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2012 Kentucky Day of PercussionMar 3 (all-day)
Saturday, March 3 Singletary Center for the Arts 9:00 a.m., $10 PAS members or parents/$25 non-members/$35 for registration and ePAS membershipA day dedicated to drums and percussion, featuring Zoro, Colin McNutt, Dr. Chris Tanner, and Dr. Christopher Norton.
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Chevy presents Brad Paisley Virtual Reality Tour 2012 with Very Special Guests The Band Perry & Scotty McCreeryMar 3 (all-day)
Saturday, March 3 Rupp Arena 7:30 p.m., $25-$59.75.Country super-star, Brad Paisley, will be visiting Rupp Arena with special guests. Tickets are on sale now!
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Junior BrownMar 3 (all-day)
Saturday, March 3 Buster’s Billiards & Backroom 9 p.m., $20 in advance/$23 at the door, 18+.Junior Brown brings his country sound to Buster’s Billiards & Backroom on Saturday, March 3. Called “an American original,” Junior Brown is sure to put on a show.
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LAMAramaMar 3 (all-day)
Saturday, March 3 Natasha’s Bistro & Bar 1 p.m., Free.An event for music enthusiasts, LamaFest is an all-day event focused on enriching the Lexington music scene. The early afternoon event will feature workshops, such as “The Band as a Small Business” (1 p.m.); “The Art of Live Performance: If Shakespeare Had a Band” (1 p.m.); “Lawyers, Bands & Money: The Law & The Musician” (2:30 p.m.); “Band Psych – Group dynamics 101″ (2:30 p.m.); “A Conversation with Venue Owners” (4 p.m.); “Band Aid: Marketing your Band” (4 p.m.).
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LAMArama: Band-O-RamaMar 3 (all-day)
Saturday, March 3 Natasha’s Bistro & Bar 6 p.m., $5.An event for music enthusiasts, LAMArama is an all-day event focused on enriching the Lexington music scene. The Band-O-Rama event will showcase a wide-range of local talent throughout the night. Scheduled musical acts include Pulse (6 p.m.); Adrea LaRoche (6:45 p.m.); TBA (7:30 p.m.); Hammermil (8:15 p.m.); Miles Osland Jazz (9:00 p.m.); Astor Place Riot (10:00 p.m.); Soul Funkin Dangerous (11:00 p.m.); and Rated X (12:00 a.m.). Cover is $5.
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Rich Robinson (The Black Crowes)Mar 3 (all-day)
Saturday, March 3 Cosmic Charlie’s 10 p.m., $12/15, 18+.
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Steve LyonMar 3 (all-day)
Saturday, March 3 Modern Mercantile 6:30 p.m.
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There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom8:00 am – 5:00 pm
March 3-4, 2012 Lexington Children’s TheatreSaturday @ 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday @ 2 p.m.; $17 adults, $14 childrenIf you ask his classmates about Bradley Chalkers they would tell you he’s a monster. If you mention him to his teachers, they would say he’s a student with serious behavior problems. But if you ask Carla, the new guidance counselor at Red Hill School, she would tell you the truth. Bradley is a fifth grader with no self-esteem, no one to talk to and his bullying is merely a cry for help. With her unconventional methods, Carla attempts to crack open this monster and in the process discovers a heart of gold. Based on the book by Louis Sachar.
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Mar4Sun
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Alltech Opera Scholarship CompetitionMar 4 (all-day)
Sunday, March 4 Singletary Center – Concert Hall 2 p.m., Free.The University of Kentucky’s Singletary Center will be hosting the 2012 Alltech Opera Scholarship Competition on Sunday, March 4. The event is open to the public, so do not miss the best of the best in opera!
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Alltech Vocal CompetitionMar 4 (all-day)
Sunday, March 4 Singletary Center for the Arts – Concert Hall 2 p.m., Free.Students compete for scholarships in this vocal competition, sponsored by Alltech, The Lexington Opera Society, and Bryant’s Rent-All.
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CappadonnaMar 4 (all-day)
Saturday, March 4 Cosmic Charlie’s 10 p.m., $10, 18+.
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OrgyMar 4 (all-day)
Sunday, March 4 Buster’s Billiards & Backroom 9 p.m., $18 in advance/$20 at the door, 18+.Orgy is an electronic rock band hailing from Los Angeles, CA. Formed in 1996, the five-member band has produced and written three albums, featuring music that the band describes as “death pop.” Their last album, “Punk Statik Paranoia,” was released in 2004.
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Shemekia Copeland: Presented by WUKYMar 4 (all-day)
Sunday, March 4 Natasha’s Bistro & Bar 7 p.m., $25 online/$30 day of the show.After opening for the Rolling Stones and winning critic choice awards in New York and London, Shemekia Copeland is already being called the “Queen of Blues.” A soul-singing diva, Shemekia Copeland’s smooth, rich voice is sure to move the hearts and souls of her audience.
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August: Osage County2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
March 4Guignol Theatre 2 p.m., $10 students, $15 general public This dark comedy follows a tragically dysfunctional family after the death of their patriarch as drugs and impossible love attack the gene pool. Watch as generations of hysterically funny domestic laundry are aired across the stage.
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Mar5Mon
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Gary “Biscuit” Davis – The Hackensaw BoysMar 5 (all-day)
Monday, March 5 Kentucky Theatre 7:00 p.m., General Public: $5/Student ID: $5/WoodSongs Partners: Free.Hailing from Red Bank, Tennessee, Gary “Biscuit” Davis has made his way onto the national stage by being the only three time National Banjo champion. Earning the nickname “Biscuit” as the lead guitarist for the Smith Brothers, Davis has had an extensive career that includes contributing to Dolly Parton’s album, “Halos & Horns,” working at Dollywood for fifteen years, and touring with Parton for over a year.The Hackensaw Boys, originally from Charlottesville, VA, have toured all over the U.S., Europe, and the U.K. Their latest album, “The Old Sound of Music, Vol. 1 and The Old Sound of Music, Vol. 2,” features original songs written by band members, and includes the sounds of country and rock n’ roll mixed with an old-time tradition.
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Maggie Lander and Jesse SnyderMar 5 (all-day)
Monday, March 5 Natasha’s Bistro & Bar 8:30 p.m., $5.(From venue’s website)”Maggie Lander and Jesse Snyder are a new acoustic duo hailing from Lexington, KY, and Nashville,TN, respectively. Intertwined vocals, finger-style guitar, along with cello and fiddle, blend for an intimate and refreshing mix of Indie/Americana covers and originals. This young duo gives an engaging and lively performance, and delivers their songs with raw, emotional honesty.”
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UK Bands presents UK Symphony BandMar 5 (all-day)
Monday, March 5 Singletary Center – Concert Hall 7:30 p.m., $7 adults, $5 children/students/seniors.
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UK Symphony BandMar 5 (all-day)
Monday, March 5 Singletary Center for the Arts – Concert Hall 7:30 p.m., $7 adults/$5 children, students, and seniors.
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Mar6Tue
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Montana SkiesMar 6 (all-day)
Tuesday, March 6 Natasha’s Bistro & Bar 9 p.m., $5.Montana Skies cannot be placed into a box. An award-winning duo that unites jazz, rock n’ roll, and classical music, Montana Skies creates music that merges together genres into a complimentary sound. With the combination of the guitar play and the electric cello, Montana Skies produces music unlike any other.
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Pop EvilMar 6 (all-day)
Tuesday, March 6 Buster’s Billiards & Backroom 8 p.m., $12 in advance/$15 at the door, 18+.An American rock band that will blow you away, Pop Evil will be sure to bring the heat when they perform at Buster’s!
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Mar7Wed
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Daniel Ellsworth & The Great LakesMar 7 (all-day)
Wednesday, March 7 Natasha’s Bistro & Bar 9 p.m., $5.With their first album, Civilized Man, being an absolute hit, Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes are beginning to become a household name. Originally from Nashville, TN, Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes have busted onto the scene in a major way, blending indie, rock, and pop into a musical fusion. Highly praised by people around the country, Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes are sure to put on a show.
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James Leg (of the Black Diamond Heavies)/Warren ByromMar 7 (all-day)
Wednesday, March 7 The Green Lantern 9:30 p.m., 18+.James Leg, member of the legendary Black Diamond Heavies, is touring as a solo artist on his current spring tour and has a new album, entitled, “Solitary Pleasure.” Warren Byrom will open the show with “his eclectic mix of folk, rock and klezmer-metal.”
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UK High School Concert Band Invitational ConcertMar 7 (all-day)
Wednesday, March 7 Singletary Center for the Arts – Concert Hall 6:30 p.m., Free.
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WRFL Presents: Wet Hair, Psychedelic Horseshit, and Three Legged RaceMar 7 (all-day)
Wednesday, March 7 Al’s Bar 9 p.m., $5, 18+.A band from Yowa City, Wet Hair produces a unique sound based on the interaction between the synthesizer and drums.Psychedelic Horseshit is an American band from Columbus, Ohio, that plays a genre of lo-fi noise pop, or what the band calls “shitgaze.”Originally from Lexington, KY Three Legged Race is a local band that experiments with several genres, including psychedelic, live electronics, electroacoustic.
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Mar8Thu
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Benanthrope – Huh Robots – Gentleman RelishMar 8 (all-day)
Thursday, March 8 The Green Lantern 10 p.m., 18+.
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Best Friend Band/Jovontaes/ Toy SoldiersMar 8 (all-day)
Thursday, March 8 Al’s Bar 9 p.m., $5, 18+.Al’s Bar presents the Best Friend Band, Jovontaes, and Toy Soldiers.
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Christabel and the JonsMar 8 (all-day)
Thursday, March 8 Natasha’s Bistro & Bar 9 p.m., $6.Modern meets vintage in the music of Christabel and the Jons. A mixture of swing, acoustic, and roots, Christabel and the Jons produce an old-time sound with a contemporary twist.
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Gavin DeGrawMar 8 (all-day)
Thursday, March 8 Buster’s Billiards & Backroom 9 p.m., $28 in advance/$30 at the door, 18+.
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Jazz! Live at the LibraryMar 8 (all-day)
Thursday, March 8 Central Library Atrium 7 p.m., Free. Sponsored by the Lexington Public Library, “Jazz! Live at the Library” celebrates jazz music with its monthly concerts. March’s concert will feature Dara Tucker, Paul Horton, Greg Bryant, and Paul Deatherage.
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UK Percussion GroupMar 8 (all-day)
Thursday, March 8 Singletary Center for the Arts – Recital Hall 7:30 p.m., Free.
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Mar9Fri
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Backbeat Blues BlandMar 9 (all-day)
Friday, March 9 Modern Mercantile 6:30 p.m., No Cover.
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DMA Recital: Diane Johnson, voiceMar 9 (all-day)
Friday, March 9 Singletary Center for the Arts – Recital Hall 7:30 p.m., Free.
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Dream The Electric Sheep – Ohlm – StampedeMar 9 (all-day)
Friday, March 9 The Green Lantern 9 p.m., 18+.
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Too Many DrummersMar 9 (all-day)
Friday, March 9 Natasha’s Bistro & Bar 8 p.m., $5.(From the venue’s website)”Come hear two bands that started off in Kentucky dorm rooms! Since then they’ve both played for audiences in central Kentucky and beyond. Too Many Drummers writes with their love of rock roots and melodic intuition. Blue Jay will move your pants with their indie pop grooves. You can also hear both TMD and Blue Jay performing this summer at Icthus Music Festival in Wilmore, Ky.”
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Viva Viva + The Reva Dawn SalonMar 9 (all-day)
Friday, March 9 Al’s Bar 10 p.m., $5-$10.Heading to SXSW, Viva Viva will make stop at Al Bar’s Lexington on Friday, bringing its punk/soul sound that was first created in a small apartment in Boston. The Reva Dawn Salon will also perform.
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Mar10Sat
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DJ Rice12:00 am – 2:00 am
Saturday, March 10 Modern Mercantile 6:30 p.m., No Cover.
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Jam Brunch: LexJam Acoustic Cafe12:00 am – 2:00 am
Saturday, March 10 Natasha’s Bistro & Bar 11 a.m., Free.Musicians from various genres – blues, rock, pop, country, ambient, jazz – are invited to participate in this open session. There will be an acoustic set from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Brunch is also provided.
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Jam Brunch: LexJam Acoustic Cafe12:00 am – 2:00 am
Saturday, March 10 Natasha’s Bistro & Bar 11 a.m., Free admission.(From venue’s website)”Open jam session with Brunch. Rock, blues, pop, country, jazz, ambient. Basics provided (drum kit, congas, keyboard, guitar and bass amps, sound system.) On-stage group evolves as players/vocalists are invited to sign-in and sit in. If you have charts, bring them! Acoustic set from 11am-3pm.”
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Martin Sexton12:00 am – 2:00 am
Saturday, March 10 Buster’s Billiards & Backroom 9 p.m., $20 in advance/ $25 at the door, 18+.
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Same As It Ever Was12:00 am – 2:00 am
Saturday, March 10 Cosmic Charlie’s 10 p.m., 18+.
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Samuel Lockridge12:00 am – 2:00 am
Saturday, March 10 Natasha’s Bistro & Bar 7:30 p.m., $5.Originally from Nicholasville, KY, Samuel Lockridge’s music is described as “an eclectic variety of earthy chamber folk.” Recently releasing his sophomore album, “When I Rise,” Lockridge’s set will be largely based on the new album and will feature David Mahler, a guest hammered dulcimer player.
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Spooky Qs with The Shondes: SXSW Kick Off12:00 am – 2:00 am
Saturday, March 10 Al’s Bar 10 p.m., $5, 18+.After a very successful year, The Spooky Qs will be performing with The Shondes at SXSW in their very own showcase. To help kick off their trip, both bands will be performing this Saturday at Al’s Bar.
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Winter Jam 2012 Tour Spectacular12:00 am – 2:00 am
Saturday, March 10 Rupp Arena 6 p.m., $10.Hosted by Newsong and featuring Sanctus Real, Peter Furler, Kari Jobe, Building 429, Group 1 Crew, Dara Maclean, For King and Country, We As Human, with Guest Speaker Nick Hall and Illusionist Brock Gill.
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Mar11Sun
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CKYO presents Teen Arts Concert2:00 am – 12:00 am
Sunday, March 11 Singletary Center for the Arts 7 p.m., $8 adults/$6 students. The Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra, one of the oldest, independently chartered youth orchestras in the U.S., presents the Teen Arts Concert, which will be held at the SCFA Concert Hall. The concert will feature all four of the youth ensembles: the Symphony, Concert, Preparatory, and Jazz Arts Orchestras. Tickets are on sale now.
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The Greencards2:00 am – 12:00 am
Sunday, March 11 Natasha’s Bistro & Bar 8 p.m., $15 online/$19 day of the show.The accomplishments of The Greencards are endless and it is easy to see why with their music. Mixing bluegrass, acoustic, and a little indie, The Greencards create music that is “some of the finest Americana around” as noted by Rollingstone.com.
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Mar12Mon
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Davina & The VagabondsMar 12 (all-day)
Monday, March 12 Natasha’s Bistro & Bar 9 p.m., $6.Davina & The Vagabonds are based out of Minneapolis and combine blues music – heavily influenced by New Orleans – with the vocals of lead singer, Davina Sowers. The quintet is currently on tour.
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Dervish – The Devil Makes ThreeMar 12 (all-day)
Monday, March 12 Kentucky Theatre 7 p.m., General Public: $10/Student ID: $5/WoodSongs Partners: Free.Originally from Northwestern Ireland, Dervish is a band in touch with its roots. Creating and producing traditional Irish music, Dervish has spread its sound all across the world for almost twenty-three years. In 2010, the band celebrated its twenty-first anniversary by releasing live concert footage via “From Stage to Stage.”A trio from Santa Cruz, California, The Devil Makes Three incorporates country, folk, ragtime, rockabilly, and blues into an acoustic sound. The band is comprised of guitarist Pete Bernhard, bassist Lucia Turino, and guitarist Cooper McBean. The band’s latest album is entitled, “Stomp and Smash: Live at the Mystic Theatre.”
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Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Presents Don Rigsby, The 23 String Band, Sugar Tree, and Bawn In The MashMar 12 (all-day)
Monday, March 12 Kentucky Theater 6:30 p.m., $10 and under.(From the venue’s website)”DON RIGSBY is one of the most accomplished bluegrass musicians working in Kentucky. From remote Isonville, KY, to an international following in Bluegrass music, Don has remained true to his mountain roots and made his own marks as a powerful tenor and distinctive mandolin player. Don played with JD Crowe and The New South, and was a member of the award-winning Lonesome River Band. The two-time Grammy nominee and two-time SPBGMA Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year and sang on a Grammy-winning album by rocker John Fogerty.” “THE 23 STRING BAND hail from all around Kentucky. The band pays a fun, fuel-injected, original Americana that dangerously weaves across the lanes of modern acoustic music — windows down, accelerator to the floor, on a joyride into the unknown with one eye on the vintage sounds in the rearview mirror. It’s a bluegrass attack fueled by high-octane rock-n-roll energy and triple-distilled organic roots. The guys won the prestigious band competition at RockyGrass in Lyons, CO in 2011. Their latest album is ‘Catch 23.’” “SUGAR TREE are three wanderin’ women who found their way back to the tippy-toes of the Appalachian foothills in Berea. This string trio are known for their pristine vocal harmonies, traditional and contemporary song choices and cowgirl boots.” “BAWN IN THE MASH are entering their seventh year of performing their sound founded in the ancient tones of Western Kentucky. Based in Paducah, early fans watched the band go from busking Appalachian street corners to headlining the Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion– from performing on the corner of 4th and Broadway to selling out the world famous Station Inn– and from playing local barrooms to performing in the Victorian Ballroom aboard the Delta Queen steamboat, as the band continually progresses and impresses listeners worldwide. The band has just released their 4th studio album.”
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Mar13Tue
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Patrick McNeeseMar 13 (all-day)
Tuesday, March 13 Natasha’s Bistro & Bar 9 p.m., $6.(From the venue’s website)”Lexington based singer-songwriter Patrick McNeese possesses a unique musical energy that combines an edgy, percussive guitar style with an original and introspective approach to lyrical storytelling . The result in an evocative and highly listenable style of Americana styled jazz. McNeese is also an award-winning filmmaker and fine artist.”
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Mar14Wed
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Red Barn Radio Presents Knox County Jug StompersMar 14 (all-day)
Wednesday, March 14 Artsplace 7 p.m., $8 Adults/children under 12 free!Originally from Knoxville, TN, the Knox County Jug Stompers is a six-member band who is currently signed to an independent label. Influenced by Blind Blake, Jesse Fuller, the Memphis Jug Band, and many more, the ragtime band has ventured to create their own jug band music.
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The Downtown County BandMar 14 (all-day)
Wednesday, March 14 Natasha’s Bistro & Bar 9 p.m., $5.The Downtown County Band is a five-member band whose members all hail from the Bluegrass. The Downtown County Band uses instruments, such as the mandolin, banjo, and harmonica, to create an acoustic Americana sound inspired by roots. This performance will be recorded live and will be featured on a future live album release.
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Mar15Thu
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Jim HurstMar 15 (all-day)
Thursday, March 15 Natasha’s Bistro & Bar 9 p.m., $8.Solo guitarist Jim Hurst has had an extensive career as a bluegrass and country music artist. Since beginning his career at a young age, he has toured the country with artists like Trisha Yearwood, Travis Tritt, and Sara Evans and has also released several solo albums. Hurst recently released his fourth album entitled, “Intrepid.”
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Bad Seed8:00 am – 5:00 pm
March 15-18, 23-25, 30, 31, and April 1, 2012Studio Players at the Carriage House Theatre8 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday; $17 general admission, $10 studentsOn the surface Little Rhonda Penmark is sweet, charming, full of old-fashioned graces, loved by her parents, admired by all her elders. But Rhonda’s mother soon has reason to become very alarmed…and afraid.
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Mar16Fri
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Custom Made BluegrassMar 16 (all-day)
Friday, March 16 Natasha’s Bistro & Bar 8 p.m., $7.
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Mar17Sat
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St. Patrick’s Day CéilíMar 17 (all-day)
Saturday, March 17 Natasha’s Bistro & Bar 8 p.m., $10.(From the venue’s website)”A spirited evening of Irish entertainment with Robert Tincher and Friends featuring music, song, and dance! Show starts at 8p.m., with a variety of acts including Lexington Irish Dancers, piper Keith Murphy and Drunk & Sailor!”
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Sacagawea: Discovering History8:00 am – 5:00 pm
March 17-18, 2012Lexington Children’s TheatreSaturday @ 2 & 7, Sunday @ 2; adults $14, children $12Ugh! Jane’s history buff of a dad is forcing her to accompany him and her pesky little brother on a road trip along Lewis and Clark’s historical expedition route. No cell phones. No friends. Could this trip get any more boring? No way! At least that’s what Jane thinks until…Wait, who is Sacagawea? She was Lewis and Clark’s Native American guide? She spoke how many languages? Wonder what life was like for her on the trail…
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Keith Hubbard & The HubCatsMar 18 (all-day)
Sunday, March 18 Natasha’s Bistro & Bar 7 p.m., $7.(From the venue’s website)”In 2009, Keith reassembled the quartet with guitarist Pat Dillon sharing the vocals and songwriting chores. Pat Dice is back on bass and discovering the joy of working with Gary Underwood on drums. While the material and lineup has changed and the guys are grayer now, the same commitment to preserving the South’s greatest musical contributions continues. DL Hardin lends her pure and heart-breaking vibrato for lead and harmony vocals. As the group begins recording fresh tunes, they’ve begun a tour of festivals throughout the burley belt. Their show is tailored for fans of barrelhouse blues, Piney-woods tonk, slide guitar, gritty soul ballads, swamp-funk and genuine New Orleans piano.”
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Mar19Mon
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Central Kentucky Guitar NightMar 19 (all-day)
Monday, March 19 Natasha’s Bistro & Bar 8:30 p.m., $6.Featuring Dean Phelps and Chris Weiss.
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Mar20Tue
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Greg ForesmanMar 20 (all-day)
Tuesday, March 20 Natasha’s Bistro & Bar 9 p.m., $5.(From the venue’s website)”Greg Foresman hails from Louisville, Kentucky but has spent the last 22 years in Nashville Tennessee, spending a good part of the last 15 touring as lead guitarist for Country Superstar, Martina Mcbride. Greg’s own brand of music is often hard to categorize. Mixing elements of Rock, Blues, Jazz and occasionally, some acoustic Folk into his own unique blend.”
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Hacienda and The SheepdogsMar 20 (all-day)
Tuesday, March 20 Buster’s Billiards & Backroom 9 p.m., $12 in advance/$15 at the door, 18+.
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Beethoven’s Last NightMar 20 (all-day)
Tuesday, March 20 Rupp Arena 7:30 p.m., $39.50-$59.50.
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Mar21Wed
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Jucifer/Tombstalker/Below/Sonic AltarMar 21 (all-day)
Wednesday, March 21 Cosmic Charlie’s 10 p.m., $10, 18+.Jucifer will headline Cosmic Charlie’s, and Tombstalker, Below, and Sonic Altar will also perform.
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OldsmobileMar 21 (all-day)
Wednesday, March 21 Natasha’s Bistro & Bar 8:30 p.m., $9.Featuring Jim Gleason, Rex Hart, Ricky Baldwin, and Tom Green.
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Red Barn Radio Presents Whiskey Bent Valley BoysMar 21 (all-day)
Wednesday, March 21 Artsplace 7 p.m., $8 Adults/children under 12 free.Red Barn Radio presents the Whiskey Bent Valley Boys, a bluegrass/folk band originally from Pee-Wee Valley, Kentucky. The band has appeared on a wide range of radio and television programs and has grown their fan base by touring state fairs and festivals. Their first album was released in 2010 and is entitled, “Till the End of Time.”
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Balaclava, Stampede, and TombstalkerMar 22 (all-day)
Thursday, March 22 Al’s Bar 9 p.m., $5.Fresh off of performing at SXSW, Balaclava is currently on tour and will be bringing their hardcore punk sound to Al’s Bar. Originally known as The Rock Hounds, Stampede has forseen many changes since their debut. A country and rock band, Stampede will be returning to Lexington to perform their latest hits. Tombstalker, a death metal band, has been around since 2008. The band ‘s latest album, “Cemetry Wolven Ritual,” is now available.
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DJ WarrenpeaceMar 22 (all-day)
Thursday, March 22 Cosmic Charlie’s 10 p.m., $5, 18+.
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Goldenboy/The Grownup NoiseMar 22 (all-day)
Thursday, March 22 The Green Lantern 9:30 p.m.Hailing all the way from California, Goldenboy is an indie rock band that features Shon Sullivan as the frontman, a former member of Elliot Smith’s band. The band made their debut in 2003 with “Blue Swan Orchestra” and recently released their latest album, entitled “Sleepwalker.”The Grownup Noise, an indie rock band, was created in Boston and released their self-titled debut in 2007. The band recently performed at SXSW and is currently on tour.
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Julia KnightMar 22 (all-day)
Thursday, March 22 Natasha’s Bistro & Bar 8 p.m., $5.(From the venue’s website)”Julia’s music career started at the young age of 12 when she began playing guitar and writing songs. Currently 15, Julia loves performing and enjoys the impact her songs have on others. In November 2011, Julia was awarded Songwriter of The Year, Entertainer of The Year and her CD “Just Live ” was awarded CD of The Year at the TCGMA (Tennessee Country & Gospel Music Association) and GCGMA (Georgia Country & Gospel Music Association) 2011 Music Awards Show. Featuring Hannah Mae Rector & special guest Blakeley Burger.”
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The French Mezzo-SopranoMar 22 (all-day)
Thursday, March 22 Niles Gallery, Lucille Little Fine Arts Library 7:30 p.m., Free.(From the venue’s website)”Featuring Jennifer Lane, with Ellen Graham, Jondra Harmon, and Diana Hallman. Jennifer Lane, internationally known mezzo-soprano, is professor of voice at the University of North Texas. Ellen Graham and Jondra Harmon, mezzo-sopranos, are DMA candidates in Voice.”
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Don Quixote7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
March 22, 2012Singletary Center for the Arts 7:30 p.m., $35/$30/$25The Original Daydream Believer with his trusty squire; That’s Don Quixote and Sancho Panza in a tale that is both comic and endearing. The colour and passion of Spain brought to life in spectacular dance by the Moscow Festival Ballet.
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‘Americana’ with Time for ThreeMar 23 (all-day)
Friday, March 23 Singletary Center – Concert Hall 7:30 p.m., $25-$52.An American-inspired program featuring guest ensemble, Time for Three. Presented by the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Gnarly Love/The Blood PheasantMar 23 (all-day)
Friday, March 23 The Green Lantern 9:30 p.m.After a long hiatus, Gnarly Love, a punk rock band, is returning to the Green Lantern to debut new songs. The band will be playing alongside The Blood Pheasant, another local rock band that is no stranger to the Green Lantern.
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Open Mic Championship Series 2012: March EditionMar 23 (all-day)
Friday, March 23 Buster’s Billiards & Backroom Signups: 8:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.; Music: 9:30 p.m., $1, 18+.(From the venue’s website)”Back for its Third Year, the Buster’s Open Mic Championship Series 2012 continues with another open qualifying round. Same rules, same deal, same everything: From January until October, we’ll be opening the backroom stage to any and all acts, performers, bands, or anything else. Based on crowd reaction, the winner receives a cash prize and the top three from each month advance to November’s Semi-Final Rounds, and the winners in the Semi’s go on to the December Championship to compete for $1,000 and the crown of 2012 Open Mic Grand Champion. Buster’s provides all the backline (drum kit, mics, guitar and base amps, etc), so you just bring your instrument, your band, your chainsaw, or whatever else you need to win and we’ll take care of the rest. Each act gets 3 songs or 10 minutes on stage, whichever ends first, and order is drawn at random at the close of signups at 9:15.”
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Sugarpill/GladKillMar 23 (all-day)
Friday, March 23 Cosmic Charlie’s 10 p.m., $12/$15, 18+.Bass-heavy, dub-influenced dance music with a bit of a soft, soulful edge.
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The CityMar 23 (all-day)
Friday, March 23 Modern Mercantile 6:30 p.m., No Cover.A six-piece band who provides what they call a “mellow jazz-rock-country-blues-funk-folk-gypsy-soul sound,” The City produces an original sound with original music. A local band formed in Lexington, The City gives back to the community by being an active supporter and member of the Lexington Area Music Alliance.
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The New NowMar 23 (all-day)
Friday, March 23 Natasha’s Bistro & Bar 9 p.m., $5.The New Now returns to Lexington, bringing their traditional and jazzy sound. A three piece piano, violin, and guitar ensemble, the band combines male and female vocal harmonies with the instrumentation. The concert will feature Audrey Rose as the opening artist.
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Benefit Concert: Accident Prone; Tattooed Bastards; A Place to Call Home; and MiddleforkMar 24 (all-day)
Saturday, March 24 Al’s Bar 10 p.m., $5.Al’s Bar will be hosting a benefit concert for Broke Spoke, Ladies Army, and the Roller Girls of Central Kentucky. The concert will feature the diverse sounds of Accident Prone, Tattooed Bastards, A Place to Call Home, and Middlefork.
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Cuban Music: Legna Tocado & Yoisel ConcepcionMar 24 (all-day)
Saturday, March 24 Natasha’s Bistro & Bar 9 p.m., $8.After spending two years in Mexico, Legna and Yoisel, a lyric soprano and a singer/songwriter, respectively, will bring their Cuban and Caribbean sound to Lexington at Natasha’s.
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Dave Gillespie and Angie SandersMar 24 (all-day)
Saturday, March 24 Modern Mercantile 6:30 p.m.
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Frank Rocket/ Long Gones/Loaded NunsMar 24 (all-day)
Saturday, March 24 The Green Lantern 9:30 p.m.Frank Rocket is a local, unfiltered, five-piece punk rock band. The band is currently working on an album while performing throughout the country. The Long Gones have been around since 1996. A newly streamlined four-piece, the garage punk band has plans of returning to the studio. The Loaded Nuns originated in 2002 and refers to themselves as, “Lexington, Kentucky’s bad boys of inebriated punk rock and roll.” The band recently released their debut album on iTunes.
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GWARMar 24 (all-day)
Saturday, March 24 Buster’s Billiards & Backroom 8 p.m., $20 in advance, $25 at the door, all ages.Featuring Municipal Waste, Ghoul, and Legacy of Disorder.
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GWARMar 24 (all-day)
Saturday, March 24 Buster’s Billiards & Backroom 8 p.m., $20 in advance/$25 at the door.
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Matthew Grieger RecitalMar 24 (all-day)
Saturday, March 24 Singletary Center – Recital Hall 2 p.m., Free.
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Recital: Nicole RohrMar 24 (all-day)
Saturday, March 24 Singletary Center – Recital Hall 5:30 p.m., Free.
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Soul Funkin’ DangerousMar 24 (all-day)
Saturday, March 24 Cosmic Charlie’s 10 p.m., $1.Soul Funkin’ Dangerous is a soul, funk and R&B group that originates from Lexington, KY. Influenced by Bill Withers, Stevie Wonder, Gnarls Barkley, and many more, this four-piece punk band aspires to be a mainstay on the music scene.
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UK Guest Artist: Helen CallusMar 24 (all-day)
Saturday, March 24 Niles Gallery, Lucille Little Fine Arts Library 7 p.m., $10 adults, $5 students/children.(From the venue’s website)”The renowned violist will perform works by J.S. Bach and York Bowen. With Deborah Lander, UK viola professor. Part of a weekend of events by the Kentucky Viola Society.”
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Beauty and the Beast8:00 am – 5:00 pm
March 24 & 25Lexington Opera HouseSaturday @ 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday @ 2 p.m.
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Gabriel Iglesias8:00 am – 5:00 pm
March 24, 2012Singletary Center for the Arts7:30 p.m., $40Gabriel Iglesias’ stand-up comedy show is a mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters, and sound effects that bring all his personal experiences to life. His clean and animated comedy style has made him popular among fans of all ages.
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Brittany Lewis-Williams RecitalMar 25 (all-day)
Sunday, March 25 Singletary Center – Recital Hall 7:30 p.m., Free.
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Very Garcia BandMar 25 (all-day)
Sunday, March 25 Cosmic Charlie’s 10 p.m., $8, 18+. Local Jerry Garcia tribute band featuring members of Lexington’s leading Grateful Dead cover band, Born Cross-Eyed, as well as Dino English of Dark Star Orchestra.
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Fayette County Elementary Honors ChorusMar 26 (all-day)
Monday, March 26 Singletary Center for the Arts – Recital Hall 7 p.m., Free.
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John McEuen – The Snyder Family BandMar 26 (all-day)
Monday, March 26 Kentucky Theater 6:30 p.m., General Public: $20 WoodSongs Partners: $10.(From the venue’s website)”JOHN McEUEN is a founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has released more than 40 albums, appeared on more than 300 TV shows, and performed more than 8,500 concerts—with upwards of three-million miles traveled—since 1965. Many of McEuen’s solo road journeys have involved playing, in various configurations, with his musician sons Nathan and Jonathan, including recently having the thrill of performing together at the Grand Ole Opry to three standing ovations. After years talking about recording as a trio all agreed the time was right. ‘The McEuen Sessions—For All The Good’ from John, Nathan, and Jonathan McEuen.” “THE SNYDER FAMILY BAND is an amazing family group of musicians from Lexington, North Carolina. Bud and Laine Snyder started their young kids in classical music lessons, now music is a big part of life for this North Carolina family. Samantha, age thirteen, plays fiddle and Zeb, age sixteen, plays guitar. Both have excelled in their individual instruments and the art of entertaining and added their Dad on bass as the duo their music interest turned toward Bluegrass. The band’s latest release is ‘Stages.’”
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National Hotel Sound SystemMar 26 (all-day)
Monday, March 26 Cosmic Charlie’s 10 p.m., $3, 18+.Featuring Old Man Lowdown, Whitehall Bear, Jesse Taylor and more TBA.
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Sub-Urban StationMar 26 (all-day)
Monday, March 26 Natasha’s Bistro & Bar 9 p.m., $5. (From the venue’s website) “Sub-Urban Situation has traveled around the Midwest and East Coast United States for the past 6 years performing for crowds at some of the the regions best venues. A few major accomplishments for Sub-Urban Situation have been their Midwest and East Coast tours, being voted into the WFPK 91.9 fm Louisville’s “Virtual Hall of Fame” alongside artists including My Morning Jacket, John Butler Trio, Ani DiFranco, and Robert Randolph and the Family Band.”
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Moulin Rouge® – The BalletMar 27 (all-day)
Tuesday, March 27 Norton Center for the Arts – Newlin Hall 7:30 p.m., $28-$55.(From the venue’s website)”Premiered in 2009, Moulin Rouge® – The Ballet is an original burlesque-inspired storybook ballet with irrepressible “Gay Paree” style, razzle-dazzle dancing, eye-popping costumes, twinkling sets and a score made up of well-known French music. Along with a rousing soundtrack featuring Offenbach, Ravel, Strauss, Debussy and a dash of Piazzolla, the ballet features high-kicking choreography and a passionate story of love, ambition and heartbreak. ‘The Royal Winnipeg Ballet is the first company in the world to be granted permission by the notorious Moulin Rouge cabaret to use the name. And ooh la la, its reputation is safe in the hands of this great Canadian company…. More elegant than lewd, more provocative than rude, the ballet captures the bohemian flavor and bell époque glamour of the period’ (Time Columnist). Le Droit calls the show “creative, original…. A sure-fire formula for seduction.”
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The Rooster’s CrowMar 27 (all-day)
Tuesday, March 27 Natasha’s Bar & Bistro 9 p.m. $5 The Rooster’s Crow is a folk/rock band based out of Lexington, KY featuring original songs written by frontman Derek Spencer. The 5-piece ensemble embellishes traditional forms with influences ranging from bluegrass to blues.
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All This And MoreMar 28 (all-day)
Wednesday, March 28 Natasha’s Bistro & Bar 8 p.m., $4.Appealing to a variety of musical tastes, “All This And More” features Latin jazz, energetic funk or rock, smooth ballads, and more. Veteran drummer/percussionist John Missik, Texan vibraphonist Dan O’Leary, and regional stalwart of the upright bass, Owen Reynold will be performing.
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Custom Made BluegrassMar 28 (all-day)
Wednesday, March 28 Artsplace 7 p.m., $8. A five-piece bluegrass group based in the heart of Central Kentucky.
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Holler Poet Series feat. Rebecca HowellMar 28 (all-day)
Tuesday, March 27 Al’s Bar 7 p.m. holler 46, an installment of the Holler Poets Series, will feature Rebecca Gayle Howell, Makalani Bandele, and Norbert Blocker. Once a month, two or three featured poets perform/holler, but the real success of Holler is an unusually strong hour of open mike, around which a dedicated community of local poets has formed. Signups begin at 7 p.m.; Open Mic is at 8 p.m.
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Josh Sneed12:00 am – 12:00 am
Wednesday, March 28 – Saturday, March 31 Comedy Off Broadway 8 p.m., $10. (From the venue’s website) “Josh Sneed is quickly making his mark as one of the top young comics in the business, and for the purpose of this bio, has become skilled in the art of writing in the third person. After quitting a comfy day job working for Procter & Gamble, he’s made excellent strides in following his passion for making people laugh. He’s opened for such acts as Dave Chappelle, Dane Cook, and Lewis Black. In 2008, Josh finished 2nd out of 100 of Comedy Central’s top comedians in the Annual Stand-up Showdown, earning him a deal to record a new album on Comedy Central Records. That album was released on Sept. 30, 2008 and was given rave reviews. iTunes selected it as one of the Top 10 comedy albums released last year. In 2006, Josh filmed a 30-minute special, “Comedy Central Presents: Josh Sneed” that debuted in March 2007 and is currently re-airing. In November of 2006, Josh placed 6th in the Sierra Mist/MySpace Stand-up or Sit Down Challenge out of over 2,000 entrants. Finishing high in competitions is nothing new to Josh. In 4th grade he earned a blue ribbon for throwing a softball through a tire. In 2004, he performed at the Just For Laugh’s Montreal Comedy Festival in the “New Faces of Comedy” group, one of the highest honors that a comedian at his level can achieve. In 2007, Josh was chosen by Comedy Central to perform in the inaugural South Beach Comedy Festival, and garnered praise from Punchline Magazine for his performance at the Aspen Comedy Festival. Josh has also be seen performing in large venue theaters across the country as an opening act for the various members of “The Blue Collar Comedy Tour”, and has made several appearances on the nationally syndicated “The Bob & Tom Show”. Also appearing: TBA and Scott Wilson.”
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