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06 Jul. 2011

The Sprouting Indianapolis Music Scene, Part Two


When many people think Indianapolis and music, they come up empty. Sure there are plenty of bands from Chicago, Nashville, even Detroit…But Indianapolis? Not so much. That trend may be changing as more and more young bands form and travel around the Midwest in search of their chance to make a living by playing music. …

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06 Jul. 2011

Don’t Call it a Comeback Story Part 3: Fighting Back to Play Warped


“Catcher in the Rye and The Upsides (The Wonder Years album) Saved my life,” said Almond. From- DCIAC Story Part 2 With Don’t Call it a Comeback finally coming to a solid line up they decided it was time to try for something bigger. The boys quickly took their recordings and uploaded them online to …

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06 Jul. 2011

Motley Crue, Poison, and New York Dolls Concert Review


There are some concerts that truly leave you speechless while others that leave you begging for your time back. Saturday night’s Motley Crue, Poison, and New York Dolls saw my jaw hit the floor over and over from the sheer perfection on stage. Okay, before we go any farther, I want to make one thing …

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06 Jul. 2011

Goliathon, Hero Jr., Dead Birds Adore Us, Off The Beaten Path – Friday, July 1, @ The Vollrath


It was a pleasant mix of contrast on Friday night at The Vollrath.  Dead Birds adores us mixes film with their psychedelic music for a dramatic overall music experience.  Off The Beaten Path offered a heavy rock alternative set.  Then Hero Jr played entertained with an energetic and perfect harmonies song list.  Wrapping up the …

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06 Jul. 2011

Concert Review: Sweatshirt Weather,Chances are High, Don’t Call it a Comeback & more at the Irving


This past Saturday night a handful of fellows joined together to celebrate the release of Sweatshirt Weathers new EP, unfortunately the EP’s didn’t make it to the show. That didn’t stop the night from going on and EP’s were promised to those who were interested the moment the band received them. The first act of …

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05 Jul. 2011

Don’t Call it a Comeback Story Part 2: Broken Hearts, Make Bands


They say behind every great president, there is an even greater woman. Well behind every good musician there’s the girl that broke his heart, the one that showed him to love, and the music that got him through it all. From- DCIAC Story Part 1 After turning down Disney two times, Almond had it with …

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04 Jul. 2011

Don’t call it a Comeback Story Part 1: The Cody Almond Story


Don’t call it a Comeback Story Part 1: The Cody Almond Story They say behind every great president, there is an even greater woman. Well behind every good musician there’s the girl that broke his heart, the one that showed him to love, and the music that got him through it all.     When …

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04 Jul. 2011

An Interview With Chemical Envy


I sat down with three of the four members to do this interview, which is not an easy task.  Half the band no longer lives In Indianapolis.  With past bands listening to them I understand the revolving doors on members.  After the initial “let’s start a band” junior high excitement, reality must set in.  Being …

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03 Jul. 2011

Concert Review: He is We, Andrew Allen, Ocean Grove and more at the Emerson


It wasn’t very long ago that I was introduced to He is We. From the first note of Rachel Taylor’s voice coming through the speakers, I fell in love. I was extremely excited to find out that they were coming to town and allowing a couple locals to open for them. The band set out …

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