Music News

By: Ryan Williams

Radio Radio kicks off the next couple of months with an amazing act that should appeal to a variety of people for a variety of reasons. Fans of cartoon series "The Squidbillies" will recognize Unknown Hinson as the voice of main squid Early Cuyler, but music fans will appreciate the stellar guitar playing and choice of cover songs and original material. The fact that he's the world's only rockabilly vampire (complete with fangs, widow's peak and rhinestone-studded suit) should seal the deal. The show takes place May 1st, and tickets are on sale now. If you're a fan of that kind of music, also keep in mind that Bigger Than Elvis plays every first Saturday at Radio Radio, and The Hot Seats join the Cousin Brothers on stage May 16th.

Elsewhere in the lineup, fans of punk music will want to see The Vibrators, JJ Pearson and Latex Novelties on May 5th. Indie rock enthusiasts should take note of a few show on this lineup - The Handcuffs and Red Light Driver play May 9th, Stereo Deluxe, Records Record Records and Miggs play May 14th, and Rosewood Thieves and Everything, Now! take the stage June 25th. Other shows include Bella Morte and Ego Likeness May 12th, Meiko and Cory Chisel on May 13th, Born Again Floozies on May 30th, and Girl In A Coma and Miss Derringer June 25th. Finally, take note of the Heart In Education Teacher Outreach benefit show taking place May 15th. It's a good cause that pairs Indiana teachers with Honduran schools, and the benefit features a couple of acts that don't play around here often - We're Not Squibnocket and The Roosters.

Fans of jazz should stop by Maria's Pizza for live jazz every Friday night with Frank Glover and Claude Sifferlen, and those wanting a bigger jazz sound can stop by Swing Night every second and fourth Friday at the Fountain Square Theater. Finally, remember that Deano's Vino offers great acoustic music every weekend, along with the El Floundero Dub Club DJs every Thursday night.