Local Music

By: Ryan Williams

Radio Radio brings in some big names throughout September and October, including the return of rockabilly vampire Unknown Hinson on September 19th, English rockers New Model Army on September 28th, and En Esch (formerly of Pigface and KMFDM) and Slick Idiot on October 4th. Local favorites Mandy Marie and the Cool Hand Lukes host a CD release party on September 26th, and Born Again Floozies return October 17th. Other shows of note include F.U.Z.Z. on September 11th, The Dynamites with Soulove Universe on September 24th, and the Rosewood Thieves with The Dead Trees on September 27th. From industrial rock to rockabilly, from soul to indie, this lineup has it covered. Ticket prices and show times are available at futureshock.net.

The Vollrath Tavern hosts an eclectic collection of indie rock in September, including Sleeping in The Aviary, Amo Joy, Icarus Himself, and Grandpal Jookabox on September 5th, The Dockers and Applecore on September 24th (good for fans of loud punk music) and Chicago rocker Detholz! on September 25th. Shows are being added all the time, so check out vollrathindy.com for more information.

Big Car Gallery brings together musicians from Tonos Triad, Shiny Black Shirt and Mana2 to create a spontaneous, live soundtrack to the classic silent film version of "Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde" on October 28th. It's a free show, just in time for Halloween. Find out more at bigcar.org.

You can always find great acoustic music at Deano's Vino every weekend, and Maria's Pizza features jazz on Friday and Saturday nights. Finally, don't forget swing nights at the Fountain Square Theater every second and fourth Friday nights.

Southeast Music News

By: Ryan Williams

Radio Radio’s packed summer calendar includes a visit from the Adrian Belew Power Trio on July 19th. Belew has recorded and performed with everybody from David Bowie to Frank Zappa to King Crimson, and his prolific solo career has extended over decades. This is a can’t miss show. July also features visits from buzz bands Dead Confederate and Bad Veins on July 14th, alt-country favorites Those Darlins with Jascha on July 16th, and Cursive on July 27th. The month rounds out with the first of the La Vida Variety series on July 31st. August finds the Born Again Floozies returning on the 1st, a free show from Chris Merritt on August 7th, the Vulgar Boatmen, Large Damaging Hail and the Last Digit on August 14th, the Gen Con afterparty with goth fixtures Cruciform Injection on the 15th, and the Wood Brothers on the 18th. These are just the highlights, though. Check out Radio Radio’s calendar at http://futureshock.net.

Deano’s Vino continues to present great acoustic music on the weekends, including Luke Austin Daughtery on July 17th, Jason Hathaway on the 18th, the Shirtless Biddles on the 24th, New Augusta on the 25th, and an album release party for Adam Rosborough on the 31st.

Don’t forget about Swing Night every second and fourth Fridays at the Fountain Square Theater, and there’s live jazz at Maria’s Pizza every Friday night.

Enjoy!

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.

Southeast Music News

By: Ryan Williams

Now that Fountain Square is thawing a bit, you can expect more great music to come back to the area. Radio Radio leads off with a great bill on March 6th, featuring The Hard Lessons, My Dear Disco, Javelins, and Great Lakes Myth Society. On March 21st, they feature Brian McGee and The Hollow Speed with Mandy Marie and the Cool Hand Lukes.

Big Car Gallery has one musical event on their calendar, but it's a big one. The entire evening on March 6th is devoted to electronic music and experimental video projects. Expect to see and hear a display you wouldn't ordinarily find on your First Friday outings. And I mean that in a good way.

Sam's Saloon has a packed schedule this spring, kicking off March 4th with Smoke Ring and Bob Wayne and the Outlaw Carnies. From there, indie rock fans should put the March 6th show from the Moon Buggie Kids and The Dig on their calendars, along with the Heavy Hometown, One Happy Island, Sam Eakin and Turophile show on March 14th and The Chairs on March 21st. Fans of a harder style of rock should look for the Devil To Pay, STATE and Admiral of Black show on March 12th and Cursed For Manners and Broken Equilibrium on March 27th. From there, Sam's Saloon switches over to alt-country shows with Nightjar on March 28th, Roothog on April 10th, Ribbonpigeon on April 18th, and Husky Burnette on April 25th. Finally fans of punk will want to check out The Bass Line Bums on April 3rd and Versificators and Bantha Fodder on April 11th.

Deano's Vino continues to host acoustic and jazz music on the weekends, and Maria's Pizza features live jazz on Friday nights. Finally, remember the Fountain Square Theater's Swing Nights on every second and fourth Friday. Enjoy!

Southeast Music News

Southeast Music News

By: Ryan Williams

Think of the first couple months as a recuperation period. A lot of bands leave the road to record or recover from their winter shows, and club attendance usually shrink a little as people regain their energy following the holidays. That said, there are still some great shows coming up in the Fountain Square area, so get your sleep and get back out there.

Radio Radio starts the new year with rockabilly powerhouses Bigger Than Elvis on Saturday, January 3rd. L.A.-based roots rocker James Intveld comes to town January 5th, and vaudevillian indie rockers Born Again Floozies return to the stage on January 17th.

Sam's Saloon brings in the roots rock of Kory Quinn and the Comrades with Ten Foot Band on January 2nd. There's also a big showcase featuring shoegaze favorites Yuki, eclectic rockers 83 Feet, Freddie T and The People and Nidus on January 17th. Other acts rounding out the month include The Marionette Resistance on January 9th, The Highway and Fairview on January 10th, the Woodbox Gang on January 16th, and ATHENS! on the 30th. Nidus returns February 21st, and Avero plays February 27th.

Remember that Deano's Vino features acoustic rock, folk and jazz music every weekend, and it's Swing Night at the Fountain Square Theater every 2nd and 4th Friday. Enjoy, and Happy New Year.

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.