If somehow you missed that Billy Porter was coming to town on Saturday, May 27 you missed a dazzling musical career retrospective that proved why Billy Porter is one award away from an EGOT. Will he get there? Definitely.  Porter told me in our earlier conversation the key to his success was leaning into his … The post [Review]: Billy Porter Delivers Spectacular And Inspiring Performance At The Louisville Palace. appeared first on LEO Weekly ..read more

Athena Prychodko does a great many things. Read her bio. She works in film as a producer, makeup artist, actress, etc. and she’s hip to all things metal both locally and beyond. Here, Athena will bring you the latest in metal news: where to find it, where to see it and definitely what she thinks … The post [Vlog] The Metal Grind With Athena Prychodko (5/28) appeared first on LEO Weekly ..read more

Donnie Bowling Work Yourself Out  Lexington-based singer, guitarist and songwriter Donnie Bowling admits that he sat on this nearly-finished album for three years due to self-doubt, admitting that preparing himself for this record to be criticized by others has taken a huge mental toll on him. Listening to this record, I can’t for the life … The post Listen Local: New Music Reviews appeared first on LEO Weekly ..read more

Athena Prychodko does a great many things. Read her bio. She works in film as a producer, makeup artist, actress, etc. and she’s hip to all things metal both locally and beyond. Here, Athena will bring you the latest in metal news, where to find it, where to see it and definitely what she thinks … The post [Vlog] The Metal Grind With Athena Prychodko appeared first on LEO Weekly ..read more

Micky Dolenz remains one of the most iconic pop culture figures of the 1960s. Back then he held a starring role alongside Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork in the outrageously successful television comedy series called “The Monkees.” The show, which was a heavy nod to both the Marx Brothers and The Beatles, aimed … The post Micky Dolenz Of The Monkees Talks Music And Memories appeared first on LEO Weekly ..read more

In this weekly feature, a different LEO staff member will share 7-10 of the songs they’ve got on repeat right now. (Songs by Louisville artists are marked with an asterisk.) Got a track that you think we’d like? Let us know at leo@leoweekly.com or at the author’s email below. Tame Impala — “Let It Happen” … The post Tuesday Tracklist: Tame Impala, Belushi Speed Ball, Chanticleer, And More (5/23) appeared first on LEO Weekly ..read more

Billy Porter is seasoned. He’s been around and seen some things while working in the entertainment industry for more than three decades. With time comes wisdom and Porter has plenty. From singing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he’s from to a Carnegie Mellon education, and the stages of Broadway, movies, TV screens and more, he’s traveled … The post Unfiltered And Unfettered: Billy Porter Talks Career, Politics, And, Of Course, Fashion appeared first on LEO Weekly ..read more

A quick note: Belushi Speed Ball, arguably the biggest name in the Louisville punk scene and the subject of plenty of LEO coverage, will celebrate their 100th show this Saturday with a “prom” at The Whirling Tiger. The show is currently sold out, but keep an eye on the band’s socials in case any tickets … The post 3 Concerts To Catch In And Around Louisville This Weekend (5/19-5/21) appeared first on LEO Weekly ..read more

Sonic Sundays will occur on the third Sunday of every month and have a different performer for each concert. The series will run from May to September. It will have food and drinks from Copper & Kings alongside yard games, vendors, and of course, live music.  The series will begin with local psychedelic rock band … The post The Sonic Sundays concert series hosted by Copper & Kings will kick off on Sunday, May 21.  appeared first on LEO Weekly ..read more

With a genre-spanning sound that scrapes aspects of every style under the Americana umbrella, the band Banditos is a kaleidoscopic country-adjacent garage rock outfit that mixes its formula through thoughtful and inclusive collaborative from the six members. Bassist — and one of the songwriters — Stephen Pierce told LEO that building songs is an equal … The post Thriving Through Collaboration: A Q&A With Banditos Bassist Stephen Pierce appeared first on LEO Weekly ..read more