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17 May. 2011

Warped Tour Battle for the Ernie Ball Stage series: Creating Constellations


As I introduced last week over the next couple of weeks, Indyconcerts.com, will be bringing you the top five out of the top 25 bands up for the Ernie Ball Stage at Warped Tour. First up is the band in the current number one position to play on the Ernie Ball Stage at Warped Tour …

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13 May. 2011

Who Will Be The Next American Idol?


As the final four performed for the final three spots on the ABC’s tenth season of American Idol, it was a night of tears. As James Durban was the newest contestant to be voted off, he ended the show with an extremely dramatic and tearful goodbye. Clearly, he was shocked and not ready to get …

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12 May. 2011

2011 Acoustic Live Challenge: Round 8


On Cinco de Mayo, The Ugly Monkey once again hosted the singer-songwriter “battle of the bands” in downtown Indy, where the last of the preliminary rounds certainly didn’t equate with the least. That’s right. Last Thursday marked the end of the ‘quarterfinals’ portion of the 2011 Acoustic Live Challenge’s search for the most talented Hoosier …

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09 May. 2011

“Rise Above” Music Video Release Party


Brad Real’s single “Rise Above,” featuring Indianapolis singer-songwriter Jason Firebaugh, has climbed to the top off the Indie-Music Hip-Hop Charts and generated strong internet buzz for over five months. The single has been featured on such blogs as Noise Porn, Kevin Nottingham, and Bringing Down the Band. So it’s no wonder Circle City-based production, art …

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08 May. 2011

My Morning Jacket Announces “Unstaged” Louisville Concert


My Morning Jacket will be performing in Louisville, KY at the Louisville Palace Theatre on Tuesday, May 31st to celebrate the release of their new album, “Circuital.” Not to mention, My Morning Jacket has also announced their plans to present an “unstaged” show via the Internet as part of the American Express’ “Unstaged” series.   …

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24 Apr. 2011

2011 Acoustic Live Challenge: Round 6


“Who knew the Pacers would be in the playoffs?” Whether you root for the home team or not, everyone felt a little NBA frustration last Thursday at The Ugly Monkey in downtown Indy. Anyone in attendance for Round 6 of the 2011 Acoustic Live Challenge had to show a little patience as contestants trickled in …

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Cake at The Egyptian Room in Indianapolis! No Way!
19 Apr. 2011

Cake at The Egyptian Room in Indianapolis! No Way!


Cake has been going strong for nearly 20 years. The band started as an “antagonistic nature to grunge.” Cake’s innovative, strong opinionated, witty music has made a statement for years and only caused the band to grow stronger. In addition to writing, performing, producing and arranging their own music, Cake has taken things to the …

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18 Apr. 2011

Week 5:…and the Acoustic Live Challenge rolls on


It’s calm.  It’s peaceful.  It’s surprisingly warm outside. Despite that, there is a bar in Downtown Indy where the competition is heating up faster than the digital thermometer outside your window. We’re four weeks into this year’s Acoustic Live Challenge and so far we’ve seen 20 of the local scene’s best as they vie for …

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18 Apr. 2011

Concert Photos: The Plain White T’s and Andy Grammer


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