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Rod Wentz, 72, Dies

Rodney “Rod” Wentz, longtime Louisville advertising executive and co-founder along with his wife Glorida of the National Jug Band Jubilee, a organization dedicated to promoting jug band music, died on November 19, following heart surgery. The C-J has the obituary

Prine Review

J. L. Puckett has a review of the John Prine show at the Palace. Jim James made a brief appearance with Prine on “Paradise,” the first time he’s been onstage since injuring himself in fall onstage.

Good Folk Fest at Mellwood Arts Center

The Good Folk Fest at the Mellwood Arts Center returns on November 22 and 23, with a long lineup of ‘primitive’ artists and musicians. LEO has the story, focused on the eccentric Daniel Johnston.

“Beware” Bonnie Prince Billie

‘Bonnie’ Prince Billie a.k.a. Will Oldham, is set to release a new project, Beware, courtesy of Drag City Records, ON mARCH 17. The preview press has some fancy things to say about it:

— “It blooms in low light and cold but thrives in the sun as well, showing enticing spots and eating small creatures [...]

Ladybirds To Play a Benefit For Cyclists

From the LEO blog: The Ladybirds will play a benefit for Louisville cyclists in hoinor of Jen Futrell, who was killed on September 30 after being rear-ended on Bardstown Road. Details at LEO.

Jennica’s To Close November 29

The list of restaurant closures in Louisville grows ever longer each day, as the dismal economy takes its toll. Jennica’s Wine Bar on East Market will join that list on November 29. They have a good-by party planned, as well as a short of list of performers in the interim:

Nov. 20: Nathaniel Seer and [...]

Black Stone Cherry Announces European Tour

Southern Kentucky’s Black Stone Cherry has announced a headlining tour of Europe beginning on November 18 in Paris, France and ending in Dublin on December 1. BSC was on the cover of the September issue of Louisville Music News.

Paul Turner Gets Profiled

Christian musician and former LMN salesman Paul Turner got a nice profile in the Courier-Journal for his Love Outside the Lines CD. Turner sings backup with the Monarchs, plays with The Lost Boys and teaches music for a living.

Miriam Makeba Dies at 76

South African singer and apartheid activist Miriam Makeba has died at 76, after performing a concert in Italy. The cause of death was cardiac arrest. Makeba was an internationally known star, often referred to as “Mama Africa,” who spent 31 years in exile after protesting agains South African apartheid. The BBC has the story.