Prizes?  A chance to perform in major festivals?  Marketing and studio time?  One giant party for the Indy Music Scene? It must be that time again. The 2011 Acoustic Live Challenge is right around the corner, and if you’re anything like me, you can’t wait to witness this latest display of some of the local scene’s finest.  However, maybe you’re not content with just... 

Jamie Nichole, Chad Mills, Kevin Mohl, Josh Chalfant, Scott Smith. What do they all have in common?  They were all past winners of Indy’s longest-running original singer/songwriter competition.  With the new year coming up, it’s time to find out who’s next to join such elite company. Who’s next?  Your chance to find out is coming up. It’s that time again for... 

The Holland Account… what more do I need to say? When I first started listening to The Holland Account, they had just barely created a demo CD which gave them no justice. At the moment, The Holland Account has come to a point in their career where a full-length CD with the current band is no longer a dream; it’s a reality. Hailing from Indy, this band has the potential to make their mark on the... 

Wales, United Kingdom; sure I would like to go there someday but I have never really given it much more thought then that until I came across BenSem and began to wonder when I could plan that visit and my guess is you will feel exactly the same way! Listening to his heartfelt words, guitar and passion in his music makes me long to have that kind of passion in what I do in life. Sem speaks of his love... 

I am hanging out today with a band that brings every ounce of the word talent to the stage.  Mixing polished vocals, focused instrumentals, and a true sense of what it takes to make the crowd dance.    I have had the chance to see these guys perform more than once and I am always blown away by their live shows.  Their album is just as good.  Sit with me as I talk with Mars or the Moon. Where... 

The band I am hanging out with today has been rocking the city of Indianapolis for quite some time. Bringing an incredible name, a polished image, and incredible vocals matched with impeccable song writing and instrumentals they have what seems to be the whole package. Sit with me today as I introduce to you Indianapolis based rockers, State. You guys are playing on Valentine’s Day. Any sweethearts... 

I am hanging out today with a band from Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Vinyl brings a polished image to the front of the stage.  With feel good lyrics, balanced instruments behind an educated voice, and a pure sense of success Vinyl is well on their way to wherever they want to go.  It is my pleasure to introduce you to Vinyl. Where did you guys all meet? We actually met in Jail. We all got arrested for... 

I am hanging out with a guy that fits right into this thing called good music.  Proving an image (which includes the bald head), polished lyrics, incredible instrumentals, and a true storytellers soul he brings life to the stage.  Touring all over the country and making stops in every corner of the states, I am pleased to introduce to you today Mr. Tyrone Wells. What is your first memory of playing... 

Rock music, chanting and yodeling; what do these three things have in common?  Usually the answer would be nothing.  But Saturday night at Birdy’s Bar and Grille I was proven wrong. Keaton Simons kicked the night off with a rocking start on guitar bringing the packed house to its feet.  Simons, who has played and written songs with national touring artist Josh Kelley, played a short but memorable... 

I first head the man sitting with me today on MySpace many moons ago. I was just trying to find new talent and I was listening to anything I could get my hands on. And when I came across this young man’s profile I was immediately intrigued. Having a sound that you are not used to hearing these days, he brings a jazz meets progression funky beat to your speakers. Playing shows almost every night...