Fresh off of his 2011 SXSW concert appearance, it’s clear that Talib Kweli has come a long way since teaming up with Mos Def to form the alternative hip hop duo Black Star. In the late 1990s, Kweli helped define the alt hip-hop genre, along with artists like De La Soul, KRS-One, The Fugees and …
Hey everybody, Just checking in to let you all know that about the musical sensation that is soon to be rolling through Indy. That’s right, its Electronic Music dynamo “Pretty Lights.” Doors open at 7:30 and there is really no good excuse for not being there. I don’t care if you have to work, if …
With a blend of Zydeco, Cajun, New Orleans funk, R&B and Blues, Mojo Gumbo brings to their fans a blend of music so unique its a special flavour all on its own. And now you get to hear this creative mix of genres this Saturday the 9th at Locals Only. Brought to life, or rather …
The news just keeps getting better and better as the entertainment for the Indiana State Fair this August is being announced. Now, we all know that Christian rock bands, Third Day and Mercy Me, will be jamming out on the 10th, but for those with a slightly different flavour in music, you will be stoked …
Despite what it may look like, our local Hard Rock Cafe does more than offers great food, atmosphere, memorabilia galore and a chance to add to your T-shirt collection. They also know how to host a night of music featuring some of the most talented acts from around the local scene. This year alone, they’ve …
Friday night April 15th will be a prom unlike any that you went to in high school. Smiley of the Smiley Show will be hosting an adult prom featuring none other than the Plain White T’s. Plain White T’s originally stems from Chicago. The band was formed by lead singer Tom Higgenson and former bassist Ken Fletcher …
Hot off a big night at this year’s Grammys that saw them share the stage with folk acts old and new, the Avett Brothers are set to bring their live show on the road this fall. It’s been a busy past 10 years for the North Carolina folk band, which as seen them release 11 …
“There’s a place downtown where the freaks all come around It’s a hole in the wall it’s a dirty free for all”-Ke$ha Just replace that “hole in the wall” with an open-air venue just off the canal, throw in a few dance beats, and brush your teeth with a bottle of Jack. Your end result? …
Sweatshirt Weather is from Indianapolis and is a 3-piece piano band. The band first Ep “With High Hopes” was released in early 2010. The boys are constantly promoting their new album, and writing constantly. They are already back in the studio with producer Jim Wirt (Jack’s Mannequin, Incubus, The Rocket Summer.) This band has staying …
We’re three weeks in and the competition is starting to heat up. But if you think the pool of talent around the Indy Music Scene is starting to get a little shallow by now, you would be mistaken. Last Thursday, the third week of the annual Acoustic Live Challenge took place at the Ugly Monkey. …
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