Author: Josh Lauritsen

31 May. 2010

Indianapolis Concert Review: X103 May Day 2010


It’s that time of year again.  When the eyes of the world are all fixated on our fair city.  Don Stuck said on his morning show earlier in the week that Indianapolis is the center of the universe during Memorial Day weekend.  Further inspection on this statement shows that he’s right. ZZ Top rocked Carb …

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28 May. 2010

Indianapolis Concert: Creed’s 20-10 Tour coming to Noblesville


Following their 2009 reunion tour, multi-platinum artists Creed are hitting the road again, but this time they’re offering something special for fans. We all know times are tough, and you don’t need someone like me to tell you that.  We can’t even turn on the TV and not hear something about how bad the economy …

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25 May. 2010

Indianapolis Concert: Right and Wrong all day music fest at The Emerson


Do you like local music?  Ever wanted to support these artists before they can one day hit it big, but never had the time to check them out?  It’s a common dilemma.  Those three local bands you support just happen to play every other day, and let’s face it, people have schedules and lives). Fear …

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22 May. 2010

Indianapolis Concert: Yard Dogs Road Show coming to The Vogue


Sword swallowers, hobo poetry, fire eaters, vaudeville, rock n’ roll, and we’re just scratching the surface. On paper, this sounds like some kind of circus, or maybe even a Kiss concert.  Actually, this is just a preview of what’s coming to a certain Broad Ripple night club featuring live music during the week. Over the …

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22 May. 2010

Indianapolis Concert: Xero Sum w/ special guests at The Emerson


You might have caught one of their shows around town in the past.  You might have seen them win Battle of Birdy’s in the past.  You might have even heard them on X103 once or twice. Now come see them play at The Emerson next month. Local favorites Xero Sum have been dominating the local …

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20 May. 2010

Indianapolis Concert: O.A.R. coming to The Lawn


They may be be every college student’s favorite band, but that hasn’t stopped this Maryland rock quintet from conquering the world. Or at least our airwaves. O.A.R. (Of A Revolution) has gone from promotion through word of mouth to being featured on Top 40 radio.  If that weren’t enough, they’ve also been featured in movies …

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19 May. 2010

Indianapolis Concert: Nickelback and the Dark Horse Tour


“We’re going out tonight To kick out every light Take anything we want Drink everything in sight We’ll go until the world stops turning While we burn it to the ground tonight”-Nickelback (“Burn It To the Ground”) With six albums and over 30 million records sold worldwide, Canadian rock quartet Nickelback has become one of …

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18 May. 2010

Indianapolis Concert: Dave Matthews Band at Verizon Wireless Music Center


It only happens once a year, so why miss it? No, this has nothing to do with a holiday, your birthday, or the first day of summer, but it is about as exciting.  For nearly 20 years, Dave Matthews band has been known for their huge summer tours as well as their eclectic sound.  Their …

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17 May. 2010

Drop Dead, Gorgeous coming to ES Jungle


It’s been six years since these Denver natives arrived on the scene “Dressed For Friend Requests.”  Now three full-lengths, more than a handful of tours, and one strategically placed comma later, they’re making their way back to Indy. Drop Dead, Gorgeous will be embarking on their Pyknic pArtery Tour along with co-headliners From First to …

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13 May. 2010

Ingrid Michaelson coming to The Vogue


Singer/songwriter Ingrid Michaelson has been seemingly inescapable over the past few years. Over that span, she released her fourth album, “Everybody,” last July, which peaked at #18 on the Billboard Charts; she’s collaborated with artists such as Sara Bareilles or Joshua Radin; her music has been featured on what seems like every television show (most …

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