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Just in Time for the Holidays, Straight No Chaser Comes to Indy

Just in Time for the Holidays, Straight No Chaser Comes to Indy
Acapella group Straight No Chaser is coming to Indianapolis! The group, consisting of 10 students, was founded in 1996 at IU Bloomington. Their name was inspired by American jazz pianist Theolonious Monk  The original members were founder Dan Ponce, Randy Stine, Charlie Mechling, Steve Morgan, Jerome Collins, Dave Roberts, Walter Chase, Mike Itkoff, Patrick Hachey and Kevin Caroll.   The group... 

Tis the Season…for Santa Slam!

Tis the Season...for Santa Slam!
Okay, corny, I know… But you know that every Christmas season… after the christmas lights, anticipation of presents and the impending food baby that you will have from overeating at the family Christmas dinner….holiday concerts are what you look forward to! And fear not…WNOU 100.9′s annual Santa Slam is nearly here! This year’s lineup includes Kaci Battaglia (“Crazy... 

Saving Abel Rocks the Murat…But Newbie “Taddy Porter” Leaves an Impression

Saving Abel Rocks the Murat...But Newbie
I walked into the Murat asking myself why the hell I’m there at 6:30 knowing quite well that Saving Abel doesn’t take to the stage until about 9. No offense to the openers, but I was there to see the headliners…but it turns out the openers opener was the band to see. New to the music scene, “Taddy Porter” left an impression. Sure, Pop Evil and Red both screamed and shreiked... 

Saving Abel at the Murat TONIGHT!

Saving Abel at the Murat TONIGHT!
Rock band Saving Abel will be performing at the Murat Egyptian Room TONIGHT. The night will start with openers Red, Pop Evil & Tabby Porter, followed by Saving Abel to finish the show. Three singles-”Addicted”, “18 Days” and “Drowning (Face Down)”- from the band’s most recent album, Saving Abel, have have peaked on US rock charts. “Addicted”... 

Warning: Teen Hysteria to Break Out in Indianapolis Tonight

Warning: Teen Hysteria to Break Out in Indianapolis Tonight
One of Disney’s biggest prodigies will be hitting Indianapolis tonight [-ugh, traffic is going to be insane.] Disney’s Hannah Montana star and daughter of Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Cyrus will be taking to the stage at Conseco Fieldhouse. Cyrus first saw success through her show Hannah Montana for which she then released a soundtack CD. Her solo music career began in 2007 when she released... 

The Cat is Back!

The Cat is Back!
Yusuf Islam is going on tour for the first time in 33 years, and will be kicking off his tour on Sunday, November 15. You may, of course, be asking “Who the hell is Yusuf Islam?” Born as Steven Demetre Georgiou, Yuseff Islam was once know as another name: Cat Stevens. After converting to Islam and changing his name, Yusuf Islam slipped into the shadows and hasn’t been heard on... 

Former American Idol Contestant Kellie Pickler Coming to Indy!

Former American Idol Contestant Kellie Pickler Coming to Indy!
Country star Kellie Pickler was a contestant on American Idol’s 5th season where she finished in 6th place. Despite the fact that she didn’t even make it to top 3, Pickler has done quite well for herself. She signed on to a lable in 2006, and released her debut album Small Town Girl that same year. Since then, she’s had 3 singles reach the Billboard Hot County Songs charts-”Red... 

Oops, She Did It Again…

Oops, She Did It Again...
Britney Spears caught lip synching!! What? You’re not shocked? Can’t imagine why. Now, don’t get me wrong. I support Britney’s comeback after a hellish time in the tabloids (and I’m sure it was just as hellish for her to be in them, as it was for us to see her antics in them), but the girl just can’t do anything right, can she? So here’s the skinny: Britney... 

Straight No Chaser!

Straight No Chaser!
I have got to say…this group is probably THE coolest thing to come out of Indy since…well, okay fine…. EVER. Straight No Chaser is an a capella group formed in 1996 at IU in Bloomington. The group’s 1998 recording of “The 12 Days of Christmas” went viral and reached 10,000,000, catching the eye of Craig Kallman, the CEO of Atlanta Records, who offered them a 5-year... 

Papa Roach + Jet at Ghoulish Eve TONIGHT!

Papa Roach + Jet at Ghoulish Eve TONIGHT!
Don’t forget! Papa Roach and Jet are co-headlining a US tour! They will be performing TONIGHT at x103′s Ghoulish Eve!  X103′s Ghoulish Eve Papa Roach + Jet Murat Egyptian Room TONIGHT 8PM Buy tickets HERE or at the Murat Box Office! Don’t miss out on this amazing show! Share and Enjoy:  Read More →


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