Who We Are!

Owner: Rob Gough  - rob@indyconcerts.com

Marketing Director – Barrett Young – editor@indyconcerts.com

Publishing Manager: Eric Santana - eric@indyconcerts.com

Writer: Drew Tharp

Writer: Hiba Suleman

Writer: Mark Bastin

Writer: Ashlie Kolb

Writer: Josh Lauritsen

Writer: Justin Alley

Writer: Greg Winget

Writer: Crystal Tieszen

Writer: Bryan Johnson

Writer: Candace Nicholson

Writer: Amanda Massoud

Photographer: Melissa Brewer

Photographer: Raymon Guajardo

Web Designer/Photographer: Adam Yale

Photographer: Brittney Palencer

Event Coordinator: Sara Bell

IndyConcerts is the place to find everything you need to connect to the music world in Indianapolis and the surrounding areas! We update the website every single business day, several times per day. We give you all the information on upcoming concerts and shows in Indy. We also publish band/artist interviews, review concerts, and give album reviews. You can also find music news on some of your favorite celebrities. Check Upcoming Shows for details on any show you want. Also you can get tickets to your concerts and shows through us. We are always adding new stuff so be sure to check back often and please tell your friends about us!!

Also if theres a concert you know of thats not on our site just shoot us an email and we’ll get it up there.

ROB GOUGH – OWNER

Hometown: Indianapolis, IN

Hobbies/Interests: Entrepreneurship, Traveling, Concerts, Working Out and Racing

College: Indiana University, Kelley School of Business

Favorite Quotes: “Carpe diem”, “Begin each day as if it was on purpose.”, “Dream as if you’ll live forever, live as if you’ll die tomorrow.”, “You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who can do nothing for them or to them.” – Malcom Forbes, Time is Luck

Favorite Bands/Artists: Bands from Indianapolis of course.

Current Favorite Bands/Artists: Counting Crows

When do you listen to music the most?: At the office or while driving.

If you had to pick the name of your own band what would it be?: Anything’s Possible

Favorite instrument to play or listen to?: Saxophone or Guitar

Favorite food: Steak

If you could go anywhere for vacation where would you go?: Australia

If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be?: Hawaii

If you could meet anyone alive or dead who would it be?: John D. Rockefeller

Three things you cannot live without: My family, God, Oxygen

Wrap up your personality in one word: Driven

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Eric Santana – Writer/Publication Manager/Whatever

Hometown: Tipton, Indiana

College: None

Hobbies/Interests: Watching movies, discovering new music, spending time with the family, meeting new people and just enjoying life.

Favorite Quote: I have a few – “Never let a dark past cloud a bright future.” “History will be good to me, for I intend to write it.” – Winston Churchill.

Favorite Band/Artist: Lostprophets, Linkin Park, Anberlin, Sevendust, Lifehouse, Garth Brooks, Reba, Midtown, Avenged Sevenfold, John Mayer, Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Queen, Colbie Caillat, Michael Buble, Michael Jackson, Faith No More, Goo Goo Dolls, AC/DC, Journey, 30 Seconds to Mars, AFI, Brad Paisley, Breaking Benjamin, Coheed and Cambria, plus many many MANY more. I generally love all types of music.

When do you listen to music the most?: In the car or in the shower.

Favorite place to sing?: My car. I used to love Karaoke nights on Wednesdays down in Indy, but since they stopped doing it at my bar, I stopped going. Plus – No one judges you for singing like a fool in your car.

If You Had to Pick the Name of Your Own Band, What Would it Be?: Decapitated Squirrel

Favorite instrument to play or listen to?: Used to play guitar. Thanks to Rock Band, I now know some drum work and like to play them every now and again. What I love to listen to is piano music and whole orchestras. There’s something completely soothing about hearing all those sounds at once.

Favorite food?: Pizza. No, seriously – I freaking love Pizza. There are a few places in Indy I love to go to specifically, but I don’t yet receive checks for promoting them.

If you could go anywhere for vacation where would you go?: Europe. Specifically England and Germany. I guess the rest isn’t bad either, but I just love the history you can see over seas.

If you could be a fruit, which would you be and why?: An Orange – Because then I would be the center of a bunch of lame puns.

If you could live anywhere else in the world where would it be?: England (Heard the Pubs are phenomenal) or New York because that’s where all the action is.

Three things you can NOT live without?: Movies – Because it was my first love and you can just lose yourself for a few hours as a story unfolds before you, My Xbox – Because it’s just so freaking fun to play plus I watch Hi-Def movies on it, and my Fiancée and Daughter – Because they really are my whole world.

Wrap up your personality in one word: Eclectic.

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DREW THARP – STAFF WRITER

Hometown: Zionsville, Indiana

Hobbies/Interests: School, sports (basketball, soccer and fantasy football), music, writing, video games/movies/TV, wasting time.

College: Indiana University

Favorite Bands/Artists: John Mayer, Jack Johnson, Amos Lee, Dave Barnes, Gabe Dixon Band, Marc Broussard, Jon McLaughlin, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, James Morrison, Joshua Radin, Kanye West, John Legend, David McMillin, Marc Cohn, Coldplay, Death Cab for Cutie, David Ryan Harris, Eric Hutchinson, Hootie & The Blowfish, and a million more — the list goes on and on.

When do you listen to music the most?: While working at my desk or walking around campus.

Favorite place to sing?: Anywhere I can annoy my roommate with Taylor Swift songs.

Favorite instrument to play or listen to?: I’m trying to learn to play the guitar, so anyone who can do that well gets some respect from me.

Favorite food: Spaghetti

Favorite vacation spot: Lake Leelanau, Michigan

If you could be a fruit, which would you be and why?: Watermelon — it’s delicious.

If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be?: Anywhere without winter.

Three things you can not live without?: Air, water and food.

What is one song you feel was written for you?: “Bad” by Michael Jackson.

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HIBA SULEMAN – STAFF WRITER

Hometown: Born in Avanel, New Jersey, but I consider Indy my hometown!

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, playing football, doing outdoorsy things, talking….=P

College: IUPUI!

Favorite Quote: Oh I have so many….”If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there.” CS Lewis

Favorite Band/Artist: C O L D P L A Y

When do you listen to music the most?: Driving in my car, or studying/doing homework!

Favorite place to sing?: Anywhere! But mostly my car

Favorite instrument to play or listen to?: The triangle…..NOT. Acoustic Guitar

Favorite food?: Pasta

If you could go anywhere for vacation where would you go?: The Mediterranean!

If you could be a fruit, which would you be and why?: A pineapple….because I’m rough and sharp on the outside, but a sweet softie on the

inside (that was clever, don’t lie.)

If you could live anywhere else in the world where would it be?: Bavaria, Germany…’why’ you ask? Because my dream is to live in a castle…and not just ANY castle…but THE castle:Neuschwanstein Castle [the real-life castle that the Disney's Magic Kingdom castle was based off of.]

Three things you can NOT live without?: My cellphone, My laptop, and my chapstick

Wrap up your personality in one word: fun-loving! (okay its hyphenated…it counts!)

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ADAM YALE – WEB DESIGNER / PHOTOGRAPHER

Hometown: Marion, In

Hobbies/Interests: Design, Music, Photography, Motorcycles, Disc Golf

College: Indiana University

Favorite Quote: “If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.”

Favorite Band/Artist: Black Crowes, Oasis, Radiohead, Zeppelin, Wolfmother

When do you listen to music the most?: Driving & working

Favorite place to sing?: With a guitar in hand

Favorite instrument to play or listen to?: Guitar

Favorite food?: Too many to list

If you could go anywhere for vacation where would you go?: The island in the movie “The Beach.”

If you could live anywhere else in the world where would it be?: Anywhere warmer than Indiana

Three things you can NOT live without?: MacBook Pro, iPhone, music

Wrap up your personality in one word: Focused

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MARK BASTIN – WRITER

Hometown: Bloomington, In – currently reside in Greenwood, In

Hobbies/Interests: Music as it’s my consuming passion, I enjoy riding my mountain bike, roller skating, NFL, Motocross, and every concert I can make. Writing has long been a hobby in writing lyrics and short stories. Writing a screenplay is on for 2010.

Favorite Quote: “Never give up on something that you can’t go a day without thinking about!”

Favorite Band/Artist: Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Doyle Bramhall, Jonny Lang, Buddy guy, Lenny Kravitz, Joe Bonamassa, Tyler Bryant, Collective Soul, Nickelback, and the list goes on… I love discovering new blues oriented guitar talent and those traditional blues artists you don’t hear on mainstream media.

When do you listen to music the most?: At home or in the car but it’s playing 24/7 even as I sleep.

Favorite place to sing?: Car or karaoke.

Favorite instrument to play or listen? I’m a beginner guitarist, love guitar oriented blues-rock and Saxophone.

Favorite food: Pasta

Favorite vacation spot: Vegas

If you could be a fruit, which would you be and why?: An apple, juicy and sweet. It’s my favorite color (red) and was the forbidden fruit!

If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be?: Austin, Tx

If you could meet anyone alive or dead, who would it be?: Robert Johnson

Three things you can not live without?: Family, Music, Chocolate, and my Palm Pre’.

What is one song you feel was written for you?: “Love is Alive” by Gary Wright

Wrap up your personality in one word: Passionate

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ASHLIE KOLB – WRITER

Hometown: Grew up on a farm in Illinois.

Hobbies/Interests: TV Hosting & covering country music.  I love it!

College: University of Illinois – Masters Degree in Broadcast Journalism

Favorite Quote:  ”Dreams only come true when the dreamer takes action.” – Unknown

Favorite Bands/Artists: True singer-songwriters

When do you listen to music the most?:  On the road, I love my XM radio subscription!

Favorite place to sing?: In the car.  I sound good until you turn the radio down

Favorite instrument to play or listen to?:  Nothing beats listening to a singer-songwriter on an acoustic guitar.

Favorite food: Anything Italian or Mexican

Favorite vacation spot: Sarasota, FL.

If you could be a fruit, which would you be and why?: An orange, people love ‘em!

If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be?:  Nashville, TN – nothing beats the weather & Southern hospitality.

If you could meet anyone alive or dead, who would it be?:  Johnny Cash

Three things you can not live without?: music, my Macbook, & my family

Wrap up your personality in one word: Unpredictable

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JOSH LAURITSEN – Writer

Hometown: Lizton

Hobbies/Interests: music, writing, movies, sleeping, the travel channel

College: IUPUI

Favorite Quotes: “I don’t believe in elitism.  I don’t think the audience is this dumb person lower than me.  I am the audience”-Quentin Tarantino

Overall Favorite Bands/Artists: most types of rock/metal/alternative/indie/hardcore/punk/old school rap/etc. etc. etc.

Current Favorite Bands/Artists: Haste The Day, Rise Against, Korn, Underoath, Green Day, Margot & the Nuclear So and So’s, Mindless Self Indulgence, As I Lay Dying, Norma Jean, The Shins, The Chariot, The Beatles, Taking Back Sunday, Rage Against the Machine, Flogging Molly, Beastie Boys, Jay-Z, Linkin Park, Johnny Cash, Fair Fjola, Killswitch Engage, The Devil Wears Prada, and this list trails off…I’ll listen to anything at least once

When do you listen to music the most?: my car (usually singing as loud as I can) or walking to class (because listening to cars drive by is boring)

If you had to pick the name of your own band what would it be?: The

Favorite instrument to play or listen to?: keytar…seriously though, drums are cool and so is piano or bagpipes.  I used to play saxophone, now I just mess around on guitar

Favorite food: edible kind, but probably Chinese if I had to choose

If you could go anywhere for vacation where would you go?: South Korea

If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be?: anywhere not surrounded by corn, fields, flatlands, and my old high school

If you could meet anyone alive or dead who would it be?: Hunter S. Thompson

Three things you cannot live without: ipod, phone, water

Wrap up your personality in one word: interesting (yeah I know, it’s not very original but I can’t think of anything else)

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JUSTIN ALLEY – Writer

Hometown: Greenfield, Indiana

Hobbies/Interests: writing, reading, playing sports of any kind, playing music of any kind, painting, and drawing,

College: Full Sail University

Favorite Quotes: Your mind is like a parachute, it only works when its open. -Frank Zappa-

Overall Favorite Bands/Artists: i could never ever decide

Current Favorite Bands/Artists: Pierce the Veil, the Fall of Troy, Foxy Shazam, Manchester Orchestra, Bring Me The Horizon, the Chariot, and so many more

When do you listen to music the most?: almost all the time

If you had to pick the name of your own band what would it be?: the Badger Elite

Favorite instrument to play or listen to?: i love equally the guitar, bass, ukelele, and piano

Favorite food: tacos

If you could go anywhere for vacation where would you go?: Abiza, Spain

If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be?: probably Hawaii

If you could meet anyone alive or dead who would it be?: Bob Marley

Three things you cannot live without: My instruments, My Family, and Nourishment

Wrap up your personality in one word: Alive

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GREG WINGET – Writer

Hometown: Diamond Bar, CA/Carmel, IN

Hobbies/Interests: Playing, writing, studying and talking about music. I’m an avid reader, movie buff, and always enjoy a fine whiskey. Oh, also, I like going to concerts. Surprised?

College: Indiana University (’10)

Favorite quote: New knowledge is the most valuable commodity on Earth. The more truth we have to work with, the richer we become. (Kurt Vonnegut)

Favorite band/artist: You really want me to choose? Here’s a (relatively) short list of artists I dig a lot:

Neil Young, MF Doom, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Sufjan Stevens, Radiohead, Tortoise, My Morning Jacket, Fela Kuti (& sons), Queens of the Stone Age, Broken Social Scene, Gorillaz, Jaga Jazzist, Dungen, Witch, Grizzly Bear, Modest Mouse, The Tallest Man on Earth, Bon Iver, Earthless, Pink Floyd, Hawkwind, Beck, Boards of Canada, Built to Spill, Fleet Foxes, John Coltrane, Earthless

When do you listen to music the most: While driving or while writing. And in the majority of other situations.

Favorite place to sing: On stage.

If you had to pick the name of your own band what would it be?: I have had to, so here are a few names I’ve performed under: Spacesuit, Waves in Time, Sequoia, Petrified Forest.

Favorite instrument to play or listen to: Of the instruments I play well (tenor sax and guitar), I can’t say that I have a preference.  However, I can say that I’ve never had as much fun playing anything as I’ve had playing the cowbell.

Favorite food: Sushi.

Favorite vacation spot: Space.

If you could be a fruit, which would you be and why?: An osage-orange. Humans wouldn’t be able to eat me, but would want me around anyway for my amazing ability to drive away spiders.

If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be?: I haven’t been enough places in the world to effectively make this decision, but as long as I have mountains, an ocean and interesting people around, that’s good enough for me. So, definitely not Indiana.

If you could meet anyone alive or dead who would it be?: Frank Zappa. Or Hunter S. Thompson.

Three things you cannot live without: Air, food, water.

Wrap up your personality in one word: Uh… eclectic. No, wait… balanced. Or maybe… indecisive.

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Crystal Tieszen: Writer

Hometown: Chesterton, In

Hobbies/Interest: I really like to write short stories, scripts and lyrics in my spare time, I enjoy museums. I am a big movie fan. I enjoy swimming and bike riding.

College: I am Junior/Senior cusper at good old IUPUI (Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis) with a Major in Journalism and a Minor in Music.

Favorite quote: “If you treat a man as he is, he will remain as he is. If you treat a man as he should be he will and can become what he should be.”, “I have made every mistake perfectly.”, “ No day but today”

Favorite band/artist: I have a bunch but my all-time favorite band is Thursday, I also love Taking Back Sunday, Sara Bareilles, Brand New, The Beatles, The Doors, and Bob Dylan amongst many more.

When do you listen to music the most: When I am working on something, cleaning, or surfing the web, or when I need to get my emotions out.

Favorite place to sing: In my car!

If you had to pick the name of your own band what would it be: Hope Dies Last

Favorite instrument to play or listen to: Guitar

Favorite food: Bread and butter

Favorite vacation spot: New Mexico

If you could be a fruit, which would you be and why: A tomato because I am yummy and I am both a fruit and a veggie lol!

If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be?: Ireland or Greece

If you could meet anyone alive or dead who would it be?: Sara Barellies, Bob Dylan, Geoff or Tom from Thursday, and Abraham Lincoln.

Three things you cannot live without: Eyeliner, Computer, Phone full of music

Wrap up your personality in one word: Versatile

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Bryan Johnson: Staff Writer

Hometown: Columbia City, Indiana

Hobbies/Interest: Finding new music, recording music, drumming, watching live music, writing fiction, being a bad-ass in virtual worlds, kittens (adorable ones and adorably ugly ones), the New York Giants, urban bike rides.

College: BA in English from Purdue University

Favorite Quote: “If you’re going to be crazy, you have to get paid for it or else you’ll get locked up.” -Hunter S. Thompson

Favorite Band/Artist: The Flaming Lips, Neutral Milk Hotel, Menomena, The Black Keys, Miles Davis, countless others.

When do you listen to music the most?: All day, every day, but most often when I’m working or playing video games or organizing or driving or relaxing before bed.

Favorite place to sing: In my apartment when it’s completely empty (except for the cat).

If you had to pick the name of your own band, what would it be?: It would be a Twisted Sister cover band called Farty Daughter.

Favorite instrument to play or listen to: Drums

Favorite Food: Beef stroganoff

Favorite Vacation Spot: I don’t really get many opportunities to go on vacation, but I’d love to go to the Pacific Northwest.

If you could be a fruit, which would you be and why?: Orange, because nothing rhymes with it.

If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be?: Oregon

If you could meet anyone, alive or dead, who would it be?: John Updike

Three things you could not live without: My computer, my drum set, and my stereo.

Wrap up your personality in one word: Sedentary

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Candace Nicholson: Staff Writer

Hometown: Indianapolis, IN

Hobbies/Interest: Reading, dancing, road trips, whitewater rafting, museums, theater, film festivals (anything to do with arts & culture)

College: Kentucky State University

Favorite quote: Those who hear not the music, think the dancer’s mad.  –Unknown

Favorite band/artist: Etta James, Harry Connick Jr., India.Arie, Prince, The Dixie Chicks, Anthony Hamilton, Lenny Kravitz, Garth Brooks, Mary J. Blige, Bif Naked, Cree Summer, Melissa Etheridge, Gladys Knight, Sam Cooke, Joss Stone, Missy Elliott, Wyclef Jean, Travis Tritt, Jill Scott, Weird Al Yankovic (Yeah, I’m all over the place.)

When do you listen to music the most: In my car, anytime of the day

Favorite place to sing: In my kitchen when no one else is around to hear my voice crack

If you had to pick the name of your own band what would it be: My Fortune Cookie Had No Fortune

Favorite instrument to play or listen to: To play: Violin; To listen to: Piano, Cello

Favorite food: Shrimp Jambalaya

Favorite vacation spot: None because I never go to the same place twice!!

If you could be a fruit, which would you be and why: An orange because it comes with its own natural shell and may be a bit too overwhelming for the average palette.

If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be?: I don’t know. I’m still looking for that place.

If you could meet anyone alive or dead who would it be?: Fred Astaire

Three things you cannot live without: Music, sunshine and a library full of books (I know that’s cheating! )

Wrap up your personality in one word: Frenetic

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Amanda Massoud: Staff Writer

Hometown: Sydney, Australia

Hobbies/Interest: Reading, music, hanging out with mates and travelling

College: Macquarie University

Favorite quote: “I think therefore I am”

Favorite band/artist: Linkin Park, Birds of Tokyo, Jack Johnson, Sia, Goldfrapp, Gotye, Delphic, Bloody Beetroots, Angus and Julia Stone, Sparkadia, Deadmau5, Temper Trap, Wavves, Mumford and Sons, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Lisa Mitchel, Sarah Blasko, Massive Attack, DJ Tiesto, Sebastian Ingrosso, Lifehouse and SO many more!

When do you listen to music the most: Every moment I can, but mostly when I’m in bed…can’t fall asleep without it!

Favorite place to sing: When I’m driving home from work in the summer with the windows rolled down and the music on full ball. I’m pretty sure I annoy most drivers stopped next to me on red lights thanks to my habit.

If you had to pick the name of your own band what would it be: Beware! (Because I’m sure it must be a pretty terrible band if they’ve let me join.)

Favorite instrument to play or listen to: The guitar, but only listen, I am unfortunately instrumentally challenged. I would love to have another shot at it though…with fair warning.

Favorite food: Indian or Thai food, and of coarse anything home cooked

Favorite vacation spot: Lebanon, I have quite a lot of family there so it’s always good to see them when I get the chance to.

If you could be a fruit, which would you be and why: Probably a mango, cause it’s a mess just like life but you love every moment of it anyway!

If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be: I’d have to say Europe (preferably London) because when you get bored, you can just take a quick train ride to a different country.

If you could meet anyone alive or dead who would it be: Michael Foucault or Kafka

Three things you cannot live without: Music, food and friends

Wrap up your personality in one word: Eclectic (still deciding whether that’s a good or bad thing, definitely entertaining though)