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Upcoming: February 15-18
Great weekend of shows in Indy kicks off tomorrow. Some recommendations: Wednesday, Febraury 15 - Victor Villarreal(Joan Of Arc) w/ The Bonesetters, Meryll and Heavy Hometown at Melody Inn Great mix of artists at the Mel for a Wednesday night outing. Thursday, February 16 - Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears at Earth House This one's going to be a great time. Some James Brown. Some Ike Turner. A little something extra. … [Read More...]
City and Colour w/ The Low Anthem – Deluxe 2/8/2012
A fabulous pair of bands graced the new Deluxe stage at Old National Centre Wednesday night. The Low Anthem's kitchen sink Americana and Canadian Dallas Green's -- aka City and Colour -- haunting singer/songwriter vibe perfectly complemented the shiny new space. The Low Anthem hit the stage first for a 45 minute set of resonant, vintage-instrument layered folk. In support of most recent album, Smart Flesh, the band expertly wove their unusual … [Read More...]
My Power Pop Heart: Tsar
The power pop landscape is littered with bands that shine brightly for one or two albums and then seem to disappear. One such band is Los Angeles' Tsar, who's 2000 self-title release was one of the great pop albums of the previous decade. A potent mixture of glam, new wave, and killer hooks, Tsar is one of those albums that still kicks even after 12 years. Created from a template of Cheap Trick and T Rex and adding a healthy dose of Redd Kross … [Read More...]
Big Head Todd and the Monsters – Super Bowl Village 2/1/2012
Big Head Todd and the Monsters have been cranking out blues-influenced rock since the late 1980s. The last time I saw them live was in 1994 at Indiana University for the Stratagem tour. Almost 20 years later, the band still sounds nearly the same. The atmosphere in Super Bowl Village was electric as the band promptly took the stage at 9:00. After a short fireworks display, the band launched into Cashbox from 2007's All the Love You Need. Todd … [Read More...]
Indy Rock Live – Super Bowl Village Free Concert Recommendations
On the outside chance you've been living with underground cave dwelling mutants for the last few months, the Super Bowl will take place here in Indy on February 5. As part of the week-long festivities leading up to the big game, the NFL will offer a series of concerts in the Super Bowl Village, including several local artists. Shows start this Friday, January 27. Below are some Indy Rock Live recommendations: Saturday, January 28 at 1:30 - Jon … [Read More...]
Communist Daughter & Maravich – The Melody Inn 1/22/2012
Minnesota's Communist Daughter was born from the ashes of Friends Like These after lead singer/songwriter John Solomon dealt with some personal issues. His new band takes a more mellow, acoustic approach, but the songs have a warmth and sunniness that makes them the perfect companion for a frigid winter day. Communist Daughter brought its comforting collection of songs to the Melody Inn Sunday night. Though normally a six-piece, Communist … [Read More...]
