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Concert Review: The Black Crowes Croweology at Old National Centre
As the evening’s event started the smell of incense filled the air with dim light covering the room and a stage background scrolling images to set the mood. The night showcased the bands previous eight studio albums which are also some of the songs on their current 20 year anthology “Croweology” released on August 3rd. Chris Robinson still sporting a full beard kicked the acoustic...
Concert Preview: The Black Crowes at the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
Tonight at the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre will be a walk down memory lane for many attending The Black Crowes performance. Their tour which comes to Indy days after the release of their 9th studio album covers a variety of material although their new cd is an acoustic album with songs spanning their first six albums. The tour being named “Say Goodnight To The Bad Guys” is once...
A big week for local guitar sensation Zakk Knight!
Coming into this week Zakk Knight had his first days of school to focus on and now his focus expands to include a television appearance on the Indy Style morning show on WISH TV channel 8 on Friday and his second appearance at Bean Blossom Blues, Brews, & BBQ in Morgantown Indiana this Saturday. It’s especially big since Zakk is 16 yrs old and opens Saturday’s event with Kenny Wayne...
Indiana blues guitarist Mike Milligan to perform with Double Trouble in Nashville August 27th.
On the 20th anniversary of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s passing members of Stevie’s band Double Trouble have organized a reunion show to be held at 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville, Tennessee on Friday August 27th. Kokomo native Mike Milligan was invited to perform along with other guest musicians with actor/musician Jeff Daniels opening the nights event with his own acoustic set. Mike is a local...
Concert Review: Grady Champion brings high energy to the Slippery Noodle
For many unfamiliar with blues, the names listed as performers at the Slippery Noodle have little familiarity but for those who attend the live shows the names become embedded in their memories from the performance witnessed. The same happened on Thursday as Grady Champion passed through town stopping at Indiana’s oldest blues club. Grady is a seasoned performer with a feather under his cap....
Wes Jeans with special guest Smoke Wagon at Birdy’s Bar & Grill August 18th!
Wes Jeans will perform at Birdy’s Bar & grill Wednesday August 18th with special guest Smoke Wagon. Doors open at 7pm with Smoke Wagon kicking off the night at 8pm and Wes Jeans taking the stage at 9:30pm. Cover is $7 at the door for a show you won’t want to miss!
Wes Jeans hails from the state...
Indianapolis Concert Review: Edwin McCain at Birdy’s Bar & Grill
After his appearance on the Bob and Tom Show earlier that morning Edwin appeared in front of his tour bus to greet a few people after the line of fans had filtered in the door at Birdy’s Bar & Grill awaiting the show to begin. Among those people were Scott Sands and Dave Smiley from WZPL, both friends with Edwin as he has made guest DJ appearances on their station among his many radio...
Indy based Max Allen Band to open for Santana / Winwood!
The Max Allen Band
July 7th at Verizon Wireless Music Center in Noblesville Indiana not only marks the return of Santana & Steve Winwood to Verizon, it’s the Max Allen Band’s first time opening for the mega stars! Max is no ordinary local band as he’s already traveled most of the country touring and he’s opened or performed with such acts as Dickey Betts, Umphrey’s...
Indianapolis Concert Preview: Come See The Future Of Rock & Roll!
Appearing this Friday at the Slippery Noodle in Indianapolis is one of today’s brightest guitar talents and one you won’t want to miss. Tyler Bryant moved to Nashville last year to write his own music and be in the middle of the Nashville music scene. What sets him apart from others in the area is his current song “Who I Am” which is on the latest Guitar Hero Game, a documentary...
From The Vault: Bramhall – Jellycream
Because so much great music goes by us I feel the need to point out music when it’s worthy of praise so “From The Vault” is born! Doyle Bramhall II will perform at this weekends Crossroads Guitar Festival and I’ll have more on that event next week. For those unaware Doyle shares front man honors with Charlie Sexton in the rock band Arc Angels who have two albums to their...
Indianapolis Concert Preview: Edwin McCain at Birdy’s Bar & Grill Thursday June 24th!
Chances are you’ve heard Edwin on the radio with such hits as I’ll Be, Solitude, or I Could Not Ask For More. Or you’ve heard him on the Bob and Tom Show or as a guest DJ on WZPL in Indy. Now’s your chance to hear him live, up close and personal, at Birdy’s Bar & Grill. Edwin has a new release titled “The Best Of Edwin McCain” available at the show or...
Indianapolis Concert Review: Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat
You missed it!! I’m not kidding!! you missed one incredible show at the Slippery Noodle Thursday June 17th. I came into the night knowing Jim was a great guitar player and that he has been George Thorogood’s guitar player for 10 years but what I didn’t know is what came from the back stage that evening. Jim’s performance was nothing less than amazing! His band played as any...
Indy Concerts will be attending Crossroads Guitar Festival!!
We’ll have complete coverage of this event with lots of photos to share of some of the worlds greatest blues-rock guitarists. This will be the third and final Crossroads event. The first was held in Dallas and the second in Chicago where the event returns for 2010. Crossroads is a charity event which benefits Crossroads Centre Antiqua, which provides treatment for alcohol and other drug...
Indianapolis Concert Preview: Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat July 17th at the Slippery Noodle.
Bad To The Bone, I Drink Alone, Who Do You Love, One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer? All songs you’ve heard from George Thorogood & the Destroyers right? Then you’ve heard Jim Suhler as he’s toured and recorded with George as his guitarist for over nine years and he’s touring to share his own music with you now. Catch Jim Suhler and his band Monkey Beat on stage at...





