I am happy to introduce to you today a very special talent from right here in the city of Indianapolis.  A long time friend of today’s guest, I have had the chance to book shows for and to share stories with this aspiring young talent.  He brings a piano rock sound to the stage but matches that with incredible bone chilling vocals and experienced and educated lyrics.  His sound could fit in a... 

I am talking with Noah East, Indianapolis based piano extraordinaire.  Noah is a long time friend of mine and I have enjoyed seeing him play on numerous occasions.  He is an incredibly driven musician and is in a great position to become the next big thing from the Indianapolis area.  Noah is backed with some incredible musicians on his album and his quality of music speaks for itself.  Mixed... 

  Ben Folds has lined up a few dates in February as he continues to support his latest studio release, last fall’s “Way to Normal.” [tickets] The singer/songwriter/pianist kicks off the brief outing Feb. 11 in Princeton, NJ. The five-city trek also includes stops in Philadelphia (2/14), Pittsburgh (2/16), Toronto (2/17) and Columbus, OH (2/21). Details, including venues, are... 

It’s time to end the suspense. You can all breathe a long sigh of relief.  You don’t have to wait any longer – just read on to find out what the “Tattooed Hands and Music” part of this title means and it will all make sense! Charley Cripe Last week Barrett and I were in a meeting at Birdy’s Bar and Grill.  We were discussing some of the different things that will... 

Artist: South Jordan Album Title: Only Halfway Release Date: June 25th, 2008 Record Label: South Jordan Number of Tracks: 6 Rating: 6 I have only known the guys from South Jordan for a few months now but I was thrilled when they agreed to do an album review and an artist interview.  I received the album a few days ago and have listened to it a few times trying to find the right words to say. ... 

Let me start by saying what an honor it is to interview you.  We have been friends for quite a while now and it is nice to sit and talk with you one on one. You started The Weight a couple years back.  What happened with that?  Are you guys still playing together at all? The Weight was a bunch of my friends that I called together because I had some songs that I wanted to record.  That album probably... 

Artist: Dave Yaden Album Title: Bear Me Up Release Date: September 9th, 2008 Record Label: Dave Yaden Number of Tracks: 11 Rating: 7 There are so many words to describe this next artist I would not even know where to begin.  Dave Yaden has played with some of the industries most up and coming artists like Tyler Hilton, Josh Kelly, and Lady Antebellum.  When you put a piano in front of this...