Southeast Music News

Southeast Music News

By: Ryan Williams

Radio Radio's schedule for November and December has more than a few bright spots, including a CD release for noted Bloomington indie rock stalwarts Gentleman Caller on November 8th. Rockabilly favorites Bigger Than Elvis maintain their monthly visits with shows November 1st and December 6th. Other notable shows include Shindig and Same as Sunday November 8th, Rosebuds and Megafaun November 12th, Centro-Matic on November 14th, and the Indie Band Collective Music Showcase on the 15th.

However, the biggest event for the venue (and the adjoining Fountain Square Theater) is the 7th Tonic Ball, taking place November 21st.
Tonic Ball board member Nora Spitznogle says this year's theme is "The King and The Queen," with artists covering songs from either Elvis Presley's or Queen's respective songbooks. Spitznogle says "We picked these bands because it was time to feature a classic band like Queen, and Elvis is an artist most everybody loves." Appearing at the Ball will be Jennie Devoe, Mandy Marie and the Cool Hand Lukes, Red Light Driver, The Common and more. The theater portion will start at 7pm and will admit all-ages, while Radio Radio will open later to the 21 and over crowds.

The Fountain Square Theater has two Swing Nights coming up. Mark your calendar for November 14th and December 19th, with lessons starting at 7:30pm and dancing throughout the evening.

Sam's Saloon finishes the year with a packed schedule that kicks off with REVIVAL, "a 60s Soul/Psych/Garage/Punk Dance Party" on November 1st. The event makes a repeat appearance December 6th. Avero, STATE, The Last Good Year and Red Line District complete a powerful lineup for the November 7th show. Other notable events include Ruined for Life, The Eloquent Falling, The Will Woodrow Project, and Punch to the Face on November 8th, Metal Night with Pulse 8 and Dead Broke on November 15th, and Hellbound Hayride on December 13th. The venue is still rounding out their schedule so check out http://www.myspace.com/samssaloonindianapolis for up-to-date details.