Josh Rouse at the HiFi (9/16) & Pugwash at the Warehouse (9/19)
Two outstanding shows this past week that renewed my desire to make live music a priority after two scattershot months. I can’t recall the last time Josh Rouse made it to Indy. Debate during the show...
View ArticleSometimes Life Gets in the Way – Shows for the End of September
Yeah, still here. Anyone who says summer is a time to catch up is either lying or not that busy to begin with, because I’ve been swamped. Two shows in the past 6 weeks, which is way, way below average....
View ArticleJuly Round-Up
Summer vacation and all semblance of a writing calendar gets tossed. Though not posting, I haven’t abandoned my need to hit shows and hear/buy new music. A few highlights from July: Concerts — I made...
View ArticleUpcoming: June 13-21 (New Pornographers, Jesse Malin, Desaparecidos, More)
Hope you’re catching your breath this week, because the show calendar revs up again early next. Some suggestions: Monday, July 13 – Melt Banana and Torche at the HiFi — You want to hear it loud? Hit...
View ArticleFresh Droppings: John Howard & the Night Mail
Rarely does an album fascinate me like the upcoming self-titled release from John Howard & the Night Mail. The story, in brief, goes something like this: John Howard put out a sparkling...
View ArticleWe’re Still Here. The Winter of Renewal is Almost Over.
We love our live music here at Indy Rock Live, but occasionally we need a recharge. That’s what we’ve been doing this winter — conserving energy so we can be fully immersed as the concert calendar...
View ArticleConcert Catch-Up: Hiss Golden Messenger and Paul Weller
The past week has been reminiscent of my tireless show going of a few years ago. I can’t do the 4 shows a week thing anymore, but occasionally the good ones cluster. Two quick recaps: Hiss Golden...
View ArticleFresh Droppings: Last Days of April – Sea of Clouds
Proof you’ll never know about every band out there, Sweden’s Last Days of April has been releasing well-received records for nearly 20 years yet Sea of Clouds is the first time I’d heard of them. Time...
View ArticleThe Pixies – Old National Centre 6/13/2015
Another one crossed off. I keep a list of active bands I want to see live. The Pixies have long resided near the top. Since they reformed several years ago, the legendary group has danced around Indy –...
View ArticleUpcoming: June 12-24 (Pixies, War on Drugs, Paul Weller, Hiss Golden...
Another couple of weeks of stacked shows on deck in Indy. You may lose some sleep, but you’re going to be happy. My recommendations: Friday, June 12 – The War on Drugs at The Vogue: Lost in the Dream...
View ArticleJukebox the Ghost w/ Twin Forks and Secret Someones – Deluxe 1/15/2015
I love a great pop song. New York-based Jukebox the Ghost, over the course of four albums, has proven to be exceptional at writing them. The band’s piano-based sugar highs are goosebump-inducing,...
View ArticleBuilt to Spill – The Vogue 5/27/2015
Though I’ve changed a lot since the late 90s, Built to Spill has remained remarkably consistent. Perhaps that’s why I stopped paying as close attention after 2001′s Ancient Melodies of the Future. I...
View ArticleUpcoming May 26-30: Built to Spill, St. Vincent, Butch Walker, Houndmouth, More!
The concert schedule in Indianapolis this week is flat-out nuts. Multiple great shows several nights — you might just have to flip a coin. A few recommendations: Wednesday, May 27 – Built to Spill at...
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Wilco w/ Steve Gunn – Old National Centre 5/7/2015
Late to post, but not much to say that hasn’t been said countless times: Wilco was great. At this point, I don’t think they could put on a bad show. Thursday’s show was 30 songs deep and included a...
View ArticleSufjan Stevens – Old National Centre 4/18/2015
I’ve decided to keep this one brief because, honestly, I’m still processing. Saturday night was the third time I’ve seen Sufjan, and to expectation, it was considerably different than the two previous...
View ArticleDamien Rice – Old National Centre 4/13/2015
My Favourite Faded Fantasy, Damien Rice‘s 2014 release, was one of my favorite albums of the year. Few artists marry emotional intensity and cinematic scope to create songs that truly make you feel,...
View ArticleReptar w/ Icky Blossoms – The HiFi 4/8/2015
Earnestness can go a long way for a live band. As much fun as I had watching Joyful Noise artist Reptar play their kitchen sink indie pop Wednesday night at the HiFi, what stood out most was the...
View ArticleUpcoming: April 7-April 18 (Sufjan, Damien Rice, Reptar, Diamond Rugs, More!)
Some tremendous shows hitting Indy in the next two weeks. Here are a few highlights: April 7 – Diamond Rugs at Radio Radio – Side project of Deer Tick’s John McCauley and guaranteed to be a rockin’...
View ArticleUpcoming (March 25-April 3): Delta Spirit, Tycho, Elliot Brood, More)
SXSW is typically ignition for the spring concert season, and this year is no different. Several great shows coming up in the next week or so: March 25 – Delta Spirit w/ Avid Dancer at The Vogue: Delta...
View ArticleMarshall Crenshaw & The Bottle Rockets – The HiFi 3/14/2015
It’s always a pleasure when musical legacy acts are appreciated. The sold out crowd at The HiFi Saturday night was testament. Alt-country old schoolers The Bottle Rockets still bring out the loyal fans...
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