Concert Reviews

03 Aug. 2011

Taking Back Sunday and Thursday Rocked Indianapolis this past Friday


                      It is a rare occasion that one gets to see two of their all time favorite bands in one night. It’s an even rarer occasion when one bad is celebrating a ten year anniversary of one of their greatest albums of all time and …

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02 Aug. 2011

Rock Star Mayhem Festival-Verizon Wireless Music Center


This Sunday August 7th marks another year of the greatest live Metal show that has ever existed. Since 2008 Kevin Lyman has brought some of the greatest bands that have ever existed in this group of genres. Lyman, part owner of SideOneDummy records, has had his finger in some of the biggest and best music festivals. …

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01 Aug. 2011

Youthguard, Down Fi, Chelsea Hotel, Dead Roses and 9th Circle Symphony @ The Vollrath


Youthguard is from Indianapolis, Indiana.  Members are Joe Tatum-Vocals, Piano, Bobby Chin-Guitar, Steve Loser-Guitar, Chris Brock-Drums, and Ryan Sweeney-Bass.  Their latest release is Tea Cup which can be purchase by emailing them on their website http://www.youthguard.blogspot.com/. They describe themselves on Facebook as “cognitively infectious musical agents” and it is hard not to tap your foot …

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30 Jul. 2011

Pat Benatar!!!! Concert Review


On Wednesday, I traveled last minute to the Palladium in Carmel to see Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo perform.  This was my first concert at the Palladium, which is an incredibly beautiful venue.  The acoustics made it seem it seem like a private concert.  Parking was a dream, free in a parking garage with an …

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28 Jul. 2011

Concert Review; Gayle Skidmore, Jane Thatcher, and Stacy Clarke @ The Beat Lounge


Friday night I went to my first house concert at The Beat Lounge Performing and Healing Arts Salon.  I met Amy, founder/owner of The Beat Lounge at The Irving during the Rachael Sage and Julian Veland concert where she also wore sequins and bows at Rachael’s request.  Amy is a person who takes her passion …

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28 Jul. 2011

Two dollar nights at the Irving with Bell Histoire, Breaking New Lines, Violet Skies and more


The Irving has a few Sundays coming up where they are welcoming guest for two dollars to see some live music! This past Sunday was the first of these and showcased some great locals and one touring band Belle Histoire. Lets start with the locals since they were the ones that started off the night. …

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22 Jul. 2011

Marion County Fair Battle of the Bands: Music hotter than a Midwest heat wave


The heatwave continues as the greater Indianapolis area experiences record-breaking temperatures sending many heading in the direction of any kind of shade (all the while, bringing up memories of when the Ugly Monkey turned into “The Inferno” for a night).  But perhaps nothing was hotter than the action going on under the pavilion at the …

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13 Jul. 2011

Concert Review, Day 3, July 10: Dave Matthews Caravan Tour Ends on a High Note in Lakeside, Chicago


When I woke up and headed to the venue on the last day of the Caravan Tour, I felt a different vibe and atmosphere emitting from the festival grounds.  It was obvious that many people were feeling the effect of three days of music and the Chicago heat.   My conundrum for the afternoon was …

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