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As Super Bowl fever consumes Indianapolis with its free concerts, zip-lining, and celebrity parties, Jack’s Mannequin managed to sneak in a show completely unrelated to all things Super Bowl.  And a fantastic show at that.  The rockers made a stop to The Egyptian Room Saturday, Jan. 28 as a part of their People and Things tour.       The night began with a light, upbeat performance from Allen... 

  Hey there! I’m Lindsay, and I guess you could say I’m a very lucky girl. Why, you ask? Well, I happen to be a new IndyConcerts staff writer!  Told you, pretty lucky. I was born and raised in Jeffersonville, IN. Don’t fret; no one else knows where it is either.  Hint: think Louisville, KY, we are right across the river.  Well into my sophomore year of college, I am pursuing a Journalism... 

Protected Left is a punk/metal/thrash band from Grand Rapids/Kalamazoo MI.  Members are Chad, Jose, and Mario.   Socially conscious at the level of a folk band they still maintain the fun beats of a punk band.  They had an interesting reggae punk mix with their song “Fuck Religion” which they pulled off nicely.  I always enjoy watching a band that pushes the limits of their music but does... 

9th Circle Symphony is a progressive black metal band from Indianapolis.  Members are Dru Cadaver – Vocals, Kurt Fester – Bass, Juan Acosta – Guitar, Niq Arcana – Keys, Blane Slaven – Drums, and David Heckman – Guitar.  This is a very young band, this was their second show, but they have a set list full of original material.  They are creative with their military... 

Occasionally The Vollrath likes to throw a curveball and have a hodgepodge of music genres in one night.  This is always fun, it gives me a chance to review a band on its own merits.  The risk though is if the audience or the other bands are going to be tolerant of the range of entertainment.  I think the best part of the night was First Degree Martyr being such a rapt audience for Emily Poe Project. ... 

To open up the CD Release party, a mini songwriter circle with Cootie Crabtree, Eddie Brummett, and Chuck D DeLong performed.  Cootie is an alt country performer from Indianapolis.  He has a sharp wit to go with the rugged voice, which suits his music.  You can follow him on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/CootieCrabtree?sk=info/.  Eddie Brummett is a folk singer from Indianapolis.  I have seen... 

Dave DeMaggio is from Kokomo, IN and is an ole rocker that still is going, lucky us.  He is a one-man band who does not know the meaning of quit.  Seeing music trends come and go through the years he sticks with what he knows.  His songs range from jam 70s epic-like to beat driven fun rock and roll to a bluesy funk.  Easy and talkative on stage, everyone is a friend.  No slouch on the guitar,... 

Attending as many concerts as I do there are nights it sometimes runs all together.  Five bands of one genre, around the third band, I am catching myself losing concentration.  The Vollrath does some crazy ass nights of music occasionally that puts a hodgepodge in a blender and pushes the pulse button.  These are the nights I, and most of the audience, sit up and take notice  as the bands perform. ... 

Another night of two good concerts, two venues, same night and only one me, life is sometimes not fair.  The reason for the show not to be missed was that it was a fundraiser for “Nobody’s Listening, Indianapolis”.  Nobody’s Listening is an effort to get deserving bands some much-needed exposure.  Organized by Giraffes Eating Lion’s Dustin Parks and Deezen’s Kelsey Simpson this show...