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Relic in July Issue

The July issue of LMN is on the streets, featuring the bluegrass band Relic on the cover. For a list of places to find a copy, go here. The online version will up up tomorrow.

JonBoy Slim Nabs KBS Solo/Duo Slot

The Kentuckiana Blues Society’s Solo/Duo Blues Contest was held Sunday, June 28 at Lisa’s Oak Street Lounge. JonBoy Slim grabbed the top spot with his collection of original tunes, early 20th Century style blues picking and overall command of the stage. Mark Stampley and Buzz Winkler took second, while Miss Lissa and Bobby D [...]

Tim Krekel Memorial

The memorial for Tim Krekel packed the Vernon Club on Sunday, June 28. There were musicians everywhere; the club was so crowded that it was hard to stay inside for too long. The New Orleans-style funeral parade started earlier than announced, so I, along with others, missed it.

Diane Heilemann wrote the C-J’s story on the [...]

Tara Jane O’Neil Interview

Keeping up with Tara Jane O’Neil is easier these days, thanks to Google. Check out this interview (plus JTO pix) with a UK blogger.

Tim Krekel Obituary

Tim Krekel, singer/ songwriter, died at his home in Louisville on June 24, 2009 at the age of 58 after a short bout with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John W. and Martha Krekel, and his brother Jack.

Tim Krekel grew up in the West End and attended Flaget High School. He began [...]

A Look At the Music Business From Fly-Over Country

We’ve turned the orbital corner into summer; the days get shorter until December, but it’ll be awhile before you notice it. In the meantime, summer is Maximum Festival season, which has already been underway in Louisville since Derby.

What will be of interest to musicians, certainly, as well as [...]

Louisville Musicians In the Blogosphere

Trying to keep up with the appearances of various Louisville musicians out in the great, wide blogosphere can be a chore. (Can you say Jim James?) Somehow, I have failed to track Ben Sollee, who may soon match James in the frequency of comments posted about him. In the meantime, here’s one about Tim Krekel, [...]

More on Tim Krekel

Tim Krekel’s friend and family attorney, David Benson. David wants everyone to know that the best way to support Tim is through “The Krek Fund,” which is set up at PNC Bank. For now, if you want to make a donation, send a check to ear X-tacy c/o John Timmons, 1534 Bardstown Rd., 40205. There [...]

Tim Krekel Oct 10, 1950 – June 24, 2009

Louisville musician and songwriter Tim Krekel died today, June 24, 2009. Funeral details to follow.

This Week’s Print

Neo LEO has a “Fake Issue” with fake stories. Read ‘em and weep. Amusing…sort of.

Velocity has a big story on the Louisville metal scene, written by Joe Lord (Again with ‘music mecca’!). Lord also has a piece on Arnett Hollow.