Before I get into the actual music performances of the four bands that played last night, let me share with you an observation from the outside observer.  I usually go to three to five concerts a week.  I talk to most of the bands, fans, and have had the pleasure of becoming close to the owners and staff of both The Vollrath and The Irving.  Of course,... 

As I walked into Radio Radio last night for Sonia Leigh’s performance, I did not really know what to expect.  I had learned she had been signed to Zac Brown Band’s record label and that she was a small girl with a booming voice and poetic lyrics.  As an audience member last night at her show, I can only confirm two of these things. Let me explain. Sonia Leigh is part of a five-piece band who... 

I love country music.  I used to keep it a secret, in order to avoid questions of “why” or eye rolls because everyone thinks country music is all about your dog dying or your lover leaving.  Although my love of country music runs deep, I had never been to a country music concert.  Well, that is not completely honest; I saw Reba McIntire and Vince Gill at Verizon, when it was still Deer Creek,... 

George Straight and Reba McEntire The 2011 Indianapolis George Straight Concert was a huge hit! I went about the concert a little different this time and interviewed people at the show, wondering if their thoughts were the same as my positive ones. I received the same “That was Awesome” response from so many concert attendees. George Straight is known as the King of Country and that night he... 

The Mousetrap + (The Twin Cats + Psynapse) x Halloween = Epic. For those of you who are not familiar with this annual show, when it comes to Halloween live shows, the Twin Cats live at the Mousetrap cannot be beat.  Listed third on the Fox News Metromix Top Weekend Pix, the face-melting funk of the Twin Cats complimented by the intoxicating sounds of DJ Psynapse had all those in attendance raging... 

Country stars Sugarland rolled into the Indiana State Fair on Friday night and put on an outstanding show. Traveling to promote their upcoming album, “The Incredible Machine,” the talented duo played through a number of their previous hits and also gave listeners a taste of their new material. Opening act Little Big Town performed quite well, showcasing the solo vocal abilities of each... 

Jack Johnson brought his To the Sea Tour into Indy on Friday night with a stop at the Verizon Wireless Music Center. The easygoing singer/songwriter delivered one laid-back groove after another, and provided a truly outstanding show, perfect for a midsummer’s night. Although he started his career solely as an acoustic guitar player, the electric guitar has gradually worked its way into Johnson’s... 

On Monday night, I attended the 311 and Pepper concert at The Lawn at White River State Park. The concert was great and the crowd was full of energy! First off I just want to state the obvious: The Lawn at WRSP is an AWESOME concert venue! I absolutely love the location. Before the concert, I briefly met the guys of Pepper! They were very cool and I got the impression that they were lovin’ life!! Previously,... 

I had the good fortune to go to the Brad Paisley concert at Verizon Wireless Music Center in Noblesville on Saturday, and in case you didn’t hear, it was a blast. Although I didn’t get there early enough for any of the Water World Plaza festivities (with performances by Easton Corbin, Steel Magnolia, and Josh Thompson), the main stage acts gave me all the country music entertainment I... 

Mat Kearney and Ingrid Michaelson rolled into Bloomington yesterday to put on a fantastic show at the Bluebird, and I was lucky enough to be there. The small, intimate venue was completely sold out, and it seemed as though everyone was having a great time…but with music like that, how could you not? Kearney took the stage first and played through an assortment of songs from his last two albums....