Author: Josh Lauritsen

14 Mar. 2011

A Review: Haste The Day farewell show at the Egyptian Room


In 2001, a group of friends gathered at Carmel High School for a show in front of just a handful. Ten years later, members old and new all gather for one last hurrah at the Egyptian Room at Old National Centre in front of a sell out crowd. After a decade of non-stop touring, five …

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12 Mar. 2011

A Review: Flogging Molly’s Green 17 Tour at the Egyptian Room


Sure St. Patrick’s Day is next week, but for the many that came out to the Egyptian Room Thursday night, our favorite Irish holiday came a few days early. Flogging Molly’s Guinness-stained countdown to St. Patrick’s Day–better known as the “Green 17 Tour–has brought them back to the Egyptian Room at Old National Centre.  Of …

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11 Mar. 2011

Hard Rock Finals:…and then there was 1


Three bands enter; two walk away; one walks away with the shot of a lifetime. So whose side are you on? After three weeks, nine bands, countless hours spent promoting and even more spent practicing, it’s time to bid farewell to this year’s Hard Rock Battle of the Bands.  It’s been a great competition.  Our …

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09 Mar. 2011

After Party: Hang out with Haste The Day and more at the Elbow Room


Bummed that Haste The Day’s final show is in just a few days?  Waited too long to get a ticket?  Perhaps you did manage to snag a ticket but still wish there was a way to say “The Last Goodbye?” Thankfully, there is a way. The fun doesn’t have to stop when the last note …

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08 Mar. 2011

Hard Rock Battle of the Bands:…and then there were 3


They came; they saw; they rocked the Hard Rock to its very foundation. But like all great things, it must come to an end. That’s right, after three weeks of competition and some of the best talent around the Indy Music Scene, it’s time to farewell to this year’s battle of the bands.  Nine bands …

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07 Mar. 2011

Hard Rock Night 3: A wild and crazy qualifying round finale


One more night.  One show.  One champion. One chance to live a dream. After two weeks of qualifying rounds and six of the most talented bands around the scene, it’s time to start looking towards the finals.  Max Allen Band and Hero Jr. have already punched their tickets to the big dance.  While they sit …

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07 Mar. 2011

Indianapolis Concert: Flogging Molly’s Green 17 Tour at the Egyptian Room


Break out your dancing shoes and crack open a beer, Indy.  Celtic punk’s finest is counting down the days until our favorite Irish holiday the only way they can. Over the past 14 years, Flogging Molly has impressed both critics and fans alike by fusing punk rock with traditional Irish influences.  Yet amidst a laundry …

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03 Mar. 2011

Indianapolis Concert: Arcade Fire coming to The Lawn at White River State Park


Following their big win at this year’s Grammy Awards, it’s time to show the world why they deserve such an honor. In nearly 10 years together, Arcade Fire has impressed critics and entertained fans the world over with their multi-instrumental indie rock.  How have their efforts paid off?  With three albums, extensive touring, being featured …

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01 Mar. 2011

By A Thead presents: For Today and more at The Emerson


Sure, it’s probably not your grandparents’ gospel music, and don’t expect to hear any church choirs singing their songs anytime soon, but don’t write off the guys from For Today just yet. With a sound as brutal and ferocious as it is uplifting and spiritual, these Sioux Falls natives have only one goal: to spread …

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25 Feb. 2011

Night 2: Rocking the Hard Rock in 30 minutes or less


The Max Allen Band has punched their ticket to the finals.  While they prepare to enter battle once more, it’s time to do it all again.  Three more bands are on the bill tonight to compete for the opportunity of a lifetime.  All three were chosen specifically for what they bring to the table, what …

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