Forecastle then and now
Festival's growth belies its relative youth
by walter tunis Contributing Music Writer
Among the curiosities worth viewing at the Forecastle Festival Web site is a little video journey called Forecastle Then. It begins in 2002, when the music, arts and activism gathering was little more than a community event in Louisville's Tyler Park.
Critic's pick: Levon Helm, 'Electric Dirt'
By Walter Tunis Contributing Music Writer
The triumph behind Levon Helm's wonderful 2007 album Dirt Farmer wasn't that it helped put a Grammy in the hands of the former drummer, mandolinist and co-vocalist for The Band.
Philharmonic Fourth: Terrell’s big debut
By Rich Copley rcopley@herald-leader.com
Scott Terrell made his debut as the Lexington Philharmonic's new music director Friday night, conducting the orchestra in its annual Patriotic Concert at Transylvania University. A big crowd turned out for the performance that contained a few messages about where Terrell will take the Phil.
The sound is loud and stages bigger
Rich Copley Herald-Leader Culture Columnist
Too Many Drummers likes to play coffee shops, but there is one little problem: the drums. "One of the challenges we have is Collin and I like to play loud — too loud for coffee shops," lead singer and guitarist David Abbott says of himself and the band's drummer, Collin Berner. Fortunately for the band, small rooms have not been a concern lately.
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