It's only September but Oktoberfest is upon us already

Christ the King's Oktoberfest line-up is always surprisingly impressive. It has consistently been one of the fest free fests in town. The line-up usually leans toward solid bluegrass and Americana, with a mix of national and high profile regional artists that can be enjoyable to just about anyone, even if bluegrass & Americana aren't really your cup of tea. (Past artists to perform at Christ the King include JD Crowe, the Felice brothers, Sam Bush and Alejandro Escovedo.)

This year's highlights include bluegrass legends Tony Rice and Pete Rowan on Saturday, and The Minus 5, on Friday. The Minus 5 is a '60-style pop band featuring Scott McCaughey and Peter Buck, both of whom have played regularly with R.E.M. and Robyn Hitchcock, along with a mess of other high profile alt-rockers, over the years. They've produced a steady stream of albums since 1993 (most featuring different line-ups and special guests), including a collaboration with Wilco called "Down with Wilco" (2003). Note: The Minus 5 are playing at St. Francis of Assissi in Louisville on Sept 17th for $28; Oktoberfest is FREE. Other features include beer tents, family entertainment and a humongous rummage sale. More info here.

(from the CKC website)
Friday, September 18th

• 5:00-7:00 Ted & The Polka Dots Polka Party!
• 7:30-8:30 Rodney Hatfield & Tin Can Buddha Electric Blues
• 8:45-9:30 Paul Burch (Solo) Alt-Country from one of Nashville’s finest
• 10:00-11:00 The Minus 5 ‘60s Style Pop featuring Peter Buck & Scott McCaughey
• 12:00-1:00 Slo-Fi Reincarnation of local favorites, the Blueberries

Saturday, September 19th

• 2:00-3:00 Tim Easton (With band) Folk/Rock
• 4:00-5:30 The Fazed Cookies Rolling Stones Revue
• 6:30-8:00 Born Cross Eyed Americana covers that range from Merle Haggard to Jerry Garcia
• 9:00-10:30 Tony Rice & The Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band Grammy Award Winning Bluegrass/Jazz

Calling Local Artists

From Jessi Fehrenbach ~ contact her if you have any interest in selling your art at a Boomslang Local Art Bazaar!
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Hello Friends,

Exciting news!
WRFL's Boomslang Fest is coming up in October, and I am working with the organizers to bring another fabulous Art Bazaar together for this event. We would like to showcase our finest fabulous local artists and crafters as part of the Boomslang Carnival.

The date is Saturday Oct 11, the exact times will be TBA after the organizational meeting this week, but it will most likely be 11-7ish. I will have further information on the details next week.

Fortunately, we are able to offer display space to local artists for FREE for this event! In order to keep the cost down for all, artists will be required to bring their own tables, chairs, tents, and other display materials. Artists will be responsible for setting up their space before the fair opens to the public and taking it down after the show.
There will be an application to participate in the event, even though it is free.
We are looking for art in all mediums, crafts, local press, and other local handmade homespun goods to showcase Lexington's creative community!

Feel free to pass the info around and encourage other artists you know to contact me via email at
jessiannf2@yahoo.com in order to get an application! I will send an updated notice with more detailed info on the event next week sometime!

Thanks,
Jessi F.
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Health and wellness wishes to Jason Noble

Some of you may have already heard the unfortunate news about Jason Noble, guitarist from the each-amazing-in-different-ways Louisville bands Rodan, Rachel's and Shipping News. He went into an unexpected and major surgery to remove a cancerous growth this morning, and has many, many weeks of recovery & treatment ahead of him. Needless to say, Shipping News has canceled their performance at Boomslang in Lexington on October 9.

Here's to a swift and smooth recovery process - please keep Jason and his family and friends in your thoughts. If you are interested in keeping up with his progress, leaving a message in a guestbook, or making donations to his family, here's a link to his Caring Bridge site.

Boomslang had planned to announce the official schedule at the end of next week; that plan may be put on hold while we re-evaluate our schedule. Stay tuned to Blueline and www.boomslangfest.com for additional line-up announcements.

Free Outdoor Concert Series

Also this weekend...the beginning of Stage 1 Outdoor Concert series!
Free outdoor concerts every Friday in September at the new community stage at Duncan Park.
530 N Limestone (between Limestone and MLK; 5th & 6th Streets)

Tonight features the blues guitar virtuoso Tee Dee and his Scandalous Band. Free food from Al's! 6-7:30 p.m.

Buster's Grand Re-Opening

GRAND OPENING WEEKEND OF BUSTER'S

(as if you didn't know)
The grand opening of Buster's Billiards and Backroom, in it's new location (899 Mancheter St), under new ownership (Clark and Jessica Case), is finally upon us.

TONIGHT (Friday, Sept. 4):
These United States, Chico Fellini, Wax Fang
$10; 18 + ; doors are at 7, show is at 8.
(note: if you are under 21 you will be charged an additional $2 at the door since you'll be aking up space and not purchasing booze)
Three of the region's most up-and-coming rock bands. Tickets are going fast, and you can get them here.

TOMORROW (Saturday, Sept. 5)
Local showcase - Free show!
Goldenrod; Idaho, Alaska; Some Other Meanness (late night dance party with DJ Brocktologist)
21+; FREE

SUNDAY, SEPT 6
Wrfl presents...Autolux; Mini Mansions; Candy
7 pm, $7, 18 +
Check out Nick Kidd's preview from North of Center

Click here for a list of more upcoming shows at Buster's, including The Derek Trucks Band; Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun; Silversun Pickups w/Cage the Elephant & Manchester Orchestra; BOOMSLANG; The Sounds and more!