The Zodiac

From Louisville Punk/Hardcore History

The Zodiac Club (at 118 W. Main) was one of the first nuclei for the Louisville scene. Before this place opened, there was a lot going on, but the connections made because of this place laid the groundwork for tons of bands and collaborations since then. The doors eventually re-opened under different management, under the name City Lights, closed again, opened again under new management and a new name, The Mercury Paw, which, you guessed it, eventually closed also.

The Earthquake Party was held here.

Bands to play there:

National touring bands included:

  • Bitch Magnet(5 attendees)
  • D.O.A.
  • Laughing Hyenas
  • Prong
  • Pantera
  • Judge
  • Shelter
  • Agnostic Front
  • Lemonheads
  • Urge Overkill
  • Superchunk
  • The Didjits
  • Circus Lupus

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