadu takes over the stage and floor at Natasha’s. Rakadu is live music, Middle Eastern Belly Dance, Ancient Hula and Flamenco dancing of Spain at its finest. “Dance is a release and a personal balancing, which is invaluable considering the crazed pace of the modern world”.-T. Tomb co-founder of Mecca $7 cover For more information about Mecca visit meccadance.com

Saturday Feb 9th 3-6PM Lex Tango
Saturday afternoon Lex Tango will take to the floor showing their finest steps with the time honored tradition of Tango. Part of Lexington Arts Council Showcase weekend.
Free

Saturday Feb 9th @ 9PM Conch Republic Caribbean Cruise
Grab your sweetheart, don on your best cruise gear (pirates welcome) and come down as we set sail with Conch Republic. The bistro will feature dinner and drink specials guaranteed to get you in the island spirit. Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed. Come and witness as we transform into “parrot dize” for Conch Republic’s debut at Natasha’s. Reservations taken for the island of your choice and are strongly recommended.
$10 cover

www.conchpartyband.com
www.myspace.com/conchpartyband

Monday Feb 11th @ 8PM “Love in the Time Musical”
Presented by UK-MOO (UK Musical and Operetta Organization)
Newly formed, UK’s finest will debut their show on our stage with a musical review of all that is love.
Suggested $5 donation

Feb 12, 13, 15th Surprise Theatre's production of "Lovesavers"
Fact free and artificially flavored the plays are secret, the actors are secret and
anything can happen for three nights of the bizarre, the hilarious and the extraordinary that have come to define “Surprise Theatre.”
More Info on Surprise Theatre

$7 Tickets reservations required.

Thursday Feb 14th
Annual Valentine's Day and Surprise Theatre

Our annual Valentines Day of dinner and Surprise Theatre returns with the latest production

“Lovesavers”. Tickets are $45/per person or $85/per couple. Tickets include theatre performance and a four course meal created special for you and your Valentine. Seating 6:00 to 7:30 reservations required. www.balagula.com

Saturday Feb 16th @ 9PM Johnson Brothers
The music and the band that we all LOVE will take us back in time for a night of rock and roll. The Johnson Brothers will debut a new show with the tunes of some of our greatest rock icons from the 60’s.
$10 cover

Tuesday Feb 19th @ 8PM Belleville Outfit CD Release Event
In celebration of their new CD, the Bellville Outfit based in Austin, TX will return to the bluegrass for an exclusive event at Natasha’s Bistro. A little bit of gypsy swing, big band jazz and cross genre Americano blended seamlessly together to create a sound uniquely their own. This will be a sold out show and reservations are required.
For more information please visit www.bellevilleoutfit.com/live/
$10 cover

Wednesday Feb 20th @ 8PM Sax in the City
Every Wednesday is “Sax in the City” featuring musician/actor Lew Bowling. Come and enjoy an evening of dinner and the smooth sounds of contemporary and classic pieces highlighting Lew’s exquisite talents.
Free

Thursday Feb 21st @ 8PM Downtown Lexington Task Force Jazz Benefit featuring Dan Brock
After playing to a sold out house with son Zack Brock, Dan Brock and company will bring back to the stage their exceptional jazz talents. This will be a fundraising event with a portion of all covers, food and beverage sales to benefit the DEDTF in their efforts to revitalize downtown.
Diner served 6-10pm
Live music at 8PM
$10 cover

Friday Feb 22nd @ 9PM Doc Messina

Blues, folk, country, jazz . . . and just a bit of classical music. Frank “Doc” Messina brings his singer/songwriter gifts to bear as he shares his “Wisdom Music;” music that reflects on life from an adult perspective. He is bistro entertainment at its best. (You may remember him from the famous, “Messina and Company,” and the infamous “Richardson/Messina”; or from his TV program, “Arts: They’re A Part of Life.”) $7 Cover

Saturday Feb 23rd @ 9PM Puncheon Creek
Puncheon Creek blends bluegrass, folk, swing, and rock to create a sound all their own. Tight harmonies, local flavored songs, and unexpected instruments, make Puncheon Creek a band you won't soon forget.
$7 cover

Monday Feb 25th @ 8PM Wandering Storytellers

Award winning storytellers from all over Kentucky perform in our brand new Wandering Storytellers series. Experience the lost oral tradition that gave the foundation for all other vocal arts! Each month the stories will change, as new artists take the floor. This month’s theme is love-gained and lost, intimacy and seduction as storytellers share the good, bad and ugly of being in love. You are invited to share stories of “Love” in an open mic session in between storytellers. Presented in conjunction with the Kentucky Storytelling Association. $5 Cover More Information About KSA

Wednesday Feb 27th @ 8PM Sax in the City
Every Wednesday is “Sax in the City” featuring musician/actor Lew Bowling. Come and enjoy an evening of dinner and the smooth sounds of contemporary and classic pieces highlighting Lew’s exquisite talents.
Free

Thursday Feb 28th @ 8pm Virginia Jones & The Curse of Nergal
Presented by Fantastical Theatricals
A mystery spoof of the Hollywood adventure films. The time, 1932. The place Marlene's Cabaret in Liechtenstein. A wealthy explorer, greedy wife, mistress and a double crossing partner will try and unravel the mysteries of catacombs and Gods of the Underworld.

Tickets are $39 per person and include a four course meal. Call ahead for group rates. Reservations  required.

More information about Fantastical Theatricals

Friday Feb 29th The Bats, 2 Shows

The Bats play to a sold out audience each and every time. Tickets go on sale Friday 2/1. All tickets must be purchased through Natasha’s box office 859-259-2754(M-F 10AM-5PM). Ticket purchase will reserve a table for either of the shows. Don’t miss them.

7:30 Dinner Show-$10
10:00 Cocktail Show-$7

Saturday Mar 1st @ 9PM Alma Gitana

Based in Lexington, Kentucky, Alma Gitana (Gypsy Soul) performs the music of some of Spain's most progressive Flamenco fusion groups. For more information visit www.almagitanamusic.com $7 Cover

Monday Mar 3rd @ 8PM Mecca Student Dancers
Students of the Mecca Dance Studio perform live every first Monday of the month.
Free

Tuesday Mar 4th @ 9PM Webber
Acoustic rock and folk band from Louisville, KY
$5 cover

Wednesday Mar 5th @ 8PM Sax in the City
Every Wednesday is “Sax in the City” featuring musician/actor Lew Bowling. Come and enjoy an evening of dinner and the smooth sounds of contemporary and classic pieces highlighting Lew’s exquisite talents.
Free

Thursday Mar 6th @ 9PM Melissa Greener
From Austin, TX Melissa brings her alternative folk, bluesy-AAA, Americana to Lexington. Her style has been compared to likes of Shawn Colvin, Joni Mitchell, and Steven Stills. $5 cover

For more details www.melissagreener.com

"Melissa has the package, Lovely melodies, a beautiful voice and a stunning stage presence. But, what tops the cake are her excellent guitar skills. She creates memorable arrangements that definitely rise above the crowd." -Roger Allan, KGSR, Austin, TX

Reservations 259-2754

Friday Mar 7th @ 9PM The Tid Bits
Jim Gleason from The Johnson Brothers brings back his old duo partner for a night of Beatles, Eagles, and James Taylor covers, among other artists. $7 cover

Saturday Mar 8th @ 9PM Kentucky United Pipe and Drums

A Grade 5 competition band, KY United Pipe and Drum will make a debut performance. A night of Traditional Scottish music ranging from pipes and drums to Scottish rock and roll. KY United Pipe and Drum is the only band that wears the official Kentucky Tartan. For more information please visit www.kentuckyunited.org
$7 cover

Monday Mar 10th @ 9PM Argo Lynn From Georgetown KY, Agro Lynn is “Appalachian Zen”-Folk rock, roots music and alternative country with a little jam and twang. $3 cover

Tuesday Mar 11th @ 9pm Nick Peay
Nick Peay has found his place in music with an intense, soulful sound. Like a lot of the great acoustic musicians he focuses on meaningful, personal lyrics while backing them up with a fresh, enthusiastic sound. He recently added the harmonica, which adds that folk energy. Simply put, there is no reason to miss a Nick Peay show. He performs with a grace and confidence that seems far beyond his years. For more information please visit www.myspace.com/nickpeay
$5 cover

Wednesday Mar 12th @ 8PM Sax in the City
Every Wednesday is “Sax in the City” featuring musician/actor Lew Bowling. Come and enjoy an evening of dinner and the smooth sounds of contemporary and classic pieces highlighting Lew’s exquisite talents. Free

Thursday Mar 13th @ 9 PM Ellery
With several critically acclaimed CD’s and a national tour, Ellery will make a final stop in Lexington on their way to the top. They are capturing both critics and fans hearts with their soulful and melodic pop indie tunes. Nominated for three 2006 Cincinnati Entertainment Awards: Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, & Best Folk/Americana Artist.
$5 cover

“Folk, indie, rock and alternative is a fresh and soulful experience. Tasha's voice trickles beautifully over her piano and Justin's guitar... Check them out before they're on the cover of Rolling Stone." For more information please visit ellerymusic.com.

Friday Mar 14th @ 9PM Dan Brock Jazz Quartet
After playing to a sold out house with son Zack Brock, Dan Brock and company bring their exceptional jazz talents back the stage.
$5 cover

Saturday Mar 15th @ 9pm Midlife Harmony
Acoustic rock trio, covering harmonious tunes from the 60's and 70's, including favorites from the Beatles, Crosby, Stills & Nash, the Eagles, the Zombies, Steely Dan, the Turtles, the Beach Boys, James Taylor, the Mammas & the Papas, and many more.
$5 Cover

Monday Mar 17th @ 8PM St Patrick’s Day with Pale Stout and Amber featuring the Irish Step Dancers

Come and celebrate Irish Heritage with Pale Stout and Amber and their Irish step dancers Abby Cook and Kristy Tucker. Drawing on Ireland and Scotland’s rich heritage of dance tunes, ballads, and slow airs, Pale, Stout & Amber captures this music in all of its austere beauty and savage soulfulness; they are Celtic music brewed to perfection. www.palestoutamber.com
$10 cover

Tuesday Mar 18th @ 9PM Lucas Cates Duo
Pop/Rock artist Lucas Cates has been performing regionally to support his first album. With three Madison Area Music Awards in 2007, regular rotation on 105.5 Triple M (AAA radio Madison, WI) and a song picked up by the Cincinnati Ballet as a modern dance piece, Lucas is well on his way to sharing his music with the rest of us. Lucas is joined on stage by Kenny Leiser, on electric guitar, violin and backing vocals. The duo have performed regularly for local TV stations and are currently on a southwest tour making a stop in Lexington for March Music Madness. www.lucascates.com
$5 cover

Wednesday Mar 19th @ 8PM Sax in the City
Every Wednesday is “Sax in the City” featuring musician/actor Lew Bowling. Come and enjoy an evening of dinner and the smooth sounds of contemporary and classic pieces highlighting Lew’s exquisite talents. Free

Thursday Mar 20th @ 9PM Alanna CD Release
Located in Louisville, KY Alanna makes an encore appearance in Lexington with a whole new sound in the grassroots music scene. With unmistakable melodies and solid grooves she will capture your heart and mind with her musical repertoire. Alanna Fugate, songwriter and singer, has been writing and performing since she was 13. Her songwriting has matured into a style that allows her to take whatever life has to offer and share the experience with others. Although her music exudes a folk flavor, it cannot be so narrowly defined. The influences of rock, jazz, and the songwriting styles of old time Appalachian ballads also are evident, resulting in a musical blend all her own. www.myspace.com/alannamusic
$7 cover

Friday Mar 21st @ 9PM Sons of the Soil
Lexington based Sons of the Soil are well on their way with regular gigs and writing new songs as a band. They have an original sound that comes across as an acoustic jam band mixed with some bluegrass, jazz and Americana music.
$5 cover

Saturday Mar 22nd @ 9PM The Johnson Brothers
The one-and-only Johnson Brothers bring their rock n’ roll repertory orchestra back down to the café for a night of “Tablecloth Rock n’ Roll”, playing the best in classic rock hits. www.johnsonbrothersband.com
$10 cover

Monday March 24th @ 9PM Midway Soul
Natasha’s finally gets their groove back with the official band of Midway KY. The best of R&B covers
from Tina Turner, The Commodores, Chaka Kahn, Marvin Gaye, Prince, Herbie Hancock and even some Steely
Dan. Don’t miss their Lexington debut.
$5 cover

 www.bandmix.com/midway-soul

Tuesday Mar 25th @ 9PM Jennings and Keller From Homestead, FL playing what they call 'Fusion Folk Americana', acoustic duo Jennings and Keller perform literate story songs sung and strummed with great emotion and depth.Their music will take you on a journey to a time in the past when all was well with the world around us. www.jenningsandkeller.com/home.htm $7 cover

Wednesday Mar 26th @ 8PM Sax in the City
Every Wednesday is “Sax in the City” featuring musician/actor Lew Bowling. Come and enjoy an evening of dinner and the smooth sounds of contemporary and classic pieces highlighting Lew’s exquisite talents. Free

Thursday Mar 27th @ 9PM Quote A folk duo based out of Nashville that is doing something a bit different. Quote integrates both art and literature with their music. This spring, the duo is releasing their first album with a book of short stories and original art pieces for each song on their album called "The Pace of Our Feet." $5 cover www.myspace.com/quotemusic

Friday Mar 28th @ 9PM Rakadu An evening of mystical splendor as Rakadu takes over the stage and floor at Natasha’s. Rakadu is live music, Middle Eastern Belly Dance, Ancient Hula and Flamenco dancing of Spain at its finest. “Dance is a release and a personal balancing, which is invaluable considering the crazed pace of the  modern world”.-T. Tomb co-founder of Mecca For more information about Mecca visit meccadance.com $7 cover Reservations 259-2754

Saturday Mar 29th @ 9PM Billy Blues
Now together for more than a decade and with four CDs to their credit, Billy Blues is known for their three-part harmonies and bluesy originals. For their Natasha’s appearance, the band will feature a set of 60s Classic Rock covers (including Van Morrison, the Rolling Stones, Ray Charles, and Roy Orbison) as well as original selections.
More Information about Billy Blues & Watch a Billy Blues Video
$6 Cover

Monday Mar 31st @ 8PM Wandering Storytellers

Award winning storytellers from all over Kentucky perform in our brand new Wandering Storytellers series. Experience the lost oral tradition that gave the foundation for all other vocal arts! Each month the stories will change, as new artists take the floor. This month’s theme “Liar Liar-Pants on Fire” Is it true or just made up…you decide. Come and fling the blarney but beware of the blarney-o-meter. Guests are invited to share their tall tales during an open mic session between story tellers. Presented in conjunction with the Kentucky Storytelling Association. $5 Cover More Information About KSA

Wednesday April 2nd @ 8PM Sax in the City Every Wednesday is “Sax in the City” featuring musician/actor Lew Bowling. Come and enjoy an evening of dinner and the smooth sounds of contemporary and classic pieces highlighting Lew’s exquisite talents. Free

Thursday April 3rd @ 9pm the Swells
Back at Natasha’s, they are quickly becoming a house favorite. Musicians at heart, Chris and the band just simply do what they love- Play music and entertain. Their music ranges from Latin Rhythm to New Orleans style blues.
$5 Cover

Friday April 4th @ 9PM UK Faculty Jazz
featuring B-bop Saxophonist Greg Abata

The UK Faculty Jazz Quartet, featuring Miles Osland on woodwinds, Raleigh Dailey on piano, Danny Cecil on bass and John Willmarth on drums will be performing jazz standards and original works from their upcoming CD to be released this Fall. Joining the Quartet will be alto sax great Greg Abate. For more information please visit www.gregabate.com $7 cover

Saturday April 5th@ 9PM The Frigidaires Downtown Entertainment Development Task Force Benefit
Imagine a band whose set list might include Bob Wills, Hendrix, Eagles, Merle and Willie, The Band and The Beatles. The Sons of the Frigidaires features six of the region’s best rock and country musicians, and there’s no telling WHAT they’ll play next. Members include Roger Bondurant , Jim Gleason, Bob Goff , Rex Hart , Ronn Crowder and Wendell Zopfi. The performance will be a fundraising event for the D.E.D.T. in their efforts to revitalize downtown. A portion of cover and Bistro sales will be donated.
$10 cover

Monday April 7th Mecca Student Dancers
Students of the Mecca Dance Studio perform live every first Monday of the month.
Free

Thursday April 10th @ 8pm Frank "Doc" Messina

Blues, folk, country, jazz... and just a bit of classical music. Frank “Doc” Messina brings his singer/songwriter gifts to bear as he shares his “Wisdom Music;” music that reflects on life from an adult perspective. He is bistro entertainment at its best. (You may remember him from the famous, “Messina and Company,” and the infamous “Richardson/Messina”; or from his TV program, “Arts: They’re A Part of Life.”) $7 Cover

Friday April 11th The Bats,
2 Shows

The Bats play to a sold out audience each and every time. Tickets go on sale Friday 2/1. All tickets must be purchased through Natasha’s box office 859-259-2754(M-F 10AM-5PM). Ticket purchase will reserve a table for either of the shows. Don’t miss them. www.thebats.net

7:30 Dinner Show-$10
10:00 Cocktail Show-$7

Saturday April 12th @ 9PM Alma Gitana

Based in Lexington, Kentucky, Alma Gitana (Gypsy Soul) performs the music of some of Spain's most progressive Flamenco fusion groups. For more information visit www.almagitanamusic.com $7 Cover

Balagula Theatre Presents The Pillowman

Martin McDonagh's "The Pillowman"

Starring Ryan Case, Joe Gatton, David Richmond, and Pete Sears
Directed by Natasha Williams.

Preview Sunday April 13th at 8:00PM
(show only-no meal service)

Dinner Performances April 15th-17th and April 22nd- 24th
 seating 6:30-7:00 with curtains at 8:00, menu ordering

Sunday April 20th at 8:00PM
(show only-no meal service)

Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Reservations are required. Show contains language, violence and religious references.

Monday April 14th @ 9PM Great Shoes Great Shoes is a collaboration of many different minds, from country, to southern rock, to adult contemporary, they have something for everyone; just 3 women, Nell Ann Gossett, Beth Sharp and TJ Semones, who have this deep love of music. $3 cover

Friday April 18th @ 9PM Four Schillings Short The Celtic, Folk and World music duo Four Shillings Short are touring the US this year playing concerts from Seattle to New Orleans. The international duo "is nothing short of musical excellence encompassing an eclectic array of world music. With a decade of touring in the US and Ireland under their belts the duo will debut a Lexington performance. $5 cover

Saturday April 19th @ 9PM Rakadu An evening of mystical splendor as Rakadu takes over the stage and floor at Natasha’s. Rakadu is live music, Middle Eastern Belly Dance, Ancient Hula and Flamenco dancing of Spain at its finest. “Dance is a release and a personal balancing, which is invaluable considering the crazed pace of the  modern world”.-T. Tomb co-founder of Mecca For more information about Mecca visit meccadance.com $7 cover

Monday April 21st @ 8PM WRFL & Jazz Arts Foundation present "A Benefit for WRFL" featuring Zach Brock
Part of a month long festival of music to help benefit WRFL and celebrate 20 years on the air. All events will lead up to an all day festival on April 26th atop the
downtown transit center. For more details please visit wrfl.fm. All cover proceeds and a portion of Bistro sales will benefit WRFL’s “Build the tower, boost the power” campaign.
$15 Cover

Friday April 25th @ 9PM UK Faculty Jazz
Featuring Miles Osland and Molly Dailey

Miles Osland has distinguished himself as an educator, recording and performing artist, author, arranger and composer. Currently the Director of Jazz Studies and Professor of Saxophone at the University of Kentucky, he has appeared throughout North, South America and Europe as a guest conductor, performer and clinician for Selmer Saxophones and Bay Woodwind mouthpieces. More about Miles Osland $7 Cover

Saturday April 26th @ 9PM The Johnson Brothers
The music and the band that we all LOVE will take us back in time for a night of rock and roll. The Johnson Brothers will debut a new show with the tunes of some of our greatest rock icons from the 60’s.
$10 cover

Monday April 28th @ 8PM Wandering Storytellers

Award winning storytellers from all over Kentucky perform in our brand new Wandering Storytellers series. Experience the lost oral tradition that gave the foundation for all other vocal arts! Each month the stories will change, as new artists take the floor. This month’s theme “Compulsion….gotta have it”-What will you do to get something? How far do you go? Come and find out….it’s human nature. Guests are invited to share their compulsions during an open mic session between story tellers. Presented in conjunction with the Kentucky Storytelling Association. $5 Cover More Information About KSA

Wednesday April 30th @ 8PM Sax in the City

Every Wednesday is “Sax in the City” featuring musician/actor Lew Bowling. Come and enjoy an evening of dinner and the smooth sounds of contemporary and classic pieces highlighting Lew’s exquisite talents. Free

Thursday May 1st @ 9PM Caribbean Blues
Caribbean Blues is a touch of the Islands in Central Kentucky. If you have the Caribbean Blues and want a little island in your life, mon, this band will help you hear the ocean and taste the salt air. Inspired by Jimmy Buffet, Harry Belafonte, and Bob Marley.
$5 cover

Friday May 2nd @ 9PM Midway Soul
One of the best up and coming local bands, Midway Soul had everyone on their feet for the debut performance. We are kicking Derby off right with the best R&B hits from Chaka Khan, Prince, Mary J, Tina Turner, The Commodores, Marvin Gaye, Herbie Hancock and even some Steely Dan –just to name a few! Take to the floor and shake what you got. If you miss it, you’ll be sorry!
www.bandmix.com/midway-soul
$7 cover

Saturday May 3rd @ 9PM Alma Gitana

Based in Lexington, Kentucky, Alma Gitana (Gypsy Soul) performs the music of some of Spain's most progressive Flamenco fusion groups. For more information visit www.almagitanamusic.com $7 Cover