Uncle Pleasant's

From Louisville Punk/Hardcore History

2126 South Preston Street, Louisville, KY 40204

Good Place for older bands to play, along with several metal and punk bands. The space has been through several name changes and re-opens over the years. It would also be known as The Crunch Zone in the early 2000s and then would close in 2011. It would be rebranded as The New Vintage from 2012 - 2017 and has turned into a private billiards club.

The Better Days Bash feat. Bush League, Indignant Few and Son of Dog was originally intended to be hosted at Uncle Pleasant's but was moved to The Vernon Club about a month after the initial announcement.

Selected Performers at Uncle Pleasant's

Earliest Incarnation (1980s - 2000)

Last Incarnation (Early 2000s - 2011)

Out of Town Bands (all incarnations)

  • Laughing Hyenas
  • C.O.C.
  • Royal Trux
  • Foxhole
  • Jolie Holland
  • Lucero
  • Les Savy Fav
  • Victory at Sea
  • Iron & Wine [attended by Kirsten Dunst!]
  • Smoke and Smoke
  • The Detachment Kit
  • Three Second Kiss
  • White Stripes
  • The Firebird Band
  • mono
  • Comets on Fire
  • Apostle of Solitude
  • High on Fire
  • Goatwhore
  • Pelican
  • Beast in the Field
  • Meat Puppets
  • Jesus Lizard
  • Swans
  • Detroit Cobras
  • Obituary
  • Hypocrisy
  • Wolves in The Throne Room
  • Murder by Death

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