Brouhaha Fest

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13/10/2023

Getting ready to kick off 2 days of concerts for Brouhaha 2023 Original Indie Rock Festival: Day 1 and Brouhaha 2023 Original Indie Rock Festival: Day 2

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What is Indie rock?

Short for independent rock, is a genre of music that is characterized by its DIY (do-it-yourself) and non-mainstream ethos. It often features bands and artists who are not signed to major record labels and produce music independently or through smaller, independent labels. Indie rock can encompass a wide range of sounds and styles, but it typically emphasizes artistic freedom, authenticity, and a rejection of the commercial constraints often associated with the mainstream music industry. It emerged in the 1980s and has since evolved into a diverse and influential genre with many sub-genres and subcultures.

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Y'all ready to party?

10/10/2022

THANK YOU

Thank you so, so much to all of the bands, fans, staff, attendees, and confused bystanders that came out this past weekend and made this year's Brouhaha the best one yet! Every year we strive to bring together incredible independent original music from all different scenes and communities across the Kentuckiana area to throw a show unlike any New Albany has ever seen! We had so much fun throwing this magical unforgettable party with all of you, and we can't wait to do it again (in a whole new way) next year!

As usual, be sure to check out all the bands that played this weekend and follow them to see where they're headed next!

08/10/2022

Come get your Brouhaha 2022 T shirts, on sale now! Check out how stylin' our boys in Chorin look in them, and dig that full lineup printed on the back!

07/10/2022

Kicking it off as Brouhaha's very first Grain Haus stage performer, it's Cherry Chub!

Check out her set at 2:30PM on the Grain Haus Stage tomorrow!

Listen to her music here:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7x5AzrtndAr7yCOkxc69Uf?si=29BaUEIuRyy-r259QjXB9w&utm_source=copy-link

07/10/2022

The Grain Haus stage will be graced by the incredible Blakeley Burger tomorrow evening!

Blakeley is a violinist and fiddle-player who seeks out versatile styles on her instrument. Originally from Central Kentucky, she regularly teaches and performs traditional fiddle music across the state. She received a B.M. in violin performance from the University of Louisville in 2020, and has performed throughout the United States with artists such as Grayson Jenkins, Britt Taylor, Jondra Nicole Adkins, Bendigo Fletcher, War, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and Michael Bublé. This year, she will be releasing her debut album of original music sponsored by Kentucky Performing Arts.

She'll be joined on stage by Jondra Nicole. Be sure to catch their set tomorrow at 8:30PM!

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And Villa Mure, of course.

Come out early and catch all the bands this evening, music starting at 5PM!

07/10/2022

Taking the forest stage tomorrow at 8PM is Honeymack!

Honeymack is a six piece indie soul band based in
Louisville, KY. Their sound is a blend of funky guitars,
innovative rhythms, and lush vocals that will charm
fans of R&B, indie rock and anything in between.
Inspired by the likes of Stevie Wonder, Santana, and
Erykah Badu, they aim to create captivating, polished
soul music that is informed by the classics of old.

Be sure to catch their set October 8 on the Forest Stage!

04/10/2022

Returning to Brouhaha for the first time since the first fest, it's our wonderful friends in Grandma's Boys!

Grandma's Boys is a four piece indie pop band out of Louisville, KY that has been steadily gaining fans and exploring the local DIY scene with their unique blend of pop, rock, and rap. With a 'no rules' approach to genre, Grandma's Boys fuse as many influences and styles haphazardly together as they feel necessary and enjoy every minute of their creations.

Get there nice and early on Friday October 7 and catch their set at 5PM, kicking off the fest!

03/10/2022

Ending the whole festival with a bang, we have a band unlike any other in the world, from right here in Louisville: The incredible and unforgettable Belushi Speed Ball!

The LEO Weekly may have said it best in describing Belushi Speed Ball: "Watching a Belushi Speed Ball show is a lot like going to a pro wrestling event. There are costumes, outlandish characters and antics, raw energy and the key ingredient: an involved audience. Each show has a theme, which is never repeated, and sometimes it isn’t until the next day that you realize what they pulled off." With every show, Belushi Speed Ball strives to create a playground for those whose imagination may have atrophied, whose sense of playing pretend may have gone dormant, whose inner 12 year-old is aching to get messy and dance in the sun.

And your introduction to Belushi Speed Ball would not be complete without mention of Señor Diablo!

Señor Diablo and Beau Kaelin have been collaborators by force since the inception of Belushi Speed Ball; the latter is at the mercy of the creative whims of the former. Years of filmmaking, makeup and prop construction has made Kaelin the best candidate to help Diablo realize his stageshow ideas, and in turn, Diablo is the worst person imaginable to execute them.
Check out their YouTube channel for the Señor Diablo show and discover the wild adventures of Belushi Speed Ball in the Louisville music scene!

https://www.youtube.com/c/Se%C3%B1orDiablo/playlists

30/09/2022

Sweet G & The Shine is coming back to the forest after a dynamite performance a couple weeks back! They'll be playing a midday set at Brouhaha on Saturday.

Sweet G & The Shine is the brainchild of Louisville's songbird Gina C. For years, Gina was trailblazing the local scene, making a name for herself as the co-leader and one of the primary songwriters of soul outfit Zach Longoria Project. After the dissolution of ZLP in 2020, Gina continued to shine as she lent her talent as a backing vocalist for Carly Johnson and Nick Dittmeier and the Sawdusters. Inevitably, her brilliant songwriting was always bubbling under the surface, so creating a space that was wholly her own was the next logical step. Thus, Sweet G & The Shine was born, bring us the boot-stompin'est outlaw soul you ever did hear.

Catch their set on October 8 at 5PM on the Forest Stage!

30/09/2022

Returning to Brouhaha for their first time since the inaugural fest, it's the incomparable Electric Garden!

Formed in 2015, Electric Garden has gained many fans around Louisville and surrounding regions with their high energy performances. Influences such as The Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Widespread Panic have been instrumental in finding the band's sound. With their first self-titled release in 2019, there are elements of rock, funk and fusion that encapsulate that sound.

In their tenure playing in Louisville, they have had some great opportunities which include playing WFPK's Waterfront Wednesday, opening for Widespread Panic's very own Jimmy Herring and the Invisible Whip at Headliners Music Hall, and also opening for Twiddle at Gravely Brewing Co.

They'll be playing on Friday October 7 at 8:30PM!

29/09/2022

Closing up the Grain Haus Stage on Saturday night is Yellow Cellophane!

Yellow Cellophane was started in 2019 by Hannah Sexton. From 2019-2022 Hannah played local venues as a solo artist, also writing and recording all of her own music from her bedroom.
In March of 2022, Yellow Cellophane became a 4 piece, featuring Michael Moody on drums, Kristian Trapp on lead guitar, Eric Giancola on bass and backup vocals, and Hannah Sexton fronting the band with main vocals and rhythm guitar. They debuted as a four piece at the local music festival "Poorcastle" in May 2022. They are now working on new music they hope to release soon, and are booking shows around the Louisville area.

They play on October 8 at 9:30PM on the Grain Haus Stage!

29/09/2022

We're just over a week out from Brouhaha, and we'll be doubling up on our daily features! First we feature Letters of Acceptance!

LETTERS OF ACCEPTANCE is a four-piece rock group based in Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky. It began many years ago as a series of unfinished four-track recordings and casual collaborations between Clint Newman (Bird of Youth, Mendoza Line) and John Norris (Harlan). When both unexpectedly returned to their native Kentucky in 2015 after several years away, the project picked up where it left off. New songs came quickly and recording soon commenced in Clint's Louisville attic with a small number of acoustic duo shows to follow. Shortly thereafter, having added Tim Welch on drums and Scott Whiddon on bass, LOA began releasing an ongoing series of EP’s and playing full band shows.

LOA’s music mines endless corridors of underground rock history to create a form of guitar pop that evokes everything from seventies art-glam and early eighties post-punk to low-fi kiwi pop and cracked psychedelic folk balladry. This eclecticism is tempered by lyrics that find mystery and absurdity in the everyday, guitar melodies that intertwine and meander in equal measure, and harmony singing that reveals their Kentucky roots.

Check their set out on October 8 at 4PM on the Forest Stage!

28/09/2022

Zayne and Rocket, some of our oldest friends here at Brouhaha, are returning with their newest project, Chorin!

Chorin is a folk rock band from new Albany consisting of the 3 best buds Moon, Rocket, and Zayne.

The dog is not Moon.

Check out their set on October 8 at 3PM!

27/09/2022

A Grain Haus and Enchanted Forest favorite, we're excited to have the phenomenal Tyler Hood on this year's Brouhaha!

Tyler Hood writes his sharp wit and bold sincerity. From heroic ballads of rural living to refreshing tales of deliciously mundane everyday life, he writes and sings the stories of the region that raised him.

Don't miss Tyler's set on October 8 at 7:30PM on the Grain Haus stage!

26/09/2022

Kicking off day 2 with a bang, we have The Mighty Ohio!

The Mighty Ohio is five damn-near-40 year olds living out their dreams of playing rowdy pop punk. For fans of late 90s/early 00s teen movie soundtracks, and fans of having a good time, The Mighty Ohio is likely to be your new favorite band. We just released our newest EP “Basement Songs”, available wherever you stream your tunes.

Check out their set on October 8 at 2PM on the Forest Stage!

22/09/2022

Sister Crone is today's Brouhaha artist spotlight!

Sister Crone is a soulful indie rock band featuring delicious harmonies and femme prowess. Their roots sink deep into the Appalachian mountains they come from but reflect a style that is unique to the dark and light of city life. Our rough edges are intriguing and unforgiving. Come and see.

They play on Saturday October 8 at 7PM on the Forest Stage, plus an acoustic set (Tin Whiskey Sisters) at 5:30PM on the Grain Haus Stage!

21/09/2022

Today's artist spotlight, the first to be featured from the Grain Haus Stage, is Mike Mullins Music!

Mike Mullins is an Indiana born and raised singer-songwriter. With a focus on folk, he grabs ideas and variations from various genres including blues, jazz, country, bluegrass, and more. Being a singer his whole life, he focuses more on the melody, harmony, and chordal construction of his compositions. Joined by his mother Phyllis as a vocalist as well as his longtime friend Teddy, they make a wonderful trio that will fill the room with the perfect ambiance.

Catch his set on October 8 at 6:30PM on the Grain Haus Stage!

19/09/2022

Happy Monday to you all! Today's Brouhaha artist spotlight is Houseplant!

Houseplant was formed during the pandemic in the summer of 2020. Unable to play live, they concentrated their initial efforts on songwriting and the release of their jam-infused Live from the Greenhouse series. Since their live debut in May of 2021 when venues reopened, they have been packing venues with at-capacity crowds and cultivating a growing buzz in the larger jam band community. Houseplant keeps crowds on their toes, with hips shaking, feet moving, heads swaying, souls fed, and minds blown. Houseplant has developed a unique sound characterized by deep rhythmic grooves, rich sonic textures, and patient, collaborative jams and improvisation.

Houseplant will be closing out day 1 of Brouhaha! Don't miss it!

16/09/2022

Usually a late night favorite at Brouhaha, Phourist & the Photons returns this year for an early evening set on day 2!

“For me, songs are like a musical exorcism—they come out screaming and I interpret them later on,” says Nick Phourist, of the Louisville, Kentucky-based quartet Phourist & the Photons. They are known for its non-linear songcraft which includes winding musical passages, and adventurous arrangements flanking undeniable pop-rock hooks.

Catch their set on Saturday, October 8 at 6PM on the Forest Stage!

Check out their new album, "My Many Mortal Forms" here: https://open.spotify.com/album/3QAwwoJ5DDiF0KiONebz4v

15/09/2022

Returning for their second Brouhaha are the fine folks from Mr. Please!

Mr. Please is a groove-rock band from Louisville, KY with a knack for both catchy hooks and deep improvisation, bringing a new sound fusing fresh, danceable songs with jams that range from funky to ethereal.

Catch their set on Friday, October 7th at 6PM on the Forest Stage!

14/09/2022

Our first Brouhaha artist spotlight is Full Disclosure!

Full Disclosure is an alternative, psychedelic, progressive rock band, from Louisville, KY. August Kingsley (keys), Lance Oliphant (guitar), and Matthew Oney (bass), Mason Beard (vocals), and Luke Stanton (drums) started out playing cover shows in 2018. The band quickly began writing original content and playing shows, entering into the thriving music scene of Louisville. They released their first singles Entropy and The Tide in 2019, and began carefully crafting their first full album, and took the the lockdown of 2020 as a chance to finally record the record. Following two years of anticipation, the band released their debut LP, Elucidity in July 2021. The album touches on such a wide range of stylistic approaches, making it hard to define, but fully embodies the uniquely accessible psychedelic sound of the band.

Check them out on Saturday, October 8 at 9PM on the Forest Stage!

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Grain Haus Stage, Saturday October 8

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Saturday October 8

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Friday, October 7

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Daily lineups are out!

02/09/2022

We're super excited to announce the Brouhaha lineup for 2022!

The goal of Brouhaha is to bring together awesome independent bands from all corners of our local scene here in SoIN/Louisville and put on an all day show unlike any other. And every year we strive to put on a show that promises to show you something new and amazing being made right here locally.

And I think we've really accomplished it this year's lineup, so we hope you all come out to catch every act you can!

This will also be our first year using both stages! The Grain Haus stage will feature acoustic acts throughout the evening on October 8! We're growing!

Big huge thanks to everyone who plays, works, and attends Brouhaha every year! We're excited to do it again with you!

Now check these bands out, and get ready to party this year!
Houseplant Electric Garden Belushi Speed Ball Full Disclosure Villa Mure Honeymack Mr. Please Sister Crone Phourist & the Photons Grandma's Boys Sweet G & The Shine Letters of Acceptance Chorin The Mighty Ohio Yellow Cellophane Blakeley Burger Tyler Hood Mike Mullins Music Tin Whiskey Sisters Loop Island Hermit Club Todd Rhodes Cherry Chub

STAY TUNED FOR DAILY SCHEDULE...

02/09/2022

Coming up, Brouhaha 2022! October 7-8, during Harvest Homecoming!

Brouhaha is coming up! Find out who's gonna be there tomorrow!