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GonzoFest 2016 Preview: Frederick the Younger
Jenni Cochran is an ESL classroom assistant/tutor by day, and wicked singer/keyboardist for Frederick the Younger by night (unless otherwise asked to perform during the day, such as last week at the mayor’s music & arts series). In such a short time, the band managed to catch the attention and […]
The Matt Weir Interview
Photographs by Tony Dixon Matt Weir received his BFA from the Hite Art Institute at the University of Louisville in 2004. Weir’s classical training, however, evolved through concurrent apprenticeships with a distinguished line of artists and studios, including Paul Fields and the Bright Foundry with whom Weir was a technician […]
GonzoFest expands, hits stride in 6th year
Courier-Journal Jeffrey Lee Puckett GonzoFest Louisville has been a passion project for Dennie Humphrey for the last six years. The Monkey Wrench owner has sunk his time, money and reputation into the festival, which celebrates the life and legacy of the late Hunter S. Thompson, a Louisville native and game-changing journalist. […]
‘We’re here for the yazz yam’ A round with Cher Von
(Photo by Jonas Wilson) “What time is it?” “You said no hard questions!” Cher Von shot back. The two of us had stepped outside of Decca for some fresh air. The jazz was too hot, and in the moment, standing above and gazing into a healthy fire was the favorable […]
‘We’re here for the yazz yam’ A round with Cher Von
(Photo by Jonas Wilson) “What time is it?” “You said no hard questions!” Cher Von shot back. The two of us had stepped outside of Decca for some fresh air. The jazz was too hot, and in the moment, standing above and gazing into a healthy fire was the favorable […]
The Lion, the Wrench and the Whitehead: 3 Days in Louisville
“Freedom is something that dies unless it’s used.” Hunter Stockton Thompson Day One: The Lion (Lyrics in italics by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and The Weeknd) “Gold lion’s gonna tell me where the light is Gold lion’s gonna tell me where the light is It’s an interesting idea to consider if the […]
A Poetic Journey into Coal Country
By Clayton Luce There was a sizable crowd down at the Louisville Free Public Library today for the live readings and performances by Ron Whitehead, his mother Greta and some of his children performing live as Mama’s Opry Band. The performances were followed by book signings and photograph opportunities. […]
Eighteen hours to Denver
By: Nick Storm Wake up at three am in Louisville. Pitch black sky. Pulling out of driveway with camera, tripod and sleeping bag in tow. I’ve been on this journey before. Orange barrels. Yellow lines. The drum beat of the open road. Heading west to Denver, Colorado with Ron Whitehead […]
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